DIY Prismasonic Lens Bracket?

[mlbrand]

Anyone have any good ideas or pictures of a bracket I could make to mount my Prismasonic 1400 pass-through anamorphic lens to my projector/mount? I am moving from a shelf mounted projector and lens, to a celing mounted setup. BTW, I am setting this up for a Sony VW40 projector, with a Chief RPA-U mount.

[Gary Lightfoot]

I used a piece of mdf to make my ceiling mount base, and then made an extended version to include the lens. I did need to move the mount as the lens changes the central balance point. There are a few pics in my link below.

Gary

[bgosselin]

If you are looking for a simple design.

I copied Tor Arne lens mount. Just a few $

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/5327/img03702wv5.th.jpg (http://img337.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img03702wv5.jpg)

[mlbrand]

I used a piece of mdf to make my ceiling mount base, and then made an extended version to include the lens. I did need to move the mount as the lens changes the central balance point. There are a few pics in my link below.

Gary

Gary,

Using a mdf/wood extended base is a good idea, and the change in balance is a good point. I use a lot of wood in my DIY projects, as I woodwork as a hobby. I am extending my projector mount down from the ceiling, so the wood base would have to be above the projector mount I'm thinking. Maybe like turning a shelf mount upside down and then attaching it to the extension pipe?

[mlbrand]

If you are looking for a simple design.

I copied Tor Arne lens mount. Just a few $

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/5327/img03702wv5.th.jpg (http://img337.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img03702wv5.jpg)

I like simple, and that looks pretty good. Are those extensions made out of metal?

[Gary Lightfoot]

Does this pic help?:

http://uk.geocities.com/g.lightfoot@btinternet.com/scans/ht/scope/mount4.jpg

I used a speaker bracket as my mount and just extended the pole.

Gary

[mlbrand]

Does this pic help?:

http://uk.geocities.com/g.lightfoot@btinternet.com/scans/ht/scope/mount4.jpg

I used a speaker bracket as my mount and just extended the pole.

Gary

Oh yeah, that picture helps a lot, and gives me another idea and option to consider. Thanks!

[bgosselin]

I like simple, and that looks pretty good. Are those extensions made out of metal?

Yes they are. I walk in home depot and search for the smallest but strong enough piece of metal that would do the job without bending. Cost me lest than 5$. I should paint it but prefer to watch movie instead.:)