Joe Medlock Share Posted January 10, 2017 Hi guys. I've been hired on a job shooting on an Alexa Mini and I will need to power my Preston MDR 2 from the camera body as I know the body hasn't got any power outputs as standard. What are my options for power output/cables aside from the obvious D-tap option? I dont mind ordering a cable from somewhere like Media Blackout. Thanks for your time, Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AJ Young Share Posted January 10, 2017 A distribution box for the Mini is pretty popular out here in LA. http://www.woodencamera.com/d-box-alexa-mini-v-mount-p/209200.htm In fact, most Alexa Mini packages come with this D-Box included; I would check with the rental company on what their power distribution will be. The Wooden Camera D-Box takes the power and EXT control of the camera. I recommend, however, to get re-route the external control from the Mini to the MDR with (correct me if I'm wrong) an 8-pin lemo to 3 pin? Something like that. The D-Box has 2pin, 2pin, and D-tap, so powering the MDR will be no problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Medlock Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 Thanks a lot! I've just ordered a custom 2 pin lemo cable and a 3 pin fisher. Should have the basics covered now All the best! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick Lavalley Share Posted January 26, 2017 Just finished up a months-long series with an Alexa Mini as our handheld camera. We used a wooden D-Box for power distro and it worked great. Make sure you don't overload the ports, and keep a few spare fuses handy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Medlock Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 Thanks Patrick! Good to know about the fuses Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick Lavalley Share Posted May 7, 2017 I'll also note that a combination run/stop + power cable for your MDR is really nice to have since it keeps things uncluttered. I think this is only possible with MDR3's and the new MDR4's. I think media blackout might make a similar option for the MDR2 that powers the MDR off of a single 3 pin port, but has a sort of Y split at the other end for R/S and Power. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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