2012Cameras (Film/Video/HD) forum
Power cable compatibility between RED ONE and RED Epic cameras
14 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- RED ONE and Epic cameras use different power connectors and are not directly compatible without additional equipment
- Epic cameras include an adapter that allows use of RED ONE power cables, though the connection is awkward
- Custom-made Epic power cables are available from specialized cable builders and may offer better reliability and lower cost than manufacturer cables
- PLC remote boxes can be used for remote power control on Epic cameras
Depends on
- The Epic adapter for RED ONE cables is described as awkward to use in practice
- One respondent suggested searching before posting, indicating this may be a frequently asked question
- Contact information provided for cable builders is from 2012 and current availability is uncertain
- The thread does not definitively confirm voltage and polarity specifications
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