Alvin's Cables

Alvin's Cables thin SDI, HDMI, D-Tap power, dummy battery and timecode cables for camera rigs, monitors and wireless video.

About Alvin's Cables & buying help

Alvin's Cables makes thin, flexible cables with compact right-angle connectors that keep a camera rig light and tidy. We carry 12G-SDI and 3G-SDI BNC cables, Micro HDMI and 8K HDMI 2.1 cables, D-Tap and USB-C PD power cables for Blackmagic Pocket cameras and 2-pin devices, a Canon LP-E6P dummy battery and 3.5 mm timecode cables for Sony and BNC cameras.

Use the Cable type filter to narrow the list to SDI, HDMI, power, dummy battery or timecode cables.

Not sure which connector or length your camera and monitor need? Send us both models and we will check before you order.

Alvin's Cables FAQ

Which Alvin's cable fits my camera and monitor?

Start with the port on each end: full-size HDMI, Micro HDMI, BNC for SDI, and the power input. Each product page lists the connectors, the length and the devices Alvin's Cables lists as compatible. Send us your camera and monitor models and we will check before you order.

What is the difference between 12G-SDI and 3G-SDI cables?

12G-SDI cables are rated for 12 Gbps, enough for 4K up to 60p on a single cable. 3G-SDI cables are rated for 3 Gbps, which covers HD up to 1080p60. A 12G cable also carries 3G and HD signals, so choose 12G if you send 4K from the camera to a monitor or transmitter.

Which cable powers a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera from a V-mount battery?

The D-Tap to Weipu 2-pin coiled cable. It runs from the D-Tap port on a V-mount or Gold Mount battery or battery plate to the 2-pin locking DC input on the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, 6K and 6K Pro.

Do Alvin's Cables come with a warranty?

New Alvin's Cables carry the manufacturer's warranty. If a cable fails, contact us through our warranty support page and we will help coordinate the claim with the manufacturer.

Where can I buy Alvin's Cables in Canada?

Filmgear Canada sells Alvin's Cables online and at our Vancouver showroom, 945 E Cordova St #108. Standard shipping is free across Canada on orders over $199, excluding remote areas and oversize items.