FAQ

Everything you need to know about ALLRAD camera accessories and digital downloads. Can't find your answer? Get in touch and we'll sort you out.

Camera Accessories

HDMI Cables

Which ALLRAD HDMI cable should I choose?

It comes down to your setup:

  • 0.35m Right-Angle (most popular): our most popular and most compact cable. Perfect for small, tight setups - like a little monitor sitting right on top of your FX3. Minimal cable, maximum clean, and the easy run-and-gun pick.
  • Right-Angle: the plug sits flush against the camera so almost nothing sticks out. Ideal when you want to minimise protruding cable and keep the rig low-profile and tidy.
  • Coiled: stretches and springs back as you move. Fantastic for bigger setups and gimbals, where the camera shifts around and you don't want loose cable swinging or dragging.
  • 1m Straight: more reach for longer runs - think laptop or capture card to a monitor, or any time the two ends sit further apart.
Why 'hyper-thin' - does cable thickness really matter?

Yes, more than people expect. A thick, stiff cable hangs off your camera's HDMI port like a lever and stresses the solder joints over time (a common, annoying repair). Our hyper-thin cables are light and flexible, so there's no leverage on the port - and on a gimbal they don't fight the motors or throw off your balance.

Do thin cables sacrifice quality compared to thick ones?

No. Our cables are full HDMI 2.1 at 48Gbps with gold-plated connectors - the same 8K60 / 4K120 performance as a chunky cable, just lighter and more flexible. The slim build is about protecting your port and cutting gimbal drag, not cutting performance.

Are ALLRAD cables as good as premium HDMI cables?

Yes - they're built to the same pro-grade HDMI 2.1 standard the best cables use: 8K60 / 4K120, 48Gbps and gold-plated connectors. What sets them apart is the hyper-thin, port-protecting build (many premium cables are thick and stiff) plus that signature red, run-and-gun look.

What connector type are ALLRAD cables?

Full-size HDMI (Type A) on both ends - the standard large connector found on most current cinema and pro mirrorless bodies.

Will it fit my camera?

If your camera has a full-size HDMI port, yes - that includes the Sony FX3, FX6, A7S III, A7 IV; LUMIX S5II, S1II, GH7; Canon C70, C80, R5 Mark II; Nikon Z8, Z9; Blackmagic and more. A few compact bodies use the smaller micro-HDMI port (e.g. Sony A7 III, Canon R5/R6, LUMIX S9) and would need a micro cable instead. Not sure? Send us your model and we'll confirm.

Do they support 8K, 4K120 and external recording?

Yes. Full HDMI 2.1 at 48Gbps handles 8K60 and 4K120, so you can pull clean, high-frame-rate footage to an external monitor or recorder like an Atomos Ninja.

Will this cable work with my PS5?

Yup! RAD cables play nice with everything - PS5, Xbox, laptops, capture cards, TVs, the lot. If it's got a full-size HDMI port, you're good to go. (They're built for cameras, but they don't discriminate.)

Will it work with my Atomos or SmallHD monitor or recorder?

Absolutely - feeding a monitor or recorder is exactly what these are made for. Pick a length and style to suit your rig (right-angle and coiled are great for keeping the link tidy on the move).

Magic Arm & Monitor Holder

What's the Magic Arm for?

It's an articulating mount for holding monitors, lights, microphones and other accessories on your rig. The dual ball-head locks tight at any angle, and it ships with 2 Allen keys and 2 (1/4 inch to 3/8 inch) screw adapters. Available in red, black or grey.

What's the Monitor Holder for?

It mounts an external monitor to a cold shoe and lets you swivel and tilt it to the perfect angle. A spring-loaded locating pin keeps it secure while you shoot.

Digital Downloads

LUTs & Lightroom Presets

What's included, and what file formats do I get?

27 LUTs (.cube) and 27 Lightroom presets (.xmp). The presets come in two versions - clean Colour presets and matching Grain presets with film grain already baked in. The .cube LUTs work in most editing software and load into LUMIX cameras; the .xmp presets are for Adobe Lightroom.

How do I install the Lightroom presets?

In Lightroom Classic, go to the Develop module (press D), click the + in the Presets panel and choose Import Presets. Select the files or the whole folder (Colour and Grain import together) and click Import. Hover to preview, click to apply. A full guide is included with your download.

What's the difference between the Colour and Grain presets?

Colour presets give a clean grade with no texture - great for modern, minimal edits. Grain presets have authentic film grain baked in so you can hover-preview the grainy look instantly. The FILM looks especially shine with grain, and you can stack a Grain preset on top of a Colour one.

Do I need to adjust anything after applying a preset?

Presets set the overall look, but white balance and exposure vary shot to shot. Most use 'As Shot' white balance - if colour looks off, nudge Temp/Tint or set Auto. Exposure and contrast are the main sliders to fine-tune. If you shot with the matching LUT in-camera, the preset lines up very closely with your JPEG.

What software do the LUTs work with?

The .cube LUTs work in most professional editing software - Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro and more - as well as in-camera on LUMIX. The .xmp presets are made for Adobe Lightroom.

How do I load the LUTs onto my LUMIX?

Copy the .cube files to your SD card, open the LUT Library in the Image Quality menu, pick an empty set, press LOAD and select your card slot. For video you preview them with V-Log View Assist; for photos you apply them through My Photo Styles. Our guides walk through both.

Should I use Real Time LUT or My Photo Styles?

For photo work we recommend My Photo Styles. Real Time LUT is great, but swapping LUTs resets some settings (like noise preferences) each time. My Photo Styles remembers the full combo - LUT, opacity, grain and noise - so you can switch looks while keeping a consistent aesthetic. You can save up to 10 once unlocked.

Can I adjust how strong a LUT looks in-camera?

Yes - under LUT Settings you'll find LUT Opacity, so you can dial a look back if it's too strong, or even stack two LUTs for something unique.

Will my in-camera shots match my edited photos?

That's the whole idea. Shoot with the LUT in-camera for finished JPEGs, then edit your RAW files with the matching Lightroom preset. You get one consistent look from capture to final image.

Camera Settings Files

What is a camera-settings file and what does it do?

It's a ready-made configuration for your LUMIX that sets the camera up intuitively for photo and video - the same setup we use ourselves. Instead of digging through menus for hours, you load one file and you're ready to shoot.

How do I install it on my camera?

You load it onto your LUMIX from an SD card via the camera's save/load settings menu. Each file comes with a simple step-by-step guide, so it only takes a couple of minutes.

Will it overwrite my own settings?

It loads our configuration as a starting point. If you want to keep your current setup, save it to a card first - then you can always switch back. Everything is adjustable once it's loaded.

Which firmware does it support, and is it NTSC or PAL?

It's built for the latest firmware, so update your camera for the best match. It includes both NTSC and PAL versions where relevant, so you're covered wherever you shoot.

Which LUMIX cameras do you have settings for?

Currently the S9, S1II and S1RII, with more models on the way. Each file is tailored to its specific camera, and you can tweak anything after loading.

Still stuck? Contact us - we're happy to help.