rmcvey 0 #1 January 5, 2003 ok...just been reading a few older posts, and read that the stroboframe quick release could be used on a video camera?? (i didnt realise this, i thought it would only take a stills) So lets say, hypothectically (mmmm big words) you had a TRV style video, and a Canon EOS 35mm SLR. And a camera helmet with a flat top. Nothing fancy, or professional, sometimes a bit of video, and then occasionally a bit of stills. Could you mount the stroboframe on the flat top, say, for the Stills, and then the week after, unscrew the quick release, swing it round 90 degrees, and slap a TRV on it.???? Obviouslly this would require two different sets of holes for the stroboframe, but could it be done?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OmriMon 0 #2 January 5, 2003 the way i do it on my set up (optik, pc9, canon rebel2000) is just get to plates, put one on ur trv, and the other one on the still camera, and then put the other part of the quick release on 2 different places on ur flat top. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmcvey 0 #3 January 5, 2003 So you have your PC9 on a quick release? Is the quick release on an L bracket or something similar?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #4 January 5, 2003 Can you please post some pics of your setup? (the plates on both cameras too if you don't mind) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OmriMon 0 #5 January 6, 2003 i have an optik so i have only place for one shoe on the flat top, i also have an L bracket for side mounting, but lets say i wanna put my pc9 on top, i just switch the other part of the quick release from my still camera and put it on the pc9 i'll try to take some pics tomorrow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmcvey 0 #6 January 6, 2003 aaah see what you mean. but surely if you put the pc9 on top (without turning the base plate) it would be pointing left/right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OmriMon 0 #7 January 6, 2003 heres my setup, the beautiful thing about this quick release (velbon 635) is that u can mount the cameras facing backwards as well, which is a nice feature for base, u can mount one video camera on top facing backward to capture the opening sequence, and another video camera side mounted to capture wut ever is infront of ya Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XDV 0 #8 January 6, 2003 it's very usefull when you have to remove the still camera after the jump for changing the roll, I will post picture tonight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garywainwright 0 #9 January 7, 2003 Yes you can do what u want to. I have used the stroboframe with TRV10, PC7/10, Nikon F801s, (and various flashguns) with no problems at all. However rather than have to turn the mount thro 90 when you change, i would sugesst having a bracket on the stills in such a way that you don't need to. Have fun!http://www.garywainwright.co.uk Instagram gary_wainwright_uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garywainwright 0 #10 January 7, 2003 BTW, i would suggest having a bungy cord going over the top of your cameras - but you don't need to.http://www.garywainwright.co.uk Instagram gary_wainwright_uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #11 January 7, 2003 Gary, where do you buy stroboframes in the UK? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freekflyguy 0 #12 January 7, 2003 QuoteGary, where do you buy stroboframes in the UK? I could do with knowing that, having just forked out €90 for 1. BuzzIt's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmcvey 0 #13 January 7, 2003 QuoteGary, where do you buy stroboframes in the UK? very good question, ? there like gold dust. Also, did you use an anti twist plate for any of the equipment you mentioned?? or did the cork plate provide a good enough grip?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garywainwright 0 #14 January 7, 2003 Have a look at www.speedgraphic.co.uk They are solid in my experience, and they do specialist plates for certain 35mm slrs - i wouldn't recommend relying on the cork that comes with it. The standard 35mm anti twist plate works with my still cameras (Nikon F801s) AND camcorders (trv10, pc10). If you are using a pc type camera i would still recommend bracing it against something although i know people who don't and haven't had any problems.http://www.garywainwright.co.uk Instagram gary_wainwright_uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cameramonkey 0 #15 January 20, 2003 how is the stability of the frame? I have one of the mounts, but wasnt sure it was as solid as I liked, so I never installed it. Now that I may start mounting my PC5 on top for 4 way in a roll cage, I am considering it again so I can remove it as needed. I figured one for my still, and one for my vid.Two wrongs don't make a right, however three lefts DO! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XDV 0 #16 January 20, 2003 for myself I use the velbon quick release, really good attachement, nothing shake it's like they were soldered in one piece Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
