Need a balancing stand for the Indicam sled:

Simon Zimmer · September 27th, 2009, 08:09 AM

It is also important to point out that if you have the Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging quick release adapter you won't have to balance the camera very often.

Therefore, the stand will be used just a few times and of course it will be weighted down for the risk of the camera falling.

Simon

Grant Wilson · September 27th, 2009, 02:29 PM

bike stands (good ones) are made to hold a 40+lbs downhill rig, while turning pedals, manipulating brakes et cetc etc. if you buy a good one rated for a downhill bike to begin with, you wont need any weights.

Terry Thompson · October 6th, 2009, 07:27 PM

Simon,

Well put. We don't include that plate and mount (Manfrotto 577)

577

as we don't know which tripod the buyer has. It's a great accessory and does save time with the front to back balance as well as quick movement from stabilizer to tripod and back. Well worth the price.

As Charles Papert has said in many places -- you always seem to be fine-tuning the balance during a shoot.

Tery
Indicam

Simon Zimmer · October 17th, 2009, 01:34 PM

I received the mic stand that Terry recommended recently and it works great.

I need about 5-10 minutes to balance my video camera. Very easy now!

And for the HMC-150 with one shotgun microphone and the release adapter mentioned earlier I DID NOT have to weigh down the mic stand. I am sure if you are using a heavier video camera you might have to but not for my setup. The mic stand is very stable and was a great purchase!

Good day!

Simon

October 6th, 2009, 07:27 PM	#18
Terry Thompson Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 578	quick release plate Simon, Well put. We don't include that plate and mount (Manfrotto 577) 577 as we don't know which tripod the buyer has. It's a great accessory and does save time with the front to back balance as well as quick movement from stabilizer to tripod and back. Well worth the price. As Charles Papert has said in many places -- you always seem to be fine-tuning the balance during a shoot. Tery Indicam __________________ He's only mostly sDEADy. sort of from "The Princess Bride" www.indicam.com

October 17th, 2009, 01:34 PM	#19
Simon Zimmer Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Easton, Maryland Posts: 497	Stand: I received the mic stand that Terry recommended recently and it works great. I need about 5-10 minutes to balance my video camera. Very easy now! And for the HMC-150 with one shotgun microphone and the release adapter mentioned earlier I DID NOT have to weigh down the mic stand. I am sure if you are using a heavier video camera you might have to but not for my setup. The mic stand is very stable and was a great purchase! Good day! Simon

September 27th, 2009, 08:09 AM	#16
Simon Zimmer Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Easton, Maryland Posts: 497	It is also important to point out that if you have the Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging quick release adapter you won't have to balance the camera very often. Therefore, the stand will be used just a few times and of course it will be weighted down for the risk of the camera falling. Simon

September 27th, 2009, 02:29 PM	#17
Grant Wilson New Boot Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tokyo Japnan Posts: 11	bike stands (good ones) are made to hold a 40+lbs downhill rig, while turning pedals, manipulating brakes et cetc etc. if you buy a good one rated for a downhill bike to begin with, you wont need any weights.