Brian Bullen
14-Apr-2008, 17:27
I have a B&J Grover 8x10, which has plenty of movements, but the focusing mechs/rail/tripod mount are pretty lame in general. Not to mention with all that metal it's heavy and hard to schlep through the woods.
My idea is to make a base similar to Phillips/Chamonix and attach the standards to it. I have enough confidence in my woodworking skills to make all the necessary parts the only problem I'm having is visualizing the worm gear mechanism. I've never seen one of these cameras or a worm gear in action.
Does anyone have a diagram or some detailed pictures of the worm gear from their camera?
Can anyone point me to a place that sells the needed pieces to make this work?
I really have no concept of this type of focusing drive.
I imagine this type of base would make the camera lighter and more stable. Of course it wouldn't fold up but overall be smaller.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
My idea is to make a base similar to Phillips/Chamonix and attach the standards to it. I have enough confidence in my woodworking skills to make all the necessary parts the only problem I'm having is visualizing the worm gear mechanism. I've never seen one of these cameras or a worm gear in action.
Does anyone have a diagram or some detailed pictures of the worm gear from their camera?
Can anyone point me to a place that sells the needed pieces to make this work?
I really have no concept of this type of focusing drive.
I imagine this type of base would make the camera lighter and more stable. Of course it wouldn't fold up but overall be smaller.
Any help is greatly appreciated.