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Title: I Need a special tripod for Sony Mini DV recorder
Post by: luvsufo on August 08, 2011, 12:46:37 PM

Hi Guys, I am filming a show from an upstairs balcony on a table.I need to get my camcorder
above a wooden edge lip/rail thats about 6 inches high. i normally use a mini tripod with 3 legs
but space is limited and stealth is needed and i was wondering if there is such a small tripod
available where the legs dont spread out so far,but allow the camcorder to elevate high
enough over the  elevated wooden edge of the table.Any other ideas would be welcome.
I'm pretty tech savvy figuring stuff like this out but this one has me stumped.
i need to be upstairs where the edge is,downstairs works great,but if there are lots of people
your angle gets blocked and you get heads in the way. Thanks!!   Bob

Title: Re: I Need a special tripod for Sony Mini DV recorder
Post by: exxile on August 08, 2011, 03:39:16 PM

You could mebbe try a Gorillapod (http://joby.com/gorillapod) or something similar? Not sure how you would stealth it though, surround it with a few pitchers of beer perhaps ;D

Title: Re: I Need a special tripod for Sony Mini DV recorder
Post by: luvsufo on August 10, 2011, 11:01:25 AM

Hi,
I have one that i use often but it wont give enough support
when legs are flattened.

Title: Re: I Need a special tripod for Sony Mini DV recorder
Post by: flipp on August 10, 2011, 12:27:27 PM

Lots of commercial options here http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Tabletop-Mini-Tripods/ci/391/N/4291756642 and lots of ideas for the creative DIYer.

Title: Re: I Need a special tripod for Sony Mini DV recorder
Post by: luvsufo on August 15, 2011, 12:47:16 PM

Hey Flipp,
A big thanks for that link.Just what I was looking for! But all out of stock,so i hope they come
in before my show.  Bob T.

Title: Re: I Need a special tripod for Sony Mini DV recorder
Post by: Cools on September 25, 2011, 02:04:41 AM

Another option would be a Bogen/Manfrotto Super Clamp (http://www.amazon.com/Bogen-Manfrotto-Super-Clamp-Standard/dp/B00009R6BK/ref=pd_bxgy_p_img_b) with a Magic Arm (http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-244-Variable-Friction-Bracket/dp/B00193W3Z2/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_b). Clamp it to a table, pipe, etc. and position the camera using the arm.