2022General Discussion forum
Upgrading legacy video equipment post with HD-compatible connectors and extended length
What the thread found
- The BNC connector on older video equipment is incompatible with HD signals and needs replacement to support modern accessories.
- The Lemo connector polarity on legacy equipment differs from current standards and can be corrected by desoldering, flipping the connectors, and resoldering if you have soldering skills.
- The top power socket on this equipment can supply unregulated power adequate for demanding cinema cameras if the battery provides sufficient voltage.
- A 3D-printed connector box has been successfully created as an adapter solution for this equipment upgrade.
Depends on
- The polarity fix and connector work require soldering capability.
- The claim about power delivery sufficiency for specific camera models remains untested in the thread.
- Details about the 3D-printed adapter design and materials were not fully shared in the discussion.
- Availability of compatible post segments for extending length was not confirmed.