wes howell

I just had a thought...

 

There was an HD version of the Flyer LE...it had an extra connection for HD-SDI.

 

It's possible that maybe, just maybe, Tiffen wired all Flyer LE's with the same wiring loom for manufacturing efficiency, and just left the HD-SDI wire "capped off" inside the post on the SD version. (Something similar was done with tally remote line on the Zephyr).

 

You should be able to get the answer from Tiffen or Terry West. If it is the case, Terry should be able to add the connectors pretty cost-effectively.

I find this kind of interesting. I'm pretty sure that HD-SDI can run through cheap coax / BNC Connectors / especially for short distances. In other words, you can use SD cables for HD-SDI in short-run applications.

I'm wondering if you could tap into the stock 9 pin / hack the end off and put a BNC connector on it and run a HD SDI signal to a HD-SDI monitor.

I'm looking into getting mine upgraded to run a Scarlet and I've been in touch with Terry. Buying a new HD-SDI monitor and rewiring the thing isn't cheap - but I think it will be worth it.

Best,

Wes

What is your VIDEO FEED? SD or HD? I only know Camwave HD and that's why I am asking. If it is SD, it is easy to put another video feed since you already have one video down there for a monitor. If it is HD, you probably want to upgrade your rig instead of wiring your rig to HD.

How about power? Are you going to use V-lock mount or power Tap?

Why would it be easier to upgrade the whole rig as opposed to running a new HD cable?

Anyone know if the existing wire / bnc connections would support HD SDI?

TIA