Jo Ouwejan
April 2nd, 2009, 03:26 AM
I've noticed, that some folks are having a problem holding the FX-1000 steady during a longer period of time. For instance during a wedding shoot.
Allthough I do not shoot weddings, I nevertheless think I can point you guys at a possible solution.
I made a simple shoulder mount, with which you can use the FX-1000 as a full shoudercam. It is completely in balance, when it is on your shoulder. There namely is a counterweight that is behind your back.
I made this tool for €25 total matl. cost. But I should mention, that I already owned the Manfrotto Quick Release Adapter 577, that is on the tip. If needed, that cam can be rotated slightly, to enable viewing through the viewfinder, instead of on the LCD.
The tools you will need to copy the mount would be a vice, a drill, drills, a countersink-drill and a hacksaw for aluminum.
If needed I could add a sketch later.
Allthough I do not shoot weddings, I nevertheless think I can point you guys at a possible solution.
I made a simple shoulder mount, with which you can use the FX-1000 as a full shoudercam. It is completely in balance, when it is on your shoulder. There namely is a counterweight that is behind your back.
I made this tool for €25 total matl. cost. But I should mention, that I already owned the Manfrotto Quick Release Adapter 577, that is on the tip. If needed, that cam can be rotated slightly, to enable viewing through the viewfinder, instead of on the LCD.
The tools you will need to copy the mount would be a vice, a drill, drills, a countersink-drill and a hacksaw for aluminum.
If needed I could add a sketch later.