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Hot shoe cam handle

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dave44
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Would it work? I was thinking about making something like this for an HV30, but I'm not sure whether the hot shoe socket is strong enough. Anyone know?

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Jun 4 2008 9:25PM
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dergblerp
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Ya i've been thinking the same for my HV20. it should be strong enough. the camera isnt all that heavy and the shoe is made of metal. just make sure you have one that can tighten so that the camera doesnt fly off by accident.
Jun 4 2008 9:28PM
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kfilenda
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i bought a cheap mic just for that purpose, im careful with it but it works
Jun 4 2008 9:54PM
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dave44
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Does it stay in?


Jun 4 2008 10:07PM
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kfilenda
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it stays in really well, i just usually check the nut that tightens it to the hot shoe every once in while

Jun 4 2008 10:14PM
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dave44
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Yup. Bend it twice, drill a hole, get a piece of metal with a screw in, get a nut, and you're done.


The HV30's hot shoe cover is also like strapped on, so i'll have to cut that off
Jun 4 2008 11:24PM
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ILoveOhio
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The shotgun mic might not be strong enough to use as a handle.
Jun 6 2008 3:55PM
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