2005Monitors forum
Mounting and powering a 16:9 Rainbow 2 LCD monitor on an EFP camera
21 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A Transvideo mounting bracket exists for this monitor setup but is described as not particularly sturdy despite being functional, costing around 100 euros.
- An alternative monitor option from the Archer rig manufacturer includes a frameline generator and reaches 750 nits brightness, with mounting points compatible with standard 1/4-20 screws.
- The HR10-7P-6P 6-pin male Hirose connector can be used to combine video and power delivery over a single cable when both the monitor and camera equipment feature matching Hirose connectors.
- A Ted Churchill design monitor bracket was reported to work well for this application.
- A Marrell bubble frameline generator solution includes a VDA allowing a single feed with both bubble and generator to the monitor plus two separate clear feeds to transmitter and onboard recorder.
Depends on
- The Transvideo option required an additional $1,200 USD for a separate frameline generator, making the total cost prohibitive for the original requester.
- Confidence in the Transvideo bracket's structural integrity was questioned despite its functionality.
- The compatibility and fitment of alternative monitor solutions to specific EFP rigs depends on exact camera configuration and available mounting points.
- Pin-out details for adapting cables to specific EFP models would need to be confirmed based on individual equipment.
Parts
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