Overview
The Cinema Accessory Kit with a V-Mount Battery is an essential setup for powering professional cameras like the Canon C70 during extended shoots. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up the kit, troubleshooting common issues, and tips to optimize your workflow.
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Quick Start Guide
You will need a Cinema accessory kit & a v-mount battery.
(Vended separately)
First Steps
Cinema Accessory Kit
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- Before you can attach the v-mount adapter you must set up the camera on on the cinema accessory kit (The Universal Matte-box can be used if gear is limited)
- A detailed guide to how to setup the kit can be found by click this link... or going back to the gear guide home page.
Attaching the Rods
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- Loosen the tie down on the right of the baseplate and slide the robs in.
- Secure the rods by retightening the tie down.
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Attaching the v-mount plate
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- Loosen the tie down and slide the mount onto the rods.
- Mount the battery by holding down the side release button and sliding the battery on to the plate.
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Delivering Power to the Camera
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- Connect the power cable to the D-tap connection on the v-mount plate.
- Connect the other end of the cable to the DC power in located on the back of the C70.
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Compatible EDC Accessories
Access is dependent on class equipment allocations & availability
- Canon C70
- Cinema Accessory Kit
- Universal Matte Box
Troubleshooting
Q: Why is the camera not turning on?
A: Check that the battery is charged and that the cable are securely pushed in. DON'T FORCE THE CABLE!
Tips & Tricks
Use the extra D-Tap slots:
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- Cable management is a great way to get a little extra time on set. Run monitors to the v-mount instead of relying on the batteries and cut out the need to swap a bunch of different batteries at different times.
- Organize the slots so troubleshooting is the most efficient it can be!
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