Does anyone know where to find a mic holder that screws onto the side of the C35W VF? I tried using a spare EX1 mic holder but it just broke, cheap plastic.

Paul,

You really need to get a Sony CAC-12 mic holder that screws into the body of the camera.
I would not recommend attaching a microphone to the C35W even if you can figure out a way to do it.

Thanks Doug once again you move me in the right direction. On my F800 I used the mic holder on the VF and it worked OK, but scared me at times thinking I would break it off. The Sony CAC-12 mic holder looks rugged and the best way to go. Never even noticed this is what you have on your F800.

Found a used one today thanks Doug.

The thing I really like about the CAC-12, in addition to getting the weight and torque off of the viewfinder, is that it sets the shotgun several inches farther back on the camera body so it doesn't protrude so far in front of the camera. It certainly makes matte boxes, teleprompters, wide-angle lenses, and camera cases easier to use.

Mic holder arrived a few days ago, I have been off line due to a computer problem.

The CAC-12 is great and very solid with positions. And they are easy to find used for $75. Don't buy new my used one looks new and has no signs of use.

The thing I really like about the CAC-12, in addition to getting the weight and torque off of the viewfinder, is that it sets the shotgun several inches farther back on the camera body so it doesn't protrude so far in front of the camera. It certainly makes matte boxes, teleprompters, wide-angle lenses, and camera cases easier to use.

Doug: Exactly where on the body does this mic holder attach? I use a PMW-350, and my mic is on the VF (CBK-VF01), and I'd like to move it when I go with a better mic.

Thanks

I'm not familiar enough with the PMW-350 to know whether it has the same kind of mounting system as the F800/700 or not. But on my F800, there are two screws on the camera body just behind where the front of the handle connects to the body. You remove those screws, and attach the CAC-12. In this photo, the CAC-12 is NOT on the camera.

Thanks for the photo....no, the PMW-350 does not have those screws.

P

Mic holder arrived a few days ago, I have been off line due to a computer problem.

The CAC-12 is great and very solid with positions. And they are easy to find used for $75. Don't buy new my used one looks new and has no signs of use.

Where were you able to find it? I have been searching with no luck..

Ryan

Ryan check with KP Pro video in NYC they had a couple left. No like since they are not sponsors.

Thanks Paul,

I have a used CAC-12 I would likely be willing to part with.

Hi guys,

I am user of a PDW700 with C30WR - no mic holder, guess my face when I tried to mount my mic the first time...

I also found a used CAC12 - but I think you dont find used ones easily.

I am not a fan of the CAC12 - as long as I use my camerabag often enough. I find myself always lugging on the cam/the bag when I drop the cam into its bag - either the Viewfinder dangles on the bag or the mic holder + mic does.
A mic holder on the Viewfinder is more compact than the CAC12 - My PDW330 (with mounted mic on VF) stuffs more easy in/out.

HEY BAG DESIGNERS: Please invent a "doctors bag" mechanism that keeps open! If have the biggest PETROL, it looks like but it doesnt stay open..

Uli

Uli Portabrace has solved this problem. I have used their carry on bags with the PMW350, F800, PMW500 with and with the CAC12 with out a problem. Also this past week I had the PMW500 with CAC12 Shotun with fuzzy and Westside AV wireless holder on the back with two receivers and it all fit in the bag fine. Carried in on that way on the flight home.

I use a Camrade bag that we call the "camera coffin" because it is so big.
camRade CB-HD Heavy-duty camBag, Large CB HD LARGE B&H Photo

My F800, C35W, 22x7.6 lens, CAC-12 w/ shotgun, battery, Redrock matte box, rods, etc. all slip right in fully-assembled and ready to roll at a moment's notice. Plenty of nice padding and still room for a 2nd battery, extra discs, and some extra filters for the mattebox.

When I fly, it fits right under my seat.
Okay, just kidding about the last part. It is big and heavy, but very convenient.

Wow, Doug, that's a cool bag...but are you getting any grief from the airlines (or your fellow passengers) when shoving the coffin up in the overheads?

Last few times I've flown, even the flight attendants are starting to get cranky about a normal Portabrace bag, since it won't fit end to end in the overheads.

Regarding the CAC-12: I normally just fold it up against the body of the camera, and make the shotgun nice and tight. Fits right in the bag with room to spare.

I was just kidding about flying with the camera. I haven't taken a shoulder-mount camera on a plane in 7-8 years. If I can't drive there, it's not coming. Luckily I enjoy driving, in 2010 I was in 37 states.

The only camera I ever fly with is my EX1.

Doug you are in a nice position not having to fly with your F800.

Yes, I know I am lucky not to have to fly with gear anymore.

Yes, that seems to be the right bag/case for a fully operational cam...

hmmm... that would be my 3rd bad within 2 years ;-)

Portabrace CO-ABM: I love this bag, but its too narrow for placing a cam with mounted Mattebox

Petrol PDRB6 : BIG bag, fits a lot in there, "Doc Bag" but doesnt stay open (very fiddly sometimes) by itself

Uli