D-Tap and mini bnc cables arrived! at DVinfo.net

Peter Ford · July 23rd, 2012, 03:43 AM

Just received the free d-tap dummy battery and mini bnc cables that were originally promised ages ago, when you register your samurai. Nice one atomos!

- The bnc cables are also the other gender at the business end, so useful for going straight from samurai to your camera with no need for a short bnc cable inbetween.

Shame the mini bnc connectors aren't at a right angle, and no dtap cable is supplied, - but you cant have everything!

The dummy battery will come in very useful - we've just ordered a load of bits of our F3, and now we'll be able to run evf, f3 and samurai all from a v-lock.

Anyone else received their free bits?

James Kuhn · July 23rd, 2012, 11:10 AM

Peter...good on ya, mate! Great news for those of us who have been waiting patiently for those items. I'm curious, "... and no dtap cable is supplied", could you send a picture of the 'D-Tap' adapter? How are you supposed to power the Samurai without an attached cable? My other D-Tap adapters have integral cables attached.

Best regards,

J.

James Kuhn · July 24th, 2012, 02:33 PM

Peter...I presume the new BNC cables are longer than the original 'adapter cables' that includes the standard size BNC connector on the camera end of the cable. Being able to go directly into the camera will be helpful from the standpoint of having one less "snag-hazard". My excess 75 Ohm cable is currently wrapped around the carry handle of my HXR-NX5U.

I have a 10-ft, 75 Ohm cable I use to route the Samurai into my car when I have my camera mounted on the front of my car while driving. It's simple, but effective. I place the Samurai on a Jobo tripod on the passenger-side seat, and I'm able to 'see' the footage I'm capturing as well as make corrections to the lens placement if needed.

If history is any judge, the U.S. will be a couple of weeks behind the U.K. owners.

Please keep us informed of any further updates.

Regards,

J.

Dominic Witherow · July 25th, 2012, 04:50 AM

Pleasant surprise in the post this morning, and yes the new cables are about twice the length of the originals.

Well done Atomos!

Frank Glencairn · July 25th, 2012, 06:13 AM

No Dice in Germany yet

James Kuhn · July 25th, 2012, 12:53 PM

Dominic...good news indeed. I'm looking forward to receiving the new, longer, BNC cable.

Regards,

J.

Frank Glencairn · July 25th, 2012, 02:31 PM

I hope, they also start shipping those "Connect" converters I payed for several months ago.

James Kuhn · July 30th, 2012, 11:39 AM

I just went to the Mail box and much to my amazement, there was a package from Atomos US. Inside the package are the (2) new, ~70cm BNC adapter cables and my new D-Tap DC power adaptor. Everything looks well-made. As was mentioned earlier, the BNC cable adaptors are longer (~70cm) then the originals and include a full-size BNC connector that can be attached directly to the HD-SDI spigot on the camera. Being able to go directly to the camera is a lot less 'snag-prone' then adding a length of 75-Ohm Coax to the mix.

I have to say, this is a timely delivery. I'm leaving Wednesday for a week-long video workshop in Rockport, ME. Perfect timing Atomos!

Thank you very much Atomos!

Regards,

J.

Marty Hudzik · July 30th, 2012, 11:57 AM

Got mine today too! It looks like this might just make the mess of wires on my XLh1 a little less "snaggy" if you will. Excited to get something free that I had basically forgotten about anyway!

Ron Wilk · July 30th, 2012, 03:17 PM

Received mine as well. But am I the only one experiencing difficulty locking the standard bnc connectors into the F3's A connector? I cannot easily grasp the knurled ring once its inserted and found that only the
Canare connectors supplied by Abelcine work for me. And I don't have fat fingers.

James Kuhn · July 31st, 2012, 10:20 AM

Ron Wilk...I don't have an 'F3', but I do have chubby little cookie grabbers. Heh, heh! With my Sony HXR-NX5U, it's a little snug to get my fingers around the connector twist-lock, but it's manageable. This is not an Atomos issue, but a 'camera issue'.

Regards,

J.

Ron Wilk · July 31st, 2012, 10:29 AM

I never meant to imply that it was an Atmos issue.

The A & B outputs of the F3 are so deeply recessed that standard connectors are at best difficult to lock and unlock. I have yet to notice any reference to that issue and wonder if others harbor the same complaint but are reluctant—for some unknown reason—to make note of it. The Atmos cables employ the standard connectors and are therefore not—IMO—the most user friendly for F3 users. I have found, however, that the Canare connectors, with their elongated knurled section, mitigate that issue.

James Kuhn · July 31st, 2012, 01:32 PM

Ron...Sorry, I didn't mean to 'imply' you were implying it was an Atomos issue. I guess I just was stating the obvious.

Regards,

J.

Ron Wilk · July 31st, 2012, 08:01 PM

No problem.
Any idea where to obtain a d-tap cable for the dummy?
The links supplied by Atmos suggest a DIY project.

James Kuhn · July 31st, 2012, 09:24 PM

Not really. I'm going to give Remote Audio a call to see if they might have a technical solution. I'd like to be able to power my Samurai with a NP-1 LiOh battery and a R-A BDS. I've used my Sony battery Power/Charger to power my Samurai, but I like having an Atomos purpose-built D-Tap.

Regards,

J.

July 23rd, 2012, 03:43 AM	#1
Peter Ford Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London, uk Posts: 99	D-Tap and mini bnc cables arrived! Just received the free d-tap dummy battery and mini bnc cables that were originally promised ages ago, when you register your samurai. Nice one atomos! - The bnc cables are also the other gender at the business end, so useful for going straight from samurai to your camera with no need for a short bnc cable inbetween. Shame the mini bnc connectors aren't at a right angle, and no dtap cable is supplied, - but you cant have everything! The dummy battery will come in very useful - we've just ordered a load of bits of our F3, and now we'll be able to run evf, f3 and samurai all from a v-lock. Anyone else received their free bits?

July 23rd, 2012, 11:10 AM	#2
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: D-Tap and mini bnc cables arrived! Peter...good on ya, mate! Great news for those of us who have been waiting patiently for those items. I'm curious, "... and no dtap cable is supplied", could you send a picture of the 'D-Tap' adapter? How are you supposed to power the Samurai without an attached cable? My other D-Tap adapters have integral cables attached. Best regards, J.

July 24th, 2012, 02:33 PM	#3
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: D-Tap and mini bnc cables arrived! Peter...I presume the new BNC cables are longer than the original 'adapter cables' that includes the standard size BNC connector on the camera end of the cable. Being able to go directly into the camera will be helpful from the standpoint of having one less "snag-hazard". My excess 75 Ohm cable is currently wrapped around the carry handle of my HXR-NX5U. I have a 10-ft, 75 Ohm cable I use to route the Samurai into my car when I have my camera mounted on the front of my car while driving. It's simple, but effective. I place the Samurai on a Jobo tripod on the passenger-side seat, and I'm able to 'see' the footage I'm capturing as well as make corrections to the lens placement if needed. If history is any judge, the U.S. will be a couple of weeks behind the U.K. owners. Please keep us informed of any further updates. Regards, J.

July 25th, 2012, 04:50 AM	#4
Dominic Witherow Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chobham, UK Posts: 33	Re: D-Tap and mini bnc cables arrived! Pleasant surprise in the post this morning, and yes the new cables are about twice the length of the originals. Well done Atomos!

July 25th, 2012, 06:13 AM	#5
Frank Glencairn Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 176	Re: D-Tap and mini bnc cables arrived! No Dice in Germany yet

July 25th, 2012, 12:53 PM	#6
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: D-Tap and mini bnc cables arrived! Dominic...good news indeed. I'm looking forward to receiving the new, longer, BNC cable. Regards, J.

July 25th, 2012, 02:31 PM	#7
Frank Glencairn Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 176	Re: D-Tap and mini bnc cables arrived! I hope, they also start shipping those "Connect" converters I payed for several months ago.

July 30th, 2012, 11:39 AM	#8
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: D-Tap and mini bnc cables arrived! I just went to the Mail box and much to my amazement, there was a package from Atomos US. Inside the package are the (2) new, ~70cm BNC adapter cables and my new D-Tap DC power adaptor. Everything looks well-made. As was mentioned earlier, the BNC cable adaptors are longer (~70cm) then the originals and include a full-size BNC connector that can be attached directly to the HD-SDI spigot on the camera. Being able to go directly to the camera is a lot less 'snag-prone' then adding a length of 75-Ohm Coax to the mix. I have to say, this is a timely delivery. I'm leaving Wednesday for a week-long video workshop in Rockport, ME. Perfect timing Atomos! Thank you very much Atomos! Regards, J.

July 30th, 2012, 11:57 AM	#9
Marty Hudzik Trustee Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 1,771	Re: D-Tap and mini bnc cables arrived! Got mine today too! It looks like this might just make the mess of wires on my XLh1 a little less "snaggy" if you will. Excited to get something free that I had basically forgotten about anyway!

July 30th, 2012, 03:17 PM	#10
Ron Wilk Major Player Join Date: May 2009 Location: Parkland Florida Posts: 407	Re: D-Tap and mini bnc cables arrived! Received mine as well. But am I the only one experiencing difficulty locking the standard bnc connectors into the F3's A connector? I cannot easily grasp the knurled ring once its inserted and found that only the Canare connectors supplied by Abelcine work for me. And I don't have fat fingers.

July 31st, 2012, 10:20 AM	#11
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: D-Tap and mini bnc cables arrived! Ron Wilk...I don't have an 'F3', but I do have chubby little cookie grabbers. Heh, heh! With my Sony HXR-NX5U, it's a little snug to get my fingers around the connector twist-lock, but it's manageable. This is not an Atomos issue, but a 'camera issue'. Regards, J.

July 31st, 2012, 10:29 AM	#12
Ron Wilk Major Player Join Date: May 2009 Location: Parkland Florida Posts: 407	Re: D-Tap and mini bnc cables arrived! I never meant to imply that it was an Atmos issue. The A & B outputs of the F3 are so deeply recessed that standard connectors are at best difficult to lock and unlock. I have yet to notice any reference to that issue and wonder if others harbor the same complaint but are reluctant—for some unknown reason—to make note of it. The Atmos cables employ the standard connectors and are therefore not—IMO—the most user friendly for F3 users. I have found, however, that the Canare connectors, with their elongated knurled section, mitigate that issue.

July 31st, 2012, 01:32 PM	#13
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: D-Tap and mini bnc cables arrived! Ron...Sorry, I didn't mean to 'imply' you were implying it was an Atomos issue. I guess I just was stating the obvious. Regards, J.

July 31st, 2012, 08:01 PM	#14
Ron Wilk Major Player Join Date: May 2009 Location: Parkland Florida Posts: 407	Re: D-Tap and mini bnc cables arrived! No problem. Any idea where to obtain a d-tap cable for the dummy? The links supplied by Atmos suggest a DIY project.

July 31st, 2012, 09:24 PM	#15
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: D-Tap and mini bnc cables arrived! Not really. I'm going to give Remote Audio a call to see if they might have a technical solution. I'd like to be able to power my Samurai with a NP-1 LiOh battery and a R-A BDS. I've used my Sony battery Power/Charger to power my Samurai, but I like having an Atomos purpose-built D-Tap. Regards, J.