Cold Shoe Adapter on my HC1 with VideoMic!
 

Hello All!

I am new here but feel welcomed!

I just recently got my new Sony HDR-HC1 camcorder!
I am going to use it for a Documentary about people with UC (Ulcerative Colitis) & Colon Cancer. I will be doing some video of myself since I also suffer from UC!

I found DVi forums and have found soooo much info here! I actually based my HC1 purchase from reviews found in the forums!

I could not afford the A1U so figured if I got the HC1 and spent a little $$ for some extras then I will be set! I was in a hurry to buy as well!

Due to my very very small budget.....like no money! I have to use what I currently have for now!

I will do mostly interviews and group seminar video.

I have posted some pics of my setup!

I have the following accessories:

* Rode VideoMic
* Beachtek DXA-2s
* Hoodman viewfinder eyeshade
* 2 FM50 sony batteries and 1 FM71 battery for longer life
* 1 radio shack wired lav mic
* Kata portable soft bag

I will get some cheap lighting soon!

I want to get the A1U lens hood with built in lens cover next!
Unfortunately it costs $71! =(

What do you think of my setup? Is it Documentary worthy for an amateur like myself?

go to the following link to view the pictures and some video that I took at the Bellagio Hotel in Vegas:

http://blog.helpcharliegetwell.com


Regards,

Charlie

Nice set up Charlie. Isn't this a great camera!

Jamie

Jamie,


Thanks for the compliment!

YES IT IS A GREAT CAMERA!! for the price, it can't be beat.

It's funny that Sony decided to downgrade it with the HC3.

I'm sure glad I got the HC1 before it was discontinued!

If I could have afforded the A1U I would have got that model....


Regards,

Charlie

Where did you get the cold shoe adapter? Looks slick.

Yes, it sure looks neat. Thought about it too. But also, since the wide-angle lens really works well with the 16:9 HD mode, and most people (including myself) seem to use it alot, that neat $71 A1 hood is not going to fit on it.

So personally, I think you would be better off spending the $71 towards getting the wide-angle lens rather than the hood, but you decide.

I got the cold shoe adapter at a local camera shop. It was for a canon camera and had a wire that connected to a camera. So technically it is a Hot Shoe adapter. I just cut off the wire and voila!

I used the advice from the following link and it works well....just a little toolwork is needed but it was rather easy!

http://www.jcdv.com/shoeadapter.htm


Marc,
I already have a Sony Wide Angle lens.....I use it alot too!

I just like the convenience of the A1 lens cover integrated in the hood.

Here's another way--only ten bucks!
 

Charlie, this is the way I mount accessories to my HC1:

http://i4.tinypic.com/103c10z.jpg%20

using this:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...goryNavigation

We just shot a wedding with this setup and it worked great! It even handles pretty good off the tripod. There are actually 2 shoes on this adapter--the side one is hard to see in B&H's pic.

Nice setup Stephen!

I want to get that bracket also. For the times when I need a light to be mounted along with the microphone.

I also found this bracket to be helpful for tripod use.

http://cgi.ebay.com/HC1-SHIM-Tripod-...ayphotohosting

I think that will be my next purchase!!
Very important piece to have I think!

That's really funny, because I've been working on my own design for a tripod adapter. (I have access to a full machine shop.) I hate bottom loaders! I was even thinking I might be able to sell them--but it looks like somebody beat me to it! Oh well, at least I can make my own and won't have to pay $50 for one.

Thanks, a lot of people have found it useful.

eBay listings come and go. The regular web site for it is at: http://www.dm-accessories.com/