BescorAC Power Supply for MP-101 Motorized Pan Head

If you're going to use the Bescor pan head this is designed for in a permanent installation, having this is key.That said, you need to maintain it well. In my installation, it's worked flawlessly for a decade. However, I recommended this setup to another user, and they had problems. As far as I can tell, it's because people would pull on the cable for this, which made the connection unreliable. Might be good to lock down the cable near the unit (perhaps with a staple? cable guide?) if random people will be using the system.If you're the only one near this, you should have no issues.

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What was the manufacturer thinking? They know bloody good and well this product will likely be used on a camera jib. Even at my ProAm crane's shortest configuration, I still need an extension cord for the converter which is so heavy it can't be placed on the jib's arm without adding more counterbalance weights.We really need a way to avoid using batteries, but I might just as well use them since this cable is useless on my jib as it is. It's just too short.The bit of the adaptor that runs out to the motorized pan head needs to be at least 10 feet to account for rotation of the pan head, and the arm, while the converter needs to have a heavier cord that goes down to the floor and then into the converter which can be plugged into power extension.As is, I've now got to go look for an extension cable adaptor so I don't have to mount the heavy adaptor to the jib.This was poorly thought out.UPDATE:I've found a way to mount the wall connector to the upright on the center of the jib, but this will only work if the jib is an 8 foot jib (5 ft on camera side.)Any bigger jib and you need extensions, or just go on batteries.

The Bescor MP-101 is a wonderful remote motorized pan/tilt head. At an affordable price, it provides low noise, very smooth pan/tilt functions.The only drawbacks I've found with this pan/tilt head is that all equipment that pertains to it is proprietary in nature, and thus is outrageously expensive.Also, when installed inverted, it malfunctions. That is, it seems that the motor is powerful enough to pan/tilt a 2 - 3lb. camera when installed normally, but not powerful enough to pan/tilt a 2 - 3lb. camera when installed inverted. We encountered this malfunction with all 3 of the units we ordered, and found that the only remedy is to install them in an upright position.

Considering the device it is intended to be used with rotates, additional length would be much better. So short that an extension cord halfway up the tripod was almost not enough.

We mounted this our crane and got decent footage from it. As mentioned at the title and from a few other review's the tilt is OK... Still very usable and for the price can't be beaten. We used a Canon 7D with a 24-105 with a HDV-Z96 mounted to the hot Shoe and it' seem to handle the weight... Long term... That is unknown

Yep, it's a wall wart. You just might have one laying around your garage that would work equally well. Since they're not listed with this item, here are the specs for those curious:Coming Data AC Adapter (not propitiatory Bescor)Model: CP0615Input: 100-240VAC 50/60Hz 0.8AOutput: 6v 1.5A center positive(this is the item I received from Kellards, other sellers may vary)Oddly enough, the measured output on my unit is actually 7.2V. This seems to work with the Bescor pan head (the Bescor's rated for 6V 1A), but is a little worrisome.

Actual power adapter looked nothing like this photo. I question if the adapter I got is meant for my unit. Yes, it works and powers my unit, but will it hurt my unit? Off brand adapter...short power cord.