I want to use my H3D on a 10m tripod (and sometime, maybe on a 30m tripod.)
Has anyone info on firewire 800 solutions 10m and over?
My supplier says that the latest 10m lead will not go into the socket on the camera, and there is an option that involves using a ethernet lead for most of the distance but he "couldn't possibly supply me until they had tested it" and I think they have had one on site for weeks without finding the time to test it.
Dick,
As mentioned above Granite digital manufacture high quality cables upto 10m. Please remember though that in theory the longest Firewire 800 cable is by standard 4.5m. Longer you are risking the possibility of a poor connection. However, we have had ourselves pretty good results with Granite cables. You do not need to modify the plugs.
If you want to go longer than you could chain up Firewire repeaters, remembering you will need to power them as well.
Belkin cables are also ok.
30m? Hope you have access to a scissor lift!
Best,
David