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Title: Clamping Sony M10 to mic stand?
Post by: down2earthlandscaper on March 03, 2015, 03:21:17 PM: Hey Everyone,

I am getting ready for a couple of shows this weekend and am hoping to mount my decks right to the stand. I have a Manfrotto super clamp, and I've screwed one of the decks onto that and it seems quite stable. I'd like to also mount the Sony to the stand. Can anyone recommend a good clamp? -I can always get another Superclamp - but they are pretty heavy and bulky, so I was just wondering if anyone knew of something simple, lightweight and stable that I can clamp to the pole and screw the M10 onto?
I'll attach pics and will try to rotate them properly.

The stand pictured, btw, is the Surefoot stand that I posted in reply on another thread http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=171866.msg2130019#msg2130019
Title: Re: Clamping Sony M10 to mic stand?
Post by: down2earthlandscaper on March 03, 2015, 03:23:00 PM: Damn! I'll try the pics again
Title: Re: Clamping Sony M10 to mic stand?
Post by: flipp on March 03, 2015, 04:04:47 PM: With as light as an M-10 is a nano clamp (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=nano+clamp&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=) is overkill. Something cheaper can be found on ebay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/400527719238). Even a gorilla pod should hold an M-10 with no problems.
Title: Re: Clamping Sony M10 to mic stand?
Post by: Cobiwan on March 03, 2015, 04:33:29 PM: I'd just use a Windtech clamp and put a 5/8 to 1/4 adapter on it so it can screw into the back of the M-10

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/298908-REG/WindTech_MPC_10_Multi_Position_C_Type_Clamp.html
Title: Re: Clamping Sony M10 to mic stand?
Post by: down2earthlandscaper on March 03, 2015, 04:42:35 PM: Both good solutions. Thanks. I can't see specs on the Windtech. Do you know if they're lighter than the Manfrotto?

I actually had one of those Gorilla stands lying around - its not as secure as I'd like, but the M10 is very light and I kind of like that I can face it upward a bit so its easier to monitor the levels during the show…
Title: Re: Clamping Sony M10 to mic stand?
Post by: down2earthlandscaper on March 03, 2015, 04:43:36 PM: Man. I can't win with the photo orientation :facepalm:
Title: Re: Clamping Sony M10 to mic stand?
Post by: bryonsos on March 03, 2015, 04:50:04 PM: If you want to reduce the weight on the stand, try one of these:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/572347-REG/Manfrotto_386B_386B_Nano_Clamp.html
Title: Re: Clamping Sony M10 to mic stand?
Post by: 2manyrocks on March 03, 2015, 05:04:20 PM: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bicycle-Bike-Handlebar-Mount-1-4-Screw-Clamp-Bracket-Tripod-For-Camera-DV-DSLR-/181347110014?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a39214c7e

About any $7.00 bicycle camera mount will work.
Title: Re: Clamping Sony M10 to mic stand?
Post by: flipp on March 03, 2015, 05:12:45 PM: Quote from: down2earthlandscaper on March 03, 2015, 04:43:36 PM
Man. I can't win with the photo orientation :facepalm:

By viewing the image properties I see you're using an iphone. Hold it horizontal instead of vertical and the resulting image should be oriented for best viewing on ts once attached. The downside is you'll get extra side info and less vertical info in the image.
Title: Re: Clamping Sony M10 to mic stand?
Post by: down2earthlandscaper on March 03, 2015, 05:19:32 PM: Thanks for the feedback. (I'll try that next time with the iPhone)
The cheap motorcycle camera mounts do look like they'd work great. I actually ordered a couple from the link that flipp provided http://www.ebay.com/itm/400527719238
They're so inexpensive it's certainly worth a shot. Thank You flipp!
I also came across this on the Manfrotto site http://www.manfrotto.com/product/24329.56.76812.76949.0/MC1990A/_/Pico_Clamp_-_Max2Kg%2C_%26Phi%3B%3D8_to_15mm%2C_14_and_38_attach.
Although it will only open to about .59"
Title: Re: Clamping Sony M10 to mic stand?
Post by: flipp on March 03, 2015, 05:34:16 PM: If those handlebar clamps prove to be too flimsy, check ebay fo a less expensive alternative to the Manfrotto nano. (http://www.ebay.com/sch/Cameras-Photo-/625/i.html?_from=R40&_sac=1&_nkw=%22crab+clamp%22) But then they may be no better than the handlebar clamps. Like I say, ebay is a crap shoot.
Title: Re: Clamping Sony M10 to mic stand?
Post by: jeenash on March 03, 2015, 05:36:15 PM: How about a simple Minerallac conduit hanger? Put a wing nut on the clamp and attach with a 1/4-20 screw. You can get them at any HD or Lowes. Not exactly "professional" but very functional.
Title: Re: Clamping Sony M10 to mic stand?
Post by: down2earthlandscaper on March 03, 2015, 05:42:39 PM: jeenash, that is genius
Title: Re: Clamping Sony M10 to mic stand?
Post by: F.O.Bean on March 05, 2015, 02:45:12 AM: These are the way to go IMO! You can get the m10 EXACTLY where you want it with these!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Adjustable-Multi-Function-Mini-Portable-C-Clamp-Mount-Tripod-Camera-Camcorder-/121146800425?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c34e97929 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Adjustable-Multi-Function-Mini-Portable-C-Clamp-Mount-Tripod-Camera-Camcorder-/121146800425?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c34e97929)
Title: Re: Clamping Sony M10 to mic stand?
Post by: trubbaman on March 05, 2015, 09:48:40 AM: I use these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JNTP0AE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 to attach the M10 or spare batteries for other gear, and I've used them to mount cameras and phones. Very handy and cheap and the grip is solid.