2016Operating forum
Cable management techniques for wired broadcast cameras on steadicam rigs
What the thread found
- A short jumper cable connecting the camera to the main fiber line is essential for maintaining rig balance, as running the full main cable directly causes imbalance especially during slow movements
- One routing method involves running the cable under the camera's shoulder area down to the gimbal, then wrapping it around the operator's arm and down the back of the vest to the cable handler
- Thin coax cables can be used as an alternative to manufactured jumpers by employing triax-to-coax adapters, offering flexibility and lower cost for backup cables
- Routing the cable along the side of the camera, through the camera handle, and positioning it at the rig's center before the gimbal helps keep cable twist centered on the rig's axis
Depends on
- The triax adapter approach has largely been superseded by fiber cable systems in modern practice
- The discussion does not specify which triax-to-coax adapter manufacturers are currently active or which models work best
- Adapters that do not pass power may have limited compatibility depending on camera power requirements