Amusing DVi meme comes to life on Ebay at DVinfo.net

Chris Hurd · April 24th, 2008, 10:15 AM

I've lost track of how many times people have posted here that "they should make a full-size shoulder-mount housing for small camcorders to make them look professional." Sony and Panasonic have actually done this, in the form of the HVR-HD1000 and the AG-DVC15, respectively.

But now here's somebody's home-made attempt at that, which is now on Ebay for about the same price as the camcorder that he put inside of it; the "Docket," custom-made for the HV20 or HV30.

Note: if somebody out there is seriously thinking about placing a bid on this thing, speak up and we'll show you better ways to spend the same money.

For entertainment purposes only...

On Ebay: "THE DOCKET Pro Conversion for HV20"

Doug Okamoto · April 24th, 2008, 12:43 PM

Wow, it looks so cool! :P

It is a little ridiculous looking. If I were a client, I'd have second thoughts about the job!

Pete Bauer · April 24th, 2008, 12:57 PM

I got two of 'em for my XL H1 cameras. Now people take me seriously.
Seriously.

Or not.

Doug Okamoto · April 24th, 2008, 04:54 PM

I take you seriously Pete.

Now get back to work!

Chris Hurd made me sick at NAB

Chris Hurd · April 24th, 2008, 05:06 PM

Are you sure it was me? I just lost my voice... didn't get sick until the plane ride home.

Doug Okamoto · April 24th, 2008, 05:56 PM

I lost my voice too. But I almost didn't make it to the plane. I think part of the problem was the dry air conditioned desert air with cigarette smoke in it... I'm still sick, coughing and sore throat. Now my wife has it. Oh joy!

Don't worry Chris, you're just the scapegoat!

Lorinda Norton · April 25th, 2008, 12:58 AM

I love the Docket! If I was ridiculously wealthy I’d buy that piece of art and give it to my HV20-owning friend as a gift. It would be worth it to see the look on his face.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug Okamoto

I lost my voice too. But I almost didn't make it to the plane. I think part of the problem was the dry air conditioned desert air with cigarette smoke in it... I'm still sick, coughing and sore throat.

You didn't drink enough. I did just fine. ;) Seriously, I'm sorry you and your wife are feeling so rotten, Doug. Get well soon.

Greg Boston · April 25th, 2008, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lorinda Norton

You didn't drink enough. I did just fine. ;)

Ahhh, so that's the secret. Guess I drank enough because I didn't get sick either. Actually, I think I was too tired to get sick.

-gb-

Lorinda Norton · April 25th, 2008, 09:07 AM

So you did get tired! I wondered at times if you were the Energizer Bunny in a Greg Boston suit. :) Even when we came to say goodbye on Thursday you were looking great!

Ervin Farkas · April 25th, 2008, 01:43 PM

Looks like a well dressed old, conservative lady.

Ben Winter · April 27th, 2008, 02:19 PM

My favorite line from the posting...

"...and produce that HD film you always wanted to without investing $8,000.00 or more for a camera that probably wont give you better quality.."

Kyle Self · April 28th, 2008, 10:30 AM

This just boggles my mind, please tell me there is no one out there who would actually buy that thing.

K

Paul Mailath · April 28th, 2008, 06:12 PM

Just give me a couple of days and I'll have my own made out of black cardboard & gaffer tape - the CROCket - and the resolution will be just as good!

lighter, biodegradable, comes with extra french flag and velcro to attach, plus a whole sheet of black cardboard with patterns to make replacement parts - at half the price!

Optional extras: roll of heavy duty Gladwrap (Saran) for the underwater version, adhesive RED TWO labels, cap with logo "this guy owns a CROC"

Vito DeFilippo · April 28th, 2008, 07:06 PM

It's the world's biggest Beachtech!

Sean Donnelly · April 28th, 2008, 08:15 PM

Don't forget the extension eyepiece for studio mode! Free at the center of every roll of Bounty paper towels!

April 24th, 2008, 10:15 AM	#1
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Amusing DVi meme comes to life on Ebay I've lost track of how many times people have posted here that "they should make a full-size shoulder-mount housing for small camcorders to make them look professional." Sony and Panasonic have actually done this, in the form of the HVR-HD1000 and the AG-DVC15, respectively. But now here's somebody's home-made attempt at that, which is now on Ebay for about the same price as the camcorder that he put inside of it; the "Docket," custom-made for the HV20 or HV30. Note: if somebody out there is seriously thinking about placing a bid on this thing, speak up and we'll show you better ways to spend the same money. For entertainment purposes only... On Ebay: "THE DOCKET Pro Conversion for HV20" Attached Thumbnails __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

April 24th, 2008, 12:57 PM	#3
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	I got two of 'em for my XL H1 cameras. Now people take me seriously. Seriously. Or not. __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

April 24th, 2008, 05:06 PM	#5
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Are you sure it was me? I just lost my voice... didn't get sick until the plane ride home. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

April 25th, 2008, 09:07 AM	#9
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	So you did get tired! I wondered at times if you were the Energizer Bunny in a Greg Boston suit. :) Even when we came to say goodbye on Thursday you were looking great! __________________ Lorinda

April 25th, 2008, 01:43 PM	#10
Ervin Farkas Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta/USA Posts: 2,515	Back to the docket Looks like a well dressed old, conservative lady. __________________ Ervin Farkas www.AtlantaLegalVideo.com

April 24th, 2008, 12:43 PM	#2
Doug Okamoto Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bellevue, Washington Posts: 145	Wow, it looks so cool! :P It is a little ridiculous looking. If I were a client, I'd have second thoughts about the job!

April 24th, 2008, 04:54 PM	#4
Doug Okamoto Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bellevue, Washington Posts: 145	I take you seriously Pete. Now get back to work! Chris Hurd made me sick at NAB

April 24th, 2008, 05:56 PM	#6
Doug Okamoto Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bellevue, Washington Posts: 145	I lost my voice too. But I almost didn't make it to the plane. I think part of the problem was the dry air conditioned desert air with cigarette smoke in it... I'm still sick, coughing and sore throat. Now my wife has it. Oh joy! Don't worry Chris, you're just the scapegoat!

April 27th, 2008, 02:19 PM	#11
Ben Winter Trustee Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 1,675 Images: 1	My favorite line from the posting... "...and produce that HD film you always wanted to without investing $8,000.00 or more for a camera that probably wont give you better quality.." __________________ BenWinter.com

April 28th, 2008, 10:30 AM	#12
Kyle Self Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 59	This just boggles my mind, please tell me there is no one out there who would actually buy that thing. K

April 28th, 2008, 06:12 PM	#13
Paul Mailath Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Coast - NSW, Australia Posts: 1,606	Just give me a couple of days and I'll have my own made out of black cardboard & gaffer tape - the CROCket - and the resolution will be just as good! lighter, biodegradable, comes with extra french flag and velcro to attach, plus a whole sheet of black cardboard with patterns to make replacement parts - at half the price! Optional extras: roll of heavy duty Gladwrap (Saran) for the underwater version, adhesive RED TWO labels, cap with logo "this guy owns a CROC" __________________ Cheers - Paul M. www.perbenyik.com

April 28th, 2008, 07:06 PM	#14
Vito DeFilippo Trustee Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 1,585	It's the world's biggest Beachtech! __________________ . http://www.nosmallroles.com

April 28th, 2008, 08:15 PM	#15
Sean Donnelly Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 188	Don't forget the extension eyepiece for studio mode! Free at the center of every roll of Bounty paper towels!