Suggestions for a camera shock mount at DVinfo.net

James Klatt · August 21st, 2003, 05:59 PM

I need to find a relatively cheap($40) shock mount for my new Me66 that will fit in my vx2000 shoe correctly. unfortunately, i need it super quick for my wedding in 8 days. Any experienced suggestions? thanks, again

Jun Galinato · August 21st, 2003, 06:04 PM

You can buy at B&H:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=108256&is=REG

James Klatt · August 21st, 2003, 06:48 PM

funny you should mention that. i have that exact item...but it doesn't seem to fit properly on the vx2000. is there any assembling that i should know about beyond sliding the mount into the shoe. what holds it in?

Jun Galinato · August 21st, 2003, 07:47 PM

I thought that has a standard shoemount that fits in any camcorder. I may be wrong since I don't have that item. Try to search at B&H and maybe you will find a more appropriate mount to fit your needs.

Mike Rehmus · August 21st, 2003, 07:51 PM

Shure makes a similar model for about $40 that is bigger and has a better mount IIRC.

James Klatt · August 21st, 2003, 08:25 PM

and the shure is good for the vx2000?
I'm frustrated because i thought that the shock mount would just slide in everything would be tidy. But it slides in...and slides right out. I must be missing something. Is there something that should hold it in? I'm thorougly confused on why there is o% stability.

Mike Rehmus · August 21st, 2003, 10:02 PM

Here is one that will work. Has lock for the hotshoe

Trew Audio

http://www.trewaudio.com/catalog/items/item142.htm

This one, the Shure, requires that you get a hotshoe adapter for it
http://www.trewaudio.com/catalog/items/item99.htm

Either one is under $60

Mark Goodsell · August 31st, 2003, 01:17 PM

If you're handy, you can make one for nothing that works just as well. On the quick side, a piece of PVC tube [type use for sink drains seems to be about right for ME66]. Use O-rings for shock rubber band-type part. Screw on a mount and you're ready to go. Or, get some metal and weld one up. ....or just buy one for $50+

Mark G

James Klatt · August 31st, 2003, 02:50 PM

i ended up taking your advice Mike and going thru trewaudio. It worked perfectly AND even more importantly, the phone staff was extremely helpful. As opposed to B&H which was more concerned about their own business than helping me with their product.
thanks for the precise and quick suggestion, Mike,...it really came thru for me.

August 21st, 2003, 05:59 PM	#1
James Klatt Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland OR Posts: 132	Suggestions for a camera shock mount I need to find a relatively cheap($40) shock mount for my new Me66 that will fit in my vx2000 shoe correctly. unfortunately, i need it super quick for my wedding in 8 days. Any experienced suggestions? thanks, again

August 21st, 2003, 06:04 PM	#2
Jun Galinato Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 231	You can buy at B&H: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=108256&is=REG __________________ Sony Z7U, Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 24-105 F4L, Canon 70-200 F2.8L, Canon 580 EXII, Zoom H2.

August 21st, 2003, 07:47 PM	#4
Jun Galinato Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 231	I thought that has a standard shoemount that fits in any camcorder. I may be wrong since I don't have that item. Try to search at B&H and maybe you will find a more appropriate mount to fit your needs. __________________ Sony Z7U, Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 24-105 F4L, Canon 70-200 F2.8L, Canon 580 EXII, Zoom H2.

August 21st, 2003, 07:51 PM	#5
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	Shure makes a similar model for about $40 that is bigger and has a better mount IIRC. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

August 21st, 2003, 10:02 PM	#7
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	Here is one that will work. Has lock for the hotshoe Trew Audio http://www.trewaudio.com/catalog/items/item142.htm This one, the Shure, requires that you get a hotshoe adapter for it http://www.trewaudio.com/catalog/items/item99.htm Either one is under $60 __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

August 21st, 2003, 06:48 PM	#3
James Klatt Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland OR Posts: 132	funny you should mention that. i have that exact item...but it doesn't seem to fit properly on the vx2000. is there any assembling that i should know about beyond sliding the mount into the shoe. what holds it in?

August 21st, 2003, 08:25 PM	#6
James Klatt Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland OR Posts: 132	and the shure is good for the vx2000? I'm frustrated because i thought that the shock mount would just slide in everything would be tidy. But it slides in...and slides right out. I must be missing something. Is there something that should hold it in? I'm thorougly confused on why there is o% stability.

August 31st, 2003, 01:17 PM	#8
Mark Goodsell Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: WI Posts: 367	If you're handy, you can make one for nothing that works just as well. On the quick side, a piece of PVC tube [type use for sink drains seems to be about right for ME66]. Use O-rings for shock rubber band-type part. Screw on a mount and you're ready to go. Or, get some metal and weld one up. ....or just buy one for $50+ Mark G __________________ Mark Goodsell

August 31st, 2003, 02:50 PM	#9
James Klatt Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland OR Posts: 132	i ended up taking your advice Mike and going thru trewaudio. It worked perfectly AND even more importantly, the phone staff was extremely helpful. As opposed to B&H which was more concerned about their own business than helping me with their product. thanks for the precise and quick suggestion, Mike,...it really came thru for me.