mccordia 74 #1 December 10, 2007 When I just started on camera, a few years back, I shortly jumped an ugly helmet with a Heller Mount. It resembled an oil-rig, and though it had a proper cutaway, I quickly switched to a better helmet. But one feature I did like about that butt-ugly mount, was the front mounted plate/bracket for stills. It could quicly rotate 90 degrees, and be snapped in place. Switching from Portrait to Landscape. Is there any seperate front mount (stills) available that would fit a FlatTop/Wes pro type helmet that enables easy switching from portrait to landscape without fidling with screws/bolts etc?JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #2 December 10, 2007 I believe you might be able to flip the Tonfly mount by 180 on demand? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gadget 0 #3 December 10, 2007 The old Leo Dickinson helmet could do that in flight. oh wait, damm this tells you how old i am If people from Poland are called Poles, why aren't people from Holland called Holes??? My logbook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #4 December 10, 2007 search this forum for "really righ stuff" or RRS posts by loudiamond. He has a mount that will do what you are asking i think. The only kicker may be that in vertical, it might block your video depending on how you have things set up. It looks like a bullet proof set up the way lou has his done though. I was thinking of switching to one of those before i had to quit flying camera all together. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #5 December 10, 2007 The RRS L-mounts are an option, they are pricey though if you are only wanting to flip 90 degrees for a front mount. The Tonfly mount mayt be a better option since its less expensive. The RRS mounts are high on my list of items to buy even for nonskydiving photograhpy. I really like their Ball head also for my tripod.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #6 December 10, 2007 That rrs seems a bit to big/chunky for skydiving (though I may be looking at the wrong mount?) Here is a link to the Heller Mount (top plate and front mount attached) I mentioned http://www.air-action.de/detail04-02-2.htm The front L bracket, rotates 90 degrees with a simple 'click' Its quite old, and they dont seem to make a seperate front/still mount. Quite like the adjustable platform thats standard on the FlatTop Narrow (had not noticed that before) http://www.boneheadcomposites.com/ftnarrow.htm But as a loose mountable bracket.JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #7 December 10, 2007 Check out these mounts: http://www.tonfly.com/CONVERTER_828527.html If they would do a 90 degree pivot they would be perfect. The use of a drill looks like it might get you the holes needed to do a 90 degree swivel but that might not be possible due to the design. The Bonehead L bracket up front still needs tools to get the nut loose and then retightened once its lined up again.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #8 December 10, 2007 The Bonehead L bracket up front still needs tools to get the nut loose and then retightened once its lined up again. Ive managed to track down my old helmet (wasnt in use anymore, and owner willing to part with it) and will be taking the stills-mount appart to see if I can modify it for use on a FTP style helmet.JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #9 December 10, 2007 QuoteWhen I just started on camera, a few years back, I shortly jumped an ugly helmet with a Heller Mount. It resembled an oil-rig, and though it had a proper cutaway, I quickly switched to a better helmet. But one feature I did like about that butt-ugly mount, was the front mounted plate/bracket for stills. It could quicly rotate 90 degrees, and be snapped in place. Switching from Portrait to Landscape. Is there any seperate front mount (stills) available that would fit a FlatTop/Wes pro type helmet that enables easy switching from portrait to landscape without fidling with screws/bolts etc? theres a website names something like totallyright stuff or something like that with an awesome mounting system that you're looking for. Lou diamond posted it a few weeks(maybe months) ago. EDIT: it's called really right stuffMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #10 December 10, 2007 The 'really right stuff' just looks like a normal quick release or am I looking at the wrong pictures here? There seem to be quite a few flat quick-releases you can easily tilt and rotate? Though (had not though of that yet) mounting the L bracket on the front, with one of these would of course enable you to also rotate the camera around (portrait/landscape)JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #11 December 10, 2007 How about mounting an L bracket to this?50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zee 0 #12 December 11, 2007 The regular L-Bracket that comes with the FTP can rotate any way you want it. I rotate my still camera all the time. It even stays properly sighted when I rotate it too. Action©Sports Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrwrong 0 #13 December 11, 2007 I know that Tonfly isn't selling the mounting seperate so you will have to find another dealer for this. Skyrats located in Empuriabrava, Spain do sell this ZkullsTM quick attachment “The sum of intelligence on the planet is a constant; the population is growing.” - George Bernard Shaw He who dies with the most toys, wins..... dudeist skydiver # 19515 Buy quality and cry once! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
