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Peter Moretti · March 23rd, 2008, 11:26 AM

I'd like to add a little weight to my HV-20 so it will work more smoothly with a Steadicam Merlin and some larger tripods.

I know some people kill two birds with one stone by using an under the camera mini to XLR adapter, but I already own a mixer, so this really isn't a useful option for me.

Any thoughts on how to add some "dead weight" to the HV-20?

THANKS.

Harold Schreiber · March 23rd, 2008, 11:53 AM

Hi Peter,

How's about using a (or some) large heavy washers between the Cam and the Q-Release - using an extended proper sized bolt ??

I've got some 1/4" thick x 1.5" diameter ones that would do it.

Should find them at a hadware store.

Harold

Dave Blackhurst · March 23rd, 2008, 01:22 PM

Wide angle lens and largest available battery for starters.

Richard Hunter · March 23rd, 2008, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Blackhurst

Wide angle lens and largest available battery for starters.

I think the FIRST weight addition for this cam has to be an ND filter. Sorry it's not that heavy but it's the most important. :)

Richard

March 23rd, 2008, 11:26 AM	#1
Peter Moretti Trustee Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 1,259	Adding Weight I'd like to add a little weight to my HV-20 so it will work more smoothly with a Steadicam Merlin and some larger tripods. I know some people kill two birds with one stone by using an under the camera mini to XLR adapter, but I already own a mixer, so this really isn't a useful option for me. Any thoughts on how to add some "dead weight" to the HV-20? THANKS.

March 23rd, 2008, 11:53 AM	#2
Harold Schreiber Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 309	Hi Peter, How's about using a (or some) large heavy washers between the Cam and the Q-Release - using an extended proper sized bolt ?? I've got some 1/4" thick x 1.5" diameter ones that would do it. Should find them at a hadware store. Harold

March 23rd, 2008, 01:22 PM	#3
Dave Blackhurst Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Apple Valley CA Posts: 4,874	Wide angle lens and largest available battery for starters.