JohnRet 0 #1 March 27, 2006 I have a Cookie helmet, the Mxv.... And a stroboframe to mount my stills. The trouble is, the flat-top on the cookie isn't wide enough to fit my stroboframe. I don't want anything hanging over the edges of the flat-top. So does anyone use their stroboframe mounted lengthways? Or has anyone got a solution to this, any other ideas? Cheers._________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #2 March 27, 2006 QuoteThe trouble is, the flat-top on the cookie isn't wide enough to fit my stroboframe. I don't want anything hanging over the edges of the flat-top. Just an observation - if the flat surface is as narrow as you say, won't your still camera be "hanging over the edges" no matter what you do? (i.e. even if you put the strobo longways) If it bothers you that much, mount the strobo plate then fill the gaps with triangles of foam, and gaffers tape them in place maybe?www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRet 0 #3 March 27, 2006 Well, I'll not be using it as a camera helmet on every jump. So I'd prefer to have it snag-free for the majority of my jumps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #4 March 27, 2006 I mounted my still camera lengthwise on a stroboframe on my first camera helmet, an Aviator LT. It works. But if your not going to be using your still camera that much, consider just using a thumbscrew to attach the camera directly to the helmet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRet 0 #5 March 28, 2006 Surely if I'm going to be switching between camera on or off, it would make sense to use the stroboframe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydog 2 #6 March 28, 2006 There are other smaller options to using a stroboframe mount. Velbon, Manfrotto etc have smaller plates which wont overhang the edges of the flatspot on the helmet. BrynJourney not destination..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRet 0 #7 March 28, 2006 Thanks, but I already have a stroboframe. I think I'm just going to have to live with it for the meanwhile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydog 2 #8 March 28, 2006 To be honest I have fitted about 3 stroboframes to Cookie helmets and have never had any issues (not to say shit doesn't happen). If you are concerned then replace it or, as suggested before, put the screw through the bottom. Or buy something else . I have done all of the above and really it is personal preference. BrynJourney not destination..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bob.dino 1 #9 March 29, 2006 Why not ask Cookie? His email address is on his website, and he's Cookie on dz.com too. 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
skydog 2 #8 March 28, 2006 To be honest I have fitted about 3 stroboframes to Cookie helmets and have never had any issues (not to say shit doesn't happen). If you are concerned then replace it or, as suggested before, put the screw through the bottom. Or buy something else . I have done all of the above and really it is personal preference. BrynJourney not destination..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #9 March 29, 2006 Why not ask Cookie? His email address is on his website, and he's Cookie on dz.com too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
