Freefly Mōvi Pro / XL Phantom Start/Stop Cable – Long

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Freefly Mōvi Pro / XL Phantom Start/Stop Cable – Long

The Freefly MōVI Pro / XL Phantom Start/Stop Cable – Long is a purpose-built accessory designed to seamlessly integrate high-speed Phantom cameras with Freefly’s professional gimbal systems. This extended-length cable enables remote start/stop recording functionality directly from the MōVI Pro or MōVI XL gimbal, significantly streamlining workflows for demanding high-speed cinematography.

This long-form Phantom remote cable is engineered to provide reliable and consistent communication between your Freefly MōVI gimbal and various Vision Research Phantom cameras (e.g., Flex, VEO, Miro, TMX series, depending on the specific model’s remote port). On one end, it features a proprietary connector designed to plug into the dedicated camera control port on the Freefly MōVI Pro or MōVI XL gimbal. The other end terminates in the appropriate connector for the Phantom camera’s remote trigger input (often a specific Lemo or similar connector, depending on the Phantom model).

The primary function of this cable is to allow the MōVI gimbal system to send a record start/stop trigger to the Phantom camera. This control can be initiated directly from a connected Freefly MōVI Controller, MIMIC, Pilot, or via the MōVI App. This capability is absolutely crucial in high-speed cinematography, where:

• Efficiency is paramount: Operators can control recording without physically touching the camera, which is often mounted in difficult-to-reach positions (e.g., on a crane, vehicle, or heavy-lift drone).
• Precision is key: Remote triggering ensures consistent and accurate starts and stops, vital for capturing precise moments in slow-motion sequences.
• Safety and stability: Minimizes interaction with the camera and gimbal during operation, reducing the risk of disturbing balance or compromising safety.

The “Long” designation indicates a generous cable length (typically around 1.5 to 2 meters / 5 to 6.5 feet), providing ample slack for more complex rigging setups. This is particularly beneficial when the Phantom camera and gimbal are mounted on larger platforms like camera cars, techno cranes, or heavy drones, where the control unit might be further away from the gimbal.

The Freefly MōVI Pro / XL Phantom Start/Stop Cable – Long is an indispensable high-speed camera accessory for any professional seeking to integrate their Phantom camera seamlessly into a Freefly gimbal workflow, ensuring efficient and precise capture of breathtaking slow-motion footage.