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Old March 7th, 2009, 07:43 PM   #1
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Mounting the JVC MR-HD100 on a GY-HD110 with AB?

Has anyone mounted the Focus/JVC MR-HD100 disk recorder on their HD110 equipped with an Anton-Bauer Goldmount? I can't seem to get a straight answer (or in certain cases, any answer) from Focus or Anton-Bauer. Haven't waded in with JVC yet.

The answer from AB was to purchase an bracket called the ABWMK-HD-100, which I did - it attaches nicely to the Goldmount. The MR-HD100 comes with a cradle, which I have, but as far as I can see, none of the mounting holes on the cradle even come close to matching the ones on the AB bracket.

I am hoping to find someone who has actually done this who can tell me what I am not seeing or what part I don't have.

Thanks a bunch.

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Old March 7th, 2009, 09:02 PM   #2
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Typically, I mount the recorder on the hot shoe using a cheap hot shoe mount with the common thread that fits the bracket that ships with the Firestore. It's high to view when you're on a tripod, but it's inexpensive and secure. When I'm using the camera in a studio config mode, I gaffer tape it to a tripod leg.
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Old March 7th, 2009, 11:09 PM   #3
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I've put velcro on the back and sides of all 5 dionics that I have. The hard drive sticks on the back and I mount to wireless receivers on the sides of them. I also have a coupler and use the power tap to deliver power to the drive and to a frezzi micro fill. Used this system for 3 years on all our hd100's and hd200's. Velcro is the BEST!
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Old March 7th, 2009, 11:31 PM   #4
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I too am using velcro on the back of my batteries. Seems to be holding strong so far, but I still get nervous about it at times.
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Old March 8th, 2009, 12:58 AM   #5
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We produce an automotive show and knock on wood but for the last six seasons, we've mounted the camera outside, held it out of windows, you name it and you'd be amazed how well even a small piece of velcro holds. Never had either mic packs or hard drives slip off.BTW, we shoot pretty well every day so add up all those hours with no problems. We usually but the industrial strength velcro from Home Depot.
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Old March 8th, 2009, 08:54 AM   #6
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I use a manfrotto 814 mini-hydrostatic arm to attach the DR-HD100 (in cradle) to the screw-hole on top of the camera handle. The mini-arm enables me to put the drive in different positions (on side, on top). By attaching it to the side of the handle, the cam-configuration stays compact.

With the drive on the back of the battery, the unit becomes even more like a rocket launcher.
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Old March 8th, 2009, 09:30 AM   #7
 
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I drilled a larger hole in the AB mount bracket that allows the FS4 cradle to screw onto that bracket.
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Old March 8th, 2009, 05:04 PM   #8
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Are you guys who are using velcro putting the velcro directly onto the drive? Or onto a cage which the drive slides into?
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Old March 8th, 2009, 06:41 PM   #9
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Thanks for the input

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. I may have to resort to Velcro as well. I was given the impression that there was actually a bracket that would mount the unit securely behind the battery for an ENG type use. I'd still love to hear from anyone who has worked with this exact configuration.

And just to note - I think the DR-HD100 mount/configuration is significantly different than the MR-HD100 which is the newer model and, unlike the FS-4/5, specifically configured for the JVC cameras.

Again, thanks.

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Old March 8th, 2009, 06:58 PM   #10
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It's definitely mountable somehow. I dont have the bracket so I can say precisely how. But here is a photo that shows it.

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/attachmen...rhd100wifi.jpg
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Old March 8th, 2009, 07:00 PM   #11
 
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That's exactly how my installation mounts, using this hardware:
Anton Bauer | ABWM-KIT Universal Wireless Mounting | ABWMKIT
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Old March 8th, 2009, 07:00 PM   #12
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Drew - Thanks for posting that. It's an interesting picture because it shows the unit mounted without the cradle.

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Old March 8th, 2009, 07:03 PM   #13
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That's exactly how my installation mounts, using this hardware:
Anton Bauer | ABWM-KIT Universal Wireless Mounting | ABWMKIT
Bill - Now we are getting somewhere. Do you mount yours without the included cradle then? And how does it attach to the plate behind it?
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Old March 8th, 2009, 07:25 PM   #14
 
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I mount my FS4 in the cradle. It's not an FS5. The bracket mates to screwholes on the side of the JVC battery mount.
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Old March 8th, 2009, 07:28 PM   #15
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The MR HD100 does have two screw holes on the top back...perhaps these can be used to mount it directly to the bracket?
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