Jay Enterkin
May 1st, 2003, 03:33 PM
I have a very sturdy Manfrotto monopod that I would like to convert for use as a Glidecam-type stabilizer by adding weights at the bottom.
The Manfrotto monopod came with a round screw-mount base at the top. It isn't very large, probably about 2 inches in diameter.
My question is: is it safe to mount my PD-150 directly to this round base when using as it as a homebuilt stabilizer? or do I need a larger 'platform' between the round screw-mount on the monopod and the PD-150?
Bryan Beasleigh
May 1st, 2003, 03:59 PM
You might want to attach something like a 357PL sliding plate adapter. that will allow you to quick connect to your homebuilt unit or a tripod and you can slide the camera along the length of the plate to the point of balance and then lock it. I use one on my monopod.
http://www.manfrotto.com/products/metric/botfot3.html?menu=botfot2.html&menu1=botfot2.html§ionid=2&subsectionid=3&categoryid=12&subcategoryid=50&man_code=357PLV&company=MNO&doc_from=gerarchia&contatore=primo
Jay Enterkin
May 1st, 2003, 08:10 PM
I just wanted to make sure that little 2-inch diameter pad was going to provide enough support for the PD-150 while in motion.
The whole point of using a stabilizer is that the camera is moving while filming.
<<<-- Alex Knappenberger typed : Yeah, it was made for having a camera mounted to it, so why wouldn't it be good enough? -->>>
Jay Enterkin
May 1st, 2003, 08:15 PM
Thanks Bryan that looks awesome!
Where do you find something like that? B&H doesn't appear to carry them...
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