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November 27th, 2005, 09:13 PM | #31 | |
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November 27th, 2005, 09:18 PM | #32 | |
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I made my own adapter that takes a slightly different route. I am considering marketing it after I get feedback from users. http://demaagd.com/gr_hdr/hdvtape.jpg http://demaagd.com/gr_hdr/hdvtable.jpg |
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November 27th, 2005, 10:35 PM | #33 | |
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That looks nice...and very similar to an idea I have as well. I'd be interested in purchasing one from you if you market them. What materials are you using and how much will you be charging?
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November 28th, 2005, 07:37 AM | #34 |
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"I think this thread has shown that there are tripod adapters."
Jeff it looks good, but the only problem would be that it wouldn't be tall enough to use on common tripod heads like the Bogen 701RC or Bogen 501/503 where the tripod head is considerably larger. Shown here: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search or here: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search That is the problem with the other tripod adapter, as it is only "1" inch in height and you need at least an additional 1/2 to 1 inch of height to enable you to remove the tape while still on the tripod. It would work great with a monpod with just a pan tilt head or quick release only, but not with most standard tripod heads. |
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December 3rd, 2005, 07:29 PM | #36 | |
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This could cause panning errors that may or may not be a negative when one is panning a scene. Might be helpful to see short before and after video clips of 180 degrees of panning. Danny Fye www.dannyfye.com |
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December 3rd, 2005, 08:39 PM | #37 | |
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The tripod I was using is malfunctioning and I'm getting a new one so it will tilt and pan properly. The camera's focus and zoom mechanism was damaged in some sort of accident, so my camera will be serviced soon. |
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How much depends on the amount of off-set there is. This would be a problem for me because I am doing mostly video of Church services in the balcony and if the camera does move backward that would bring the rail into view as I pan to the right. Would be less of a problem panning left. Also it would make it look like the camera is moving foward when panning left and backwards when panning right. That's because it actually is, instead of just simply rotating. How much it would look that way also depends on the amount of off-set there is. Also since the camera is moving and not just turning, it seems like it may take a little more movement of the tripod head to get the same amount of panning that would normally be achieved. Another thing is that my camera is tilted downward at about a 45 degree angle while panning the congregation and the offset could cause the way the people look to be off. I think it would have a more negative affect on distance and/or how things look at a distance when zoomed in than what is close. It's a question of angles, position and distance. Danny Fye www.dannyfye.com |
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December 3rd, 2005, 09:47 PM | #39 | |
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I can guarantee you that a half inch offset will be unoticed.
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December 4th, 2005, 05:06 PM | #40 | |
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The problem with the other tripod adapter is that there isn't enough height for the tape to be able to drop out of the tape bay. The tripod head on the Bogen 501 is wide which prevents this. I don't know what kind of tripod head you are using in your picture, but it looks quite smaller than that of a Bogen 501 or 503. |
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I can't find hard numbers on the head dimensions of the models you quoted. If the tripod head of the Bogen is less than 4" wide, or rather, less than 2" from center of the head's screw to right edge of the head, my adapter will allow the complete removal and insertion of the tape without interference. The tape would be to the right of the right edge of the head, just enough that the head doesn't interfere. The side offset of the tape eject mechanism and the adapter both work to make this possible. I suppose I will have to come up with a visual way to show how this works. Last edited by Jeff DeMaagd; December 4th, 2005 at 09:36 PM. |
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I ordered one yesterday from Ebay. The bottom loading problem was especially bothersome to me because I was having to rebalance my Glidecam every time I changed tapes. I have a quick release adapter on there, but I was having to remove the adapter plate from the bottom of the camera to remove the tape. Even with the adapter I know I'll still have to uncouple the quick release adapter to get the Glidecam plate out of the way. I'll let everybody know how it works out when it gets here.
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I work with both a tripod and a DVRig Pro which has the Bogen 3273 Quick release assembly on it. So I would have the adapter attached to my camera, Mightywondercam (Mini Rover handle bracket for light wireless or mic etc.) attached to the adapter, and quick release attached to the Mini Rover. Camera>Your Adapter>Mini Rover>Bogen 3272 Quick Relase Plate>Tripod or DvRig Pro |
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BOTTOM LOAD FOR HDR-HC1 / hvr-a1u OPTION
I saw this one on ebay its a base plate adapter and looks pretty stable. $19.99
http://cgi.ebay.com/Tripod-adapter-f...QQcmdZViewItem |
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