[Daniel Schultz]

Hi Todd.

Okay I got my stands and Mafer clamps, and then when I set everything up, I felt like the Canon c100 would be easier to use than the Nikon DSLR D810. Do you think it’s okay to use the c100? It’s just the camera and the 24-105 lens as shown:

Worried about stressing out the female/camera side of the 1/4-20 in that perpendicular angle.

(I have a ninja on a separate Mafer clamp)

Thanks again!!!

-Dan

[Daniel Schultz]

okay… I just talked to a very helpful person at Matthews and I think I’m all set. Just realized though that I’m not sure the best way to hook the camera to the Mafer clamp. Do I need a special screw (1/4-20?).

Thanks again!!

[Daniel Schultz]

Hey Todd.

Can I trouble you for a bit more advice about c-stands?
I was getting ready to buy, but I’m not sure which type to get.

I thought the 40″ riser made the most sense overall. Would you say?
And I thought the boom would come in handy.
What about Turtle based vs one piece?
And “Rocky Mountain” double sliding leg?
Any other options/thoughts?

And what do you suggest for sandbags?

Thanks again, Todd!!

[Daniel Schultz]

super helpful!!!
I was wondering that exact thing about the speedrail.
I love your idea of DIYing it!!
Gonna give it a whirl!!
Thanks again!!!

[Daniel Schultz]

Really appreciate all the help and info—thanks Todd!

So, yes, I originally thought of trying to mount the whole shebang with fluid head, etc.
But then when I saw that setup (and know how freaking successful those videos are), I started leaning towards the leaner, more elegant rig. I only have prime lenses for my DSLR (Nikon D810), but I should be able to just raise or lower the c-stands to get the right framing.

I did some looking around at Matthews, and saw some speed rail options, and I think I might have found the clamp that they used at Tasty. Does this look like it?
https://products.msegrip.com/collections/showcase/products/backdrop-ears
It’s called a backdrop ear.

And would you recommend a thickness for the speedrail? Looks like they come in 1″, 1.25″ and 1.5″.

Thanks again!!

[Daniel Schultz]

Oh, and as a follow up, what do you think of this setup?

[Daniel Schultz]

Okay, Todd, one more question if I want to go the camera mounting route.
(And really appreciate your help!)

I just watched a behind-the-scenes CBS video about how they do the Tasty videos at Buzzed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wBxq-BiYHA&t=2s

And I took a few screens of their studio. It looks like they use 2 c-stands, then a crossbar to mount the DSLR and Monitor.
I like the simplicity of the setup.

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So, two questions: Do you what kind of overhead bar is that?
And what kind of clamp do the use to attach the overhead bar to the two c-stands?

Thanks again!!!

-Dan S

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[Daniel Schultz]

Oh…and I thought of one more question: Any other info leads about the mirror? Metal? Glass? Any particular type that would be easy for mounting? Thanks again!!!!

[Daniel Schultz]

Many Thanks, Todd!!!!

Any thoughts on ways to mount the mirror (do love that idea, so simple)?
Types of clamps, etc. Would you use c-stands? Any way I can get away with lightweight aluminum light stands (I own already, and don’t have any c-stands). Maybe I need to bite the bullet and get a c-stand or two.

[Daniel Schultz]

thanks, Shane!