On-Camera mount- FS-4 HD? at DVinfo.net

Steve Nunez · October 20th, 2006, 09:21 PM

How are you guys mounting the FS-4's to your cameras? I don't like the "belt" method as I feel I may rip the cord off if I move too swiftly and forget it's tetherd to the camera.....what do you, "on-camera" guys do?

I've found this
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ry_cart_detail
but find it a bit pricey at $250 for a simple 'bracket'.....anyone make a mount or adapt something?

Thanks guys.

Colin McFadden · October 20th, 2006, 11:13 PM

I use velcro to keep my FS4ProHDs on my XL-H1s, attaching to their wireless mic bracket. I also have the mount kit from Focus for the hotshoe - it's OK, but since the XL-H1 is already to front heavy to begin with, I didn't want to add more weight so far forward.

Steve Nunez · October 21st, 2006, 07:17 AM

Colin, I went to FE website and found the link for the hot-shoe mount kit but no images were available- might you have a picture of that mount?

Thanks

Mike Teutsch · October 21st, 2006, 07:49 AM

Here's two I found that are not hot shoe, and are more affordable.

http://www.focusinfo.com/webstore/catalog.asp?type=29 (this one from Focus has no picture yet, but at $39.00 it must be a simple bucket!)

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

Mike

Hey Matt, how about some pictures, or maybe even post one here for us?

Mike

Colin McFadden · October 21st, 2006, 08:29 AM

I don't have a picture handy (the cameras are at work, I'm at home) but take a look at:
http://www.sharbor.com/products/asse...ot-200x200.gif
http://shop.cd-writer.com/acatalog/fs4_camera_mount.gif

Small pic, but you get the idea. It's a pretty simple kit - a little plastic bracket and a Bogen hotshoe mount. You have to specify whether you want a kit to work with the big battery or the small battery - they're not universal.

Steve Nunez · October 21st, 2006, 09:14 PM

That B&H link isn't working for me.....would love to see the mount!

Mike Teutsch · October 22nd, 2006, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Nunez

That B&H link isn't working for me.....would love to see the mount!

Steve,

I tested the B&H link yesterday and it did not work, so I replaced it and it still did not work. I guess it was a problem with the B&H site, as it works now so give it a look!

Mike

William Hohauser · October 22nd, 2006, 09:21 AM

$75! Egads.

I rather have a study belt mount over the cell phone clip that comes with the unit.

Mike Teutsch · October 22nd, 2006, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by William Hohauser

$75! Egads.

I rather have a study belt mount over the cell phone clip that comes with the unit.

Study???

I think everyone can use the belt clip. We are looking for on-camera mounts. And, I for one don't want to mount it on top such as the hot-shoe.

Mike

Steve Nunez · October 22nd, 2006, 10:07 AM

Hmm, I think some "custom" fabrication might be in order here.....

Chris Powell · October 22nd, 2006, 03:02 PM

Hi Steve,

Focus are coming out with their FS Canon XL camera mount kit
(ASYF-1057-01) pretty soon. It sits on the accessory mount which comes with both the XLH1 and XLH2.

Hope this is of help.

Chris

Steve Nunez · October 22nd, 2006, 04:35 PM

If it sits well on a DVX100a- i'll look into it- thanks for the info.

Steve Nunez · November 4th, 2006, 04:11 PM

I'm looking to set this up with a Sony FX-1........any ideas?
I like the mount that Colin put up- but where do I get them from?

Daniel Kohl · November 4th, 2006, 05:01 PM

These might be of interest:

http://www.marq5.de/FS-4Mount/index

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...ighlight=mount

http://www.codectest.com/productrevi...4-bracket.html

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showpost....3&postcount=37

Cheers,

Jason Brodie · January 16th, 2007, 04:40 PM

I recently did a little DIY exploration to mount my FS-4 to my tripod/camera. I wanted it to be in a convenient location so that I could operate it whilst filming. I'd attach pics, but my profile doesn't let me as of yet. Basically it uses a electrical conduit connector which grips the fluid head arms, 2 aluminum bars bent in a U shape which criss cross (this forms the arms to hold the unit), and a bit of wood which forms the platform. If you'd like, e-mail me and I can send you some pictures. I really like how it turned out. Cost close to nothing and is in a much more convenient location than the ones I've seen offered by B&H or Focus.

October 20th, 2006, 09:21 PM	#1
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	On-Camera mount- FS-4 HD? How are you guys mounting the FS-4's to your cameras? I don't like the "belt" method as I feel I may rip the cord off if I move too swiftly and forget it's tetherd to the camera.....what do you, "on-camera" guys do? I've found this http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ry_cart_detail but find it a bit pricey at $250 for a simple 'bracket'.....anyone make a mount or adapt something? Thanks guys. __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

October 20th, 2006, 11:13 PM	#2
Colin McFadden Sponsor: divergent media Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 201	I use velcro to keep my FS4ProHDs on my XL-H1s, attaching to their wireless mic bracket. I also have the mount kit from Focus for the hotshoe - it's OK, but since the XL-H1 is already to front heavy to begin with, I didn't want to add more weight so far forward. __________________ Divergent Media Support www.divergentmedia.com

October 21st, 2006, 07:17 AM	#3
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	Colin, I went to FE website and found the link for the hot-shoe mount kit but no images were available- might you have a picture of that mount? Thanks __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

October 21st, 2006, 07:49 AM	#4
Mike Teutsch Inner Circle Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 2,614	More! Here's two I found that are not hot shoe, and are more affordable. http://www.focusinfo.com/webstore/catalog.asp?type=29 (this one from Focus has no picture yet, but at $39.00 it must be a simple bucket!) http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search Mike Hey Matt, how about some pictures, or maybe even post one here for us? Mike __________________ Chapter one, line one. The BH. Last edited by Mike Teutsch; October 21st, 2006 at 09:06 AM.

October 21st, 2006, 08:29 AM	#5
Colin McFadden Sponsor: divergent media Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 201	I don't have a picture handy (the cameras are at work, I'm at home) but take a look at: http://www.sharbor.com/products/asse...ot-200x200.gif http://shop.cd-writer.com/acatalog/fs4_camera_mount.gif Small pic, but you get the idea. It's a pretty simple kit - a little plastic bracket and a Bogen hotshoe mount. You have to specify whether you want a kit to work with the big battery or the small battery - they're not universal. __________________ Divergent Media Support www.divergentmedia.com

October 21st, 2006, 09:14 PM	#6
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	That B&H link isn't working for me.....would love to see the mount! __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

October 22nd, 2006, 09:21 AM	#8
William Hohauser Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 2,650	$75! Egads. I rather have a study belt mount over the cell phone clip that comes with the unit. __________________ William Hohauser - New York City Producer/Edit/Camera/Animation

October 22nd, 2006, 10:07 AM	#10
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	Hmm, I think some "custom" fabrication might be in order here..... __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

October 22nd, 2006, 03:02 PM	#11
Chris Powell Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Mid-Wales, Uk Posts: 40	Hi Steve, Focus are coming out with their FS Canon XL camera mount kit (ASYF-1057-01) pretty soon. It sits on the accessory mount which comes with both the XLH1 and XLH2. Hope this is of help. Chris __________________ The red kite feeder

October 22nd, 2006, 04:35 PM	#12
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	If it sits well on a DVX100a- i'll look into it- thanks for the info. __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

November 4th, 2006, 04:11 PM	#13
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	I'm looking to set this up with a Sony FX-1........any ideas? I like the mount that Colin put up- but where do I get them from? __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

November 4th, 2006, 05:01 PM	#14
Daniel Kohl Contributor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Posts: 571	These might be of interest: http://www.marq5.de/FS-4Mount/index http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...ighlight=mount http://www.codectest.com/productrevi...4-bracket.html http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showpost....3&postcount=37 Cheers, __________________ Daniel Kohl Frankenstein meets XL1

January 16th, 2007, 04:40 PM	#15
Jason Brodie Tourist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, CO, USA Posts: 3	I recently did a little DIY exploration to mount my FS-4 to my tripod/camera. I wanted it to be in a convenient location so that I could operate it whilst filming. I'd attach pics, but my profile doesn't let me as of yet. Basically it uses a electrical conduit connector which grips the fluid head arms, 2 aluminum bars bent in a U shape which criss cross (this forms the arms to hold the unit), and a bit of wood which forms the platform. If you'd like, e-mail me and I can send you some pictures. I really like how it turned out. Cost close to nothing and is in a much more convenient location than the ones I've seen offered by B&H or Focus.