2013Batteries/Power forum
Power connector types and sources for Arri cameras and professional video equipment
13 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
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What the thread found
- Arri cameras use Fischer connectors rather than Lemo connectors for 24-volt accessory power
- The three-pin Fischer connector on Arri equipment is part number S 102 A052-130+, with a corresponding collet E3 102.5/4.7
- The standard pin configuration for the three-pin Fischer connector is: pin 1 ground, pin 2 +24V, pin 3 start/stop
- Fischer connectors can be sourced from electronics suppliers including Kensington Electronics, Newark, and Mouser Electronics
- Lemo connectors are widely used across many camera brands and rigs and can be sourced from PEI Genesis and other suppliers
- Generic or knockoff versions of Lemo and Fischer connectors may offer cost savings but carry reliability risks during production work
Depends on
- Discussion focuses on Arri cameras but notes that connector standards vary across different camera brands
- No comprehensive list of which camera manufacturers use which connector types was provided
- Pricing and availability information may be outdated as the thread is from 2013
- Reliability claims about generic connectors versus originals were not substantiated with specific failure data