Using Firestore with JVC HD-100 at DVinfo.net

Adam Grunseth · February 27th, 2007, 07:34 PM

Just curious, but for those of you who use a firestore with your camera, how do you mount the firestore on your camera?

I am using the IDX kit and have a side mount for a wireless mic reciever that I have the firestore attached to right now, but this makes the camera very side heavy.

Justin Ferar · February 27th, 2007, 07:43 PM

We use the ABFSKIT-2 from Anton Bauer.

Alan Ortiz · February 27th, 2007, 08:52 PM

I just used black velcro on the back of the IDX battery since the firestore already has some on the back of the battery cover. This has never given me problems, and I always have to forcefully peel off the firestore from the IDX batt. Keep in mind you need to let the glue settle on the battery if you do it this way. Works great to balance out the weight too.

Alan

Adam Grunseth · February 27th, 2007, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan Ortiz

I just used black velcro on the back of the IDX battery since the firestore already has some on the back of the battery cover. This has never given me problems, and I always have to forcefully peel off the firestore from the IDX batt. Keep in mind you need to let the glue settle on the battery if you do it this way. Works great to balance out the weight too.

Alan

I actually thought about using velcro like that, but the firestore feels kind of heavy to me and velcro didn't seem like it would be too terribly secure.

Tim Dashwood · February 27th, 2007, 10:31 PM

I'm not sure what the model # of the connecting kit is, but I'm sure you can purchase it through your JVC dealer.
I've attached a photo of what it looks like. This is the closest shot I have. Sorry.

Carl Hicks · February 28th, 2007, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Dashwood

I'm not sure what the model # of the connecting kit is, but I'm sure you can purchase it through your JVC dealer.
I've attached a photo of what it looks like. This is the closest shot I have. Sorry.

Here is the link to the JVC Pro accessory page: http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/a...&itempath=null

There are two mounting kits - one for IDX users and one for A.B. users:

HWR-HD100KIT - IDX HDD BRACKET (DR-HD100 / GY-HD100/110U) $190.00

AB-FSKIT1 - ANTON-BAUER BRACKET (DR-HD100U / GY-HD100/110U) w/POWERTAP $103.00

Bill Parker · March 1st, 2007, 04:39 AM

I also use velcro on the IDX and the DR-HD100 w/ no problem at all. Spend the $190 on food and alcohol.

Adam Grunseth · March 1st, 2007, 03:11 PM

I really don't want to spend almost $200 simply to mount the firestore, but at the same time I'm not sure I'm comfortable with putting so much trust in velcro. Also, I'm not thrilled about having to peel the firestore off of the battery and stick it on to another one everytime I change batteries.

After thinking about it long and hard, i think I came up with a solution though. It will be a nice little DIY project this weekend, hopefully it will work as well as I'm imagining it. I'll post pictures once its done.

February 27th, 2007, 07:34 PM	#1
Adam Grunseth Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 393	Using Firestore with JVC HD-100 Just curious, but for those of you who use a firestore with your camera, how do you mount the firestore on your camera? I am using the IDX kit and have a side mount for a wireless mic reciever that I have the firestore attached to right now, but this makes the camera very side heavy.

February 27th, 2007, 07:43 PM	#2
Justin Ferar Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Larkspur, CA Posts: 378	We use the ABFSKIT-2 from Anton Bauer. __________________ www.justinferar.com www.weddingsonfilm.com

February 27th, 2007, 10:31 PM	#5
Tim Dashwood Wrangler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 3,637	I'm not sure what the model # of the connecting kit is, but I'm sure you can purchase it through your JVC dealer. I've attached a photo of what it looks like. This is the closest shot I have. Sorry. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Tim Dashwood

March 1st, 2007, 04:39 AM	#7
Bill Parker Major Player Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cambridge MA Posts: 207	I also use velcro on the IDX and the DR-HD100 w/ no problem at all. Spend the $190 on food and alcohol. __________________ Bill Parker www.hindsightmedia.net

February 27th, 2007, 08:52 PM	#3
Alan Ortiz Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 392	I just used black velcro on the back of the IDX battery since the firestore already has some on the back of the battery cover. This has never given me problems, and I always have to forcefully peel off the firestore from the IDX batt. Keep in mind you need to let the glue settle on the battery if you do it this way. Works great to balance out the weight too. Alan

March 1st, 2007, 03:11 PM	#8
Adam Grunseth Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 393	I really don't want to spend almost $200 simply to mount the firestore, but at the same time I'm not sure I'm comfortable with putting so much trust in velcro. Also, I'm not thrilled about having to peel the firestore off of the battery and stick it on to another one everytime I change batteries. After thinking about it long and hard, i think I came up with a solution though. It will be a nice little DIY project this weekend, hopefully it will work as well as I'm imagining it. I'll post pictures once its done.