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August 11th, 2009, 04:23 PM | #1 |
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JuicedLink, Follow Focus and 5D - not possible!?
Now that I've used JuicedLink and 5D a bit I've found out that it is not possible to use a FF device when my 5D is attached to the top of the JL because the top surface wobbles so much.
I mean it's 1mm thick aluminum and all ;) but still if you turn the FF it wobbles (the framing rises or lowers) like hell - JL preamp and 5D (body too short) can not be used with real FF devices. Any suggestions? T Last edited by Toenis Liivamaegi; August 11th, 2009 at 06:14 PM. |
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I'm using the Cinevate DSLR rig and their Durus follow focus. The camera is already on a small platform and there isn't enough vertical clearance to the matte box if it were also sitting on the juicedLink (or the battery grip). So instead I've moved the CX231 to the shoulder mount, which also helps shift the CG backwards a bit.
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August 11th, 2009, 07:42 PM | #3 |
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Mount the juiced link under the rails and then mount to tripod.
See how I set it up here. YouTube - My Rig by Chris Barcellos
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August 11th, 2009, 10:01 PM | #6 |
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I don't use it, but, I have no doubt with further adjustments it can be done.
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August 11th, 2009, 11:32 PM | #7 |
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Great progress on the hack. How is that Durus FF unit? I've always been curious about it. Dan |
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My plan is to disassemble the battery grip (or perhaps just a cheap battery) to make an external power supply anyway. This will let me locate the heavy batteries on the shoulder mount portion of the rig to adjust the CG further aft. |
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Thats an interesting idea. I look forward to seeing a sketch or picture of what you have in mind. Video sucks the life out of batteries so quickly that on certain shoots I dont have the luxury to keep swapping out single batteries.
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I will post a pic this afternoon to show you what it looks like, but it seems like we only have to match the output of the inverter that is coming out of the standard power supply to feed the fake battery.
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They wanted to charge me $200 from local dealer back in January confirming that I can not order the cord separately but well, you can actually. Canon | DR-E6 DC Coupler | 3352B001 | B&H Photo Video so there you go ... T |
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Chris -- do you have the ACK-E6? Can you measure the voltage that it outputs on the barrel connector? According to one of the ebay listings it wants 8V @ 3A, which isn't too bad for a switching DC-DC regulator from a 12 V supply. |
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Don't have a voltage reader but I can get it to someone to check, but wouldn't output on their unit be the answer ? I assume getting right polarity is important, though, right ?
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Adapter specs
hear are adapter specs.
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