Sideways mount

Joseph H. Moore · July 14th, 2008, 01:41 PM

I have need to shoot with my camera (an HV30 + Brevis35 + rails rig) mounted on it's side so as to shoot full-frame "vertical."

I'm looking for some ideas as to the best, most solid options for getting this thing on it's side and still retain the basic functionality of the tripod.

Robert Turchick · October 31st, 2009, 12:06 AM

I'm looking for the same thing for my HMC150 and have not found a "product" yet.

Got some greenscreen work in a couple of weeks and want to try the vertical framing to get a better use of the camera's resolution.

I will be visiting my local hardware store to buy a 1/8" thick piece of metal about 3-4" wide and 12" long, bend it into an "L", drill a hole and get a 1/4-20 screw for the camera and a nut to weld for the quick release plate to mount to.
Should cost about $5.

I thought about using wood as it's way easier to work with but the metal will hold up better.
Maybe I can make a few and sell 'em!! HaHa!

July 14th, 2008, 01:41 PM	#1
Joseph H. Moore Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 355	Sideways mount I have need to shoot with my camera (an HV30 + Brevis35 + rails rig) mounted on it's side so as to shoot full-frame "vertical." I'm looking for some ideas as to the best, most solid options for getting this thing on it's side and still retain the basic functionality of the tripod.

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October 31st, 2009, 12:06 AM	#2
Robert Turchick New Boot Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United States Posts: 14	I'm looking for the same thing for my HMC150 and have not found a "product" yet. Got some greenscreen work in a couple of weeks and want to try the vertical framing to get a better use of the camera's resolution. I will be visiting my local hardware store to buy a 1/8" thick piece of metal about 3-4" wide and 12" long, bend it into an "L", drill a hole and get a 1/4-20 screw for the camera and a nut to weld for the quick release plate to mount to. Should cost about $5. I thought about using wood as it's way easier to work with but the metal will hold up better. Maybe I can make a few and sell 'em!! HaHa!