powering multiple DSLR's...

floatindolphin · 15 Mar 2016 at 23:35

Hi,

I'm looking into how to power multiple DSLR cameras with the least amount of plugs...

I'm currently working with a 50 camera setup so as you can imagine, that's a lot of plugs! To bring them down a bit, could I use the following?

I'd just use the DC coupler and unplug the Adapter bit

[/url]0454_4 by jonjones262, on Flickr[/IMG]

instead 8 cameras powered by one of these

[/url]Jul15_LNU_CarlMartin_propower-v2-4_WEB by jonjones262, on Flickr[/IMG]

I see the camera AC adaptor says 8v, the separate power supply say 9v. It'd fry the cameras?

Sorry if this is all daft, I'm not big on electricals. If anyone could point me to a similar item that won't fry the cameras.

floatindolphin · 16 Mar 2016 at 09:06

Thanks for the info folks.

CURSES!! Looks like it was a too easy solution....

Back to the drawing board....

floatindolphin · 16 Mar 2016 at 19:38

This is why we're powering 50 cameras!

Cloud Imperium Games Face scanner!

[/url]G0012326 by jonjones262, on Flickr[/IMG]

floatindolphin · 19 Mar 2016 at 23:27

It's for 3d Head scanning. Gets a full 360 degree x 50 shot view of the face to build CG characters.

We've been capturing all the actors for Star Citizen/Squadorn 42. Gary Oldman, Mark Hamill and Gillian Anderson have all sat in that seat

floatindolphin · 29 Mar 2016 at 02:03

Thanks, I'll get in touch with them ^^^^

I had just begun to think a custom unit would be nice the way fwd

floatindolphin · 6 Apr 2016 at 23:23

Another guy initially set it up and yes it was mainly trial and error. The photos just need to overlap a bit to ensure full coverage of the head.

There's a LOT that can be done to improve this system which I'm researching. Losing the rubbish tripods for a more secure frame work would be the 1st thing!