2008General Discussion forum
Flexible triax cable solutions for Steadicam isolation
18 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A flexible triax alternative involves using male and female triax-to-BNC adapters connected by a thin BNC cable, though this configuration may not be permitted in outdoor wet conditions due to electrocution risk.
- Custom triax assemblies with three discrete conductors housed in neoprene jackets are available from specialized manufacturers and offer superior flexibility compared to standard triax cables.
- Thin coaxial cable rated for HD video, such as cable with 0.189 inch diameter, can be configured with BNC connectors as a practical flexible alternative to full triax.
- Adapters from certain manufacturers may have inadequate insulation and pose safety risks, while quality alternatives are available from reputable vendors.
- Full triax cables remain necessary for some professional applications and may be required for safety reasons in certain working conditions.
Depends on
- The thin BNC cable configuration is not suitable for outdoor wet weather work due to electrical safety concerns.
- The information is from 2008 and product availability or specifications may have changed.
- Contact information provided for one manufacturer may no longer be current.
- Some participants describe using extremely thin cables but acknowledge this pushes safety boundaries.