Hi everyone!!
Hope everyone is having a great day!!
I had an issue where my UM4.6k would all of a sudden power off if any movement occurred with the camera.... lifting it up, holding it, if on tripod then when tripod moved. If not moved, all ok. The Vmount battery all of a sudden wasn’t seeming to hold good contact with the plate, even though everything looks old fine. Never had this happen out of hundreds of hours of shooting, and all of a sudden this was happening (with no damage to camera ... nothing happened). I narrowed it down to there being an issue with the v-mount plate on back of camera and found same exact type for sale and bought it on eBay. After switching it out, all works well. Just thought I’d add to this conversation in case anyone comes into similar problem. If already stated, apologies, I didn’t read all the posts. One might say there’s an issue with the plate, but it looks fine where the contacts, and wires are. I took it apart just to see. Nothing has come loose, everything is clean. So this is my “all of a sudden my camera would shut off in mid-use” story.
On another note, I have had my URSA Mini 4.6k shut off when using lenses that have EF functions like stabilize. The camera would just freeze, and crash in the middle of shooting. Not a fun a time
Especially in documentary work, you just lose the shot/moment and it won’t happen again. Maybe this has always been an issue on my camera .... I’m not sure.... as i normally use non-electrical lenses.
Also had issues with both Lanc connectors not working reliably for several months now, maybe over a year. This makes things complicated!! You punch the record button and nothing happens! So you have to always have your other hand near the screen to trigger it from there if it doesn’t work.
Interesting where the issues seem to be reoccurring for me on this camera is with the electrical.
One might think I’m maybe rough with my gear, but I take really good care of everything. I’m the guy that has perfect looking gear even after years of use, minus maybe a really small scuff here or there.
Anyway, hope this is useful for anyone going through similar issues.
And, just to say, I love my camera, and it’s great even still with all these issues. Love the image! Happy to be a part of the Blackmagic Family!! We will work out all the kinks together! There will be issues with any camera and equipment, but regardless, blackmagic is the reason why my images look so stellar! I can’t complain, and am in fact totally grateful for everything they are trying to do to help us all out! Just saying, in case BM ever feels overwhelmed by complaints or issue troubleshooting. Love you guys! Thanks for everything! When people compliment me on my work my only thought is, “it’s because of my camera!” Lol
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