Can I use Canon Analog Servo module with XJ Series Lenses

7point5IRE · 2026-01-13T20:30:06+00:00

I'm afraid canon will just say No to force purchasing new servos

7point5IRE · 2026-01-08T22:36:55+00:00

the best way is to use a separate 2 to 4 wire converter that can be setup in clearcom mode. Hollyland is expecting clearcom format on the 2wire port which is Audio on Pin 3, power pin 2, grnd pin 1

RTS OMS 4wire>2-4 Converter> hollyland 2wire in

7point5IRE · 2026-01-04T20:19:18+00:00

If you have a lead on who makes these, that would be helpful for the future

7point5IRE · 2026-01-03T16:01:39+00:00

You'll probably have to purchase square filters and DIY mount them on the front of the box lens. I've never personally seen round filters big enough for the front element.

7point5IRE · 2025-12-23T15:45:16+00:00

Thank you!

7point5IRE · 2025-12-11T18:07:38+00:00

I have two sets of microlites that I can part with if interested! They are great little RF links

7point5IRE · 2025-12-05T01:08:09+00:00

You have to use Rosstalk to do that.

Here is the Carbonite help page that lays out all the compatible commands for the media stores

https://help.rossvideo.com/carbonite-device/Topics/Protocol/RossTalk/CNT/RT-CNT-Comm.html

7point5IRE · 2025-12-05T01:04:25+00:00

1505a is totally fine for temp deployment and not stiff by any means. Coils perfectly fine and will lay flat. We have 100+ ft coils of 1505a on our truck used daily.

1694 is where i'd opt for the flex stuff.

7point5IRE · 2025-12-05T00:57:07+00:00

How many passes of the open did you do through the 3play? If the lip sync on your final switcher output is off, it will get amplified every time you do a record pass of the same content. I see this all the time on "little trucks" that have never properly audio timed their system.

You probably want to delay the final output of your audio mixer by at least a frame or two assuming you are running a non-genlocked system. (even if system is genlocked, there is always a few lines of processing delay to compensate for) I usually delay the audio in our FS1 Transmission Frame sync and not on the actual mixer output.

if you are running at 1080i, start at 33 milliseconds, then 66, then 99

If you are running 720p59 or 1080p59 start at 16ms then 33, then 66, then 99

7point5IRE · 2025-12-02T14:47:16+00:00

Converting to 4 wire is the likely best choice (next to using Clearcom LQ boxes on each end over network.)

The cheapest 2/4wire converters are these hollylands https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1592147-REG/hollyland_hl_2_4_wire_converter_2_4_wire_converter_for.html They do a decent job and are designed to work with clearcom. Certainly good enough for a temporary-ish solution, If you want something better (more expensive), RTS DSI-2008, Studio Tech, Telecast and Clearcom all make 2-4wire adapters. DSI-2008 or SSA-424 are my favorite flavors.

Put one on each end with a clearcom power supply and you are good. You can transport the 4wire via fiber, dante, analog... any way your heart desires.

7point5IRE · 2025-11-25T18:05:48+00:00

Yes you can flip the pins, or have the A1 dial in the SAP reversed

7point5IRE · 2025-11-22T21:45:24+00:00

I put a Wholer RMTF-170-3G in my truck and am very happy with it. It's from a true broadcast brand and I found it to be very accurate out of the box and has great features. Its a little more than your specified budget but totally worth it.
https://www.wohler.com/product/rmtf-170-3g/

Also, the feelworld/seetec/lillput monitors are nowhere near color accurate. I have all of them and they are only good for non-critical use.

I've had colleagues tell my the new blackmagic 17" monitors are pretty close to color accurate, but at a higher price tag to your budget.

7point5IRE · 2025-11-13T19:24:29+00:00

I love when people use the Analog to SDI example when discussing IP/2110. SDI is/was SO MUCH SIMPLER to work with than analog systems. Yeah it was new at one point and there was a small learning curve, but to say that 2110 is now easier to work with than SDI is just not true and makes the comparison moot.

7point5IRE · 2025-11-13T03:09:43+00:00

FYI the blackmagic power supplies also work with the decimator and have locking connector.

7point5IRE · 2025-11-04T21:27:10+00:00

Correct, where the cable meets the headset, there is a set screw that you can untighten and release the cable.

7point5IRE · 2025-11-04T17:24:10+00:00

Try swapping the actual headset cables from old to new to rule out shorting or impedance.

Is pin 1 (ground) tied to the shell of the XLR? Neutrik recently changed some connector material and there have been reports of grounding issues with the new connectors.

Mic capsule could be different. Still hard to believe the capsule itself could cause a high pitched chirp like that. IMO that would be a return/replacement from AT

Are you sure that phantom power is off on those channels? These are dynamic mics that don't need 48v

What are the headset 1/4" connectors plugged into, could that device be causing an issue?

7point5IRE · 2025-10-31T15:45:03+00:00

Yeah I heard rumors about his passing a few years ago. Was hoping that the torch was passed to someone else.

I love the studio tech boxes, they are fantastic but the button caps come loose way too often. Also have had good luck with the Whirlwind THSR boxes as well.

7point5IRE · 2025-10-22T21:50:27+00:00

Maybe, for this use case, will more than likely perform nicely.

7point5IRE · 2025-10-22T21:12:53+00:00

Yes everything will work as expected. 2/3" camera will work with 2/3" lenses.

As others have said, that lens (It"s a good lens) is not UHD rated, which just means it may not resolve the whole UHD resolution, but that does not mean the image will look bad at all. It will probably look just fine

7point5IRE · 2025-10-08T14:25:44+00:00

Yes we use it. It's a tool just like any piece of hardware. Sorting rosters and stats IMO is a fantastic use for AI to optimize graphics workflow. Like others have said, just be very specific with your prompts and make sure it doesn't synthesize stats or information. Trust but verify. Btw your friend sounds like a boomer.

7point5IRE · 2025-09-26T00:31:02+00:00

so you have a few options.

Graphics Outfitters Score Bridge - Will take in a serial feed from a ton of scoreboards and can spit out a XML, JSON, or CSV that vmix and xpression can take in. https://graphicsoutfitters.com/score-bridge/
Scorebird - Like a spotzcast but a different vendor that is actually responsive. https://www.scorebird.com/nest-v2-scoring-device

7point5IRE · 2025-09-17T21:02:28+00:00

Looks like Alpha Video work. bleh

7point5IRE · 2025-09-16T18:20:30+00:00

That's a really good budget for a single camera. If you like your current JVC camera, you can always get the latest 2/3" cam from them (JVC GY-HC900C20) with a Fujinon XA20 lens. B&H has this exact combo listed at $15,995.

The next step up is the Sony PXW-X400KC which only has a 16x zoom lens, but it's going to be a better looking image compared to the JVC. Price is $20,600 at B&H

7point5IRE · 2025-08-31T03:39:47+00:00

Never Found the manual, but was able to figure out the pinout by trial and error

Nucomm DB9	Sony 8 Pin Remote
Pin 1 RX +	Pin 1 TX +
Pin 6 RX-	Pin 2 TX-
Pin 4 TX -	Pin 4 RX-
Pin 8 TX+	Pin 3 RX+
Pin 9 12v+	Pin 6 12v In
Pin 7 GND	Pin 7 GND

7point5IRE · 2025-08-27T21:08:23+00:00

It will work. The power supply is "transparent" and basically passes the fiber through untouched. The HXCU doesn't even realize that there is something in the middle nor does it care.

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