C100: C100 and EVF - a portable as possible setup?
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Thanks Drew, this comes already close to what I want. But if you don't want to rig the camera its starting gettin tricky.
I do have an Edelkrone EVF hot shoe mount but I am no big fan. In case of the C100: I lose my mini mic or the handle. Losing the handle isn't a big issue for me but having no sound at all... well.
First I though this might be a solution:
but I am not sure if in case of the C100 it wouldnt be better to mount it on the top instead on the "baseplate". Biggest advantage this way you can still reach all buttons and at the same time no need for holding the camera high.
Just recently I have seen this EVF holder by Tilta:
which looks not only 100% sexy but also like it could do the job. The only problem: I am not familiar with NATO mounts.
How could I possibly mount this on a C100?
EDIT:
this looks like a solution:
I do have an Edelkrone EVF hot shoe mount but I am no big fan. In case of the C100: I lose my mini mic or the handle. Losing the handle isn't a big issue for me but having no sound at all... well.
First I though this might be a solution:
but I am not sure if in case of the C100 it wouldnt be better to mount it on the top instead on the "baseplate". Biggest advantage this way you can still reach all buttons and at the same time no need for holding the camera high.
Just recently I have seen this EVF holder by Tilta:
which looks not only 100% sexy but also like it could do the job. The only problem: I am not familiar with NATO mounts.
How could I possibly mount this on a C100?
EDIT:
this looks like a solution:
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Curnsie
Well-known member
I think the bottom solution looks very good. What make is that? Wooden camera? Can you provide a link?
Im always wary of mounting anything on the top holes either on the camera or the supplied top handle due to the weight. I've read a few accounts of the top handle cracking or the screw holes getting stripped. Another problem I have experienced with using the top holes and a mini articulating arm is that I could never get it tight enough and the Ninja in my case would come loose and swing around during a shoot. I looked at Zacutos EVF mount but its not cheap. The Lanparte one I have was only £60 and holds the Ninja very securely. I have it configured for handheld/tripod/monopod use in the photo above keeping it central and low. The Lanparte can also be configured for shoulder mount use if needed by flipping it around and moving it further away from the camera.
Im always wary of mounting anything on the top holes either on the camera or the supplied top handle due to the weight. I've read a few accounts of the top handle cracking or the screw holes getting stripped. Another problem I have experienced with using the top holes and a mini articulating arm is that I could never get it tight enough and the Ninja in my case would come loose and swing around during a shoot. I looked at Zacutos EVF mount but its not cheap. The Lanparte one I have was only £60 and holds the Ninja very securely. I have it configured for handheld/tripod/monopod use in the photo above keeping it central and low. The Lanparte can also be configured for shoulder mount use if needed by flipping it around and moving it further away from the camera.
atomick
Active member
One thing I'll add about the Zacuto baseplate (Berkey could be made to work similarly) is that it has fittings for rails off the sides; a 4" rail off the side of the baseplate with a small spud or accessory ballhead might get your EVF where you want it. Less bulk than an arm, but of course less options for utterly custom positioning. I use both: The rail-off-baseplate solution is great for tripod op and handheld, but I use an articulated arm (either off the rails or screwed into the 1/4-20 in the cold shoe) for viewing off to camera left for things like critical focus pulling or slider-mounted operation.
Matt Gottshalk
Resident Preditor
You cannot go wrong with the Wooden Camera stuff. I have both the top and bottom plate and they are excellent.
Curnsie
Well-known member
I've tried this but it gets in the way of the follow focus unfortunately.
The Axis by Zacuto certainly looks intriguing for EVF use.
Darren Levine
Veteran
these were all the top cheese plates available when i posted this:
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?307689-Top-cheese-plates
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?307689-Top-cheese-plates
thx for the link.
Are those really the only available cheese plates? Nothing from the chinese manufactures? Like Tilta?
I like the Genustech plate cause of the way it's mounted on top... but cuttin out a part of it... well... if I pay 100USD I simply expect it to fit perfectly.
But I guess a top plate with a Nato mount and the Axis sound very promising. Unfortunately pretty expensive the Zacuto gear... as always.
Are those really the only available cheese plates? Nothing from the chinese manufactures? Like Tilta?
I like the Genustech plate cause of the way it's mounted on top... but cuttin out a part of it... well... if I pay 100USD I simply expect it to fit perfectly.
But I guess a top plate with a Nato mount and the Axis sound very promising. Unfortunately pretty expensive the Zacuto gear... as always.