How are you mounting your FS-4 HD? at DVinfo.net

Bill Edmunds · August 22nd, 2007, 10:34 AM

What are you using to mount the FS-4 HD to your JVC 100/110?

Bill Ravens · August 22nd, 2007, 02:43 PM

Jvc makes a mount.
Firestore makes a mount.
IDX and AB both make mounts.

Somewhere in there are all the parts for a perfect solution.

Glen Vandermolen · August 22nd, 2007, 02:53 PM

I thought only the DR-HD100 would work with JVC HDV cameras.

Tim Dashwood · August 22nd, 2007, 03:34 PM

If you have the Anton Bauer mount I have a step-by-step tutorial in the works that I'll publish on the web as soon as I have the time.

In the meantime I've attached some of the photos I've taken for the tutorial.

You will need to purchase ABWMK-HD100 Kit from Anton Bauer as well as PowerTap FS4 14" power cable. (pictured below)

Edit: There is apparently a kit called the ABFSKIT1 that includes all of the above.

Bill Edmunds · August 22nd, 2007, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Dashwood

If you have the Anton Bauer mount I have a step-by-step tutorial in the works that I'll publish on the web as soon as I have the time.

In the meantime I've attached some of the photos I've taken for the tutorial.

You will need to purchase ABWMK-HD100 Kit from Anton Bauer as well as PowerTap FS4 14" power cable. (pictured below)

Great pix Tim, thanks. Alas I'm using an IDX mounting system.

Tim Dashwood · August 22nd, 2007, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glen Vandermolen

I thought only the DR-HD100 would work with JVC HDV cameras.

The DR-HD100 is the only DTE solution that will provide on-screen status display in the viewfinder, and encapsulate 720p24, 25, & 30 into Quicktime HDV, as well as m2t or DV capture options.

m2t capture is possible with other products.

Tim Dashwood · August 22nd, 2007, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Edmunds

Great pix Tim, thanks. Alas I'm using an IDX mounting system.

I can't offer any first hand experience then. Sorry. I've played with the JVC demo models that featured the IDX FS-4/DR-HD100 mount, but I have no idea what the model numbers are. I believe there is another thread from about 3 or 4 months ago that did have this info.

Bill Ravens · August 22nd, 2007, 04:02 PM

Two things:
1-I use a firestore FS4HD; and it works great with my HD110. The red/green LED on top of the unit is all the indication I need to know whether the unit is recording. IMHO the DR-HD100 is overpriced for what you get in the viewfinder. Tru, as Tim said, the FS4 won't record to .mov, but, with Cineform, who cares. Both units suffer from a weakly designed firewire connector, resulting in quite common dropouts whilst recording. I'm NOT impressed with this feature.

2-The IDX mount will put the FS4 on the starboard side of the HD110, resulting in a tendency to make the unit want to tip outboard, making shoulder holding tiring. I've combined the IDX mount with the AB aft mount to allow mounting the FS4 behind the battery compartment. You will need to drill one hole and tap it with a fine thread tap. Works like a champ.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...y_Bracket.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...y_Bracket.html

Marc Colemont · August 23rd, 2007, 03:24 AM

I use 3 wide strips of Velcro to put it on the back of my Swit Battery.
Works fine and safe as it really sticks on.

Alan Ortiz · August 23rd, 2007, 11:36 AM

velcro all the way! ive NEVER had a problem in any situation with it coming loose and the FS4 lies flat against my IDX batteries.

BT Corwin · August 23rd, 2007, 05:40 PM

I use the A/B bracket for my own camera, and also have wide heavy duty velcro on them as well (its actually on the battery pack) for other cameras w/o the A/B bracket.
Actually, the velcro is more secure! The A/B bracket has quite a bit of wiggle to it.

regards,

Bill Edmunds · August 24th, 2007, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan Ortiz

velcro all the way! ive NEVER had a problem in any situation with it coming loose and the FS4 lies flat against my IDX batteries.

How does it lie flat against the IDX batteries? My IDX batts aren't flat -- they have a v-mount on the back for stacking batteries.

Alan Ortiz · August 28th, 2007, 12:49 AM

ahh, well thats simple actually- i bought the cheaper ones (s series) that dont have the stackable v connector. if you can get it off then you simply place the heavy duty velcro on the FS4-HD and match it up (it should already have velcro on its back and battery pack) and then place it on the battery. Let it sit for a few hours to ensure the glue has set. Ive been using it like this for the past eight months without it ever falling off, even with the constant removing and reattaching of the FS4 to the IDX batt. Its a good combo with the anton power tap feeding it juice.

Scott Keyworth · August 31st, 2007, 10:50 AM

Anton/Bauer will have a new mount available in September. I would like to post pictures if someone would tell how. And if the moderators will let me. I know that this board is about information and not sales....

Scott Keyworth
Anton/Bauer, Inc

Tim Dashwood · August 31st, 2007, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott Keyworth

Anton/Bauer will have a new mount available in September. I would like to post pictures if someone would tell how. And if the moderators will let me. I know that this board is about information and not sales....

Scott Keyworth
Anton/Bauer, Inc

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August 22nd, 2007, 10:34 AM	#1
Bill Edmunds Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conway, NH Posts: 574	How are you mounting your FS-4 HD? What are you using to mount the FS-4 HD to your JVC 100/110?

August 22nd, 2007, 03:34 PM	#4
Tim Dashwood Wrangler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 3,637	If you have the Anton Bauer mount I have a step-by-step tutorial in the works that I'll publish on the web as soon as I have the time. In the meantime I've attached some of the photos I've taken for the tutorial. You will need to purchase ABWMK-HD100 Kit from Anton Bauer as well as PowerTap FS4 14" power cable. (pictured below) Edit: There is apparently a kit called the ABFSKIT1 that includes all of the above. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Tim Dashwood

August 23rd, 2007, 05:40 PM	#11
BT Corwin Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 38	mounting the FS I use the A/B bracket for my own camera, and also have wide heavy duty velcro on them as well (its actually on the battery pack) for other cameras w/o the A/B bracket. Actually, the velcro is more secure! The A/B bracket has quite a bit of wiggle to it. regards,

August 31st, 2007, 10:50 AM	#14
Scott Keyworth Anton/Bauer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Shelton, CT Posts: 35	New A/B Hard Drive mount for HD100/110 and HD200/150 Anton/Bauer will have a new mount available in September. I would like to post pictures if someone would tell how. And if the moderators will let me. I know that this board is about information and not sales.... Scott Keyworth Anton/Bauer, Inc

August 22nd, 2007, 02:43 PM	#2
Bill Ravens Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa fe, nm Posts: 3,264 Images: 10	Jvc makes a mount. Firestore makes a mount. IDX and AB both make mounts. Somewhere in there are all the parts for a perfect solution.

August 22nd, 2007, 02:53 PM	#3
Glen Vandermolen Space Hipster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,596	I thought only the DR-HD100 would work with JVC HDV cameras.

August 22nd, 2007, 04:02 PM	#8
Bill Ravens Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa fe, nm Posts: 3,264 Images: 10	Two things: 1-I use a firestore FS4HD; and it works great with my HD110. The red/green LED on top of the unit is all the indication I need to know whether the unit is recording. IMHO the DR-HD100 is overpriced for what you get in the viewfinder. Tru, as Tim said, the FS4 won't record to .mov, but, with Cineform, who cares. Both units suffer from a weakly designed firewire connector, resulting in quite common dropouts whilst recording. I'm NOT impressed with this feature. 2-The IDX mount will put the FS4 on the starboard side of the HD110, resulting in a tendency to make the unit want to tip outboard, making shoulder holding tiring. I've combined the IDX mount with the AB aft mount to allow mounting the FS4 behind the battery compartment. You will need to drill one hole and tap it with a fine thread tap. Works like a champ. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...y_Bracket.html http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...y_Bracket.html

August 23rd, 2007, 03:24 AM	#9
Marc Colemont Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 695	I use 3 wide strips of Velcro to put it on the back of my Swit Battery. Works fine and safe as it really sticks on.

August 23rd, 2007, 11:36 AM	#10
Alan Ortiz Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 392	velcro all the way! ive NEVER had a problem in any situation with it coming loose and the FS4 lies flat against my IDX batteries.

August 28th, 2007, 12:49 AM	#13
Alan Ortiz Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 392	ahh, well thats simple actually- i bought the cheaper ones (s series) that dont have the stackable v connector. if you can get it off then you simply place the heavy duty velcro on the FS4-HD and match it up (it should already have velcro on its back and battery pack) and then place it on the battery. Let it sit for a few hours to ensure the glue has set. Ive been using it like this for the past eight months without it ever falling off, even with the constant removing and reattaching of the FS4 to the IDX batt. Its a good combo with the anton power tap feeding it juice.