/dist/images/branding/favicon

First impressions

Discussion in 'MōVI M10' started by Gary Haynes, Sep 6, 2013.

  1. Carey Lee Coffey

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2013
    Messages:
    194
    Likes Received:
    16
    It's very surprising that you can only secure an Epic with one screw. It doesn't take much for the screw to loosen because you can't tighten it too much or you'll crack the housing. I will have to find a way to use two screws for sure, even if I have to modify the plate.
     
  2. Brad Meier

    Brad Meier Active Member
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2012
    Messages:
    749
    Likes Received:
    66
    The CS 3axis only had one bolt also. Did you do something else with you setup in the past? Honestly we've never had any issues with the single bolt setup. I usually throw some gaff tape down on the camera to keep the plate from wanting to slide after you tighten down the bolt. Obviously there is no downside to using two bolts on an epic setup. It would also make alignment a tad easier.
     
  3. Andy Johnson-Laird

    Andy Johnson-Laird Administrator
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2012
    Messages:
    10,383
    Likes Received:
    1,164
    You're right about the 3-Axis, Brad. And I worried about that too. I use a couple of cable ties on the 3-Axis too.

    I did have a situation (on the 3-Axis) where, when I reached in to pop the CF card I must have tweaked the camera a bit -- I straightened it back up, but I suspect that had the unintended consequence that it just loosened off the 1/4 x 20 a tad. Fortunately the camera did not drop off in flight, but it was not as tight as I wanted it to be when I went to remove the camera at the end of the day.

    Obviously, that was my fault in that I caused the problem...but it seems like cheap insurance to have a couple of cable ties.

    Andy.
     
  4. Carey Lee Coffey

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2013
    Messages:
    194
    Likes Received:
    16
    Hopefully Freefly will offer a modified plate so that we can use two screws. I would very much appreciate it!
     
  5. Tabb Firchau

    Tabb Firchau Administrator
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2012
    Messages:
    911
    Likes Received:
    472
    You can use 2 screws now Carey with the Epic. You will need to use a 3/8" to 1/4" Reducer on the back hole.

    Tabb
     
  6. Carey Lee Coffey

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2013
    Messages:
    194
    Likes Received:
    16
    A screw reducer! I wondered if there was something like that. Thanks Tabb! Where do they sell them? Hardware store?
     
  7. Brad Meier

    Brad Meier Active Member
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2012
    Messages:
    749
    Likes Received:
    66
  8. Andy Johnson-Laird

    Andy Johnson-Laird Administrator
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2012
    Messages:
    10,383
    Likes Received:
    1,164
  9. Carey Lee Coffey

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2013
    Messages:
    194
    Likes Received:
    16
    Perfect. Problem solved. Now to figure out out power dilemma ; )
     
  10. Marc Morissette

    Marc Morissette New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 3, 2013
    Messages:
    24
    Likes Received:
    1
    Thanks Jonathan for that First Impression Review.

    Great Read

    -Marc
     
  11. Brett Harrison

    Brett Harrison Active Member

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2013
    Messages:
    299
    Likes Received:
    40
    Jonathon, thanks for the extensive write up.

    I'm also 5 foot 11 inches. I was thinking about the inverted mode for Steadicam then I figured, just run it upside down to gain that difference in height.

    Is this feasible or would it be too top-heavy to control?
     
  12. Brad Meier

    Brad Meier Active Member
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2012
    Messages:
    749
    Likes Received:
    66
    Brett, top mounted works fine and is a great option if your shots are of the higher variety. This of course limits your ability to go low until you reset to under slung mode.
     
    Brett Harrison likes this.
  13. Brett Harrison

    Brett Harrison Active Member

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2013
    Messages:
    299
    Likes Received:
    40
    That made my day Brad!
     
  14. Brad Meier

    Brad Meier Active Member
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2012
    Messages:
    749
    Likes Received:
    66
    MōVI has that effect...
     
    Brett Harrison likes this.
  15. Andrey Pastukh

    Andrey Pastukh New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2012
    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Awesome! Wait video from sky :)
     
  16. Brad Meier

    Brad Meier Active Member
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2012
    Messages:
    749
    Likes Received:
    66
    BlueBird likes this.
  17. Andrey Pastukh

    Andrey Pastukh New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2012
    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
  18. Carey Lee Coffey

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2013
    Messages:
    194
    Likes Received:
    16
    With so many things being shot at shoulder level, I look forward to shooting slightly lower than shoulder level for a change... a slight low angle will be refreshing.
     
  19. Leopoldo Tamargo

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2013
    Messages:
    61
    Likes Received:
    3
    Which might be better in M10 mode using an Epic, Paralinx or Bolt, for the wireless video feed?
     
  20. Carey Lee Coffey

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2013
    Messages:
    194
    Likes Received:
    16
    I vote Paralinx.
     

Share This Page