When using Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera's expansion port, you may only want to access
one or two functions. For example, you may want to use the composite video output feature
while simultaneously controlling the zoom function. It's easy to make a connector that will give
you just these functions without the clutter of additional, unused connectors.
Use the following diagram when wiring the expansion cable included or use it as an example of
how you can wire up the connections on your own custom cable correctly. The full range of
available pins are listed under group P1, while subsets used for particular functions, as well as
their layout within the appropriate connectors, are shown in groups P2 through P10.
Tally Light Indicators
Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera Tally Light
Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera includes a tally light feature. The tally light indicates the
following camera scenarios to the camera operator:
White
Red
Green (flashes 3 times)
Green
Red (flashing slowly)
Red (flashing quickly)
Red, Orange (alternating slowly)
White, Orange (alternating slowly)
You can adjust the brightness of the tally light in Micro Cinema Camera's settings. See the
'camera settings' section for more information.
The tally light is located at the top of
Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera's lens
Power On
Recording
SD card is being inserted and recognised
SD card is present in the camera / camera is playing back.
Card filling up
Dropped Frames
Battery low when recording
Battery low when in standby
Tally Light Indicators
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