Tripod screw(s)

[dusterdoo]

How is everyone attaching their HVX200's to their tripods? One screw or two or what ? I dont get the extra threadless hole at the base of the camera and how it attaches to a tripod and/or mounting plate. Most mounting plates have a 3/8" and 1/4" screws. HVX only has the 1/4". Im attaching the camera right now with one screw, thats it, and it does not feel safe or correct. ......thanks. . . .

 

[danny]

Looks like your first handheald camera, Welcome.

All DV Small camecrders only use one 1/4" screw, the other hole is for the registration pin that keeps the camera from swinging.

 

[dusterdoo]

Where do you get a registration pin, and how does it stay put ? I did a bunch of searches and can't find any, except for this one. . .

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=238155&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

where the registration pin does not fit the HVX ? Do most people NOT use the registration pin ? Just curious. . ..

Thanks.

 

[Jason Ramsey]

What is it that you are trying to do that you need to get the screw and pin?

Could you just buy a mounting plate that already has them both, and build around that, if you are indeed building something?

Jason

 

[dusterdoo]

I just feel that with having it attached with only one 1/4" screw, the camera would be a bit vulnerable if it was not tightened enough or if I over tighten it would mess up the thread on the camera. . ..

 

[danny]

I just feel that with having it attached with only one 1/4" screw, the camera would be a bit vulnerable if it was not tightened enough or if I over tighten it would mess up the thread on the camera. . ..

dusterdoo,

No need to worry. all DV tripod heads are suplied with a 1/4" screw and a pin in the plate, ready for your camera and designed for it. This is the standard. Everybody in the world are using this syatem. I agree it is not perfect but it is good enough.

 

[dusterdoo]

Thanks -