Bottom Loading workaround?
 

I've tried the search, but couldn't find it. I know awhile ago I read a thread about a quick on/off tripod mount that would enable you to get to the bottom loading tape drive of the HC-1 rather easily. Does any one remember it? There was a link to some items at B&H. I'm leaving for a trip in 2 weeks and would like to get one before I go. Thanks for the Help:)

check this thread http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=53249
second post down

This is what you need:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Tripod-adapter-f...QQcmdZViewItem

Made and sold by a guy on this group. The construction is top notch and the cut out is exactly the right shape for the HC-1 or A1. I have one and it stays on the camera all the time.

anyone tried this with a beachtek? Or can measure the distances from the tripod hole to the edge?

thanks

Do you mean is the Beachtek DXA-2s?

I checked the dimensions on their site, I think it would work fine.

Unfortunately, I don't have many of these finished parts on hand. I am making another batch, which I hope will be done within a week. I just found a new one set aside that isn't listed, so for one lucky person that can't wait a week, I can send that out any time.

You know, the bottom loading solution could become something more: a bottom loading offset/beachtek/mic-mount would be pretty darned cool!

I agree. I would like to see an offset/rod system for matte box or 35mm adapters.

I already have something in the works that can do something like this, though the Beachtek would simply be treated as a tripod accessory, and is also a vertical rise rather than side offset. It wouldn't be specific to a particular product, any tripod compatible accessory should work with it. I hope to have a pilot run for comments the end of next week.

One thing I didn't ask is whether the Beachtek itself can bolt to a tripod, that would be important.

Edit: I watched the video on their site, showed what I needed to know, and the answer is yes.

Out of stock
 

The tripod spacer adaptor is still out of stock on the ebay site. Anyone any idea when there will be more in ?

Mike;

I should have more on or before Friday, Feb 3. Thank you.

Jeff

edit: corrected date.

New model
 

Images of prototype of new model:
sitting on table
on tripod

The prototype is uncoated, bare aluminum, the real product is powder coated black. In actual use, I think it's surprisingly nice. The only time I take it off is for test fitting my other adapter models.

I made this version because people with larger tripod heads where having some trouble getting my main version to work. Shown is the version with an accessory mount, I will offer a version without that as well. The accessory mount accepts the Canon SA-1 (shown in first picture), Bescor VB-50 (shown in second picture) and similar shoe mount adapters that would normally screw into the tripod mount hole.

I should have this and more of the standard thin plate version up for sale and ready to ship tonight or tomorrow.

I just received Jeff's newly designed adapter, the one with the accessory mount.
It works nicely with my larger tripod head and it's extremely well-made. I can also see where there are advantages to keeping the camera on it even when not using a tripod, since the camera is very stable sitting on the adapter as a base. Nice job, Jeff!

For sale on Ebay now.

Thanks for the kind words, Patricia, I am glad it works well for you.

The adapters have been listed for a week now, somehow I didn't think it was necessary to make a post.

I now have a slightly more formal page listing what I am currently selling, which is here:

http://demaagd.com/accessories.html

Most of my selling is still through eBay because the web store front isn't finished, but I am trying to keep the links accurate.

Jeff, truly amazing. You have saved me from a pain-in-the-butt routine. I will tell the world about you! :)