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Power connector specifications and voltage conversion setup for Clipper II sled with Arri SR-3 camera
20 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The Clipper II sled features three power wires running up the post, with separate lines for 12V and 24V to provide protection against accidentally powering 12V cameras with 24V
- A three-pin power connector on a sled typically uses one pin for ground, one for 12V, and one for 24V to prevent accidental voltage mismatches
- The 24V pin is connected in both the top and bottom power plugs on the Clipper II post
- Arri SR-3 cameras use a 2-pin Fischer connector with female pins on the cable end and male pins on the camera body
- Mounting a voltage converter at the bottom of the sled and sending 24V up the post is the ideal configuration but requires verification of the specific sled wiring
- Flying an SR-3 with its onboard 24V battery eliminates the need for external power conversion when weight on the camera is acceptable
- Video split power requirements and remote focus accessory power sharing must be confirmed with the rental company and first camera assistant before setup
Depends on
- The exact connector specifications and part numbers for the Clipper II power plugs are not definitively stated in the thread
- The ability to modify the Clipper II with a DC-DC converter depends on individual sled wiring and requires verification from the manufacturer
- Tiffen's electrical schematic documentation is mentioned but not reproduced in the thread
- The specific power connector type on the side electronics panel of the Clipper II remains unconfirmed in the discussion
- Video split power requirements vary by rental company and camera model