For practice, let's see how we can build a battery system for the Canon EOS C300. We know that the Canon C300 needs 11.7 Watts, so for every hour we'll need to supply the camera body with ... Read more →
Comprehensive Guide to Rigging Any Camera – 14 Power Supplies (Part 3)
Battery System The primary purpose of a battery system is to provide power to the rig. In addition, a system has to: Connect physically to the camera/rig Allow for adapters and cable ... Read more →
Comprehensive Guide to Rigging Any Camera – 14 Power Supplies (Part 2)
DC Power For DC systems, the formula for power is given by: Power (Watts) = Voltage (Volts) x Current (Amperes) Most cameras specify the rated power clearly. Some include the power that ... Read more →
Comprehensive Guide to Rigging Any Camera – 14 Power Supplies (Part 1)
If only things were this simple: IMPORTANT! Tinkering with electricity is dangerous, and can be fatal to you or your gear if you don't know what you're doing. Instructions presented here ... Read more →
Master Guide to Rigging a Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera – Part 5
Why do we need external monitors, and what size should they be in for best results? Loaded questions, but I'll still try to answer them. We use external monitors for: Framing Focusing Checking ... Read more →