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Tramm Hudson · June 24th, 2009, 09:19 AM

I'll be testing with a DP1 HDMI field monitor this weekend and need to find a Mini-HDMI cable to connect it to my 5D Mark II. Canon's official HTC-100 is sold out most places, and some reviews on Amazon make it sound like the generic cables don't always work.

Does anyone know if the Quantary 6 foot Mini-HDMI to HDMI is compatible? I can pick one up at the local Ritz camera and save on shipping.

Jon Fairhurst · June 24th, 2009, 09:59 AM

For nine bucks you can get a mini adapter from Radio Shack. The only downside is that it puts some stress on the connector, so you need to be careful with it. I use it at home and I baby it. I wouldn't recommend it in the field on a shoot.

HDMI Female A to HDMI Male C Swivel Adapter - RadioShack.com

Chris Barcellos · June 24th, 2009, 10:59 AM

Tramm, I Googled Mini HDMI and came up with a place to order for about $5.00.

Chris Hurd · June 24th, 2009, 11:10 AM

I get mine from MonoPrice.

3 ft. / $4.05: 3FT Mini-HDMI (Type C) to HDMI (Type A) Specification 1.3a 30AWG Cable | Mini-HDMI to HDMI Cable

6 ft. / $5.07: 6FT Mini-HDMI (Type C) to HDMI (Type A) Specification 1.3a 30AWG Cable | Mini-HDMI to HDMI Cable

Can't beat the cost... I bought several; I keep one near my living room HDTV,
one in the camera bag, one in the laptop bag and a spare in the desk drawer.

Tom Daigon · June 24th, 2009, 06:59 PM

Tramm....when you get your HDMI cable and DP1 monitor..please let me know. I will be purchasing both soon. This way I will know for sure that I am getting the right cable and length and have it when the DP1 arrives. ( I have learned over the years never to assume anything). Thanks!
Tom

Chris Barcellos · June 24th, 2009, 07:31 PM

I am thinking we should all buy what Hudson is buying cause we know it will be working with Magic Lantern soon....

Ryan Mueller · June 24th, 2009, 08:32 PM

^^ I hear you Chris. Seeing Tramm talk about messing around with an HD monitor got me all excited! Can't wait to see what he's cooking up in the ol' Magic Lantern. It would be incredible to be able to monitor in full HD wink wink ;)

Steve Maller · June 25th, 2009, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan Mueller

^^ I hear you Chris. Seeing Tramm talk about messing around with an HD monitor got me all excited! Can't wait to see what he's cooking up in the ol' Magic Lantern. It would be incredible to be able to monitor in full HD wink wink ;)

Monitor in HD? Hell, I want to record in full HD. Enough with this H.264 nonsense. :D

Ryan Mueller · June 25th, 2009, 07:57 AM

LOL! Yeah, that would be nice too.

Tramm Hudson · June 26th, 2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Daigon

Tramm....when you get your HDMI cable and DP1 monitor..please let me know. I will be purchasing both soon. This way I will know for sure that I am getting the right cable and length and have it when the DP1 arrives.

My DP1 arrived this morning and I did a quick power-up test while at the office. The screen looks great and the Quantarray cable works fine. Attempting to load Magic Lantern with the HDMI cable plugged in causes err70, so I'll be hacking on supporting it in the firmware this weekend once I get the config file loading working.

Chris Barcellos · June 26th, 2009, 10:00 AM

See what I mean guys, ? :)

Tom Daigon · June 26th, 2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Tramm Hudson

My DP1 arrived this morning and I did a quick power-up test while at the office. The screen looks great and the Quantarray cable works fine. Attempting to load Magic Lantern with the HDMI cable plugged in causes err70, so I'll be hacking on supporting it in the firmware this weekend once I get the config file loading working.

Nice! I just gave them a call to see when the general public can get theirs. I would like to
be able to see what it can do from a editor/cameraman perspective. I am enjoying the momentum that is resulting from your great work with the 5D.
Tramm, Im trying to find the same cable you are using in a 3 foot length. Can you tell me if it is a HDMI A to HDMI C Male to Male ?
Quantaray only makes a 6 foot length and all I need for the Glidecam rig is 3 feet. But I know
better than to assume anything...specially when it comes to cables.Thanks!

Tom Daigon · June 26th, 2009, 09:34 PM

Ive bumped into a problem with trying to implement using the HDMI signal with the X-10 system (with the canon and DP1 mounted on it). It necessitates drilling small (3/8") holes near the top and bottom of the vertical pole (see image 2)
These holes do not accomodate the HDMI plug size. BUMMER. I may have to opt for using the compsoite out of the 5D and send that to the smallHD DP1.
Im sure the cable carrying the composite signal would pass thru the drilled holes . This was an unforseen bump in the road.

Chris Barcellos · June 26th, 2009, 09:48 PM

One of the problems with composite out was that the video signal out, when connected, created very loud interference with the mic coming in. Some kind of shielding issue, that I don't think is surmountable. That is why I was hoping HDMI in would handle it.

Tom Daigon · June 26th, 2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Barcellos

One of the problems with composite out was that the video signal out, when connected, created very loud interference with the mic coming in. Some kind of shielding issue, that I don't think is surmountable. That is why I was hoping HDMI in would handle it.

And with Tramm on the case Im sure HDMI will handle it. It just my unique situation
with the Glidecam rig (see link to pix 2 emails up) that seems to make HDMI problematic and AV the possible alternative solution. Ive tried to think of every way
possible to get the HDMI cable thru the 3/8" drilled holes and snaked down the sled tube....but Im almost out of options.

June 24th, 2009, 09:19 AM	#1
Tramm Hudson Wizard Status Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 239	Mini-HDMI cable for 5D I'll be testing with a DP1 HDMI field monitor this weekend and need to find a Mini-HDMI cable to connect it to my 5D Mark II. Canon's official HTC-100 is sold out most places, and some reviews on Amazon make it sound like the generic cables don't always work. Does anyone know if the Quantary 6 foot Mini-HDMI to HDMI is compatible? I can pick one up at the local Ritz camera and save on shipping.

June 24th, 2009, 09:59 AM	#2
Jon Fairhurst Inner Circle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camas, WA, USA Posts: 5,513	For nine bucks you can get a mini adapter from Radio Shack. The only downside is that it puts some stress on the connector, so you need to be careful with it. I use it at home and I baby it. I wouldn't recommend it in the field on a shoot. HDMI Female A to HDMI Male C Swivel Adapter - RadioShack.com __________________ Jon Fairhurst

June 24th, 2009, 10:59 AM	#3
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Tramm, I Googled Mini HDMI and came up with a place to order for about $5.00. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

June 24th, 2009, 11:10 AM	#4
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	I get mine from MonoPrice. 3 ft. / $4.05: 3FT Mini-HDMI (Type C) to HDMI (Type A) Specification 1.3a 30AWG Cable \| Mini-HDMI to HDMI Cable 6 ft. / $5.07: 6FT Mini-HDMI (Type C) to HDMI (Type A) Specification 1.3a 30AWG Cable \| Mini-HDMI to HDMI Cable Can't beat the cost... I bought several; I keep one near my living room HDTV, one in the camera bag, one in the laptop bag and a spare in the desk drawer. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

June 24th, 2009, 06:59 PM	#5
Tom Daigon Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 170	HDMI Cable Tramm....when you get your HDMI cable and DP1 monitor..please let me know. I will be purchasing both soon. This way I will know for sure that I am getting the right cable and length and have it when the DP1 arrives. ( I have learned over the years never to assume anything). Thanks! Tom

June 24th, 2009, 07:31 PM	#6
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	I am thinking we should all buy what Hudson is buying cause we know it will be working with Magic Lantern soon.... __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

June 24th, 2009, 08:32 PM	#7
Ryan Mueller Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO Posts: 336	^^ I hear you Chris. Seeing Tramm talk about messing around with an HD monitor got me all excited! Can't wait to see what he's cooking up in the ol' Magic Lantern. It would be incredible to be able to monitor in full HD wink wink ;)

June 25th, 2009, 07:57 AM	#9
Ryan Mueller Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO Posts: 336	LOL! Yeah, that would be nice too.

June 26th, 2009, 10:00 AM	#11
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	See what I mean guys, ? :) __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

June 26th, 2009, 09:34 PM	#13
Tom Daigon Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 170	Tramm-May need composite instead of HDMI Ive bumped into a problem with trying to implement using the HDMI signal with the X-10 system (with the canon and DP1 mounted on it). It necessitates drilling small (3/8") holes near the top and bottom of the vertical pole (see image 2) These holes do not accomodate the HDMI plug size. BUMMER. I may have to opt for using the compsoite out of the 5D and send that to the smallHD DP1. Im sure the cable carrying the composite signal would pass thru the drilled holes . This was an unforseen bump in the road.

June 26th, 2009, 09:48 PM	#14
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	One of the problems with composite out was that the video signal out, when connected, created very loud interference with the mic coming in. Some kind of shielding issue, that I don't think is surmountable. That is why I was hoping HDMI in would handle it. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos