Xacti + 35mm + flip at DVinfo.net

Frank Vrionis · April 8th, 2009, 12:25 AM

Hello,

I remember seeing a guy put the Xacti upside down with a makeshift metal arm going from his rod support system's screw, to the Xacti's tripod screw whole (which was pointing upward due to the Xacti being upside down).

Anyone have any ideas how this could be done? I want a 35mm adapter - thinking Brevis - along with some rails and the new Xacti. Love to put a follow focus on it too.

Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2000 Camcorder Review - Sanyo

....serious manual controls :)

David W. Jones · April 8th, 2009, 06:14 AM

Then why not get the flip module with the brevis and be done with it?

Frank Vrionis · April 8th, 2009, 08:24 AM

too long

.

Robert Batta · April 9th, 2009, 01:31 PM

pics:
Flickr Photo Download: ProDOF-S & Sanyo HD1010 #3

Flickr Photo Download: ProDOF-S & Sanyo HD1010 #1

Flickr Photo Download: ProDOF-S & Sanyo HD1010 #2

video:
ProDOF-S & Sanyo HD1010 on Vimeo

;)

Frank Vrionis · April 9th, 2009, 06:17 PM

thank you Robert.

that gives me some ideas on how i want my rig. i like the fact that it feels like one solid peice

any others?

Robert Batta · April 10th, 2009, 06:53 AM

more stable if use a ProDOF macro tube holder (for macro tube style 35mm DOF adapter + hard mounted Xacti)

macro tube holder pic:
Flickr Photo Download: ProDOF MacroTube Holder

David W. Jones · April 10th, 2009, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank Vrionis

too long

.

An additional 2 1/2 inches is too long?

Frank Vrionis · April 11th, 2009, 09:53 PM

yep.

if my Sony Z1 was 2.5 inches shorter it would be a much much better camera.

if it were 2.5 inches longer, it would be virtually unusable

David W. Jones · April 12th, 2009, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank Vrionis

yep.

if my Sony Z1 was 2.5 inches shorter it would be a much much better camera.

if it were 2.5 inches longer, it would be virtually unusable

Unusable?
I have professional lenses longer than your camera.

Frank Vrionis · April 12th, 2009, 07:21 AM

thank God i don't

David Delaney · April 12th, 2009, 10:32 AM

It looks pretty decent I would say. Compact because it is handheld. Might really help with run-and-gun type shooting.

Cole McDonald · April 12th, 2009, 11:19 AM

1/4"-20 thread screw with an inverted wingnut and washer to tension... some scrap wood, just build what you need. If none of the available solutions are any good for you, make your own!

You can get 1/4"-20 receiving holes as well that hammer into place with 3 spikes on a circular plate and the threaded hole in the middle, drill a hole for it to slide into and hammer it home. This can attach to the tripod, a C- bracket to get the camera turned upside down with the 1/4"-20 screw hanging through to receive the camera.

Basic DIY mentality solution, figure out where the main elements need to be, then build the parts to get them to stay there. If you don't have that mentality, no problem, people/companies have solutions out there (see above) to solve these problems.

Cole McDonald · April 13th, 2009, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank Vrionis

yep.
if my Sony Z1 was 2.5 inches shorter it would be a much much better camera.
if it were 2.5 inches longer, it would be virtually unusable

Are you trying to hide the camera somewhere or have some special needs that make a smaller camera preferable?

Frank Vrionis · April 13th, 2009, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cole McDonald

... make a smaller camera preferable?

that one.

the longer it is, the more the fatigue. plus i want to put it in a smaller bag, thus i can carry it around easier.

cheers

Frank Vrionis · April 13th, 2009, 06:42 PM

p.s thanks Cole

April 9th, 2009, 01:31 PM	#4
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April 10th, 2009, 06:53 AM	#6
Robert Batta Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hungary / Europe Posts: 128	more stable if use a ProDOF macro tube holder (for macro tube style 35mm DOF adapter + hard mounted Xacti) macro tube holder pic: Flickr Photo Download: ProDOF MacroTube Holder __________________ Robert Batta my stock video portfolio : https://www.pond5.com/artist/skysuta Pond5 – the world’s first web-based stock footage marketplace –

April 12th, 2009, 11:19 AM	#12
Cole McDonald Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sauk Rapids, MN, USA Posts: 1,675	1/4"-20 thread screw with an inverted wingnut and washer to tension... some scrap wood, just build what you need. If none of the available solutions are any good for you, make your own! You can get 1/4"-20 receiving holes as well that hammer into place with 3 spikes on a circular plate and the threaded hole in the middle, drill a hole for it to slide into and hammer it home. This can attach to the tripod, a C- bracket to get the camera turned upside down with the 1/4"-20 screw hanging through to receive the camera. Basic DIY mentality solution, figure out where the main elements need to be, then build the parts to get them to stay there. If you don't have that mentality, no problem, people/companies have solutions out there (see above) to solve these problems. __________________ Web Youtube Facebook

April 8th, 2009, 12:25 AM	#1
Frank Vrionis Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 93	Xacti + 35mm + flip Hello, I remember seeing a guy put the Xacti upside down with a makeshift metal arm going from his rod support system's screw, to the Xacti's tripod screw whole (which was pointing upward due to the Xacti being upside down). Anyone have any ideas how this could be done? I want a 35mm adapter - thinking Brevis - along with some rails and the new Xacti. Love to put a follow focus on it too. Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2000 Camcorder Review - Sanyo ....serious manual controls :)

April 8th, 2009, 06:14 AM	#2
David W. Jones Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,383	Then why not get the flip module with the brevis and be done with it?

April 8th, 2009, 08:24 AM	#3
Frank Vrionis Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 93	too long .

April 9th, 2009, 06:17 PM	#5
Frank Vrionis Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 93	thank you Robert. that gives me some ideas on how i want my rig. i like the fact that it feels like one solid peice any others?

April 11th, 2009, 09:53 PM	#8
Frank Vrionis Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 93	yep. if my Sony Z1 was 2.5 inches shorter it would be a much much better camera. if it were 2.5 inches longer, it would be virtually unusable

April 12th, 2009, 07:21 AM	#10
Frank Vrionis Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 93	thank God i don't

April 12th, 2009, 10:32 AM	#11
David Delaney Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Niagara Ontario Canada Posts: 1,121	It looks pretty decent I would say. Compact because it is handheld. Might really help with run-and-gun type shooting.

April 13th, 2009, 06:42 PM	#15
Frank Vrionis Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 93	p.s thanks Cole