ATOMOS Subforum?

Peter Corbett · November 9th, 2011, 02:36 PM

All the cables are stored under the items in the case.

You can see one of the mini SDI cables coming out of the Samurai on the second photo. The full-size SDI connector is a receiver plug, so you don't need a barrel connector to link it with a standard full-size BNC cable.

Peter Corbett · November 9th, 2011, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marty Hudzik

The details on the Samurai at the atomos site seem to mention a SDI to mini SDI cable is included. I am guessing that the unit itself has a mini SDI connector.

You get two mini-SDI to mini-SDI cables in the case.

Marty Hudzik · November 9th, 2011, 02:59 PM

Peter,
So I can be 100% certain about the included cables, can you clairfy something? There are 2 cables (very short) and these are mini BNC on both ends? I obviously have a full sized BNC connector on my camera and I need to know exactly what I will need when my Samurai arrives. I have no SDI or BNC cables currently, so I am trying to make sure I have what I need, no surprises.

I looked at your photo closely and the cable seems pretty short so I am guessing that I will need a coupler along with another standard bnc cable perhaps?

I wish the PDF file on the Samurai stated or showed the exact cables so that I would not have to bug you!

Thanks for any insight you have.

Marty Hudzik · November 9th, 2011, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Corbett

You get two mini-SDI to mini-SDI cables in the case.

This is the part that is confusing me. Why they include mini-sdi to mini-sdi when I am unaware of any cameras that have mini-sdi ports on them to start with.....or I lead a very sheltered life! As my previous post was asking, I just want to clarify this because it seems odd is this is accurate.

Peter Corbett · November 9th, 2011, 03:12 PM

For those of you concerned about the cables in the Samurai box, here they are. The Samurai has mini-BNC connectors.

2 x mini-SDI to SDI
1 x Firewire 800
1 x USB
1 x USB Power to use with USB blue cable (if required)

Peter Corbett · November 9th, 2011, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marty Hudzik

Peter,
So I can be 100% certain about the included cables, can you clairfy something? There are 2 cables (very short) and these are mini BNC on both ends? I obviously have a full sized BNC connector on my camera and I need to know exactly what I will need when my Samurai arrives. I have no SDI or BNC cables currently, so I am trying to make sure I have what I need, no surprises.

I looked at your photo closely and the cable seems pretty short so I am guessing that I will need a coupler along with another standard bnc cable perhaps?

I wish the PDF file on the Samurai stated or showed the exact cables so that I would not have to bug you!

Thanks for any insight you have.

Just connect a standard SDI cable (with standard BNC connectors) into the full-size end of the supplied mini-BNC to BNC cable. You don't need to to buy any special cables, just a standard shortish BNC-to-BNC SDI cable. Any Tandy, or Radioshack-style shop will sell them.

Dominic Witherow · November 10th, 2011, 07:41 AM

Sorry, no idea for sure James. However, I suspect that if there's a problem with a component in one location that is probably going to be the same in other locations and thus affect worldwide distribution. D

David Elkins · November 10th, 2011, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Corbett

I just received my Samurai this morning.

Peter,
Any initial impressions? How's the screen resolution? Does it just record what the camera is putting out or can you convert by changing the record settings in the Samurai? Thanks!

Peter Corbett · November 10th, 2011, 02:13 PM

I haven't been able to test much becasue I'm flat out on edits. It appears to just record the output resolution/frame rate of the camera as received from the SDI. The screen rez and colour is okay, but becasue it is touch-screen technology it doesn't come close to the sharpness of my TV Logic 056. But I wasn't expecting it to. One worrying point is the mount spigot appears to be M6 metric and not imperial 1/4", so I haven't been able to mount it to anything I own.

Dominic Witherow · November 11th, 2011, 03:03 AM

Screw thread size sounds odd! How did you get it onto the F3 in your photo? I can't imagine they changed it from the Ninja, as the basic bodies are identical. Maybe that's part of the delay? D

Ed David · November 11th, 2011, 12:20 PM

that is a bizarre thread size. you may need something like this: http://www.noga.com/nogaProducts.php?prdID=AD6010 also is there a way to power it via a d tap or do you have to use the batteries? how long do the batteries power the unit for?

Peter Corbett · November 13th, 2011, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dominic Witherow

Screw thread size sounds odd! How did you get it onto the F3 in your photo? I can't imagine they changed it from the Ninja, as the basic bodies are identical. Maybe that's part of the delay? D

I could just screw it in a little to take the photo, but it wasn't stable enough to shoot with. I hope to hear from Atomos this week about it.

Dominic Witherow · November 14th, 2011, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed David

that is a bizarre thread size. you may need something like this: AD6010 - 1/4" X M6 Adaptor By NOGA also is there a way to power it via a d tap or do you have to use the batteries? how long do the batteries power the unit for?

It comes with a D-tap adaptor which works alongside the batteries or one of the converters (it slots into one of the battery ports). D

James Kuhn · November 14th, 2011, 12:02 PM

Hey Peter...you can get a 'prize' from TapeWorks Texas, Inc., a 'supporter' of DVinfo, if you show them you've actually received an Atomos 'Samurai'. I think it's kind of a 'bounty'. Heh, heh!

Give it a shot and get back with the group.

J.

Peter Corbett · November 14th, 2011, 02:37 PM

I'll send them an email. Cheers!

November 9th, 2011, 02:36 PM	#46
Peter Corbett Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Victoria Australia Posts: 246	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? All the cables are stored under the items in the case. You can see one of the mini SDI cables coming out of the Samurai on the second photo. The full-size SDI connector is a receiver plug, so you don't need a barrel connector to link it with a standard full-size BNC cable. __________________ Peter Corbett Powerhouse Productions www.php.com.au

November 9th, 2011, 02:59 PM	#48
Marty Hudzik Trustee Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 1,771	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? Peter, So I can be 100% certain about the included cables, can you clairfy something? There are 2 cables (very short) and these are mini BNC on both ends? I obviously have a full sized BNC connector on my camera and I need to know exactly what I will need when my Samurai arrives. I have no SDI or BNC cables currently, so I am trying to make sure I have what I need, no surprises. I looked at your photo closely and the cable seems pretty short so I am guessing that I will need a coupler along with another standard bnc cable perhaps? I wish the PDF file on the Samurai stated or showed the exact cables so that I would not have to bug you! Thanks for any insight you have.

November 9th, 2011, 03:12 PM	#50
Peter Corbett Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Victoria Australia Posts: 246	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? For those of you concerned about the cables in the Samurai box, here they are. The Samurai has mini-BNC connectors. 2 x mini-SDI to SDI 1 x Firewire 800 1 x USB 1 x USB Power to use with USB blue cable (if required) Attached Thumbnails __________________ Peter Corbett Powerhouse Productions www.php.com.au

November 10th, 2011, 07:41 AM	#52
Dominic Witherow Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chobham, UK Posts: 33	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? Sorry, no idea for sure James. However, I suspect that if there's a problem with a component in one location that is probably going to be the same in other locations and thus affect worldwide distribution. D

November 10th, 2011, 02:13 PM	#54
Peter Corbett Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Victoria Australia Posts: 246	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? I haven't been able to test much becasue I'm flat out on edits. It appears to just record the output resolution/frame rate of the camera as received from the SDI. The screen rez and colour is okay, but becasue it is touch-screen technology it doesn't come close to the sharpness of my TV Logic 056. But I wasn't expecting it to. One worrying point is the mount spigot appears to be M6 metric and not imperial 1/4", so I haven't been able to mount it to anything I own. __________________ Peter Corbett Powerhouse Productions www.php.com.au

November 11th, 2011, 03:03 AM	#55
Dominic Witherow Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chobham, UK Posts: 33	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? Screw thread size sounds odd! How did you get it onto the F3 in your photo? I can't imagine they changed it from the Ninja, as the basic bodies are identical. Maybe that's part of the delay? D

November 11th, 2011, 12:20 PM	#56
Ed David Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 119	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? that is a bizarre thread size. you may need something like this: http://www.noga.com/nogaProducts.php?prdID=AD6010 also is there a way to power it via a d tap or do you have to use the batteries? how long do the batteries power the unit for? __________________ ____ www.kittyguerrilla.com

November 14th, 2011, 12:02 PM	#59
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? Hey Peter...you can get a 'prize' from TapeWorks Texas, Inc., a 'supporter' of DVinfo, if you show them you've actually received an Atomos 'Samurai'. I think it's kind of a 'bounty'. Heh, heh! Give it a shot and get back with the group. J.

November 14th, 2011, 02:37 PM	#60
Peter Corbett Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Victoria Australia Posts: 246	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? I'll send them an email. Cheers! __________________ Peter Corbett Powerhouse Productions www.php.com.au