Is there an aftermarket D-Tap cable that doesn't suck?!
Hi,
Is there such a thing as a D-Terminal to Component cable that FIRMLY attaches to the HVX? I'm willing to grin and bear it with bongo ties or gaff tape... until I start loosing video feed during every other take, causing the director to yell at the camera dept. and a producer to pull me aside (which is exactly what happened on the last shoot I was on). My patience runs out when my job security is in question. So does a good cable exist? If so, where do I get it? (Feel free to PM me if I have to go to a non-sponsor) Many thanks, |
Yes, please let me know if there's anything out there.
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What would be great is a block-style adapter that mounts solid to the D-Tap, then has 3 BNC compnent connectors pointing straight back along the camera. It would live semi-permanantly on the body like compact video-tap on a film camera. No cables, no strain, just a hard plastic block. Someone manufacture that, please?
You could go even further and split the output to S-Video, Composite BNC, an additional Component out... then you could actually have more than one active output! What a concept... |
Matt,
With the size limitations of the HVX form factor, heavy-duty connectors on all the I/O options would require a lot of real-estate both exterior and interior which just isn't available on the current HVX design. The HPX500 however, has more robust connectors for everything, even the rear FW port is reinforced. |
Understandable, but surely a D-Tap connector could be made that firmly mates with the port on the HVX, instead of loosely "hanging on"...?
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So while the small-ish D-connector on the HVX isn't very robust in it's connection you're always going to be best off putting some form of strain/stress relief on that cable. |
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