Rode Videomic Pro falling off 5D

[alternus]

For those whose Rode Videomic Pro has ever fallen off their camera inadvertently during a shoot when the thumb nut comes loose, here's a simple solution I came up with.

[video=vimeo;69252704]https://vimeo.com/69252704[/video]

The mic won't come off on its own even when the thumb nut is fully loosened. Works on MK2 and MK3. It will only come off when you pull the mic out.

 

[kandinsky]

Smart idea

Which 3D printer was used for that?

 

[alternus]

Makerbot!

 

[eleveninth]

or you can get the rode with the new shocks, but nice fix.

 

[kandinsky]

Recently noticed a product which reminded me of this fix.
The frio cold shoe - frio
Enlight photo Frio Universal Locking Cold Shoe V2 ENLFRC2A B&H

This one is more like a typical cold shoe though, with a threaded base.