2012Foro Batteries/Power
Soluciones de potencia y compatibilidad de cables para cámaras de cine RED Epic y Pro
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DiscutidoLos participantes no estuvieron de acuerdo y no llegaron a una conclusión. Lee los hallazgos como posturas, no como una respuesta.
Lo que encontró el hilo
- Epic cameras use proprietary red power connectors that are difficult to source commercially
- Custom Epic power cables can be obtained through specialized cable makers who stock the proprietary connectors
- Using a battery mounted on the camera platform as a counterweight is an effective alternative to purchasing expensive power cables
- Epic cameras have different power connector specifications than Pro or XCS models, making cables incompatible across models
- Some Epic owners report that warranty coverage is voided if third-party batteries are used to power the camera, though this claim is disputed by other users
- The Epic is lighter overall than comparable RED One setups even with cinema accessories like Preston focus controllers and matte boxes attached
- Epic run/start cables and BNC splitter cables are expensive additional purchases that may be necessary depending on the specific configuration needed
- Using industry-standard battery adapters like Anton Bauer or IDX systems with an SO-XLR plate allows powering the entire aerial camera package through a single 4-pin XLR cable
Depende de
- The warranty clause regarding third-party batteries is mentioned by some participants but disputed by others who successfully use standard industry batteries
- Power cable sourcing depends on availability from specialized cable vendors at specific times
- These solutions are specific to RED Epic and Pro cameras from the 2012 timeframe
- Compatibility issues are specific to different RED camera models