My HMC40

[mikegrasso]

Hello all, I just wanted to give Mark Whalen some props. I bought my HMC from him used and he was great to deal with. The camera is in great shape and I can't wait to shoot a lot with it. I just got my rig all set up so here are some photos:

 

[richke]

whoa that is badass...what are the metal bars on the tripod for? Some sort of glide?

I am getting mine from B&H tomorrow...but it won;t be nearly as pretty as yours. Can I ask how much you got everything for?

 

[wannabeapilot]

dude please give us a list with links!
thats so badass!

 

[mikegrasso]

Here is the kit I have on it. Comes with the rods, matte box, and follow focus. I also have a cheap 7" LCD I got on ebay for $40. Then off camera I have a shotgun mic on a boom stand. It is a great set-up for interviews.

http://www.thecinecity.com/eshop/product.php?productid=257&cat=292&page=1

Mike

 

[hendosan]

whoa that is badass...what are the metal bars on the tripod for? Some sort of glide?

I am getting mine from B&H tomorrow...but it won;t be nearly as pretty as yours. Can I ask how much you got everything for?

The metal bars are rods that you can use to mount accessories like a follow focus or matte box, both of which are used on this rig.

 

[shphotovideo]

Here is the kit I have on it. Comes with the rods, matte box, and follow focus. I also have a cheap 7" LCD I got on ebay for $40. Then off camera I have a shotgun mic on a boom stand. It is a great set-up for interviews.

http://www.thecinecity.com/eshop/product.php?productid=257&cat=292&page=1

Mike

Do you have a link to the eBay store where you got the LCD? Any info about it?

 

[JT_Productions]

That monitor doesn't have component cable inputs?

 

[mikegrasso]

Correct, The 7" LCD only has RCA. No HDMI. But it works fine just to see a bigger screen.

Just search ebay for Haier HLT71 7'' LCD you can get them for under $50, the have a rechargeable battery so you can use run off that for a few hours.

 

[xavpil]

Hey Mike - Very nice set up!
What type of projects do you work on with such a gear?

 

[hendosan]

I've been looking for a cheap monitor, and that might be the one for me. What kind of threads are at the bottom? I've got an HMC150 and I'm wondering if I need to add an extra shoe on the handle or just use a ball head...

 

[mikegrasso]

Hey Mike - Very nice set up!
What type of projects do you work on with such a gear?

I shoot a lot of interview type stuff. I shoot a lot of CEO's and High-up's. Also working on a PSA project for my local Fire Company.

 

[little bobby]

Very nice looking setup. It definitely makes the small form factor of the 40 look much more professional.

 

[xavpil]

I shoot a lot of interview type stuff. I shoot a lot of CEO's and High-up's. Also working on a PSA project for my local Fire Company.

Share a link to your work. I'm curious to see how it looks! Nice!!!!

 

[mikegrasso]

Share a link to your work. I'm curious to see how it looks! Nice!!!!

Will do, I have a bunch of shoots next week. I will post some clips when I can.

 

[mikegrasso]

Here is a little clip of one of my projects:

http://vimeo.com/19686770

 

[mikegrasso]

 

[xavpil]

Thanks for posting

 

[shphotovideo]

Rig looks great!

Correct, The 7" LCD only has RCA. No HDMI. But it works fine just to see a bigger screen.

Just search ebay for Haier HLT71 7'' LCD you can get them for under $50, the have a rechargeable battery so you can use run off that for a few hours.

How much was the battery? Do you know if this will also work with a 7D?

 

[JT_Productions]

What gear ring size are you using with that follow focus?

 

[Craigsnedeker]

Camera looks beast with all that equipment on it. Also, nice footage. Turned out really clear. What kind of light setup were you using?