Topic: Schoeps Clips

[audBall]

I noticed Posthorn carries those as well for $2.50/each. The part number is SCH388.

edit - I just placed an order with Jerry at Posthorn. The total + shipping were a little cheaper than Redding.

[gormenghast]

^ That's good to hear. I'm curious, though, how would mounting them into the SGC bend the cable?

Initially, it was very difficult to mount the KCY into the SGC.  By forcing it the cable would bend some, so I would back off and slowly twist until it was in.  Now they easily slip right in with the right enough tightness to keep them mounted.

[audBall]

Here are some photos of the Y-clip swap with the sturdier ones made by Schoeps (SCH388). The mount used is the Chinese replica from ebay. The first image has all parts, original and new (except nuts and bolts). The replacements are at the far right with the two in the middle being the originals. The second picture is after the assembly. The material of the SCH388 is much nicer and more durable. It has some minor "give" and flex and is not brittle like the original material. Everything pictured cost about $20.

[hi and lo]

+t

I may actually consider SGC's again after seeing these pics.

[audBall]

I guess it should be mentioned, and since we're tapers and concerned about every nook and cranny of our rig (no matter how small and low-pro it is), that the mount is limited by its weakest link now. The base. My plan is to wrap the base in gaffer tape and hope not to strip the inside screwing it onto a tbar x amount of times.

[tim in jersey]

I guess it should be mentioned, and since we're tapers and concerned about every nook and cranny of our rig (no matter how small and low-pro it is), that the mount is limited by its weakest link now. The base. My plan is to wrap the base in gaffer tape and hope not to strip the inside screwing it onto a tbar x amount of times.

The base is its Achilles heel IME. Even the SGC-M uses the plastic base.

If I were to were to run them again, I'd Thred-Loc a reducer bushing like this into the base of the SGC-(M): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/503797-REG/General_Brand_NPTRB_3_8_to_1_4_20_Tripod.html

And Thred-Loc a 1/4"-20(M)>3/8"(F) adapter like this in to the the reducer bushing: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/909488-REG/WindTech_M_8_3_8_16_F_to_1_4_20_M_THREAD.html

Voilà metal base/threads that won't crack or strip...

I did something similar with my A-20 and it worked like a champ.

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=44821.0

[F.O.Bean]

I guess it should be mentioned, and since we're tapers and concerned about every nook and cranny of our rig (no matter how small and low-pro it is), that the mount is limited by its weakest link now. The base. My plan is to wrap the base in gaffer tape and hope not to strip the inside screwing it onto a tbar x amount of times.

The base is its Achilles heel IME. Even the SGC-M uses the plastic base.

If I were to were to run them again, I'd Thred-Loc a reducer bushing like this into the base of the SGC-(M): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/503797-REG/General_Brand_NPTRB_3_8_to_1_4_20_Tripod.html

And Thred-Loc a 1/4"-20(M)>3/8"(F) adapter like this in to the the reducer bushing: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/909488-REG/WindTech_M_8_3_8_16_F_to_1_4_20_M_THREAD.html

Voilà metal base/threads that won't crack or strip...

I did something similar with my A-20 and it worked like a champ.

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=44821.0

I superglued 5/8">1/4" adapters in the bases of my a20s shocks so I never have to worry about them cracking and so they are universal with my clamps/mounts

[tim in jersey]

Exactly. Never have to worry about stripping the threads or splitting the base by accidentally overtightening...

[followinbob]

make a metal adaptor to go to the stand with a delrin mic clip. that will be rigid where you need it but flexible and won't scratch the capsule.