DIY Video Tap for Aaton XTR/LTR

[Gerard Dalton]

9 hours ago, D John Carroll said:

Very easy to

fit into an LTR

modify for various different relay systems in the LTR 

 

replace the beamsplitter wafer with 3rd party eBay sources 

But will the LTR body look exactly like this 

or will the video assist module need to be put in a different spot? 

I just really want the top handle area free as it’s pictured on the XTR above. 

Edited October 30 by Gerard Dalton

[Gerard Dalton]

11 hours ago, Stephen Perera said:

I cracked my beam splitter a long time ago when I decided I was going to use a blower in the parts.....it's wafer thin....learn from me...don't go in there.....that being said I don't use a monitor.....BUT....never say never....if there was a simple solution why not.....thanks for posting

Yea, I definitely wouldn’t try it. But someone else experienced could do it no problem and I could save money
 

[D John Carroll]

It can be relocated anywhere.
 

The new sensors are extremely small, like 25mm x 2mm, so they can fit into the body anywhere 

 

and you can run the sdi and power distribution end of the system out via long flex cables 

 

I’ve made them for LTR, XTR, 416, and just run the sdi and power to wherever it’s comfortable 

 

the biggest issue is if you have relay R optics, or the old top handle conversion 

[Gerard Dalton]

2 hours ago, D John Carroll said:

It can be relocated anywhere.
 

The new sensors are extremely small, like 25mm x 2mm, so they can fit into the body anywhere 

 

and you can run the sdi and power distribution end of the system out via long flex cables 

 

I’ve made them for LTR, XTR, 416, and just run the sdi and power to wherever it’s comfortable 

 

the biggest issue is if you have relay R optics, or the old top handle conversion 

I think I have the top handle conversion. I could send a photo but it basically looks like this 

but how does this effect the process? How easy is the top handle Video assist to remove? 

 

 

[D John Carroll]

I can’t find a foto at the moment, but I have a design for this. 
 

it completely clears the handle so you can use it 

[Gerard Dalton]

On 10/30/2024 at 1:00 PM, D John Carroll said:

I can’t find a foto at the moment, but I have a design for this. 
 

it completely clears the handle so you can use it 

Ok I’ll send you photos of my camera and handle and modification with a tap I saw on a different camera