HDMI Cables for Cameras: Everything You Need to Know

Video covering the different HDMI versions, cable types and speed ratings, data rates, connectors, & a guide to purchasing the right cable for your camera.
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Table of Contents:
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0:00 - Intro
1:20 - What Is HDMI & What Are Its Versions?
2:22 - How These Versions Affect the Camera's Output
3:29 - Do You Need To Buy New Cables?
3:50 - HDMI Cables Do Not Have the Same Versions (1.4, 2.0, etc.)
4:20 - Standard HDMI Cable vs High Speed HDMI with Ethernet
4:50 - How Age, Quality, & Length Affects HDMI Speed
5:32 - Long HDMI Cables May Not Allow 4K60
6:26 - ...Unless You Get an HDMI Repeater
6:38 - Do You Need a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable?
7:30 - What about Ultra High Speed HDMI Cables?
7:54 - What's New in HDMI 2.1?
8:45 - What Cables Do I Recommend? Amazon Basics!
9:30 - Quality Cables Don't Have to Be Expensive
9:59 - What Does Gold Plating Do?
11:20 - The Three Main HDMI Connectors (Type A, C, & D)
11:34 - Why I Prefer Type A over Micro or Mini
12:01 - The Best Cables for a Micro HDMI Camera
12:41 - Straight vs Angled HDMI Adapters
13:10 - Big & Bulky Cables vs Coiled HDMI Cables
14:01 - How Amazon Basics HDMI Cables Solve These Problems
14:23 - A Better Kind of Micro HDMI Adapter

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[veloway]

This is quickly becoming the most useful and least subjective, brand independent source for camera tech reviews and solutions

[TheOriginalGregToo]

Gerald, you have quickly become my go-to video resource. I seriously love your videos! You do such a good job of presenting complex information in a concise and easy to understand manner, and more than that I trust the information you give. Thank you for cutting through the BS, and making the content that you do.

[dunnadidit]

MYTH BUSTED! - great one dude. On a side note. I had 2 Amazon basics hdmi cables in a row that crapped out on me. Only used them 2 times or so and it felt like a physical issue where when I would wiggle the cable it would continually disconnect. Bought a Ugreen one and it worked great. Maybe it was a fluke but I thought it was weird that it was on 2 cables.

[SnowGnome]

Spent a whole 3 hours searching for a way around atomos' 85$ hdmi cable. Could have just watched the first half of this video... Thanks Gerald. Super quick, understandable and easy explanation.

[micabryt]

Gerald. Dude. DUDE. You rock man. You're well spoken, a good presenter, and really understand the topics are speaking on. Thanks dude.

[VanMartyVideo]

almost almost almost bought a 59€ hdmi cable, thanks Gerald! Best channel

[simon_patterson]

Your explanation is so clear and concise. Thank you!

[okay]

I really love how Gerald explains things. and important things that anyone learning about video especially or photography needs to know, about the digital side of things. Good job. He speaks so fast, my intelligence has had to catch up. For a while I needed to slow down the audio to about 75% or normal speed. Occasionally I still do, but its worth it. This man has good content - no gimmicks, and is a trusted Youtuber... Definitely one of my favorite Ytubers...

[tubadylan]

This is the best HDMI information specific video I have ever seen. It is also the only one, but I’m glad it exists.

[michaelhawkins]

Thanks for explaining the mysteries of HDMI along with your recommendations, all very helpful. The content of your video is just great. As for entertainment, what looks like a one take flawless oratory delivered with every word clear, making understandable sentences, and at pace, is a talent and rare on any topic let alone technical subjects that you tackle and coupled to art, what's not like, very entertaining. And no heavy guitar, like close quarter artillery letting go, scattering song birds never to return. Cheers very well done.

[ChessDoctorsOrigins]

Yeah this might be over 2 years old but still the best video on the topic out there! Great job man!

[James_TJG]

Wow I've been in the industry since 2015 and didn't know this about HDMI cables! Used to use SDI when I was in news but now HDMI for my marketing job. Thanks for the info!

[MammadAliyev]

You cover the most interesting topics and explain things that confuse me most. Nikon Z6 specifications, comparison with A7 iii, external monitors and finally HDMI cable to connect these devices. Love your channel. Thank you, Gerald.

[filmmakeranto]

Another important topic that no one talks about and everyone needs to know.. Thanks a lot, you are awesome!

[neofilm]

You're so freaking awesome! You covered everything I had been looking at and what I needed to know to make the best decision possible. Thanks!

[MichaelGreenwoodMG]

One of your best videos I think Gerald. Very insightful about the ripoff marketing. Really helped me.

[AryMir]

Thank you, professor, for a GREAT lecture! Looking forward to part 2.

[ericadams]

Thanks Gerald. If only you had made it last week. I had some trouble getting 60fps from a Fuji x-T3 to Ninja v until I got the right cable!!Look forward to the next! Cheers

[rickvestuto]

It's funny that you come out with this video
I just purchased a 55" 4K UHD LG TV last week
I had a 4-year-old HDMI cable and hooked it to my NVIDIA 1080 TI video card from my X299 computer and could NOT get 4K
I could only get 1920x1080 so I was scratching my head trying to figure out why I wasn't getting true 4K
After much research, I decided to purchase a New HDMI 4k cable off Amazon and guess what
I now get 4K UHD from my computer to my New LG TV
Thank you for this video
I didn't know there was a difference in HDMI cables

Regards, Rick

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You're a natural at this. You should have and I'm sure you will have many more subscribers.