What the thread found

• Panavision 35mm cameras operate at 24 volts, and Dionic 90 batteries can power them effectively.
• Panavision uses non-standard 3-pin XLR connectors with reversed polarity compared to industry standard wiring, requiring verification before connecting cables.
• Different Panavision camera body types require different power connectors, necessitating advance identification of the specific camera model.
• The XL and Lightweight Panavision bodies are most suitable for steadicam work, while the Platinum, Gold, G-2, and Flying X models present significant practical challenges for aerial use.
• Panavision camera lenses use different gear pitches than standard cinema lenses: 32 pitch for focus, 64 pitch for iris, and 48 pitch for zoom, requiring adapter rings for focus motors.
• Panavision Lightweight bodies with integrated video taps may require specific power and video cables that vary between black-and-white and color tap versions.
• Some rental packages arrive incomplete, lacking essential components like mounting screws or stabilizing accessories, requiring confirmation during equipment preparation.
• Standard mags supplied with non-XL Panavision bodies are heavier than lightweight alternatives, affecting payload considerations for aerial rigs.
• The 50mm Primo lens and other Panavision primes can be notably stiff when turned with clip-on mattebox configurations, potentially causing focus motor binding or gear slippage.

Depends on

• Advice assumes 35mm Panavision models and may not apply to other formats.
• The discussion occurred in 2010 and reflects equipment availability at that time.
• Specific rental house inventory and cable configurations vary by location.
• No resolution reached on whether 32 volts could power a Platinum body; the original inquiry about this combination remains unanswered.

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