Recently, I needed a tripod mount for my PXL-2000 while working on a project. And since this product doesn’t exist , and the PXL-2000 doesn’t have a 1/4 inch receptor on the bottom like every other camcorder on the planet, I decided to make my very own PXL-2000 GHETTO TRIPOD MOUNT!! Now I’m sure there are better ways to do this but I needed this to happen quickly and I didn’t have time to discuss this solution with my team of MIT research engineers!
All you need is a standard tripod that has the 1/4 inch camera mounting screw, and the following items: (approx $8.00)
1/4 inch Nut (for mounting to the tripod receptor)
1/4 inch X 1″1/2 U Bolt
Metal Conduit Clamp 1″ EMT (2″ long, top to bottom and also comes with a 1/4 inch X 1 ” Bolt / Nut) - this is for the actual tripod mount.
Strap – N- Tie , Hook and Loop Cinch Straps - (these are for security reasons only, just in case the mount fails the camcorder won’t fall to the ground.)
*Make sure that you line the inner wall of the Conduit clamp with something (an adhesive velcro) so you don’t stratch the plastic on the PXL-2000.
This was so easy to make that I won’t explain it step by step. Just look at the pictures and you should be able to figure it out quickly. Just make sure that you have an extra 1/4 inch bolt to use for the actual mounting to your tripod receptor. Notice the conduit clamp (which is what mounts to the tripod) has a hole in it, which you use with your 1/4 bolt for mounting to the tripod.
Enjoy, VisualMantra
