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Paul Cronin · December 22nd, 2010, 04:02 PM

Does anyone know where to find a mic holder that screws onto the side of the C35W VF? I tried using a spare EX1 mic holder but it just broke, cheap plastic.

Doug Jensen · December 22nd, 2010, 05:18 PM

Paul,

You really need to get a Sony CAC-12 mic holder that screws into the body of the camera.
I would not recommend attaching a microphone to the C35W even if you can figure out a way to do it.

Paul Cronin · December 23rd, 2010, 07:12 AM

Thanks Doug once again you move me in the right direction. On my F800 I used the mic holder on the VF and it worked OK, but scared me at times thinking I would break it off. The Sony CAC-12 mic holder looks rugged and the best way to go. Never even noticed this is what you have on your F800.

Paul Cronin · December 23rd, 2010, 01:05 PM

Found a used one today thanks Doug.

Doug Jensen · December 23rd, 2010, 04:33 PM

The thing I really like about the CAC-12, in addition to getting the weight and torque off of the viewfinder, is that it sets the shotgun several inches farther back on the camera body so it doesn't protrude so far in front of the camera. It certainly makes matte boxes, teleprompters, wide-angle lenses, and camera cases easier to use.

Paul Cronin · December 27th, 2010, 03:49 PM

Mic holder arrived a few days ago, I have been off line due to a computer problem.

The CAC-12 is great and very solid with positions. And they are easy to find used for $75. Don't buy new my used one looks new and has no signs of use.

Patrick McLoad · January 23rd, 2011, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug Jensen

The thing I really like about the CAC-12, in addition to getting the weight and torque off of the viewfinder, is that it sets the shotgun several inches farther back on the camera body so it doesn't protrude so far in front of the camera. It certainly makes matte boxes, teleprompters, wide-angle lenses, and camera cases easier to use.

Doug: Exactly where on the body does this mic holder attach? I use a PMW-350, and my mic is on the VF (CBK-VF01), and I'd like to move it when I go with a better mic.

Thanks

Doug Jensen · January 23rd, 2011, 09:42 AM

I'm not familiar enough with the PMW-350 to know whether it has the same kind of mounting system as the F800/700 or not. But on my F800, there are two screws on the camera body just behind where the front of the handle connects to the body. You remove those screws, and attach the CAC-12. In this photo, the CAC-12 is NOT on the camera.

Patrick McLoad · January 23rd, 2011, 10:22 AM

Thanks for the photo....no, the PMW-350 does not have those screws.

P

Ryan Hollings · February 6th, 2011, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Cronin

Mic holder arrived a few days ago, I have been off line due to a computer problem.

The CAC-12 is great and very solid with positions. And they are easy to find used for $75. Don't buy new my used one looks new and has no signs of use.

Where were you able to find it? I have been searching with no luck..

Ryan

Paul Cronin · February 6th, 2011, 11:24 AM

Ryan check with KP Pro video in NYC they had a couple left. No like since they are not sponsors.

Ryan Hollings · February 6th, 2011, 11:42 AM

Thanks Paul,

Bill Ward · February 6th, 2011, 09:26 PM

I have a used CAC-12 I would likely be willing to part with.

Uli Mors · February 7th, 2011, 02:41 AM

Hi guys,

I am user of a PDW700 with C30WR - no mic holder, guess my face when I tried to mount my mic the first time...

I also found a used CAC12 - but I think you dont find used ones easily.

I am not a fan of the CAC12 - as long as I use my camerabag often enough. I find myself always lugging on the cam/the bag when I drop the cam into its bag - either the Viewfinder dangles on the bag or the mic holder + mic does.
A mic holder on the Viewfinder is more compact than the CAC12 - My PDW330 (with mounted mic on VF) stuffs more easy in/out.

HEY BAG DESIGNERS: Please invent a "doctors bag" mechanism that keeps open! If have the biggest PETROL, it looks like but it doesnt stay open..

Uli

Paul Cronin · February 7th, 2011, 10:10 AM

Uli Portabrace has solved this problem. I have used their carry on bags with the PMW350, F800, PMW500 with and with the CAC12 with out a problem. Also this past week I had the PMW500 with CAC12 Shotun with fuzzy and Westside AV wireless holder on the back with two receivers and it all fit in the bag fine. Carried in on that way on the flight home.

December 22nd, 2010, 04:02 PM	#1
Paul Cronin Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 4,048	Shotgun mic holder on side of Viewfinder Does anyone know where to find a mic holder that screws onto the side of the C35W VF? I tried using a spare EX1 mic holder but it just broke, cheap plastic. __________________ Paul Cronin www.paulcroninstudios.com

December 22nd, 2010, 05:18 PM	#2
Doug Jensen Vortex Media Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,470	Paul, You really need to get a Sony CAC-12 mic holder that screws into the body of the camera. I would not recommend attaching a microphone to the C35W even if you can figure out a way to do it. __________________ Vortex Media http://www.vortexmedia.com/ Sony FS7, F55, and XDCAM training videos, field guides, and other production tools

December 23rd, 2010, 07:12 AM	#3
Paul Cronin Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 4,048	Thanks Doug once again you move me in the right direction. On my F800 I used the mic holder on the VF and it worked OK, but scared me at times thinking I would break it off. The Sony CAC-12 mic holder looks rugged and the best way to go. Never even noticed this is what you have on your F800. __________________ Paul Cronin www.paulcroninstudios.com

December 23rd, 2010, 01:05 PM	#4
Paul Cronin Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 4,048	Found a used one today thanks Doug. __________________ Paul Cronin www.paulcroninstudios.com

December 23rd, 2010, 04:33 PM	#5
Doug Jensen Vortex Media Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,470	The thing I really like about the CAC-12, in addition to getting the weight and torque off of the viewfinder, is that it sets the shotgun several inches farther back on the camera body so it doesn't protrude so far in front of the camera. It certainly makes matte boxes, teleprompters, wide-angle lenses, and camera cases easier to use. __________________ Vortex Media http://www.vortexmedia.com/ Sony FS7, F55, and XDCAM training videos, field guides, and other production tools

December 27th, 2010, 03:49 PM	#6
Paul Cronin Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 4,048	Mic holder arrived a few days ago, I have been off line due to a computer problem. The CAC-12 is great and very solid with positions. And they are easy to find used for $75. Don't buy new my used one looks new and has no signs of use. __________________ Paul Cronin www.paulcroninstudios.com

January 23rd, 2011, 09:42 AM	#8
Doug Jensen Vortex Media Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,470	I'm not familiar enough with the PMW-350 to know whether it has the same kind of mounting system as the F800/700 or not. But on my F800, there are two screws on the camera body just behind where the front of the handle connects to the body. You remove those screws, and attach the CAC-12. In this photo, the CAC-12 is NOT on the camera. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Vortex Media http://www.vortexmedia.com/ Sony FS7, F55, and XDCAM training videos, field guides, and other production tools

January 23rd, 2011, 10:22 AM	#9
Patrick McLoad Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 52	Thanks for the photo....no, the PMW-350 does not have those screws. P

February 6th, 2011, 11:24 AM	#11
Paul Cronin Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 4,048	Ryan check with KP Pro video in NYC they had a couple left. No like since they are not sponsors. __________________ Paul Cronin www.paulcroninstudios.com

February 6th, 2011, 11:42 AM	#12
Ryan Hollings Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 118	Thanks Paul,

February 6th, 2011, 09:26 PM	#13
Bill Ward Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 580	I have a used CAC-12 I would likely be willing to part with.

February 7th, 2011, 02:41 AM	#14
Uli Mors Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 565	Hi guys, I am user of a PDW700 with C30WR - no mic holder, guess my face when I tried to mount my mic the first time... I also found a used CAC12 - but I think you dont find used ones easily. I am not a fan of the CAC12 - as long as I use my camerabag often enough. I find myself always lugging on the cam/the bag when I drop the cam into its bag - either the Viewfinder dangles on the bag or the mic holder + mic does. A mic holder on the Viewfinder is more compact than the CAC12 - My PDW330 (with mounted mic on VF) stuffs more easy in/out. HEY BAG DESIGNERS: Please invent a "doctors bag" mechanism that keeps open! If have the biggest PETROL, it looks like but it doesnt stay open.. Uli

February 7th, 2011, 10:10 AM	#15
Paul Cronin Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 4,048	Uli Portabrace has solved this problem. I have used their carry on bags with the PMW350, F800, PMW500 with and with the CAC12 with out a problem. Also this past week I had the PMW500 with CAC12 Shotun with fuzzy and Westside AV wireless holder on the back with two receivers and it all fit in the bag fine. Carried in on that way on the flight home. __________________ Paul Cronin www.paulcroninstudios.com