How to mount a PIX 240? at DVinfo.net

Bill Kerrigan · November 21st, 2011, 06:51 AM

I’m trying to decide... the best way to mount a PIX 240 on my Sony FS100.
There are three things I want to accomplish:
1. Have the camera sitting directly above my shoulder.
2. Use the 5” PIX monitor as the viewfinder when handholding.
3. Add a battery to the rig.

The monitor needs to sit at least 13 inches from my eye, so that I can focus with my glasses. This may work with a zoom lens, but the monitor will definitely be in shot, when using a shorter fixed lens.

To solve this problem, I've been toying with the idea of adding a viewfinder to the PIX monitor.
I’ve taken the finder, which is included with the FS100 and temporarily taped it to the hood of the PIX.
My eye now rests approximately 8” from the monitor.

I've been looking at the systems from Berkey Systems, Solid Camera and Zacuto...
In the meantime, I’ve temporarily built a simple system with some Red Rock parts, but I need something much more stable.

Any suggestions?

indiecameras.com/Indiecameras.com/Sound_Devices_PIX_240.html

Pietro Jona · November 22nd, 2011, 02:41 AM

Bill

I stepped into this:
http://solidcamera.com/SCI/Solid-Cam...matography.htm
The evf support might work as a external monitor/Pix support. I quite like the thing..

Chris Medico · November 22nd, 2011, 06:46 AM

Hi Bill,

Have you played with the PIX yet to make sure the monitor was sufficient for focus?

Bill Kerrigan · November 23rd, 2011, 11:41 AM

Thanks Pietro,
I talked with Carlos... it's a very interesting system!
Cheers...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pietro Jona

Bill

I stepped into this:
http://solidcamera.com/SCI/Solid-Cam...matography.htm
The evf support might work as a external monitor/Pix support. I quite like the thing..

Bill Kerrigan · November 23rd, 2011, 11:44 AM

It's a very good monitor Chris... better than the camera monitor.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Medico

Hi Bill,

Have you played with the PIX yet to make sure the monitor was sufficient for focus?

November 21st, 2011, 06:51 AM	#1
Bill Kerrigan Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 92	How to mount a PIX 240? I’m trying to decide... the best way to mount a PIX 240 on my Sony FS100. There are three things I want to accomplish: 1. Have the camera sitting directly above my shoulder. 2. Use the 5” PIX monitor as the viewfinder when handholding. 3. Add a battery to the rig. The monitor needs to sit at least 13 inches from my eye, so that I can focus with my glasses. This may work with a zoom lens, but the monitor will definitely be in shot, when using a shorter fixed lens. To solve this problem, I've been toying with the idea of adding a viewfinder to the PIX monitor. I’ve taken the finder, which is included with the FS100 and temporarily taped it to the hood of the PIX. My eye now rests approximately 8” from the monitor. I've been looking at the systems from Berkey Systems, Solid Camera and Zacuto... In the meantime, I’ve temporarily built a simple system with some Red Rock parts, but I need something much more stable. Any suggestions? indiecameras.com/Indiecameras.com/Sound_Devices_PIX_240.html

November 22nd, 2011, 02:41 AM	#2
Pietro Jona Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: italy Posts: 172	Re: How to mount a PIX 240? Bill I stepped into this: http://solidcamera.com/SCI/Solid-Cam...matography.htm The evf support might work as a external monitor/Pix support. I quite like the thing..

November 22nd, 2011, 06:46 AM	#3
Chris Medico Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Efland NC, USA Posts: 2,322	Re: How to mount a PIX 240? Hi Bill, Have you played with the PIX yet to make sure the monitor was sufficient for focus? __________________ http://www.LandYachtMedia.com