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Title: Cheap way to mount camera to stand
Post by: super-phat-al on March 16, 2004, 11:13:19 PM

This weekend im gonna try and do some video and audio.  Is there a cheap way to attach my video camera to my stand?  Ive seen clamps but they look to be pretty expensive.  Anyway i can change some threads so itll fit?

Title: Re:Cheap way to mount camera to stand
Post by: jpschust on March 16, 2004, 11:55:19 PM

clamp is gonna be your best bet, especially if you want to keep your stereo mounting with correct spacing.  

Title: Re:Cheap way to mount camera to stand
Post by: Lee on March 17, 2004, 02:55:00 AM

I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times...

(http://www.vidkraft.com/sunshine/ducktape.gif)

Title: Re:Cheap way to mount camera to stand
Post by: Cooker on April 26, 2004, 03:19:40 PM

if you have a bogen stand or another photo/light stand with a 1/4" 20 thread on it you won't need anything special - just put it at the top and clamp your t-bar on lower.

i've only had moderate success running my camera on top of my stand, though - there is no tilt capability.  i usually velcro a cheapie desktop tripod to my stand.

Title: Re:Cheap way to mount camera to stand
Post by: jpschust on April 26, 2004, 10:45:26 PM

another option for you- might think about picking up a monopod for your cam- much easier to work with