RED-One "Off/On" Switch ??

[George D.]

Is there a way to turn the RED-One "off & on" via the tripod handle ?

Thanks.

 

[Joel Kaye]

You can buy remote record buttons. View Factor Origo is one.

http://www.viewfactor.net/index.php/products/origo.html

Unsure if anyone make a tripod handle like eng cameras usually have available.

 

[rod bradley]

That is the one. Works very well. Just remember to use it in GPIO 1.

 

[Robert Frank]

Is there a way to turn the RED-One "off & on" via the tripod handle ?

Thanks.

I assume you mean RECORD START/STOP?

 

[George D.]

I assume you mean RECORD START/STOP?

Yes, THAT is exactly what I mean.

Origo is a weird looking switch, but if it works, it works.

Thanks.

 

[Robert Frank]

Yes, THAT is exactly what I mean.

Origo is a weird looking switch, but if it works, it works.

Thanks.

I don't know of any studio type controls for the RED. The Viewfactor Origo and the Impero/Inclino are the only devices that I know of that can trigger REC Start/Stop on the RED.

Having worked in live broadcast TV the handle mount controls are comfortable for me. I'm used to doing everything, so having a focus puller is a bit different.

 

[Leo Ticheli]

I don't know if Red's policy has changed, but a warning was issued about the Origo because it was bricking some cameras.

Best to check with Red to make sure it does not invalidate your warranty.

Good shooting and best regards,

Leo

 

[Peter Matthes]

I have always thought that this was an item that should be made by Red.

Soon it will be.

 

[ericyoung]

Monstercine does a remote record start/stop button too.

http://www.monstercine.com/

 

[John Marchant]

A 4 pin lemo connector, some wire and any push-to-make switch is all you need. If you're a radio-shack kind of guy you can do this for beer money

 

[George D.]

A 4 pin lemo connector, some wire and any push-to-make switch is all you need. If you're a radio-shack kind of guy you can do this for beer money

Sounds good to me. I like Radio Shack too. But, what "exactly" is a 4 pin "lemo" connector ?

Thanks.

 

[John Marchant]

If you check the user manual for the Red One it gives a part number and pin-outs for the 4 pin connector you need to make up a cable that fits the GPIO ports on the camera body. FGG.0B.304.CLAD52 is the number I have noted, but best to check first. Lemo is the manufacturer of the various robust push-pull connectors used on the Red One. Good quality connectors, but not very cheap. I don't know where you'd buy them in America, I'm in the UK, but www.lemo.com would seem to be the place t start.

Using the pinouts in the Red manual pdf you make a cable that has a push to make switch commoning together the two appropriate pins. You then set the camera to use the GPIO trigger to start and stop record. You can also use it to do other stuff, like trigger the start of a ramped slomo for example.