2014Brackets/Widgets forum
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.
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