D-box on a flat top pro

[aerialcameraman 0]

How do you guys mount your d-box to a flat top pro? I am getting a pc 109 and am getting a d box for it but was woundering if you guys screw both the d-box down and use a tripod screw for the camera in the d box. Pics if possible would be greatly appreciated.

[TALONSKY 0]

I am not sure if this will help but on my FTP, I made my own box for my PC105. I attached it to the top and the PC105 is attached using the 1/4-20 on the bottom of it.
Kirk

[vdschoor 0]

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How do you guys mount your d-box to a flat top pro? I am getting a pc 109 and am getting a d box for it but was woundering if you guys screw both the d-box down and use a tripod screw for the camera in the d box. Pics if possible would be greatly appreciated.

I have the d-box screwed to the top plate (TRV17, not a PC style one) and you just put the camera in the box, close it and you're done!
No extra screws for the camera inside the box, it's kept in place by the box and the padding inside the box.

Iwan

[r2hubert 0]

Have you seen any DBox for the Sony HC85 not the trv80 ?

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[vdschoor 0]

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Have you seen any DBox for the Sony HC85 not the trv80 ?

I have not, but contact hottamaly (here on dz.com) or call Bonehead Composites to find out. They might just be working on those or already have them.
They are not advertised on the website yet.. but you never know!

Iwan

[r2hubert 0]

I wonder if I could trade my TRV box for the new HC

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[aerialcameraman 0]

The pc style d box has the hard red cord that closes the top of the box to keep the camera in. Has anybody had any problems with the camera moving causing it to tape the jump out of sight and having the tape gitter or flutter. Just asking or does it close up really tight so once the camera is in place it does not move. Also once you sight it in and remove the camera from the box and place it back in will you have to resight the camera or will it be sighted in still.

[AndyMan 7]

I have a PC120 in the dbox with the red hinge cable... The camera does not move.

As for wiggle, once I plug in the cam-eye, the the camera no longer wiggles.

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[jcd11235 0]

I have a PC5 in a BH DBox, with no tripod screw. It shuts very tight, and I have never had a problem with it moving.

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[aerialcameraman 0]

Does anyone have a picture of where they placed the foam inside the box or the best position to place the foam so the pc109 will not move..

[skygod7777 0]

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Does anyone have a picture of where they placed the foam inside the box or the best position to place the foam so the pc109 will not move..

call jason, that's what he has.


later

[Shivon 0]

I have set my trv d box up on a FT narrow the same way as Iwan has, and have never had any problems with it. The camera sits snug, and can be taken out and put back in without worrying my sighting (have not had problems yet). Regards the foam in the box, I find that the foam stuck to the roof of the box deteroriates first, but taking the door off completely and rotating it 180 degrees after about 150 jumps keeps the fit nice and snug. After 300 jumps I replace the foam completely (and start the cycle again). The camera really is quite tight once the door is closed and the red cable is routed.

[aerialcameraman 0]

Where do you pick up that type of foam with the really sticky glue on the back. I have some foam but it is not all that sticky and falls off. Can you get that foam from your local hardware store.

[velocityphoto 0]

go to this site (www.rimworldvideo.com)
These are the mounts to have, he makes each mount custom to your camera and special needs..
Lonnie

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[Shivon 0]

I got mine from a fishtank supplier (sits on a glass ledge around the top, and then the lid of the fishtank sits on the foam). You may want to get onto bonehead though and see if they can send you some.

[nacmacfeegle 0]

Kayak stores will have some..
for example...
http://www.kayakoutfitting.com/foam/neo.html

Google for 'self adhesive neoprene'

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[turtlespeed 212]

Can't find my pics - I know they are here somewhere - but I have a Dbox/Still Combo on a FTP.

Makes it a little annoying when doing interviews for fades and stuff - but the damage/protection factor outweighs the annoyance ratio.

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