Pendejo 0 #1 October 14, 2005 My wife got me a Rebel XT for our anniversary last week When I went to mount it on my helmet the holes don't line up.... The helmet is a flat top narrow. What I have used in the past is a canon rebel 2000. It looks like the Rebel XT is about 1/2 inch "thicker" than the 2000 is. If I drill the hole to mount the XT it would be so close to the hole for the 2000 that it would be a slot. I still plan to use the 2000 for tandem stills but want to use the XT for RW stills. Will it cause the 2000 to move if I make it into a slot (I use a standard thumb screw to hold it in place)? I have not altered the bracket in any way from the way it came from Bonehead (other than drilling the hole for the 2000). Any suggestions? Pendejo He who swoops the ditch and does not get out buys the BEER!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #2 October 14, 2005 maybe fill the old hole with resin or chemical metal or something before drilling a new hole? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pendejo 0 #3 October 14, 2005 I thought about that... But I still want to use the 2000 for tandem stills so I need the other hole for that camera. Last night I tried to offset it but that changes the framing more than I am willing to accept. Pendejo He who swoops the ditch and does not get out buys the BEER!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #4 October 14, 2005 Drill the ther hole, and make a slot. Then fabricate an insert that will fill the unsed potion of the slot when there is a screw in it. If you make it right, you should be able to install it one way for your 2000, and then flip and move the insert to the other end of the slot to mount the XT. While your at it, make a few of the spacers, and hide the extras in a baggie under the liner. Losing a custom made spacer would suck during a busy day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miami 0 #5 October 14, 2005 A slot should work fine...if it's tight enough to keep the camera from rotating left/right on the thumbscrew it should be tight enough to keep them from going forward or backward. If you are using a stroboframe 300-qrc make sure you are using all 3 mounting screws and it will definitely be fine. If you need a stroboframe this guy is a good source. The picture is wrong...it is a regular 300-qrc, I've bought 2 from him, and from what I've seen of his previous auctions he has sold dozens. Hope this helps...Miami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #6 October 14, 2005 1) Drill second hole and create slot 2) take washer, put blob of weld on one side close to hole. 3) file weld to be the size of half the slot. 4) insert filed weld blob/washer combo into slot - affix camera. 5) when you want to mount the other camera remove washer, rotate 180deg so filed weld is at other end of slot and affix camera. 6) if you want to get dead fancy you could countersink the washer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pendejo 0 #7 October 14, 2005 Quote1) Drill second hole and create slot 2) take washer, put blob of weld on one side close to hole. 3) file weld to be the size of half the slot. 4) insert filed weld blob/washer combo into slot - affix camera. 5) when you want to mount the other camera remove washer, rotate 180deg so filed weld is at other end of slot and affix camera. 6) if you want to get dead fancy you could countersink the washer. Damn thats awsome!!!! Thanks!! I'll give that a try. Pendejo He who swoops the ditch and does not get out buys the BEER!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outlawphx 1 #8 October 14, 2005 Quote1) Drill second hole and create slot 2) take washer, put blob of weld on one side close to hole. 3) file weld to be the size of half the slot. 4) insert filed weld blob/washer combo into slot - affix camera. 5) when you want to mount the other camera remove washer, rotate 180deg so filed weld is at other end of slot and affix camera. 6) if you want to get dead fancy you could countersink the washer. MacGuyver lives! That's a good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimoke 0 #9 October 14, 2005 QuoteI thought about that... But I still want to use the 2000 for tandem stills so I need the other hole for that camera. I think once you shoot the XT and see the quality of the images you will want to have every photo you shoot High quality.....even tandems. I have shot well over 300 tandems with my XT. and sold almost 500 8X10 photos to my customers. the photos sell themselves. just my thoughts, Oke P.S. your wife rocks!!The ground always, remembers where you are! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pendejo 0 #10 October 17, 2005 Quote1) Drill second hole and create slot 2) take washer, put blob of weld on one side close to hole. 3) file weld to be the size of half the slot. 4) insert filed weld blob/washer combo into slot - affix camera. 5) when you want to mount the other camera remove washer, rotate 180deg so filed weld is at other end of slot and affix camera. 6) if you want to get dead fancy you could countersink the washer. Worked like a charm!! Thanks again! Pendejo He who swoops the ditch and does not get out buys the BEER!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pendejo 0 #11 October 17, 2005 QuoteI think once you shoot the XT and see the quality of the images you will want to have every photo you shoot High quality.....even tandems. I have shot well over 300 tandems with my XT. and sold almost 500 8X10 photos to my customers. the photos sell themselves. just my thoughts, I understand what you mean. I have seen them from others. I would be the only guy at the dz shooting that way and don't want to get into the whole thing about explaining (I run the concession so I would be the one taking the heat) why other students can't get them that way. Plus I don't have the printer to go with the camera yet. Pendejo He who swoops the ditch and does not get out buys the BEER!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #12 October 17, 2005 Cool, glad to help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jimoke 0 #13 October 17, 2005 http://www.dealsurprise.com/trte5480wipc2.html a nice printer, fairly cheap, pays for itself before you change the ink twice. OkeThe ground always, remembers where you are! 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
jimoke 0 #13 October 17, 2005 http://www.dealsurprise.com/trte5480wipc2.html a nice printer, fairly cheap, pays for itself before you change the ink twice. OkeThe ground always, remembers where you are! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
