How to safely secure a field monitor

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imageonepictures

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Hey,

Just picked up a nice Sony 9-inch CRT colour production monitor I plan to use as a field monitor. Just wondering what is the best way to secure it on a studio stand so it does not accidentially slide off. Ideas?

Thanks,

Chris
 
imageonepictures said:
Hey,

Just picked up a nice Sony 9-inch CRT colour production monitor I plan to use as a field monitor. Just wondering what is the best way to secure it on a studio stand so it does not accidentially slide off. Ideas?

Thanks,

Chris
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Not sure if that's what you're looking for, but Manfrotto/Bogen has a dedicated holder that can be used on a tripod, on a C-stand or HD light stand or clamped anywhere coupled to a magic arm/super clamp.

http://db.manfrotto.com/product/search_result.php3?sku_search=311

VIDEO MONITOR HOLDER / Cat. No: 311 => Bogen code (USA only): 3152
Ideal way to attach a small video or computer monitor to a tripod. Designed for use with the super clamp in conjunction with the double ball joint, magic arms or extension arms. Straps hold monitor securely in place.

Lutnik
 
Matthews has a few solutions as well:

http://www.filmtools.com/msemamoho8.html

Or a cheaper, and every bit as good solution would be to buy one of these:

http://www.filmtools.com/58recmounpla.html

you then screw that, or bolt it through a sturdy piece of plywood cut to the desired size (3/4'' thick would be best) and then use ratchet straps to strap your monitor onto the board. Then get a c-stand/combo stand/beefy baby stand or whatever 5/8'' baby pin stand you can think of, plop that guy on top, sandbag the stand, and you're ready to go!
 
The Bogen-Manfrotto 3290 is a better choice for a monitor platform. It safely holds monitors up to 13 and 14" on a baby spud. It includes two cloth-wrapped bungee cords that fasten through holes in the plate.

I also recommend that you use heavier light or century-stands for monitors of this size. Aluminum stands like the Arris or Amvonas are too light for a ten or fifteen pound lump on such a small point.

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