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Mounting bracket options for MDR3 camera support on 15mm rods

12 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

What the thread found

  • A clamp with V-mount clip attached to a V-clip screwed into the camera body allows centered mounting and rotation around the rod with minimal protrusion beyond the lens.
  • XCS makes a bracket specifically for MDR3 that attaches to 15mm rods.
  • A dovetail mount designed for MDR systems can be obtained as an accessory.
  • A cheeseplate-style mount for MDR3 exists that can be modified with an additional rod mount bracket.

Depends on

  • The thread discusses multiple solutions without comparing their relative merits or practical differences.
  • Personal preferences for mounting methods vary and may depend on specific camera sled models.
  • No detailed specifications or measurements provided for the various bracket options.

Gear in this thread

MDR

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