Component Cables Survey

Component Cables Survey

  • Short (1'10"?) HVX (D4 connector) to BNC

    Votes: 30 50.8%

  • Long (15''?) HVX (D4 connector) to BNC

    Votes: 23 39.0%

  • Short (1'10"?) HVX (D4 connector) to RCA component

    Votes: 8 13.6%

  • Long (15''?) HVX (D4 connector) to RCA component

    Votes: 17 28.8%
  • Total voters
    59
siniarch

siniarch

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Ok, (PLEASE, PLEASE VOTE. PRETTY PLEASE :) )

So most people that are coming out of the camera to a field monitor would rather have a shorter cable for the on camera monitor, or a longer cable for a location monitor away from the camera. Therefore, I've contacted a cable manufacturer about the posibility of making these for us. Of course, their first question is how much quantity do I need. Hence this survey.

I've determined that 1'10" is about what you would need for on-camera monitor, and at least 15' for off camera monitor. Feel free to correct me on these lengths. (these dimensions can change, but what I want is to know how many would buy a reasonably priced short cable, and a reasonably priced long cable)

Thanks for all your input.
Luis
 
I have had problem with the Component cable that comes with the HVX and a long one I order from IOgear. Both of them the Red channel went on them and wont really work any more with the Marshall monitor. I dont know if it is just bad luck or what but it's really annoying to have 2 cables go on me. So hopefully these cables will be higher quality or something. I know the red channel is normally the first one to go in these cables too.
 
Well, at this point I have to get back to them with a estimated number of cables per lenght. That is why I'm posting this. (I don't think they will be interested unless we have enough demand.)
The next step would be for them to send me some samples. 1 or 2 of each lenght. (I'll probably have to pay for these myself) and then if it all goes through, I will have to figure how many to place the first order for and then how to distribute them to you guys.
 
It would be awesome if you can get a supply flowing of D4 to BNC cables. I can't for the life of me understand why a cable mfg has not jumped on it yet. I'm on my fourth cable (three from IO Gear) and the weak link is the RCA...just can't stand up to the repeated on/off demands of feature shooting.
 
Yeah Paul,
That is why I keep hearing, but I'm going to have to have a little more demand than 10 cables per length. I know its only been one day with the survey, but I really need to know that more people are interested in the cables. So common everybody, VOTE, VOTE VOTE. :)
 
I think you'd be better off encouraging someone like Spec-Comm or Abel Cine to stock the cables. They are better equipped to handle sales and shipping and make a small profit in the process as well.

I think both these companies already sell D Terminal component video cables, but they have RCA connectors. The BNC would definitely be preferred by alot of people.
 
WORD! longer cables aren't a huge concern of mine but a quality breakout is. I would like an 18" D-BNC with a right angle D connector to reduce the strain.
 
That might be the case THoff, but first someone has to make the cables. I really like Spec-Comm and Abel Cine and that is sure a posibility. But lets have a manufacturer make the cables first then do some test and then see if either company wants to carry them. This is just the first step and the more support I get as far as number of people interested the better.
 
Though I'm not in a position to purchase said cables, I will toss out a vote for BNC.

BNC has a distinct advantage over RCA; in that it is a locking connector - this is why it's the industry standard in professional/broadcast video.
RCA connectors are designed to be simple for consumer use where they aren't under the rigors of a production environment.

Either way; some people are going to have to use an adapter. However..
Adapting a BNC cable to plug into an RCA connector is simple with a connector that locks onto the cable. And you still keep the locking benefit of BNC when you are using Pro gear.
Adapting a RCA cable to a BNC connector not only leaves the connector on the gear (they get lost fast this way), but also you have no way to have a 100% locked connection at any time, as both RCA direct and adapted to BNC modes will leave you with an RCA connection in between.

In short: When ti come to mechanical connection; RCA has no advantage over BNC, but BNC has an distinct advantage over RCA. And in terms of compatibility; you will probably need an adapter some of the time anyway.

OK, a bit of a technical rant there. But worth keeping in mind when choosing which way to go.

- Mikko
 
I'm currently looking for a short cable with BNC's on the end. I had a supplier in LA make me a cable with BNC to supliment the one that came with the camera. That one cost me $200 and I don't want to pay the same for a short one of only 18", but thats what they want, as they say its a custom cable. I was considering buying the available cable at B&H and doing the cutdown and BNC crimping myself. So If you can get them made at a reasonable cost I'm in.
 
Hey,
It looks like I got them to bite. They said they will try to arrange to send me some samples. :) I'll keep you posted.
 
is this effort to get folks onboard to purchase component cables with BNC connectors still alive?

i have an XHA1 and a Marshall monitor, and am using RCA to BNC adapters, and the connection is weak, resulting in image flicker, so i too would like a shorter cable with BNC connectors, instead of RCA connectors.
 
This sounds like a good idea, so long as you can make them stronger than the stock cables and with BNCs.
 
I voted for the 1' 10" BNC.

I'd also like to see one the proper length to connect the Marshall (and HVX) on the Steadicam Flyer. My Flyer is about 1300 miles north of here so I can not say what the length should be . . . help us out on this Mikko?
 
Sorry guys, I was away. As far as I know it is still alive. I sent a few emails and they finally responded to one saying that they had requested for my address. the only thing I can guess is that their request went to my junk box. but I've sent them this information already. so I got my fingers crossed and hope I hear some news soon.
 
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