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Roger Mason · November 9th, 2005, 11:45 AM

Does anyone know if this adapter will work on the HC1?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...goryNavigation

The other bracket I've been looking at is this one with a handle.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...goryNavigation

I'm looking to mount a small shotgun mic, maybe the videomic, but possibly something a little smaller. Any insight you have would be appreciated. Thanks

Jos Svendsen · November 10th, 2005, 04:30 AM

I am using a http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search and it is more study and have more cable management than the other two. However there is two things you have to take in consideration - you have to use the touchscreen for controlling the camcorder, and all the buttons are on the lefthand side. This means that any handle have to sit on the righthand side, so you can get to the controls on the left.
All these handles are designed to sit on the lefthand side, as this is most practical for a stillcamera. The handle I m using has the posibility to be reversed execpt for bloking pin on the flashshoe.

David Stoneburner · November 10th, 2005, 08:14 AM

I've been using the Besor adapter with my DVC-80 for a long time now. It is very stable and what I have found is that you can move it slightly forward so that it still can be used and you can open up the side LCD. If I am running off a tripod only, I put it usually on the right side to hold my shotgun away from the camera. For $10 you can't go wrong. It is metal not plastic.

Michael Liebergot · November 10th, 2005, 10:59 AM

One thing to keep in mind when using these type of adapters, is that teh HC1 is a bottom loading camera. So, it could make changing tapes and batteries a pain.

Roger Mason · November 20th, 2005, 09:37 PM

I got the Besor and I love it. It can easily be used with the LCD screen and I found I don't have to tilt it forward like David said. It really makes it a much more stable hand-held camera, and it's a great mount for my Azden SGM-X shotgun. Very high quality metal with a rubber grip, and for $10.95 it's a great deal. Here's a pic of the Besor with my HC-1 (mounted on my tripod for taking the pic):

http://homepage.mac.com/rotomas/HC1.jpg

November 9th, 2005, 11:45 AM	#1
Roger Mason Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 28	Adapter for HC1 Does anyone know if this adapter will work on the HC1? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...goryNavigation The other bracket I've been looking at is this one with a handle. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...goryNavigation I'm looking to mount a small shotgun mic, maybe the videomic, but possibly something a little smaller. Any insight you have would be appreciated. Thanks

November 10th, 2005, 04:30 AM	#2
Jos Svendsen Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 221	I am using a http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search and it is more study and have more cable management than the other two. However there is two things you have to take in consideration - you have to use the touchscreen for controlling the camcorder, and all the buttons are on the lefthand side. This means that any handle have to sit on the righthand side, so you can get to the controls on the left. All these handles are designed to sit on the lefthand side, as this is most practical for a stillcamera. The handle I m using has the posibility to be reversed execpt for bloking pin on the flashshoe. __________________ ---------------------------- 12c41 JOS. Svendsen

November 10th, 2005, 10:59 AM	#4
Michael Liebergot Trustee Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,505	One thing to keep in mind when using these type of adapters, is that teh HC1 is a bottom loading camera. So, it could make changing tapes and batteries a pain. __________________ Michael www.lvpvideo.com

November 10th, 2005, 08:14 AM	#3
David Stoneburner Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 493	I've been using the Besor adapter with my DVC-80 for a long time now. It is very stable and what I have found is that you can move it slightly forward so that it still can be used and you can open up the side LCD. If I am running off a tripod only, I put it usually on the right side to hold my shotgun away from the camera. For $10 you can't go wrong. It is metal not plastic.

November 20th, 2005, 09:37 PM	#5
Roger Mason Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 28	I got the Besor and I love it. It can easily be used with the LCD screen and I found I don't have to tilt it forward like David said. It really makes it a much more stable hand-held camera, and it's a great mount for my Azden SGM-X shotgun. Very high quality metal with a rubber grip, and for $10.95 it's a great deal. Here's a pic of the Besor with my HC-1 (mounted on my tripod for taking the pic): http://homepage.mac.com/rotomas/HC1.jpg