How to Stop STATIC ELECTRICITY from damaging the Red-One??

[George D.]

Our Red-One just returned from Red after extensive testing to discover what our Codec Fault problem was that we were having. They could not re-create the problem in their lab, but replaced the V Board since that is where the fault would originate in the first place.

A major problem we are having in our small studio, is that the floor is covered with cheap wall-to-wall carpet. It is creating huge amounts of static electricity. Every single time I approach and touch the camera, I get a shock. THAT cannot be good for the electronics inside. Red has stated that it will not damage the camera, but I'd rather not take any chances. I don't want to take the risk of the static causing Codec Faults, or dropped frames, or screwed up takes, or anything else for that matter.

I realize 99% of you out there do not work in a studio so stupidly covered with carpet, but that's what we have to deal with nonetheless.

We cannot remove the carpet. Therefore, would a simple sheet of plywood on the floor stop the static, or should we get one of those anti-static mats which are designed just for that purpose? Or, is there another solution?

If any of you have had a similar problem, please let me know. How did you solve it?

Thanks for your time.

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[conrad gaunt]

.. not everyone is static in equal measure , i know people who have been handling microchips for years (no anti-static measures), everything fine.. if i touch a microchip, it seems to get fried (even when earthed it seems..) that said, the r1 has a lot of shielding so maybe don't worry too much? also, it may be cheaper to have plywood souls fitted to your shoes ;)

[George D.]

.. not everyone is static in equal measure , i know people who have been handling microchips for years (no anti-static measures), everything fine.. if i touch a microchip, it seems to get fried (even when earthed it seems..) that said, the r1 has a lot of shielding so maybe don't worry too much? also, it may be cheaper to have plywood souls fitted to your shoes ;)

You're very funny Conrad. Where do you think I live? Holland?

No, I'll have to come up with a better solution than that. ;)

Have a good one.

[conrad gaunt]

You're very funny Conrad. Where do you think I live? Holland?

No, I'll have to come up with a better solution than that. ;)

Have a good one.

I have a downsampler (redbyte), which I power from the d-tap on the red. If the power cables gets disconnected during use, and I try and plug it in (or a client does), while the camera is still powered, the camera shorts out, and doesn't switch back on (for a bit). I believe the R1 has some circuit breaking stuff going on, so not worrying may be your best option here.. it is scary when this stuff happens though..

[Michael Ou]

Static electricity brainstorm:
1-Touch tripod first, or better yet a grounded c-stand or metal tripod next to camera (ground by wiring to nearest house pipe or metal support column)-May be impractical
2-clear plastic or rubber runners- Huge design faux pas
3-goose-step to camera- Completely un-pc
4-Touch focus puller or nearest assistant's ear first- may be grounds for harassment lawsuit
5-Buy a static discharge strip (for computers) with a super long lead and connect to tripod as per instructions.
6-If you have a lighting grid in your studio have random drops accessible for grounding purposes-This is a repeat of #1
7-Make sure there are no air purifiers/fans that use ion tech in the room.
That's all I can think of.
Best of luck! May your next shoot be static free!

[Kwan Khan]

Our Red-One just returned from Red after extensive testing to discover what our Codec Fault problem was that we were having. They could not re-create the problem in their lab, but replaced the V Board since that is where the fault would originate in the first place.

A major problem we are having in our small studio, is that the floor is covered with cheap wall-to-wall carpet. It is creating huge amounts of static electricity. Every single time I approach and touch the camera, I get a shock. THAT cannot be good for the electronics inside. Red has stated that it will not damage the camera, but I'd rather not take any chances. I don't want to take the risk of the static causing Codec Faults, or dropped frames, or screwed up takes, or anything else for that matter.

I realize 99% of you out there do not work in a studio so stupidly covered with carpet, but that's what we have to deal with nonetheless.

We cannot remove the carpet. Therefore, would a simple sheet of plywood on the floor stop the static, or should we get one of those anti-static mats which are designed just for that purpose? Or, is there another solution?

If any of you have had a similar problem, please let me know. How did you solve it?

Thanks for your time.

.

Same issue here..

[Christopher Barrett]

i have this funny issue when shooting stills in a really dry environment. There is a static discharge when I touch the camera that triggers my radio transmitter and the strobes fire. Crazy. Touching a metal part of the tripod first alleviates the issue.