Anyone know of an inexpensive 75mm hi-hat? I'm already familiar with the ones at Filmtools and B&H.
Thanks in advance!
e
Thanks in advance!
e
Looking for an inexpensive 75mm hi-hat...
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Re: Looking for an inexpensive 75mm hi-hat...
hold on a little while, i spent a bit of time researching this and bogen has one coming out pretty soon.
they haven't publicly announced it officially.
http://www.bogenimaging.us/product/templates/itemalone.php3?itemid=2915
it is 100mm but they have a 75mm adaptor.
its supposed to be like $220 +/- i can't wait to get one!
matthew
hold on a little while, i spent a bit of time researching this and bogen has one coming out pretty soon.
they haven't publicly announced it officially.
http://www.bogenimaging.us/product/templates/itemalone.php3?itemid=2915
it is 100mm but they have a 75mm adaptor.
its supposed to be like $220 +/- i can't wait to get one!
matthew
Re: Looking for an inexpensive 75mm hi-hat...
Sexy. Can't see from their picture - where are the mounting holes? Hmmm....
???
Sexy. Can't see from their picture - where are the mounting holes? Hmmm....
???
Re: Looking for an inexpensive 75mm hi-hat...
That there is an expensive piece of plywood! I'd build that thing myself - tablesaw, router and varnish... done!
;D
That there is an expensive piece of plywood! I'd build that thing myself - tablesaw, router and varnish... done!
;D
Re: Looking for an inexpensive 75mm hi-hat...
Actually, I will build these for anyone who wants one.
Mine are 16" x 16" x 3/4" ** with standard 2 x 5" applebox handle cutouts at either end and 6" hole on center to accommodate using your hi-hat. Finish will be water-based clear varnish.
First batch will be $24 US each plus shipping UPS Ground. I'll work out those numbers - should be way less than $10 each.
If you want one, let me know and I'll include you in an email once we've got the first batch done. These will also be an integral part of our camera-shuttle system, so you'll already have the main part with the hi-hat board.
No need to send any money to "pre-order" - we'll contact anyone interested once this is ready!
Cheers,
e
[size=-2]** Note that industry standard hi-hat boards are slightly larger at 18" square. Because our boards will be used with our shuttle system, we must manufacture them slightly smaller to accommodate our rail truck assy.[/size]
Actually, I will build these for anyone who wants one.
Mine are 16" x 16" x 3/4" ** with standard 2 x 5" applebox handle cutouts at either end and 6" hole on center to accommodate using your hi-hat. Finish will be water-based clear varnish.
First batch will be $24 US each plus shipping UPS Ground. I'll work out those numbers - should be way less than $10 each.
If you want one, let me know and I'll include you in an email once we've got the first batch done. These will also be an integral part of our camera-shuttle system, so you'll already have the main part with the hi-hat board.
No need to send any money to "pre-order" - we'll contact anyone interested once this is ready!
Cheers,
e
[size=-2]** Note that industry standard hi-hat boards are slightly larger at 18" square. Because our boards will be used with our shuttle system, we must manufacture them slightly smaller to accommodate our rail truck assy.[/size]
Re: Looking for an inexpensive 75mm hi-hat...
i am definitely interested in a hi-hat board.
but i've been wondering, say you have to occasionally take it off to use in a shot where it just isn't practical for the board to be on there? is there a way to make it easy to unmount-remount?
maybe allen heads with a resessed nut so the bottom is smooth?
it seems to me that the bottom being flat with no protruding hardware is important.
matthew
i am definitely interested in a hi-hat board.
but i've been wondering, say you have to occasionally take it off to use in a shot where it just isn't practical for the board to be on there? is there a way to make it easy to unmount-remount?
maybe allen heads with a resessed nut so the bottom is smooth?
it seems to me that the bottom being flat with no protruding hardware is important.
matthew
Re: Looking for an inexpensive 75mm hi-hat...
Our CamShuttle uses 5/16 - 18 hardware almost exclusively. We will include three carriage bolts, nuts and washers with each hi-hat board for close-to-flush mounting.
A forstner bit will be available separately to countersink these the additional 1/4" for true flush mounting without having to shim or add padding underneath.
To be added to the list, please email us at:
Overland Films Products
Our CamShuttle uses 5/16 - 18 hardware almost exclusively. We will include three carriage bolts, nuts and washers with each hi-hat board for close-to-flush mounting.
A forstner bit will be available separately to countersink these the additional 1/4" for true flush mounting without having to shim or add padding underneath.
To be added to the list, please email us at:
Overland Films Products
Re: Looking for an inexpensive 75mm hi-hat...
Matt, you must chill!
1. A high-hat is a great place to park your camera between shots - simply unthread your bowl and place the ball into the high-hat. To keep the relatively narrow high-hat from falling over and scratching the paint on your $150k rig, first mount the hi-hat to a handy, wide (overpriced) piece of plywood!
2. Need an obscenely low shot, but need more pan and tilt flexibility than you can get off a sandbag? Use your hi-hat and tripod head to get it done! Your hi-hat board can be bagged with shot bags, bricks or cases of Naya water until you're rock solid baby!
3. Got the need for a tracking shot, but don't want to get out a full dolly system? Take your OverlandGrip[size=-2][sup]TM[/sup][/size] CamShuttle / hi-hat board and mount the proprietary trucks for quick dolly or tracking moves in mere seconds! Designed to mount to standard 5/8" baby spuds, our track system can sit on the ground - with your lens less than ten inches from the deck or dead-hung 20' off the ground using products like a Cardellini clamp.
Our board is the backbone of the CamShuttle system.
Does it all make sense now?
Matt, you must chill!
1. A high-hat is a great place to park your camera between shots - simply unthread your bowl and place the ball into the high-hat. To keep the relatively narrow high-hat from falling over and scratching the paint on your $150k rig, first mount the hi-hat to a handy, wide (overpriced) piece of plywood!
2. Need an obscenely low shot, but need more pan and tilt flexibility than you can get off a sandbag? Use your hi-hat and tripod head to get it done! Your hi-hat board can be bagged with shot bags, bricks or cases of Naya water until you're rock solid baby!
3. Got the need for a tracking shot, but don't want to get out a full dolly system? Take your OverlandGrip[size=-2][sup]TM[/sup][/size] CamShuttle / hi-hat board and mount the proprietary trucks for quick dolly or tracking moves in mere seconds! Designed to mount to standard 5/8" baby spuds, our track system can sit on the ground - with your lens less than ten inches from the deck or dead-hung 20' off the ground using products like a Cardellini clamp.
Our board is the backbone of the CamShuttle system.
Does it all make sense now?
Re: Looking for an inexpensive 75mm hi-hat...
plus if you look at the top of this thread i post a link to the new bogen one that is coming out real soon.
list is $230 i think, so street price should be $200 or maybe a little less.
check out www.crewpix.com you can see some incredible setups.
that is where i first saw a hi-hat, it was on top of a really tall ladder.
i've also seen them strapped to the hoods of cars.
the bogen one is even better because the others i've seen http://store.yahoo.com/cinemasupplies/10balclawhea.html
are cast solid, the bogen one lets you push a release button and independently move all three legs!
matthew
plus if you look at the top of this thread i post a link to the new bogen one that is coming out real soon.
list is $230 i think, so street price should be $200 or maybe a little less.
check out www.crewpix.com you can see some incredible setups.
that is where i first saw a hi-hat, it was on top of a really tall ladder.
i've also seen them strapped to the hoods of cars.
the bogen one is even better because the others i've seen http://store.yahoo.com/cinemasupplies/10balclawhea.html
are cast solid, the bogen one lets you push a release button and independently move all three legs!
matthew
Re: Looking for an inexpensive 75mm hi-hat...
you can buy a 501 head for like $140
i JUST ordered one for my second dvx because i don't need two really good tripods/heads.
i have the 503 with the 525mvb legs.
the second dvx will be used almost exclusively for static shots where it is totally stationary so what difference does the head make if your not panning?
plus when i get the hi-hat from bogen its not likely i'll be panning from that either!
i got this great accessory, it's from bogen of course, and it goes on top of any tripod with a 3/8 male bolt.
it lets you mount two cameras side by side, pointed in any direction.
you can even mount two more heads, one on each end.
its meant for still cameras but i'm thinking when i do a shot and i plan on doing a close up and a wider shot setup both cameras and roll both at once and get both shots with each take.
still uses the same amount of tape but 1/2 the time!
http://www.cluelessandlark.org/images/thetwins1.jpg
matthew
you can buy a 501 head for like $140
i JUST ordered one for my second dvx because i don't need two really good tripods/heads.
i have the 503 with the 525mvb legs.
the second dvx will be used almost exclusively for static shots where it is totally stationary so what difference does the head make if your not panning?
plus when i get the hi-hat from bogen its not likely i'll be panning from that either!
i got this great accessory, it's from bogen of course, and it goes on top of any tripod with a 3/8 male bolt.
it lets you mount two cameras side by side, pointed in any direction.
you can even mount two more heads, one on each end.
its meant for still cameras but i'm thinking when i do a shot and i plan on doing a close up and a wider shot setup both cameras and roll both at once and get both shots with each take.
still uses the same amount of tape but 1/2 the time!
http://www.cluelessandlark.org/images/thetwins1.jpg
matthew