My Variation of Shannon's Z1U HD Field Monitor at DVinfo.net

Joe Lumbroso · January 27th, 2006, 03:00 PM

Inspired by Shannon Rawls, I begun my quest to put together an HD field monitor which I could attach to a c-stand. Here are my results which I am completely content with.

1. Dell W1900: $488, eBay special.
2. Avenger C-stand: $90, Craigslist.org.
3. Wall Plate with 3" Baby Swivel Pin: $27.95, B&H.
4. Bogen / Manfrotto Female Converter Socket - 5/8" to 5/8": $14.95, B&H.
5. Machine Screws/Wingnuts: $0.95, local Ace Hardware.
6. Skateboard truck spacer: Free, laying around the house.

How I did it:
My first challenge was to attach the baby plate to the c-stand. This was easily achieved by purchasing the F/F 5/8" socket converter. Next, I drilled holes in the baby plate to match the screw-hole pattern on the Dell wall mount plate. Once this was done I found I was unable to fit the mounted plate onto the monitor. After digging around my garage I returned with some bike and skateboard parts. An old pair of skateboard 1" truck spacers (for when I rode with 70mm wheels) did the trick.

Here's a pretty image: http://www.feelthisfilms.com/can_sho...hd_monitor.jpg

Yes, it's very sexy.

Here's Shannon's thread: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=42494

Shannon is my hero. Huzzah!

Isaac Anderson · January 29th, 2006, 09:49 PM

Nice work...I love it!!!

Evan C. King · January 30th, 2006, 03:48 AM

Damn that's some nice shit. Post a picture of it from the front!

January 27th, 2006, 03:00 PM	#1
Joe Lumbroso Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 110	My Variation of Shannon's Z1U HD Field Monitor Inspired by Shannon Rawls, I begun my quest to put together an HD field monitor which I could attach to a c-stand. Here are my results which I am completely content with. 1. Dell W1900: $488, eBay special. 2. Avenger C-stand: $90, Craigslist.org. 3. Wall Plate with 3" Baby Swivel Pin: $27.95, B&H. 4. Bogen / Manfrotto Female Converter Socket - 5/8" to 5/8": $14.95, B&H. 5. Machine Screws/Wingnuts: $0.95, local Ace Hardware. 6. Skateboard truck spacer: Free, laying around the house. How I did it: My first challenge was to attach the baby plate to the c-stand. This was easily achieved by purchasing the F/F 5/8" socket converter. Next, I drilled holes in the baby plate to match the screw-hole pattern on the Dell wall mount plate. Once this was done I found I was unable to fit the mounted plate onto the monitor. After digging around my garage I returned with some bike and skateboard parts. An old pair of skateboard 1" truck spacers (for when I rode with 70mm wheels) did the trick. Here's a pretty image: http://www.feelthisfilms.com/can_sho...hd_monitor.jpg Yes, it's very sexy. Here's Shannon's thread: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=42494 Shannon is my hero. Huzzah! __________________ Brilliant Champions \| Gallery Hijinks

January 29th, 2006, 09:49 PM	#2
Isaac Anderson New Boot Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 17	Nice work...I love it!!!

January 30th, 2006, 03:48 AM	#3
Evan C. King Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 532	Damn that's some nice shit. Post a picture of it from the front!