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Setup and power requirements for the Arri SR2 camera in aerial filming
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What the thread found
- The SR2 uses an 11-pin Fischer connector for start/stop control and may also accommodate an external video tap at this location.
- An external video tap is typically required for video monitoring on the SR2.
- The camera accepts 12V power via a 4-pin XLR connector, with pin 1 negative, pin 4 positive, and pins 2 and 3 unused.
- Frame rate changes on the SR2 require an external speed controller that connects via the 11-pin Fischer connector.
- The video tap design varies between individual SR2 cameras, which affects compatibility with certain low-mode brackets.
- Different SR2 units may have one or two 11-pin Fischer connectors depending on configuration.
- For lightweight flying configurations, an Arri bracket can be mounted on the front to accommodate follow focus rods without requiring a baseplate.
- Adding gaff tape to secure the onboard batteries prevents them from moving during flight.
- Onboard battery weight can be used as a tool to balance the camera during aerial operation.
- A Hill 2N1 rod adapter can be mounted to the rosette for follow focus attachment.
- Some SR2 cameras have voltage limitations that may not tolerate 14.4V batteries, though this varies by individual unit; the original SR model cannot handle 14.4V.
- The Aaton XTR model has confirmed video tap malfunction with fresh 14.4V batteries.
Depends on
- The voltage tolerance of individual SR2 cameras is inconsistent; some may accept 14.4V batteries while others cannot, making it unsafe to assume compatibility without camera-specific verification.
- Video tap design differences between cameras affect bracket compatibility and connector requirements.
- The original SR cannot accept 14.4V power, but SR2 compatibility remains unclear and varies by unit.
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