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VX2100 Mic / Light Adaptor

PremiereVid
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Aug 23, 2005, 2:45 PM

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Does anyone know of a bracket out there where I can mount a shotgun mic and a light (HVL-20) using the single accessory shoe on the VX2100?

I have found 2 possibilites, however one bracket which mounts in the underside tripod screw mount doesnt give you enough space to open the LCD. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/...e=categoryNavigation

The second bracket which mounts in the shoe puts the light off center. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/...e=categoryNavigation

Any suggestions??

MLiebergot
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Aug 24, 2005, 8:58 AM

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Re: [PremiereVid] VX2100 Mic / Light Adaptor [In reply to]	Can't Post

Take a look at this from Mighty Wondercam, called the Mini Rover.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=194070&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

It works great and you can attach your quick release to the bottom as well. I use a VX2100 with Beachtek XLR box attahced to it and the Mini Rover attached to the Beachtek.

I place mic shotgun mic on the handle and my light goes on the camera hotshoe.

Works great for me.

Michael

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MLiebergot
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Aug 24, 2005, 9:00 AM

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BTW, I have the Cool-Lux MD-3000 Light and Sound Bracket and don't like it as it puts too much weigh and strain on the camcoder hot shoe for my taste.

Michael

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PremiereVid
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Aug 29, 2005, 3:58 PM

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Re: [MLiebergot] VX2100 Mic / Light Adaptor [In reply to]	Can't Post

Thank you, I will take a look at it. Does it still allow you to open the LCD, I had that issue with the first bracket.

MLiebergot
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Aug 29, 2005, 4:28 PM

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Yes, you won't have any problem openeing the LCD, and you get a great handgrip to use too boot.

Michael

Cameras: I do use them.
Audio: Yes, it does come with audio if you like.
Software: I am learning...
Support: I need all that i can get.
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Brackish
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Sep 13, 2005, 8:26 AM

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MLiebergot
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Sep 13, 2005, 9:53 AM

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Re: [Brackish] VX2100 Mic / Light Adaptor [In reply to]	Can't Post

"That's interesting to know as I had been considering that one."
Yeah, the bracket is ok, bt it sits a little too tall on the hotshoe for my taste, and when I hookup a mic on it, there is a bit too much noise from the bouncing of my mics on it.
It might be good if used off the top of the camcorder hotshoe and set lower somehow.
I still prefer the bracket handle for stableness and ease of use.

Michael

Cameras: I do use them.
Audio: Yes, it does come with audio if you like.
Software: I am learning...
Support: I need all that i can get.
Computer: MAC BABY!