New SHoulder mount for PD-170 at DVinfo.net

James Lilly · January 10th, 2005, 11:58 AM

I'm using PD-170's mounted in a simple Varizoom shoulder bracket and am looking to upgrade into something better. I don't want to spend a huge amount of money, but I'm looking for something that is more comfortable to have on the shoulder for a long time and perhaps adds a little more stability. Anyone have any tried and true recomendations?

Thank you

Allen Brodsky · January 11th, 2005, 09:08 AM

The DV Caddie hangs from your shoulder by a strap, and has an adjustable metal support on which the camera mounts. It takes the weight off of your arms and eases fatigue much better than a shoulder mount. It's not a stabilizer, but with experimentation and practice you should be able to find a position and way to hold it that minimize shakiness. The price is around $210.

James Lilly · January 11th, 2005, 11:11 AM

Thank you for the the suggestion, it looks really good. Does anyone know how it compares to

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=210211&is=REG

Yuli Krudo · January 12th, 2005, 03:30 PM

The product you choosed is for full size camcorders and not for
your PD-170 which is a hand held.

Try:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=304899&is=REG

This is what I use and am very happy with.

The same manufacturer came out with a more compact support
the Junior Rig. www.dvtec.tv

January 10th, 2005, 11:58 AM	#1
James Lilly Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 66	New SHoulder mount for PD-170 I'm using PD-170's mounted in a simple Varizoom shoulder bracket and am looking to upgrade into something better. I don't want to spend a huge amount of money, but I'm looking for something that is more comfortable to have on the shoulder for a long time and perhaps adds a little more stability. Anyone have any tried and true recomendations? Thank you

January 11th, 2005, 09:08 AM	#2
Allen Brodsky Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Eatontown, NJ Posts: 118	DV Caddie The DV Caddie hangs from your shoulder by a strap, and has an adjustable metal support on which the camera mounts. It takes the weight off of your arms and eases fatigue much better than a shoulder mount. It's not a stabilizer, but with experimentation and practice you should be able to find a position and way to hold it that minimize shakiness. The price is around $210.

January 11th, 2005, 11:11 AM	#3
James Lilly Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 66	Thank you for the the suggestion, it looks really good. Does anyone know how it compares to http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=210211&is=REG

January 12th, 2005, 03:30 PM	#4
Yuli Krudo New Boot Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 20	The product you choosed is for full size camcorders and not for your PD-170 which is a hand held. Try: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=304899&is=REG This is what I use and am very happy with. The same manufacturer came out with a more compact support the Junior Rig. www.dvtec.tv