longi 0 #1 February 2, 2004 Hi I’m looking for some ideas how to mount a Canon 10D on the front L bracket of my BH Flattop Narrow. I’m looking around in this forum for a while and I have seen that this combination is quite common. Unfortunately, I neither found any close up pictures of setup’s nor detail descriptions how the mounting is made. There’s no need to remove the camera very quick after the jump – so I want to start without a Quickrelease. Is the setup sure enough (don't like the idea to lose my new toy) when I use the screw on the bottom of the camera and ad one bungie to secure the camera? Should I drill the holes for the bungie in the L bracket or is it better to mount the bungee straight to the helmet? I’m very thankful for your opinion or close up pictures of similar setups. L. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SniperCJ 0 #2 February 2, 2004 I dont jump a Flattop Narrow but I do have a similar "L" bracket on my rig. I use the screw thru the bottom of the bracket and a bungie over the top of the camera as you suggest without any problems. The bungie ends are secures by drilling holes in the "L" bracket corners, passing the ends thru the bracket and knotted on the bottom. The loop is then stretched up and over the camera to cutouts on the top bracket corners to secure the camera to the bracket. Works fine. JC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #3 February 2, 2004 I'm in the process of setting up my flat top pro. I'm putting the still camera on top and mounting the PC120 out front. With the Sigma 14 on, the 10D is much heavier than the video so I'm reversing things to make it easier on my neck. When it's done, I'll post pictures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewmonst 0 #4 February 2, 2004 here's mine. 5 holes drilled in L-bracket. One obviously for the thumb screw. 4 for bungies, on either side of the camera, one on top and one on bottom. works well. I'm getting a stroboframe soon just to be sure I don't slightly twist anything peace lewhttp://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #5 February 3, 2004 Quote With the Sigma 14 on, the 10D is much heavier than the video so I'm reversing things to make it easier on my neck. Good smarts there, Deuce. It's amazing how many neck injuries I see in a day at work (non-skydiving related). It's nice to know someone here can think ahead and protect such a valuable structure. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #6 February 3, 2004 Well take my picture, Lori. You made me feel smart today! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites XDV 0 #7 February 3, 2004 For my 10D I don't use bungee cord and I use with and without quick release, and use only the center bolt that come with my flat top pro. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyinfree 0 #8 February 4, 2004 The first thing I did was get rid of that L bracket. In my opinion it was a snag hazzard, my site would breakaway but that L bracket won't. Just my thoughts. I made a flat plate for the top of the helmet (aluminum, I made mine out of 1/4" clear Lexan so you can see through the the plate. the lexan was the same weight as a thin gage piece of aluminum). Six bolts hold it to the top. Video on top, stills cam upside down on the front. Just have the plate extend past the helmet far enough to bolt the still cam on (Mine only sticks out 1.5"). I will try to get some pics on here. Don't have digital stills yet. Still shooting film It all works well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyinfree 0 #9 February 4, 2004 How did you mount your site? Just wondering. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lewmonst 0 #10 February 4, 2004 Just another hole drilled to the side of the L-bracket. The sight is not super secure right now. I check it every morning before i start jumping and periodically especially if I think something might have hit it. My only method for doing that right now is having someone look into the video camera and help me center it. I've also shot a few photos off and compared them to what I thought I was looking at... peace lewhttp://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
XDV 0 #7 February 3, 2004 For my 10D I don't use bungee cord and I use with and without quick release, and use only the center bolt that come with my flat top pro. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyinfree 0 #8 February 4, 2004 The first thing I did was get rid of that L bracket. In my opinion it was a snag hazzard, my site would breakaway but that L bracket won't. Just my thoughts. I made a flat plate for the top of the helmet (aluminum, I made mine out of 1/4" clear Lexan so you can see through the the plate. the lexan was the same weight as a thin gage piece of aluminum). Six bolts hold it to the top. Video on top, stills cam upside down on the front. Just have the plate extend past the helmet far enough to bolt the still cam on (Mine only sticks out 1.5"). I will try to get some pics on here. Don't have digital stills yet. Still shooting film It all works well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyinfree 0 #9 February 4, 2004 How did you mount your site? Just wondering. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewmonst 0 #10 February 4, 2004 Just another hole drilled to the side of the L-bracket. The sight is not super secure right now. I check it every morning before i start jumping and periodically especially if I think something might have hit it. My only method for doing that right now is having someone look into the video camera and help me center it. I've also shot a few photos off and compared them to what I thought I was looking at... peace lewhttp://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
