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April 11th, 2006, 03:57 PM | #1 |
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Dumb DR-HD100 question.
My DR-HD100 got here today. I can't use it right this minute because my camera is off having the A upgrade, but something has stumped me and I realize I probably should know the answer, but I don't.
OK, the unit has a little belt-clip anchor on the back and then it slides into a sleeve that's got a threaded socket that looks like a tripod socket. Am I supposed to screw something into that socket that will mate with the shoe on the camera? That's the only way I can see that I could mount the unit on the camera, but I'm apparently either too dim or uninformed to understand what should attach there for this to work out all cozy-like. Or does the belt-clip anchor fit into the shoe, too? And if so, why the sleeve? Also, is there a place online where I can order a cable that will allow this to plug into the IDX battery? I can't imagine the battery it shipped with lasting all that long. They estimate 90 minutes of runtime, but experience tells me that probably means a little under an hour. Heh...or maybe I'm too cynical. Anyway, I'd really appreciate any help I could get here. If you have to speak in simple sentences I'll understand. ;-) |
April 11th, 2006, 04:38 PM | #2 |
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The standard 1/4-20 threaded insert lets you mount the drive to the camera or anywhere else using a common universal shoe mount, get one at any photo supply store.
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April 14th, 2006, 09:02 PM | #6 |
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You'll need a Noga arm to mount the Firestore to the camera with a shoe adapter if you want to position the Firestore so you can easily see the display. The smallest one works best. It's $160 and over priced for a few pieces of machines aluminum IMHO. But patents speak volumes in economics.
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It would be nice if there was a bracket to attach it like that to the battery.
Using the hot shoe is kind of awkward. But, I did feel better being able to access the front panel controls or see that it's actully recording when it should be. The supplied 1 foot cable is not long enough for this type of mounting, though. |
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