Rod Support for HPX300

Billrat

Billrat

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Does anyone know of a rod support that allows use of the stock lens control plug on the HPX300?

Thanks!
 
i'd be curious as well - i have the zacuto piece, but had to add the right-angle adapter for my zoom control. about $400, which didn't make me very happy...
 
hey guys

hey guys

Is this what you guys are referring to ?

http://store.zacuto.com/Zephyr300.html

I have that support rod and it hasn't interfered with the zoom, focus, or any part of the stock lens in anyway.

I'm not sure if we are talking about the same thing but that is what I
believe you are referring to.
 
I am using the cavision mount and rods and you can just get the plug on my libec controllers into the socket, the libec plugs have no locking rings but it is still a tight squeeze to get it fitted.
 
Rod Support for HPX300

FlacaProductions said:
i'd be curious as well - i have the zacuto piece, but had to add the right-angle adapter for my zoom control. about $400, which didn't make me very happy...
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What right angle adapter??? I've been looking for just that before I start cutting and grinding! $400 ;-(
 
Gary,

Just getting is so much better than NOT getting. Would you please pass along the kit or parts item number(s).

Thanks!
Bill
 
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ccastro said:
Is this what you guys are referring to ?

http://store.zacuto.com/Zephyr300.html

I have that support rod and it hasn't interfered with the zoom, focus, or any part of the stock lens in anyway.

I'm not sure if we are talking about the same thing but that is what I
believe you are referring to.
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Thanks for chiming in... We're referring to using the electronic remote control plug that becomes blocked when a rod support, like the Zephyr300, is mounted to the 300. You would have thought those wonderful rocket scientists at Zacuto would have moved the whole thing back a little bit.
 
This is the cavision rod system I am using:http://www.overlandfilms.com/cavision-hpx300-15mm-x-60mm-syste3001560.html

As I said you can just squeeze the cable in:
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I see what you mean now.

I see what you mean now.

Billrat said:
Thanks for chiming in... We're referring to using the electronic remote control plug that becomes blocked when a rod support, like the Zephyr300, is mounted to the 300. You would have thought those wonderful rocket scientists at Zacuto would have moved the whole thing back a little bit.
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I thought you were manually adjusting the zoom, my mistake, I didn't think you were controlling it by remote.

Looking at the picture most recently posted, I can see where it would be clearly in the way of the plug for the servo.

I work at a TV station and I asked one of the engineers if he had ever seen a right angle connector for a servo controller and he said he hasn't.

He said if it was his camera that he would loosen the protective cover on the connector which would make the connector shorter before any drastic modifications.

[Ex] An XLR connector has 3 sections to it, the inner part, which is were the cables are actually sodded together and then a cover protecting those cables,
and then another protective cover protecting the bottom half of the cable which makes it hard to bend, That's one of the reasons why we have 90 degree XLR cables.

He is suggesting loosening the last part of the connector closest to the cable, which would give you a shorter connector, therefore giving you more clearance.
Its not perfect, but it should be a last resort before hacking off a piece of the support rods.

Sorry I can't come up with a better solution, I hope you find one.
 
The rods on my pic are actually at the top, I could get more clearance for the connector if I slid them all the way down as suggested.
 
ccastro said:
I thought you were manually adjusting the zoom, my mistake, I didn't think you were controlling it by remote.

Looking at the picture most recently posted, I can see where it would be clearly in the way of the plug for the servo.

I work at a TV station and I asked one of the engineers if he had ever seen a right angle connector for a servo controller and he said he hasn't.

He said if it was his camera that he would loosen the protective cover on the connector which would make the connector shorter before any drastic modifications.

[Ex] An XLR connector has 3 sections to it, the inner part, which is were the cables are actually sodded together and then a cover protecting those cables,
and then another protective cover protecting the bottom half of the cable which makes it hard to bend, That's one of the reasons why we have 90 degree XLR cables.

He is suggesting loosening the last part of the connector closest to the cable, which would give you a shorter connector, therefore giving you more clearance.
Its not perfect, but it should be a last resort before hacking off a piece of the support rods.

Sorry I can't come up with a better solution, I hope you find one.
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Thanks for the effort. As I'm sure you can see it's not a mini XLR type, it wouldn't work anyway. The Zephyr 300 gives no space at all.

Fujinon Remote Plug_sm.jpg

I am using it now taken apart, but, no support at all... not good!

In time a solution will present itself.
 

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I must admit that the design of the stock fuji lens leaves a lot to be desired if you want to use a matte box with rails.

Apart from the zoom servo connector I also have the mechanical focus control and it is impossible to use this with the rails fitted as it bolts onto the bottom of the lens..
 
it's very precise and is a piece that relatively few want or need, and is most likely fairly labor-intensive to build.

if you need one for the fujinon HD (12-pin 2/3") lenses, B&H has it:

Chrosziel 401-Cable Fujinon Control Cable with Right Angle
Right Angle ConnectorFor Fujinon Broadcast Lens
12-Pin Hirose Connector
B&H # CH401CABLE Mfr # AC-401-CABLE
Price :$ 419.95
 
FlacaProductions said:
it's very precise and is a piece that relatively few want or need, and is most likely fairly labor-intensive to build.

if you need one for the fujinon HD (12-pin 2/3") lenses, B&H has it:

Chrosziel 401-Cable Fujinon Control Cable with Right Angle
Right Angle ConnectorFor Fujinon Broadcast Lens
12-Pin Hirose Connector
B&H # CH401CABLE Mfr # AC-401-CABLE
Price :$ 419.95
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Thanks for all that... Last night I sat down and really analyzed the problem. I worked out all the workarounds and I'll be fine. I also came up with a method to modify the Zephyr to accommodate the connector by moving out the block that holds the sticks. Longer screws and a aluminum block. Not rocket science! I'm only using the rails for a follow focus and sometimes a Matt-box, so, I don't think weight will be an issue. If I ever get around to making it I'll post an image.

Thank again!
 
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