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Connector pinouts for camera rig monitor and power cables

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What the thread found

  • PRO II Monitor Plug uses Lemo 1B308 connector with pin 1 as 12V ground, pin 2 as 12V power, pin 3 as video signal, pin 4 as video ground, pins 5-6 as not connected, pin 7 as level signal, and pin 8 as not connected.
  • PRO style Video/Power Out uses Lemo 0B304 connector with pin 1 as 12V ground, pin 2 as 12V power, pin 3 as video signal, and pin 4 as video ground.
  • Steadicam style 4-pin Hirose monitor connector uses pin 1 for power ground, pin 2 for video ground, pin 3 for video out/in, and pin 4 for power.
  • Monitor connectors are sled-specific and not universal across all manufacturers, though PRO style connectors have become widely adopted for compatibility.
  • Film camera power connectors vary by manufacturer: Arri 12-volt and Aaton models use 4-pin XLR wired for 12 volts, Moviecam uses 4-pin XLR wired for 24 volts, Arri 24-volt models use 2-pin Fischer connectors, and Panavision uses either 3-pin Lemo for older models or 2-pin Lemo for newer Millennium cameras.
  • Follow focus power cables and run cables are model and manufacturer specific and require matching connectors.

Depends on

  • Information is from 2006 and may not reflect current equipment standards.
  • Pinouts are described for specific sled configurations and manufacturers; other manufacturers may use different standards.
  • No confirmation provided regarding whether these pinouts remain standard across equipment generations.

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