Camera fiber systems
EFP to Fiber for Sony Camera Systems
A camera adaptor and base station pair that speaks Sony remote control, so the CCU or RCU at the truck side keeps working exactly as it does on copper.
Camera fiber systemsSony remote control over fiberGenlockHybrid fiber
What this system does
- +Sony remote control carried over the fiber link, so the existing CCU or RCU operates the camera without a protocol converter.
- +Genlock, PGM and tally returned to the camera head on the same cable.
- +Hybrid fiber interface in Lemo SMPTE 304 or Neutrik OpticalCON DUO variants.
- +Remote power supply from the base station to the camera adaptor.
- +Video path built for HD through 4K/12G-SDI, depending on the body in use.
- +Rack-mount base station with front-panel status, built for OB truck and fly-pack use.
Interfaces and configuration
| Video | SDI from the camera head, HD through 4K/12G-SDI depending on the body |
|---|---|
| Camera control | Sony remote control over fiber |
| Return signals | Genlock, PGM and tally |
| Optical interface | Hybrid fiber, Lemo SMPTE 304 or Neutrik OpticalCON DUO |
| Power | Remote power from base station to camera adaptor |
| Form factor | Camera adaptor at the head, rack base station at the CCU side |
This is the interface list we build to, not a performance claim. When a number has to go into a drawing or a tender, ask for the datasheet for the exact configuration.
Buyer questions
Will the existing Sony CCU still control the camera through this system?
Yes. The adaptor passes Sony remote control across the fiber link, so the CCU or RCU stays where it is and keeps operating the camera. The fiber replaces the multicore cable, not the control head.
Does the camera get power from the base station?
These systems carry remote power from the base station to the camera adaptor over the hybrid cable, which is the normal EFP arrangement: one cable at the camera, power supplied from the truck.
What is the difference between the Lemo SMPTE 304 and OpticalCON DUO versions?
Both are hybrid fiber connectors that carry optical cores plus power and control. SMPTE 304 is the studio-standard Lemo interface; OpticalCON DUO is the Neutrik field connector with a ruggedised shell. The choice usually follows the cable stock already in the truck.
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