Can I power my Scarlet X using the Red Charger through the LEMO auxiliary port?

[Rich M]

I tried searching for the answer to this question, but I couldn't find it so I apologize if it has already been answered somewhere. I'm looking for a way to take the RED Bricks off my rig. I know the belt clip is a good option, but since I already own the RED Charger, I was wondering if I had two charged bricks on there, could I power my camera through the LEMO auxiliary port and a DC cable? Would I need the 2B-1B cable instead?

Thanks!

 

[Jeffery Anderson]

I guess the question a tech would ask is, 'why do you want to do that?'

Red Scarlet comes with a AC Adapter, which would be a horrible idea if you're on a location with lights with the possibility of losing AC
http://www.red.com/store/products/ac-power-adaptor-150w-epic

the 2b-1b is to allow you to use a Red One Battery Plate on a Red Epic, this just an adapter for the lemo connector, as the DSMC model has a different AC plug than the Red One.

http://www.red.com/store/products/battery-belt-clip-dsmc

 

[Rich M]

This would be for handheld use on a gimbal mainly, more than likely away from AC power. The idea is to be able to use the Bricks to shoot for a bit longer than the Red Volts allow, without making the rig any heavier. The battery belt clip is a solution to this, but it is expensive. Since I already own the Red Brick Charger I thought maybe there could be a way to syphon power from the batteries on that in a backpack, in stead of spending more money. Are there third party options for this?

 

[Jeffery Anderson]

the DSMC belt-clip battery plate is only $325.00
http://www.red.com/store/products/battery-belt-clip-dsmc

I believe the Letus' gimbal will have a power supply for the camera and accessories. (they call it the 'Juice Box'), not sure about the other ones...

 

[Rich M]

Couldn't I just buy a V-Mount Plate that put out 14.8 volts and use a D-Tap cable to connect it to the camera? I'm looking for the cheapest option possible. I'm surprised there isn't just a cable I can attach to the Red Brick and plug into the camera.

 

[Chad Lancaster]

even if you could power the camera off dtap (which you can't) its just asking for disaster and frying your camera. Get the belt clip