HVR-A1U question for Spot

earthrisers wrote on 2/2/2006, 2:45 AM

When the HVR-A1U was announced, we decided not even to look at it, because its tape-load mechanism is at the bottom. (We shoot live performances, using a tripod, and we usually have to change tapes quickly during a show... can't deal with unscrewing the camera from the tripod, etc. to change the tape.)

But there's currently a very attractive price break ont he camera, so we're probing a bit...

Spot, you mentioned in your early review of the Camera that there are "standoff" devices available for overcoming Sony's bad placement of the tape-change door. Are those devices readily commercially available... and effective?
Thanks much.

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mbryant wrote on 2/2/2006, 3:05 AM

I'm not Spot, but an earlier post by him pointed me to this

HC1 tripod adapter

which I bought and it works well. Just need to check it will fit your tripod OK. He's also coming out with a new model to fit larger tripods.

Mark

Laurence wrote on 2/2/2006, 7:13 AM

I have one of those. It works great and totally fixes the bottom loading problem.

jrazz wrote on 2/2/2006, 7:15 AM

I bought one off ebay from a guy who makes his own. It works great- no problems and it was under 20 bucks. He says that if it doesn't work with your tripod, just email him and he will make you a custom. I just did a search on ebay for hvr-a1 and found it.

j razz

Spot|DSE wrote on 2/2/2006, 8:19 AM

Looks like everyone beat me to the right answer. :-)
The guy that builds those is also building a new model with taps on it so you can mount accessories on the device if you need to. Looking forward to seeing that one.

earthrisers wrote on 2/2/2006, 8:58 AM

Thanks, all.
Perfect help.

-Ernie

Quryous wrote on 2/2/2006, 12:06 PM

How about something to fix the goofy hot shoe?

Konrad wrote on 9/14/2006, 7:44 PM

I know this is an old thread but thought this might help as the seller has nothing on eBay at the moment.

His website is
http://www.dm-accessories.com/index.php

and yes he does have an answer for the goofy hot shoe.

HTH,

Konrad

JohnnyRoy wrote on 9/14/2006, 7:51 PM

Or you can buy a Cavision RPSHC Spacer from B&H for $19.95. I’m waiting for them to come back in stock.

~jr