Re: Anyone using a counter balance weight?
 

"In action":
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Re: Anyone using a counter balance weight?
 

Looking for a base plate kit similar to Tom's for my matte box with 15mm rods. Anybody have a good inexpensive solution?

Re: Anyone using a counter balance weight?
 

I bought this one (not in this shop because I live in Europe)

WONDLAN PL28 Big Base Plate at PhotoGear.com - Canada Discount Sources for Photography Accessories

cheap and good enough for me

Re: Anyone using a counter balance weight?
 

Thank you, I will be looking into this... I live in the US and I will see if there is a US distributor... I will be grabbing that Camshade as well.

Re: Anyone using a counter balance weight?
 

Hi Aaron

I know rails and the Camshade look really cool but please consider the fact that the Camshade and it's fittings alone (without the flags!!) will increase the front end weight of your camera by at least 1 kg!!!! (2.2 lbs)

I had both on my EA-50's and sold them as they made the camera simply too heavy to use. You will not believe you much more awkward your EA-50's will be with the rails and Camshade fitted. Especially on your shoulder ... I found them just too impractical to use on the camera when handheld. If your cam is always on a tripod then you have no issues but beware if you handhold ...it throws out the balance a LOT!!

Chris

Re: Anyone using a counter balance weight?
 

Thanks Chris for the heads up. I do use mostly tripod shots when possible, but there are times where tripod is impractical and I have to go hand held. I'm quite a bigger guy than you so maybe I can get away with a little more front weight without a lot of stress, then again maybe not. I will try it and see. I have two cams currently and if it does not work for my EA50 then I will have some parts for my other cam. I'm also in the market for a third cam as well, so it will get used. Thanks again for the feedback.