blueskiesbill 0 #1 May 22, 2009 hey all, i just bought a samsung video camera and mounted it to a 1/2 rack bonehead with a goldmember quick release although the camera seems to spin on the mounting screw when it should be tight, right? .... it does the same on a tripod ... is this supposed to happen or is there a flaw on my camera? samsung mx-20 2009 thank you for your feedback blue skies!!! the condemned convict climbs the highest peaks without fear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PharmerPhil 0 #2 May 22, 2009 I am not familiar with the Samsung, but most video cameras (and most video camera tripods) have a locating pin just forward of the tripod screw to keep the camera from rotating. Unfortunately, many quick releases do not have this pin. Without one, make sure you use a piece of rubber or cork gasket between the camera and the QR plate (available at most hardware or auto parts stores), and tighten the hell out of the screw. If you went sans quick release, you could make your own locating pin by threading a 10-32 screw into the mounting surface just forward of the larger 1/4-20 mounting screw (see attached picture). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueskiesbill 0 #3 May 22, 2009 thank you for the reply.... now there is some kind of oval like channel, hole, thingy in front of the place where i screw in the plate/tripod screw into the camera....not really sure what it is....sorry for the ignorance on this but this is my first time (beer) doing the whole camera thing and i am sure i will make some expensive and stupid errors in this process ... so do you think the best fix is to get this stuff from the hardware store and just use the additional pressure from the lack of space to hold it on there? or should i figure out a way to use/put in a locating pin blue skies!!! the condemned convict climbs the highest peaks without fear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PharmerPhil 0 #4 May 22, 2009 I would try the gasket material alone first. That is all most people have to do. Also, make sure the screw isn't too long for the hole in the camera (i.e., the screw doesn't bottom out in the camera hole). If it were you would never get it tight enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sky490 0 #5 May 22, 2009 First I Think Chris Uses Cork as a friction Buffer between the Camera and the GM Plate, Check to see if it has been installed. Next check to see if the 1/4 x 20 Flat Head Screw has bottomed out. Quite often between all the different Camera manufactures the Tripod tapped hole depth is not the same. You want the bolt to not bottom out but you also want it close to that point. There is a lot of ware and tear on that single point of attachment so you want the most thread engagement you can get. If all else fails send it to me and I will put in a Dog Hole since this is for video. No Charge U pay shipping. terry.s@bwmail.us Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teigen 0 #6 May 22, 2009 I would be careful about tightening the screw too much.. You risk damaging the threads in the camera.. I did that on my Canon 500mm when attaching it to my monopod.. Luckily the bracket on the lens has two holes so i didnt have to get a new one.. Now i just tighten it "just enough" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueskiesbill 0 #7 May 26, 2009 does it spin on you? the condemned convict climbs the highest peaks without fear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
