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Flexible HD cables for camera support systems
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What the thread found
- The Mogami 2964 cable is approximately 3/16 inch thick, maintains 75 ohm impedance, and offers good flexibility with reliable quality for on-set use.
- The Mogami 1354 cable is extremely thin at roughly 1/16 inch but requires careful handling and may need doubled-back connectors for strain relief.
- A 6 foot thin cable run to a vest is typically recommended for two-piece configurations.
- Panavision offers custom-made cables with connectors that meet professional requirements.
- Custom cable builders can construct assemblies with ultra-thin cables, though the work is technically challenging due to the delicate materials involved.
Depends on
- The 1354 cable's extreme thinness may compromise durability in field conditions.
- Experience with these cables appears limited to specific high-end productions.
- Recommendations assume standard HD video signal requirements without specifying exact impedance testing.
- The thread does not clarify performance differences under various environmental conditions or cable run distances beyond 6 feet.