Camera Array

Set Up a Camera Array

NOTE: For genlock to function correctly, the cameras must be on the same firmware version, and must be using the same project time base and recording frame rate.

NOTE: To operate a camera array setup from a Windows^® computer or workstation, you need one of several applications provided by RED^® or third-party developers.

You can sync more than two (2) cameras for applications and productions that require a camera array. To set up a camera array, you need a 1000Base-T gigabit Ethernet router.

For more information on camera control, see the R.C.P.™ SDK.

To set up a camera array, follow the instructions below:

1. On each camera, go to Menu > Settings > Setup > Communication and set the following:
   1. On the Camera tab, set Target to All.
   2. On the Camera tab, enter a matching name in the Group ID field. All cameras must have the same Group ID name.
   3. On the Ethernet tab, select the DHCP, Camera to Camera, and External Control check boxes.
2. Follow the instructions in Sensor Sync to connect each camera to the genlock device.

   The GEN and SYNC indicators in the Lower Status Row illuminate green.

3. Follow the instructions in Set Up Master/Slave Operation to set Master and Slave camera settings. Instead of using the Master/Slave Gig-E Cable, connect each camera to the router using a 9-Pin 0B GIG-E-To-CAT5E Ethernet Cable.
   1. Connect the LCD/EVF connector to the GIG-E port on the camera.
   2. Connect the Ethernet connector to the router.
4. On each camera, follow the instructions in Set Reel Number, Camera ID, and Camera Position to prepare media and camera settings.

Required Cables

Use one (1) per camera:

• 790-0154, 790-0643: 3BNC-to-00 Sync Cable

Use one (1) of the following per setup:

• 790-0159: RED GIG-E Straight-to-CAT5E Ethernet Cable (9')
• 790-0557, 790-0655: RED GIG-E Right-to-CAT5E Ethernet Cable (9')

Camera Array Example

The diagram below is an example of how to set up a camera array.