http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: mount - Recent Posts en Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:49:22 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mounting-tripod-head-to-legs#post-74208 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:50:01 +0000 Weddingmaster 74208@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Alex,</p> <p>That head looks a lot like one of mine, If you flip it over there should be some small allen screws that will release the bowl and it should then screw on to the legs? as far as I can tell from the pic</p> <p>Harry</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mounting-tripod-head-to-legs#post-74205 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:34:24 +0000 EarlC 74205@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello Alex. The second image of the tripod with the attached spreader has the proper bowl at the top. There ARE two size bowls for most professional tripod setups ... 75 mm and 100 mm. Actually there ARE larger bowl sizes, like 150 mm but the first two sizes are most common.</p> <p>The head assembly in your first image is made to fit one or the other. From just seeing the image it appears to be a 75 mm size.</p> <p>The tripod in your first illustration appears to be one of those with the riser that comes up from the center of the tripod assembly but I'm no positive about that. I don't know if there's a bowl in your system or a way to remove the riser, leaving the receiver bowl ready to adapt.</p> <p>But the second tripod and the head in the first image appear to be compatible, depending on the bowl size issue.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mounting-tripod-head-to-legs#post-74202 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:11:59 +0000 Alex Henley 74202@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>What kind of tripod is this?</p> <p><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41cRK0wZ7XL.jpg" height="500" width="361" /></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mounting-tripod-head-to-legs#post-74201 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:55:58 +0000 Alex Henley 74201@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Sorry for the likely stupid question, but I've searched and search and can't find any info... Have a new fluid drag head I'd like to mount to my tripod legs, but I don't see how. I've tried searching to see what different types of tripods/mounts there are, but find no mention of different types.</p> <p><img src="http://www.ensiteaustin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMAG0091-225x300.jpg" height="300" width="225" />Here's a photo pf the head and the legs. Can someone shed some light? Can I attach them? Is there an adapter? Do I need different legs? If so, what are they called?</p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks for any help you can give...  ~Alex</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/secure-mount-on-moving-vehicle#post-58754 Wed, 19 May 2010 15:03:46 +0000 EarlC 58754@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Duct tape's only primary drawback is the sticky residue it leaves behind. I would suggest, though it is certainly much more expensive, using cloth gaffer's tape that is designed to NOT leave such residue - so long, of course, as it is not left over a period of days ;-)</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/secure-mount-on-moving-vehicle#post-58750 Wed, 19 May 2010 14:55:45 +0000 pseudosafari 58750@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>EarlC is right, use bungie cords if need be.  I've strapped my Sony to a shotgun (using a rifle cam mount) and the added bungie cord keeps it from flopping all over and breaking off the mount.  I use the same idea with my makeshift jib.  Or, when in doubt, duct tape.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/secure-mount-on-moving-vehicle#post-58717 Tue, 18 May 2010 20:29:50 +0000 EarlC 58717@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The weak link for anything onto which the camera mounts is that threaded screw. This is why, in addition to ANY type of moving vehicle mounting device I will use tape, wrap and/or bungie cords for extra security. Most of the time I use a bean-bag-style padded cushion and a host of the above-indicated materials for securing a camera to a vehicle.</p> <p>I have not, however, yet engaged in off-road projects, but in using assorted platform-and-bean-bag rigs I've gotten smooth highway shots, drives through scenic areas, bicycle club side-by-sides, etc. And the cameras used didn't fall off the wagon ;-)</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/secure-mount-on-moving-vehicle#post-58711 Tue, 18 May 2010 11:21:13 +0000 JohnMcK 58711@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>wow !!! you guys don't let the grass grow under your feet. I expected to wait days for some responses. Thanks for the suggestions, I'll post my conclusions when I've checked it all out</p> <p> </p> <p>JohnMcK</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/secure-mount-on-moving-vehicle#post-58709 Tue, 18 May 2010 10:21:11 +0000 composite1 58709@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Stickypod. There's also a good article on VM called 'Using a Car Mount' you should take a look at. They use the stickypod in the demo.</p> <p><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=sticky+pod&amp;N=4291202179">Car Mounts B&amp;H</a></p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/secure-mount-on-moving-vehicle#post-58707 Tue, 18 May 2010 08:33:57 +0000 birdcat 58707@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Check out "The LowRider" from Digital Juice - They have it in two sizes plus a decent mounting kit is available.</p> <p><a href="http://www.digitaljuice.com/products/products.asp?pid=1151">http://www.digitaljuice.com/products/products.asp?pid=1151</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/secure-mount-on-moving-vehicle#post-58702 Tue, 18 May 2010 05:55:37 +0000 JohnMcK 58702@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Lot's of the clamps and suction cups these days seem very secure, but what about the wee 1/4" or 3/8" screw that mounts your camera ??? </p> <p>Offroad there's a ton of vibration, and with cameras weighing upwards of 3Kg (6.5 pounds), isn't there a risk that the wee screw will bust spilling your camera worth thousands all over the place? I've not worked with anyone who does this, so surely there's somethin better than a few cable ties ???</p> <p>Don't be shy, just tell me if I'm the only one who doesn't know this. JMcK</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/old-tech-new-shoulder-mount#post-58388 Fri, 07 May 2010 11:25:49 +0000 composite1 58388@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I just wonder whether that focus puller set-up is touchy or not. Seems like if you change your grip for any reason you'd knock the focus out. Damn good idea though. You'd have to put some rubber, plastic or metal in strategic places to give it durability against the inevitable bumps it will take. Not to mention a serious set of coats of clear coat to waterproof it, rubber grips on the handles and padding on the shoulder rest area. After a few hours holding that thing as is, you'd think you'd been holding a 'cross' the whole time.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/old-tech-new-shoulder-mount#post-58373 Fri, 07 May 2010 05:32:08 +0000 robGRAUERT 58373@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>wow..impressive solution for pulling focus</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/old-tech-new-shoulder-mount#post-58296 Wed, 05 May 2010 10:42:04 +0000 composite1 58296@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Anyone who's read my post's regularly probably knows I'm down with DIY solutions to solve professional equipment and production problems. Here's one by Jonathan Christen Bergqvist that combines furniture making and RC model tech to make a pretty cool shoulder rig. Check this out....</p> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/11435910">DIY DSLR Wooden Shoulder Rig</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3119062">Jonathan Clifford Bergqvist</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/ext-mike-adapter-for-shoe-mount#post-47735 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:15:39 +0000 cfulton 47735@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I've never run into an adapter that will allow you to connect a standard 1/8" or XLR mic to any Sony camcorder with a proprietary shoe. I'm afraid the best way to use an external mic would be to use an external recorder and then sychronize the sound from that recorder to the image on the tape.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/ext-mike-adapter-for-shoe-mount#post-47449 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:07:32 +0000 mkoplin 47449@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I bought a used sony handycam dcr hc 96 and really need external mike audio.  I do mostly family video/documentary filming.</p> <p>this camera has a shoe mount, where you can mount a microphone.  can someone recommend a good mike? ALSO, I really would like a lavalier.  </p> <p>is there an adapter for the shoe mount which will receive the lavalier input?  I guess that is 1/8" or maybe XLR?</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dimmable-led-light-fixtures#post-41466 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:00:24 +0000 VinSwit 41466@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Switronix has released the TorchLED Modular Dimmable Light line . Ranging from outputs of 30 to 75 watts these LED light fixtures are sure to impress while be incredibly power effiicient with a max draw of 10w.</p> <p>The TL-50 is a 30watt 5600k Daylight  LED light fixture which includes an internal, rechargeable lithium polymer, battery pack to supply up to 2 1/2 hours of operating time. Retail price is around $300 US.</p> <p>Also released are DC powered units, the TL-68 (5 watt draw) and the TL-88 (10.5watt draw) are portable LED light fixtures which outputs 45-75w of soft daylight. These lights includes the proprietary LED 'disc' system which allows the user to simply unscrew the front LED 'disc' and change to a different color temperature or switch to varying degrees of output. The TL-68 and 88 accepts 11-18v via its DC input.</p> <p>TorchLED also has a line of accessories ranging from new LED discs, pop on filters, cables and more.</p> <p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.torchled.com/">http://www.torchled.com</a> .</p> <p>Vinny Duwe</p> <p>516-750-9675  extension 526</p> <p><a href="mailto:vinny@switronix.com">vinny@switronix.com</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-fs100-wont-mount#post-38205 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 07:52:35 +0000 markFYI 38205@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I have a DTE FS100 DVCPRO HD I am using it with an HVX 200 and trying to get it to mount on my MacBook Pro running Leopard.  I follow the instructions in the manual to do this but it still wont mount.  Does anyone have suggestions as to why?</p>