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I would like to mount my Sony A7S III to a motorcycle in order to get some dramatic shots. Is there a kit I should buy?
There seem to be a lot of video transmitters on the market that are more affordable. But what should I look for when buying into a system? When investing in a wireless video system, there are a couple of things you want to consider. The first is device connectivity. Depending on the camera and monitor you are using, you will need to decide whether you need HDMI, SDI, both – or you want to be able to stream to a mobile device. Next is the system’s latency. Unlike the more expensive zero-delay systems, many cheaper products will incur different levels of latency in the transmission. This might not be suitable if it’s being used to pull focus, but will be acceptable if it’s being used for a client monitor. The system’s range is another thing to consider as this can vary from 100m up to 3000m. Lastly,
You might need different solutions depending upon what part of the bike
you are looking to mount the camera. One small, simple and inexpensive solution is the Movmax Suction Cup. It’s designed for cameras just like the A7S III and can be configured with different brackets and arms for extra flexibility. Don’t forget to also add a safety cable between your bike and the camera using the strap loop. Does the Blackmagic Pyxis 6K have the same sensor as the Cinema Camera 6K? As a user of EF lenses, it seems like an ideal partner to my Cinema Camera 6K as the footage should match. So will the output be identical?
PYXIS THE ACTION Blackmagic’s new 6K box cam is a perfect match for its Cinema Camera 6K
think about what distribution you will need from your transmitters. Different systems will have different limits on how many RX units or phones can be paired up with your TX unit.
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