Rigging the O7Q

[pifemaster]

so is this option still a no go? I'm looking to attach to my camtree rig on the top rails (knock off of the movcam)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tilta-TT-...L&hash=item3ce2d1a98f&clk_rvr_id=664391732469

That Tilta EVF mount looks quite interesting. The only thing I see is that you will probably have to add a back plate to the Odyssey (like the ocean video mounting plate or even that Movcam plate) so that you have additional mounting holes closer to the corner of the Odyssey.

I can only imagine the front heavy weight pain. Anyone find it a struggle?

It's a struggle, but it's manageable.

Thank you,
Robert Pfeifer
www.pifemaster.com

 

[stefanhuberfilms]

did anyone try these? http://www.coollcd.com/evf-mounts_c939?zenid=9ccf51bc22e98171260d4e75dd796acd could work pretty well, with a modified top part of course... just saw that they have a 8" sunhood too!

 

[pifemaster]

did anyone try these? http://www.coollcd.com/evf-mounts_c939?zenid=9ccf51bc22e98171260d4e75dd796acd could work pretty well, with a modified top part of course... just saw that they have a 8" sunhood too!

Those look very similar to the Wooden Camera LCD/EVF mounts and I did try one of them. http://woodencamera.com/Sony/EVF-Mounts-Sony/UVF-Mount-LCD-Kit.html

I found that the Odyssey (with the battery attached to the rear) was just way too heavy for their arm and it had too much flex. It caused the Odyssey to droop down on the outside rather than staying in a level horizontal position. This was a no-go for me as I wanted to be able to use the top edge of the Odyssey as a guide to keep the camera in line with the horizon when hand held/shoulder mounted.

Thank you,
Robert Pfeifer
www.pifemaster.com

 

[ExodustMD]

and now for some more camtree rip-offs.

http://www.proaimshop.com/pas/CAMTREE-HUNT-EVF-MOUNT.html
http://www.proaimshop.com/pas/CAMTREE-HUNT-EVF-Friction-Mount-CH-EVF-FM.html

http://www.proaimshop.com/pas/CAMTREE-HUNT-EVF-Holder-Mounting-Bracket-CH-EVFH.html

The 1st and 2nd ones look quite interesting, might reach the mount on the 7q. More lightweight than the movcam solution I'd assume also.
However the 2nd just looks like a direct copy of the tilta system.

 

[Jim Ritscher]

Seriously guys, take a look at the Vocas. It adds maybe an inch to the bottom of the camera and is quite comfortable.

Can you provide a reference to this model on the Vocas web site? I saw something, but I'm not sure it's the same.

 

[Jim Ritscher]

Simply the distance from our eye is limited by our own personal 'close focus' distance which seems to be about 12 inches but vary.

I remind people that Hoodman.com sells flip up glasses (pricey and you supply your own lenses). But still an option.

 

[Mitch Gross]

Can you provide a reference to this model on the Vocas web site? I saw something, but I'm not sure it's the same.

The main part is a universal base originally designed for the F5/55. It is designed to snap onto a Sony VCT-14 quick release plate, which is how large 2/3" vide cameras have mounted to tripods since the 70s.

http://www.vocas.com/accessories/base-plate-for-sony-pmw-f5-f55

Add this small riser piece to get the FS700 to the correct distance to the rods for matteboxes, etc.

http://www.vocas.com/accessories/base-plate-adapter-for-sony-nex-fs700-fs100

There are other useful items, such as a handgrip adapter so that the Sony handgrip can be mounted on frontrods at an appropriate position to be comfortable. Makes a huge difference. If you want to see it all mounted up on an FS700, check out the video I did for the Sony FS700/Odyssey7Q bundle.

http://www.convergent-design.com/Su...VideoId/27/Sony-FS700-And-Odyssey7Q-PACs.aspx

 

[St3viE B!]

Is there any way to use this Manfrotto 492LCD micro ball head shoe mount with the O7Q? Obviously with the hole in the back of the O7Q it won't work without an adapter, but for my handheld work, this simple set up seems perfect.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/683655-REG/Manfrotto_492LCD_492LCD_Micro_Ball_Head.html

Thanks!

 

[Gene Sung]

Is there any way to use this Manfrotto 492LCD micro ball head shoe mount with the O7Q? Obviously with the hole in the back of the O7Q it won't work without an adapter, but for my handheld work, this simple set up seems perfect.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/683655-REG/Manfrotto_492LCD_492LCD_Micro_Ball_Head.html

Thanks!

It should work. I've used a similar Ball Head and you just angle the arm at 90 degrees and it goes right into the back of the 7Q.

 

[Sorenson]

+1. I've use the litepanles ball head for mine and it works fine. I usually use a magic arm though.

 

[St3viE B!]

Oh nice, thanks for letting me know. I'll pick one of these up and give it a try.

 

[Mitch Gross]

Is there any way to use this Manfrotto 492LCD micro ball head shoe mount with the O7Q? Obviously with the hole in the back of the O7Q it won't work without an adapter, but for my handheld work, this simple set up seems perfect.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/683655-REG/Manfrotto_492LCD_492LCD_Micro_Ball_Head.html

Thanks!

This Manfrotto is the standard mounting I use all the time.

 

[Eyelight Kasper]

This Manfrotto is the standard mounting I use all the time.

Me too - it's simply just the best, lightest, easiest, cheapest and fastest mounting solution that I can think of.

 

[Essami]

I use the Manfrotto too and it's pretty good. Holds the 7Q in place well.