Does anybody know of a sturdy mounting bar that would allow me to mount two large DSLRs side by side? It would be fairly simple -- a bar I could mount to a tripod that would have two camera mounts built-in, one on each side. Preferably, the mounts would be somewhat adjustable for width, so I could move the cameras further apart or closer together. This would be used for both 3D photography and camera comparisons, and I might think of some other uses.
I've searched using every search term I could think of, even sent a question to the B&H staff (no response.) I found some things for GoPro cameras, but they wouldn't work for large cameras.
Any help or suggestions appreciated.
...Benro SystemGo Plus FGP28C Carbon Fiber Tripod...
Jay Pat
Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA
grathbun wrote:
This would be used for both 3D photography and camera comparisons, and I might think of some other uses.
I don't have any ideas for the bar.
I look forward to the 3D images!
We had a guy that produced them several years ago. He was good.
Then he went poof........
Haven't heard from him since.
Pat
Boy, I'd go with #1 listed above. Skip the plastic parts of #2 & put a couple of Arca Swiss mounts on #1 and hope you have a really sturdy tripod.
grathbun wrote:
Does anybody know of a sturdy mounting bar that would allow me to mount two large DSLRs side by side? It would be fairly simple -- a bar I could mount to a tripod that would have two camera mounts built-in, one on each side. Preferably, the mounts would be somewhat adjustable for width, so I could move the cameras further apart or closer together. This would be used for both 3D photography and camera comparisons, and I might think of some other uses.
I've searched using every search term I could think of, even sent a question to the B&H staff (no response.) I found some things for GoPro cameras, but they wouldn't work for large cameras.
Any help or suggestions appreciated.
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A double Arca rail should be sufficiently stiff. You didn't specify what separation you need, but a 300mm example here:
https://www.amazon.com/SUNWAYFOTO-DPG-3016R-Double-Dovetail-Compatible/dp/B00NE8DUE8/You can screw the cameras onto the rail, or get a pair of double Arca clamps for easy mount and positioning.
grathbun wrote:
Does anybody know of a sturdy mounting bar that would allow me to mount two large DSLRs side by side? It would be fairly simple -- a bar I could mount to a tripod that would have two camera mounts built-in, one on each side. Preferably, the mounts would be somewhat adjustable for width, so I could move the cameras further apart or closer together. This would be used for both 3D photography and camera comparisons, and I might think of some other uses.
I've searched using every search term I could think of, even sent a question to the B&H staff (no response.) I found some things for GoPro cameras, but they wouldn't work for large cameras.
Any help or suggestions appreciated.
Does anybody know of a sturdy mounting bar that wo... (
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Super duty dual camera bar, will actually let you attach 2 more heads to the bar ends to mount a total of 4 cameras. I used to use one years ago for air shows.
https://www.manfrotto.us/cross-arm-double-end-with-double-head-support-black
Great suggestions, Hoggers -- thanks a million to all! I have looked at all of them and can definitely find what I need there.
Jay Pat, I will post some 3D's after i get the setup working well.
grathbun wrote:
Does anybody know of a sturdy mounting bar that would allow me to mount two large DSLRs side by side? It would be fairly simple -- a bar I could mount to a tripod that would have two camera mounts built-in, one on each side. Preferably, the mounts would be somewhat adjustable for width, so I could move the cameras further apart or closer together. This would be used for both 3D photography and camera comparisons, and I might think of some other uses.
I've searched using every search term I could think of, even sent a question to the B&H staff (no response.) I found some things for GoPro cameras, but they wouldn't work for large cameras.
Any help or suggestions appreciated.
Does anybody know of a sturdy mounting bar that wo... (
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It’s pretty easy to custom make one from a length of aluminum flat bar.
RRS sells them. Expensive but good
RRS has bars and mounting components...
BboH
Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD
I use Manfroto's, however the bar is only part of the problem - you also need another tripod head. I bought 2 of the same, the inexpensive models as I used them in a static position rather than actively.
That looks great, although a bit pricey. You'd need a very good tripod to support that weight. If I had to mount two cameras together, I'd want the strongest setup I could find.
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