Side by side camera mount
Jul 21, 2018 16:24:28 #
grathbun
Loc: Placerville, California
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.
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.
Jul 21, 2018 16:33:39 #
jdubu
Loc: San Jose, CA
You could adapt a flash flat bar to mount 2 cameras along the slots. The middle hole threads onto your stand via a QR plate.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/pangshi-Camera-Hot-Shoe-Extension-Bar-Mount-Dual-Flash-Light-Bracket-for-New/332700252912?hash=item4d767afaf0%3Ag%3Aaf0AAOSwUxhbMs7T&_sacat=625&_nkw=multi+flash+bracket+bar&_from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=m570.l1313&LH_TitleDesc=0%7C0
https://www.ebay.com/itm/pangshi-Camera-Hot-Shoe-Extension-Bar-Mount-Dual-Flash-Light-Bracket-for-New/332700252912?hash=item4d767afaf0%3Ag%3Aaf0AAOSwUxhbMs7T&_sacat=625&_nkw=multi+flash+bracket+bar&_from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=m570.l1313&LH_TitleDesc=0%7C0
Jul 21, 2018 17:21:04 #
Jul 21, 2018 17:21:28 #
I found these on B&H web site.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/707200-REG/Vanguard_MULTI_MOUNT_6_Multi_Mount_6_Tripod_Utility.html?ap=y&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI94Xl4o6x3AIVkPhkCh3EZQI7EAQYBCABEgIOIPD_BwE&smp=y
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1062513-REG/desmond_d3d_1_stereo_camera_bracket.html?ap=y&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxN-cxY2x3AIVDcZkCh3uaQ4HEAQYAyABEgKTbPD_BwE&smp=y
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/707200-REG/Vanguard_MULTI_MOUNT_6_Multi_Mount_6_Tripod_Utility.html?ap=y&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI94Xl4o6x3AIVkPhkCh3EZQI7EAQYBCABEgIOIPD_BwE&smp=y
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1062513-REG/desmond_d3d_1_stereo_camera_bracket.html?ap=y&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxN-cxY2x3AIVDcZkCh3uaQ4HEAQYAyABEgKTbPD_BwE&smp=y
Jul 21, 2018 17:22:37 #
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
Jul 21, 2018 17:25:45 #
TBerwick
Loc: Houston, Texas
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.
Jul 21, 2018 17:31:43 #
grathbun wrote:
Does anybody know of a sturdy mounting bar that wo... (show quote)
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.
Jul 21, 2018 18:46:19 #
grathbun wrote:
Does anybody know of a sturdy mounting bar that wo... (show quote)
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
Jul 21, 2018 22:22:25 #
grathbun
Loc: Placerville, California
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.
Jay Pat, I will post some 3D's after i get the setup working well.
Jul 21, 2018 23:42:57 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
grathbun wrote:
Does anybody know of a sturdy mounting bar that wo... (show quote)
It’s pretty easy to custom make one from a length of aluminum flat bar.
Jul 22, 2018 07:36:34 #
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Jul 22, 2018 07:54:43 #
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.
Jul 22, 2018 07:58:41 #
MT Shooter wrote:
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
https://www.manfrotto.us/cross-arm-double-end-with-double-head-support-black
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.
Jul 22, 2018 09:20:08 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
grathbun wrote:
Does anybody know of a sturdy mounting bar that wo... (show quote)
Here are a few choices.
https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=camera+double+mount&tag=mh0b-20&index=aps&hvadid=78065380200242&hvqmt=b&hvbmt=bb&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_2cq98kqdh6_b
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