HV20 a top or bottom loader? at DVinfo.net

David Rice · May 25th, 2007, 05:06 PM

With the Canon HV20, are the Mini cassetts loaded from the top or from the bottom?

I don't want to buy a bottom loader ever again.

Chris Hurd · May 25th, 2007, 05:13 PM

Can't blame you for that. It's a top loader.

Taky Cheung · May 25th, 2007, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by David Rice

With the Canon HV20, are the Mini cassetts loaded from the top or from the bottom?

I don't want to buy a bottom loader ever again.

If you intend to use it on tripod a lot, most quick release plate will block the battery release lock. It's a pain you have to unscrew the tripod quick release in order to replace the battery.

Charles Papert · May 26th, 2007, 10:14 AM

It's possible to use a skinny object to release the battery without having to remove the plate. At the last Steadicam workshop we had a nail file velcroed to the dock for this purpose.

Phil Shima · May 26th, 2007, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Charles Papert

It's possible to use a skinny object to release the battery without having to remove the plate. At the last Steadicam workshop we had a nail file velcroed to the dock for this purpose.

The "N" mounting hole on the Merlin will not block the battery release button, and works well w/ the WD-H43.

Taky Cheung · May 26th, 2007, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil Shima

The "N" mounting hole on the Merlin will not block the battery release button, and works well w/ the WD-H43.

Can you give more information about the N mounting on the Merlin? any URL? Thanks

Phil Shima · May 26th, 2007, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Taky Cheung

Can you give more information about the N mounting on the Merlin? any URL? Thanks

I've posted the settings I use on the "HV20 and Merlin" thread.

Taky Cheung · May 26th, 2007, 12:14 PM

woow that sounds like a good gadget. I watched a video posted from the other thread. It really looks great!

However, I need to work on a tripod (as I operate multiple cameras just by myself). Someone posted a Sima quick release that won't block the Battery Release button. The piece add on top of whatever the tripod quick release is. It seems to work. I am about to buy that.

Just check the price, the Merlin cost $799 which is almost the price of the camcorder... ouch.

May 25th, 2007, 05:06 PM	#1
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May 25th, 2007, 05:13 PM	#2
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May 26th, 2007, 10:14 AM	#4
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	It's possible to use a skinny object to release the battery without having to remove the plate. At the last Steadicam workshop we had a nail file velcroed to the dock for this purpose. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

May 26th, 2007, 12:14 PM	#8
Taky Cheung Inner Circle Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 2,114	woow that sounds like a good gadget. I watched a video posted from the other thread. It really looks great! However, I need to work on a tripod (as I operate multiple cameras just by myself). Someone posted a Sima quick release that won't block the Battery Release button. The piece add on top of whatever the tripod quick release is. It seems to work. I am about to buy that. Just check the price, the Merlin cost $799 which is almost the price of the camcorder... ouch.