Dual coldshoe adapter (for shotgun and wireless)? at DVinfo.net

Graham Hickling · June 30th, 2008, 08:29 AM

I need to mount a shockmount (for my AT822) plus a G-100 wireless transmitter on my FX7.

A simple dual cold-shoe adapter could be a solution, but the most suitable one I've found so far got dinged on the review for being plastic - plus the spacing between shoes may be too tight:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Accessory.html

Any alternative suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Jay Massengill · June 30th, 2008, 09:41 AM

What about this one?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...and_Sound.html

I haven't used it personally but it looks nice. Maybe too tall though if you really wanted a flat one.

Graham Hickling · June 30th, 2008, 09:46 AM

Thanks for the suggestion!

Not sure about the extra height though ... I use the camera in the field and a lower profile might be preferable.

Colin McDonald · June 30th, 2008, 10:17 AM

I use this one:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._Bracket_.html

Very useful as long as you don't mind the incredibly strong smell of rubber from it.

It goes into the tripod fitting so it might not be suitable though.

Graham Hickling · June 30th, 2008, 10:22 AM

Hmmm ... I saw that one but figured it would block the FX7's LCD, which opens out by about 4". Thanks though.

Michael Liebergot · June 30th, 2008, 10:23 AM

Grahm, I have used both of the brackets shown. The PAG is a good idea, but the shoes will be too close. The Cool Lux one, is well built, but I don't likt the high profile of it and I got too much handling noise from it.

Now here's one by Frezzi. While it is expensive, it seems to be well built, low profile and large enough for 2 wireless if needed, so a shotgun mic an wireless will be easy on it.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...mera_Shoe.html

Also there's this from VFGadgets
http://www.vfgadgets.com/EXT-AK04.htm

The VFGadgets stuff BTW is very well built, as I have a handle bracket from them.

Cliff Etzel · June 30th, 2008, 10:29 AM

What about the Rycote 037303 Hot Shoe Extension Bar???

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Extension.html

Michael Liebergot · June 30th, 2008, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cliff Etzel

What about the Rycote 037303 Hot Shoe Extension Bar???

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Extension.html

That was one of the ones I was thinking of, but couldn't remember the manufacturer.

Or even better, here's a longer version of the same bracket.

http://www.adorama.com/RY037701.html

This will give you more area to mount 3 accessories if you like, like this...
http://www.s131567196.onlinehome.us/...adcast_06b.jpg

Graham Hickling · June 30th, 2008, 11:39 AM

Thanks guys - I'll try the Rycote as a starter - some of those others look good for a light, which maybecome a factor soon as well, so good info to have.

June 30th, 2008, 08:29 AM	#1
Graham Hickling Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 1,669	Dual coldshoe adapter (for shotgun and wireless)? I need to mount a shockmount (for my AT822) plus a G-100 wireless transmitter on my FX7. A simple dual cold-shoe adapter could be a solution, but the most suitable one I've found so far got dinged on the review for being plastic - plus the spacing between shoes may be too tight: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Accessory.html Any alternative suggestions? Thanks in advance.

June 30th, 2008, 10:23 AM	#6
Michael Liebergot Trustee Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,505	Grahm, I have used both of the brackets shown. The PAG is a good idea, but the shoes will be too close. The Cool Lux one, is well built, but I don't likt the high profile of it and I got too much handling noise from it. Now here's one by Frezzi. While it is expensive, it seems to be well built, low profile and large enough for 2 wireless if needed, so a shotgun mic an wireless will be easy on it. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...mera_Shoe.html Also there's this from VFGadgets http://www.vfgadgets.com/EXT-AK04.htm The VFGadgets stuff BTW is very well built, as I have a handle bracket from them. __________________ Michael www.lvpvideo.com

June 30th, 2008, 10:29 AM	#7
Cliff Etzel Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 325	What about the Rycote 037303 Hot Shoe Extension Bar??? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Extension.html __________________ Cliff Etzel - Photographer Website \| Blog

June 30th, 2008, 09:41 AM	#2
Jay Massengill Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Burlington Posts: 1,976	What about this one? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...and_Sound.html I haven't used it personally but it looks nice. Maybe too tall though if you really wanted a flat one.

June 30th, 2008, 09:46 AM	#3
Graham Hickling Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 1,669	Thanks for the suggestion! Not sure about the extra height though ... I use the camera in the field and a lower profile might be preferable.

June 30th, 2008, 10:17 AM	#4
Colin McDonald Trustee Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 1,546	I use this one: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._Bracket_.html Very useful as long as you don't mind the incredibly strong smell of rubber from it. It goes into the tripod fitting so it might not be suitable though.

June 30th, 2008, 10:22 AM	#5
Graham Hickling Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 1,669	Hmmm ... I saw that one but figured it would block the FX7's LCD, which opens out by about 4". Thanks though.

June 30th, 2008, 11:39 AM	#9
Graham Hickling Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 1,669	Thanks guys - I'll try the Rycote as a starter - some of those others look good for a light, which maybecome a factor soon as well, so good info to have.