Panavison

[Philip J. Martinez SOC]

I'm looking for a power cable for the Panavision Elaine 16MM camera. I have a Clipper 24 sled.

 

I might have one made but I feel like this one job (low budget job) is the only time I'm going to see this camera.

 

My sled is 3 pin lemo and I think the Elaine is a 2 pin lemo M/F 24 volt.

 

 

Thanks in advance.

[Charles Papert]

That's the same power cable as used on the Pana XL, so it's worth having for sure.

[Philip J. Martinez SOC]

Hi Chares,

 

I spoke to Panavision and they said the Pana XL had 2 male and 1 female pins in the connector and the Elaine was 1 male and 1 female.

 

Do you know anyone at Panavision Woodlandhills who I could call that is Steadicam friendly?

 

Thanks for the reply I look into this a little more.

[Charles Papert]

I could be on crack but I can only remember using XL's with the small 2 conductor hermaphrodite connector as opposed to the large 3 conductor version found on the LW's (and Gold, Platinum etc.)

 

Most Steadicam-savvy person I can think of at Panavision is Dominic--he was at Hollywood but I think he's at Woodland Hills now (anyone confirm)? In any event, it's not a Steadicam issue really as it's the same deal for studio mode.

 

Looks like the Tiffen part is 250-0049.

[Chris Flurry]

No Charles your not on crack, speaking as an assistant, the XL uses a smaller connector witch is identical to the Heater Power Cable used on the G, G-II and Platinum cameras. I can not speak as to the elaine as I have only worked with it once, a long time ago.

[brooksrobinson]

Philip,

 

Charles is right...give Dominic Aiello (sp) at Panavision Woodland Hills a call...(818) 316-1000. He'll be able to tell you what's what. Very steadicam savvy, and a great guy.

 

Brooks Robinson

 

PS I remember the Elaine being very heavy for a 16mm camera.

[Matt Petrosky]

The Elaine uses the same power connector as the XL (ie. the 2-pin Lemo, aka: Pana-24v heater cable). I'm pretty sure the Pan-Arri 35III uses this too.

 

G, GII, Platinum, Star, LWII, etc. use the larger 3-pin power cable.

 

Here is a picture of the Elaine on my PRO, and it is heavy for 16mm. Also, never a bad idea to double check these things with Panavision as this picture is a couple years old and they (Panavision) change things around from time to time.

[Charles Papert]

*sigh*...so I'm not on crack. Yay.

[Matt Petrosky]

*sigh*...so I'm not on crack. Yay.

 

Now, let not get carried away, jumping to conclusions... this hardly proof of a crack-free lifestyle Charles.

:blink: ;)

[Lawrence Karman]

*sigh*...so I'm not on crack. Yay.

 

Your Avatar looks like it's on crack, no head and running around and all. In fact I think it robbed my hous a few years ago. Can't find that extra post grip I used to have....

[Charles Papert]

I have a an arrangement with the avatar, I leave him alone and he leaves me alone. However, there IS a weird nest-like thingie down in the garage, it keeps growing and occasionally I spot bits of camera gear in there. I'll root around for your handgrip when he's out for the day.

 

So Philip, you all set there with the Elaine power cable??!

[Philip J. Martinez SOC]

Yes

 

Thanks guy's.

 

I'm ordering it from Tiffen. Job is not till the 30th.