Bolex EBM on/off switch modification

[Arthur Sanchez]

...OK, I'm working with Bolex EBM in a studio setting...the camera body will mount directly to the tripod or dolly.

 

I'm not using the handle grip that has the on/off button on it.

 

MY Question is:

Can I plug in my generic power supply (12.2VDC) directly into the camera? The on/off switch will be in-line on the cable going from the power supply to the camera?

 

This configuration will help me run the camera remotely. so what is wrong with the setup?

 

Thanks for your support...

Arthur!

[Roberto Pirodda]

Well, i have done it and never got problems . After all the switch in the handle acts like a remote ( very short in this case) switch along the cable as you want to do.

All the best.

Roberto

[Arthur Sanchez]

Thank you Roberto... I will try this then... my fear was there might be some sort of electronic inside... not knowing since I had not taken it apart... yet.

 

thanks again.

 

Arthur!

[Roberto Pirodda]

well, there is electronic inside EBM ofcourse , but you must only connect + and - connectors ( 12 volts)

[Arthur Sanchez]

Right... I've seen all the electronics inside the EBM... I was referring to additional electronics inside the handle grip where an ON/OFF button is located. or is it simple pass through.

[Tyler Purcell]

The grip only has a switch in it. You can buy that switch with the right connectors on it on ebay if you wait long enough. I was able to score one for my EBM.

 

The kit is a little tripod block that goes onto the camera shoe, it also has a remote battery holder and a locking trigger.

[Arthur Sanchez]

Thanks Tyler,

 

Hum... been watching ebay for quite sometime already... I can just make one with a couple of 7 pin Amphenol connectors and and button switch.

 

Thanks again!