Twin Arm Steadicam Monitor Mount

[Rob Crone]

 

Here are some images and the latest design/info for our new TwinArm

SteadiCam Monitor Mount.

The goal was to mount the 10” Transvideo monitor and its yoke to the

post clamp at its balance point. Mounting the monitor at its COG

allows the operator to change the viewing angle including

the yaw angle without affecting SteadiCam rig balance.

The design allows full adjustment of the monitor to improve counterweight

effect and viewing position, it includes our custom monitor yoke that

mounts onto monitor balance point. The yoke is machined to achieve

balanced side to side for the perfect COG mount.

The TwinArm shown is mounted via its top bar to the ¾ key pocket on the

post clamp. The mount's top bar can also be adapted to mount to most

any post clamp.

For low mode, turn the unit on the quick-release post clamp.

The monitor can easily be removed for transport in its own case.

Unlike other systems that change the yaw angle at the spigot/bridge-bracket

or at the center post, we allow adjustment of the yaw angle at the

base of the yoke and eliminate the weak mounting point at the spigot

altogether. Spigot mounts that will not lock in place are known

to spoil the balance of the rig when the monitor gets bumped.

TwinArm

features:

- full flexible adjustment and positive locking with Upgrades

Innovations ball-loc system at any adjustment point.

 

- changing the yaw viewing angle at the monitor base and not at the

post keeps the weight shift to a minimum.

 

- scissor motion of the TwinArms lets you move the monitor not just up

or down but also in or out to decrease or increase your panning

inertia when needed.

- Full pivoting monitor and yoke about vertical and horizontal axis for

optimum monitor view.

 

- For mounting your monitor with the yoke onto a camera, all you

need is our 15mm Ball-Loc Clamp # 11856, it accepts a 15mm

stud/rod. Alternative options are a 15mm stud or a 5/8 spigot

adapter at the yoke base, which also has a 3/8 thread (offset by

1.3”)

- weight: 600g without the post clamp. (post clamp

add 75g)

 

 

Rudy Voser

rudy@upgradeinnovations.com

www.upgradeinnovations.com