Sony VX2000 on FlatTop Pro

[FeFe 0]

Anybody works with this (or any other heavy top mount cam) combo? Any stability issues? Trying to figure out if I should stick to FlatTop or get a pricy custom-made helmet...
BS

[skydog 2]

A friend of mine jumps with a VX 2000 and Canon stills mounted on a flat top.

He has no problems as the weight of the camcorder sits further back on the plate and counter balances (slightly) the stills camera.

The good thing with the Flat Top is that it can be very securely fitted which obviously helps.

Journey not destination.....

[jdhill 0]

IMO, the FT should work just fine... I used to jump a VX1000, which is slightly smaller but heavier than the 2000. and it handled the weight and size just fine... I switched to a smaller video camera because I wanted to add a second still camera... the FT handles that fine too. No need to spend big $$$$ on a custom job.

Josh

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[JeanJeanie 0]

I just mounted another customers VX2k on a FT pro. The things you want to consider are these.

1. The extended plate so you can make a lens support u-bracket for the wide angle. You can hang the still inverted for horizoltal stills. When you want to shoot vertical you will need to put the vx next to the sharkfin, which may require a little wider top plate. Many purchase a second plate for the second setup option.

2. 1 or 2 Straps to go around the camera.

3. A bit of gasket cork or thin rubber sheeting to go under the camera to minimise slipage and act as a little shock absorber.

4. Neck excersizes........

Actually not that heavy I think the camera is 2 lbs with lens........

Great camera, great helmet,

have fun!

jeanie

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[FeFe 0]

Thanks!

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4. Neck excersizes........

Actually not that heavy I think the camera is 2 lbs with lens........

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