Are EX3s shipping with tripod mounting fitting?

Jeremy Wilker · May 7th, 2009, 06:04 AM

The part numbers listed above are what I received as well. The cost is about $27, however, and you can call Sony Parts at 800-538-7550. I am skeptical, but would love to hear feedback if anybody gets it!

Anthony McErlean · May 7th, 2009, 03:29 PM

Thanks all.
I was told you can contact SEME for spare parts in the UK. 0870-850-8501

Update:
Just received the email with Tel number tonight so I cant ring till the morning to see if they know much more.

Mitchell Lewis · May 7th, 2009, 04:56 PM

Anyone have a picture (from Sony) of what this thing looks like?

Jeremy Wilker · May 7th, 2009, 09:33 PM

I did get a fax, but it is of such horrible quality as to be useless to post. I can't make out any details except that it replaces the existing tripod mount plate and then adds a wedge-type plate on the back. Anybody else?

Ned Soltz · May 8th, 2009, 05:39 AM

Despite owning a DM plate, I just ordered the Sony modification. Will report when I receive it.

Don Greening · May 8th, 2009, 11:17 AM

Here are a few pics of the EX3 tripod mounting receiver and the plastic piece that goes on the front of the camera base to make it flatter. The little bit of plastic at the top of the picture was included in the package that ships with the most recent EX3's and I'm assuming it's some sort of cable stay. I haven't bothered to figure out where that's supposed to go yet.

- Don

Dave Nystul · May 8th, 2009, 02:51 PM

Based on this photo, I won't be getting rid of my DM plate any time soon. Is it just me or is it incredible to think that Sony might not have at least one group of design team members with real world experience using cameras and related kit that would find the original base design pathetically under-engineered. The EX-3 has no more inherent strength to its base than my Canon point and shoot. Truly one of those issues that make me realize you can't fix stupid!

Don Greening · May 8th, 2009, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Nystul

The EX-3 has no more inherent strength to its base than my Canon point and shoot.

Which is why I also have a DM plate on order. If I may ask, once the DM Accessory plate is attached to the EX3, does a standard tripod plate bolt directly to the DM plate or does it still bolt to the EX3 receiver by going through the DM plate? Hopefully the tripod plate bolts to the DM plate.

- Don

Andy Wilkinson · May 8th, 2009, 03:23 PM

Yep, Dave, this looks rubbish to me too. Thanks Don for posting the pics. My DM Plate will be staying on my EX3!

Dave Nystul · May 8th, 2009, 03:41 PM

Don,

In my case I attach the Chrosziel matte box base to the DM plate first, then I attach the wedge plate for my Sachtler DV 8 to base of that. Rock solid.

Best, Dave

Don Greening · May 8th, 2009, 07:33 PM

Thanks for the reply, Dave.

- Don

Juan Martinez · May 8th, 2009, 10:02 PM

EX tripod plate kit part number HPMWEX3/1 Parts kit is available from https://servicesplus.us.sony.biz/sony-parts.aspx. List price $ 20.24

In order to place an online order, you must first register on the ServicesPlus website. The other option is to call Sony Parts @ 1-800-538-7550.

Juan Martinez
Senior Manager
Sony Electronics

Andrew Stone · May 8th, 2009, 10:22 PM

Am I right to assume we should be contacting our local Sony pro video repair/service outlets or are we all (internationally) ordering the kit from this website?

Ted OMalley · May 9th, 2009, 08:05 AM

It is quite side that they didn't do anything here to increase the durability of the mount. It seems that the only thing that this part accomplishes is the mitigation of the slope of the base of the camera. This is kinda funny to me, because the day that I received and unpacked my EX3, I stuck a pair of small, self-adhesive rubber feet that were about 1/8" tall on that slope so that it would connect with the tripod plate and provide better friction from side twisting. Now, getting rid of that slope is better than nothing, but the tripod mount 1/4x20 screw held in place by four eyeglass screws is still the only thing keeping your camera in place.

My camera has been on a long jib all last week, hanging three stories high in the air, performing drastic pans, etc. There is NO way I would have been willing to do this with only the original mounting plate or with this adapter from Sony. I'm using the DM plate at well, and had a high level of confidence with it on this job. I am using Jeff's redesigned Sony Wedge plate as well to lock into a VCT plate and it performed flawlessley.

I like what Vortex did with the claw, but it only connects to the 1/4x20 screw as well as most mounts. I believe that once the DM mount is on the camera, the claw will do a nice job connecting it to the tripod. This is a guess - haven't tried it myself.

William Griffin · May 10th, 2009, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juan Martinez

EX tripod plate kit part number HPMWEX3/1 Parts kit is available from https://servicesplus.us.sony.biz/sony-parts.aspx. List price $ 20.24

In order to place an online order, you must first register on the ServicesPlus website. The other option is to call Sony Parts @ 1-800-538-7550.

Juan Martinez
Senior Manager
Sony Electronics

When I go to that site and put in the part number...all is says: "no matches found"..
so what am I doing wrong?

thanks

May 7th, 2009, 06:04 AM	#16
Jeremy Wilker New Boot Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 18	Tripod Mount The part numbers listed above are what I received as well. The cost is about $27, however, and you can call Sony Parts at 800-538-7550. I am skeptical, but would love to hear feedback if anybody gets it!

May 7th, 2009, 04:56 PM	#18
Mitchell Lewis Trustee Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 1,124	Anyone have a picture (from Sony) of what this thing looks like? __________________ Sony EX3, Canon 5D MkII, Chrosziel Matte Box, Sachtler tripod, Steadicam Flyer, Mac Pro, Apple/Adobe software - 20 years as a local videographer/editor

May 7th, 2009, 09:33 PM	#19
Jeremy Wilker New Boot Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 18	pictures of parts I did get a fax, but it is of such horrible quality as to be useless to post. I can't make out any details except that it replaces the existing tripod mount plate and then adds a wedge-type plate on the back. Anybody else?

May 8th, 2009, 11:17 AM	#21
Don Greening Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Port Coquitlam BC Canada Posts: 179	Here are a few pics of the EX3 tripod mounting receiver and the plastic piece that goes on the front of the camera base to make it flatter. The little bit of plastic at the top of the picture was included in the package that ships with the most recent EX3's and I'm assuming it's some sort of cable stay. I haven't bothered to figure out where that's supposed to go yet. - Don Attached Thumbnails

May 8th, 2009, 03:23 PM	#24
Andy Wilkinson Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 2,853	Yep, Dave, this looks rubbish to me too. Thanks Don for posting the pics. My DM Plate will be staying on my EX3! __________________ Andy K Wilkinson - https://www.shootingimage.co.uk Cambridge (UK) Corporate Video Production

May 7th, 2009, 03:29 PM	#17
Anthony McErlean Trustee Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,076	Thanks all. I was told you can contact SEME for spare parts in the UK. 0870-850-8501 Update: Just received the email with Tel number tonight so I cant ring till the morning to see if they know much more.

May 8th, 2009, 05:39 AM	#20
Ned Soltz Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Teaneck, NJ Posts: 659	Despite owning a DM plate, I just ordered the Sony modification. Will report when I receive it.

May 8th, 2009, 02:51 PM	#22
Dave Nystul Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT. Posts: 58	Based on this photo, I won't be getting rid of my DM plate any time soon. Is it just me or is it incredible to think that Sony might not have at least one group of design team members with real world experience using cameras and related kit that would find the original base design pathetically under-engineered. The EX-3 has no more inherent strength to its base than my Canon point and shoot. Truly one of those issues that make me realize you can't fix stupid!

May 8th, 2009, 03:41 PM	#25
Dave Nystul Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT. Posts: 58	Don, In my case I attach the Chrosziel matte box base to the DM plate first, then I attach the wedge plate for my Sachtler DV 8 to base of that. Rock solid. Best, Dave Last edited by Dave Nystul; May 8th, 2009 at 05:06 PM. Reason: sp.

May 8th, 2009, 07:33 PM	#26
Don Greening Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Port Coquitlam BC Canada Posts: 179	Thanks for the reply, Dave. - Don

May 8th, 2009, 10:02 PM	#27
Juan Martinez Sony Electronics Join Date: May 2007 Location: Park Ridge, New Jersey Posts: 18	EX tripod plate kit part number HPMWEX3/1 Parts kit is available from https://servicesplus.us.sony.biz/sony-parts.aspx. List price $ 20.24 In order to place an online order, you must first register on the ServicesPlus website. The other option is to call Sony Parts @ 1-800-538-7550. Juan Martinez Senior Manager Sony Electronics

May 8th, 2009, 10:22 PM	#28
Andrew Stone Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 975	Am I right to assume we should be contacting our local Sony pro video repair/service outlets or are we all (internationally) ordering the kit from this website?

May 9th, 2009, 08:05 AM	#29
Ted OMalley Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 596	It is quite side that they didn't do anything here to increase the durability of the mount. It seems that the only thing that this part accomplishes is the mitigation of the slope of the base of the camera. This is kinda funny to me, because the day that I received and unpacked my EX3, I stuck a pair of small, self-adhesive rubber feet that were about 1/8" tall on that slope so that it would connect with the tripod plate and provide better friction from side twisting. Now, getting rid of that slope is better than nothing, but the tripod mount 1/4x20 screw held in place by four eyeglass screws is still the only thing keeping your camera in place. My camera has been on a long jib all last week, hanging three stories high in the air, performing drastic pans, etc. There is NO way I would have been willing to do this with only the original mounting plate or with this adapter from Sony. I'm using the DM plate at well, and had a high level of confidence with it on this job. I am using Jeff's redesigned Sony Wedge plate as well to lock into a VCT plate and it performed flawlessley. I like what Vortex did with the claw, but it only connects to the 1/4x20 screw as well as most mounts. I believe that once the DM mount is on the camera, the claw will do a nice job connecting it to the tripod. This is a guess - haven't tried it myself. __________________ Sony EX3, Vegas 9.0 64bit, Windows 7(64), Core i7, 12GB, RAID1 & 0, HotSwap SATA, 30" LCD(2560x1600)-GTX285 & 24" LCD(1360x768)-7800GT