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C-stand mount for Movi M10 stand; cheap and easy.

Discussion in 'MōVI M10' started by Ben Huddleston, Nov 13, 2013.

  1. Ben Huddleston

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    I saw the thread with the $300 Movi stand, and I thought I'd quickly share what I did awhile back and have been pretty happy. It cost me nothing but a couple hours; I happened to have this piece that comes with every Manfrotto Magic arm, so I had a bunch of extras anyway. I also have a few tools.

    I have seen that there are at least 2 versions of the M10 stand, so I can't guarantee this will work exactly like this for you.

    You will need this piece below, which is $12 from B&H.

    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5184-REG/Manfrotto_143BKT_143BKT_Camera_Platform_for.html

    You will also need a drill, a 1/4-20 tap set with correct drill bit, and three 1/4-20 thumbscrews (mine were left over from a Cinevate thing).

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    Pop out the fancy Freefly plastic cap from the top of the stand, and drill/tap two holes like this:

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    Use two thumbscrews to attach the Manfrotto mount to the top of the Movi stand, as below, and you're done.

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    I drilled a couple extra holes to hold tools in the top. I also drilled/tapped another 1/4-20 hole in the bottom and used the third thumbscrew in the base of the Movi to push back against the C stand. Works great!

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  2. Jason Comparetto

    Jason Comparetto Active Member

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    Now I'll give you credit if you can figure out how to make a hardmount version, where the Movi can't fall out. :)
     
  3. Ben Huddleston

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    Thankfully Manfrotto already did! I hung my Movi from an 18' jib last week with just a magic arm (and a safety...).


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  4. Justin Marx

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    Interesting rig.. What weight are your running with your MoVI?
     
  5. Eric Ulbrich

    Eric Ulbrich Member

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    Honestly guys, Just pop the caps off the top handle and slide it down a c-stand arm. Most stable stand I have found yet.
     
  6. Andrew Hewson

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    Such a brilliant idea. Looks better than the custom ones being made too. So tacky.
     

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