Consumer camcorder with DOF adapter...

I could maybe do something for you, but you can buy a whole rail system for $130 or build your own for $30. I got all the parts at Home Depot, and the only tools you need are:

Hacksaw (And a steady hand)
Dremel (or sandpaper and a lot of time)
Drill Press (I borrowed one, but you could take the crossbars to a shop and they could do it in 5 min, probably only charge $10)


The rails are 3/8" hollow aluminum with 1/4" solid aluminum rail that slide in and out for future expansion, for a matte box or similar $5 for the hollow, $8 for the solids.

The crossbars are 1" hollow square aluminum $8

The flat stock is 2" aluminum and is around $12

They all come in 3' sizes

PM me and I will send you a link to a ton of stuff about DOF and rail systems with PV-GS 3ccd cameras. I don't want to post a link here to another forum it's a little rude. This site is awesome but it's more for DVX and higher cameras, I love it, but I don't have one yet. I just come to drool and get good ideas!

I don't know if you saw the pics with just the rail system but they are in the same album. It's pretty simple construction. If you are serious about buying a rail let me know and I will talk to my buddy with the machine shop. Mine is good but not 100% level, because the crossbars aren't totally even.

Let me know.
 
That's right, I haven't had any weight strain problems with my adapter. The Panasonic GS-300 seems to hold it up pretty well.... I've just posted a how-to of my latest revision. The GG used is not perfect (1500 grit from thorlabs,) but it's better than what I used previously.

Judge for yourself, I've put up new test footage and a how-to post: http://hishamkhalifa.com/?p=75
 
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