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Cool-Lux MD-3000 Light and Sound Bracket
The Cool-Lux MD-3000 Light and Sound Bracket mounts on a camcorder's accessory shoe to provide extra mounting points for a light, microphone or monitor, Made of solid extruded aluminum. The distance between the two cold shoes on the bracket is 2.25 inches. The height of shorter shoe is 1.5 inches, while the height of the taller shoe is 2.75 inches.
| Height |
Cold shoe 1: 1.5" (3.8cm) Cold shoe 2: 2.75" (6.9cm) |
| Distance Measurement | Distance between shoes: 2.25" (5.7cm) |
| Weight | 2.4 oz (68g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 105 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
97%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (81)
- Improves performance (55)
- Professional quality (49)
- Compact (48)
- Highly compatible (48)
Cons
- Poor design (7)
- Lacks functionality (3)
- Limited compatibility (3)
Best Uses
- Independent films (56)
- Home movies (41)
- Complex projects (23)
- In the studio (21)
- Shooting indoors (11)
- How long have you owned it:
A month or less
75%
(3 reviews)
One-to-three months
Three-to-six months
More than six months
- Reviewer Profile:
- Business owner (38), Professional artist (22), Enthusiast (19), Film professional (8), Tech savvy (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (56)
Most Liked Positive Review
A great, simple solution
Turning one hot shoe into two cold shoes may not seem like an obvious "5 out of 5 stars", but in reality it's a real quality improvement.
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Turning one hot shoe into two cold shoes may not seem like an obvious "5 out of 5 stars", but in reality it's a real quality improvement.
For me, the big deal is getting my shotgum mike (a Rode NTG-2 I purchased here) away from the camera's tape deck. The noise, you see, is sufficient to be audible on the recorded work, and I am really shooting for a nice, clean sound to match the amazing images taken with my Canon HV20.
The result? The sound is perfect. The bracket really sings -- simple, one piece construction, knurled knob makes for easy tightening and loosening, and the different heights make for a useful second shoe location.
No cons, for this use. It really is a terrific purchase.
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Most Liked Negative Review
A handy device
Handy for mounting an extra device on your camcorder. The only improvement I would make is to add a "stop" to the rear of each mount such as that on the camcorder itself.
Handy for mounting an extra device on your camcorder. The only improvement I would make is to add a "stop" to the rear of each mount such as that on the camcorder itself.
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Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Poor Design
Best Uses
Comments about Cool-Lux MD-3000 Light and Sound Bracket:
I like that this one is not very wide, as it offers a better center of gravity.
My complaint is that the shoes are loose for most things. The solution is easy, wrap them in gaffers tape.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Cool-Lux MD-3000 Light and Sound Bracket:
Solves the problem of two accessories and only one shoe. Nice and very convenient.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Night Video
- Special Events
- Weddings
Comments about Cool-Lux MD-3000 Light and Sound Bracket:
It's small, lightweight and spaced apart correctly to utilize a light and microphone. A good buy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Reliable
- Strong
Cons
Best Uses
- ENG and EFP
- Night Video
- Professional Work
- Special Events
- Weddings
Comments about Cool-Lux MD-3000 Light and Sound Bracket:
Need an extra hand? This bracket provides that! Each of our three field cams use these. We rarely remove them. Elevate that shotgun mic hairy out of the shot. Add a wireless receiver. OK., add a wireless receiver, shotgun mic and an ENG light. That's what we do on top of our Panasonic DVX100's. Been using these for years. How can you do without?
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Even Light Source
- Long Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- Night Video
- Professional Work
- Special Events
Comments about Cool-Lux MD-3000 Light and Sound Bracket:
Sturdy piece that helps expand my on-camera mount to ad a few more items. I bought this one specifically to keep my shotgun mic from popping in my wide shots when solo-shooting.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Birthdays
- Night Video
- Professional Work
- Special Events
- Weddings
Comments about Cool-Lux MD-3000 Light and Sound Bracket:
If you are using a mic and light on this device, you will find it works great with a light that goes vertical rather than horizontal next to the mic. If doing a horizontal light it will be a very snug fit and you may even get shadow of the mic imprinted on the nearest wall. Also, it's kind of annoying that there is no stop on the hot shoe to help you securely fasten it. That's pretty much the reason I didn't give it 5 stars. It's not that big a deal but it would help when you are in a rush and just need to quickly attach something.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Long Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Cool-Lux MD-3000 Light and Sound Bracket:
This is a handy little item to have in your camera bag.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
Comments about Cool-Lux MD-3000 Light and Sound Bracket:
Fits tight into the cold shoe.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
Comments about Cool-Lux MD-3000 Light and Sound Bracket:
I think that it is easy to use and strength is also enough.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Comments about Cool-Lux MD-3000 Light and Sound Bracket:
Nice each position, but it don't have a ending block
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
- Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Cool-Lux MD-3000 Light and Sound Bracket:
Simple but well designed. The two different heights make perfect sense once you try putting both a light and a mic on there and they seem to be well spaced for the task. I didn't get any noticeable shadow from the mic, so the alignment seems well thought out.
Also, on my HDR-AX2000 (and probably similarly designed Sony cameras), it puts the mic in a location where you can easily open and close the view screen. Without the bracket, the back of the mic and the cord were in the way because of the placement of the shoe.
Finally, the construction is nice. Good, solid metal so I have no worries about this thing breaking on me one day.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Cool-Lux MD-3000 Light and Sound Bracket:
Excellent for the dance floor. Shot gun mic and led light.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Pricey / Poor Value
Best Uses
- In The Studio
Comments about Cool-Lux MD-3000 Light and Sound Bracket:
In general, I'd say it's a little bit pricey, but anyways, I'm using it and works well with my lights and mic. And I couldn't find a similar item according to functionallity/price ratio.Simple and well built, the screw just look from being taken at any [...] store. The aluminium body is Ok.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
- Solid
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Cool-Lux MD-3000 Light and Sound Bracket:
I use this product with a canon hv 20 and usually the shoe on the camera doesn't allow me to see through the diopter and so the work isn't accurate. This bracket has improved shooting conditions and I like that it's solid.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
Comments about Cool-Lux MD-3000 Light and Sound Bracket:
This bracket allows me to put my wireless mic receiver and my H4n on my 7D hot shoe super easily! It tightens down nicely, and if positioned correctly, the offset height is perfect for counterbalancing the lens' weight.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
Comments about Cool-Lux MD-3000 Light and Sound Bracket:
It's lightweight, sturdy, and doesn't take up too much room in the kit. I'm using it for run-and-gun videography, using it to hold a microphone and an external monitor on an arm on top of the camera. Cheaper than a shoulder rig...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Cool-Lux MD-3000 Light and Sound Bracket:
Really handy to used with a light and a mic.
I went for this product couse the two brackets are at different levels
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Pricey / Poor Value
Best Uses
- Weddingsreception events
Comments about Cool-Lux MD-3000 Light and Sound Bracket:
every professional videographer ends in need of additional cold shoe mounts for their cameras as our gear keeps increasing, right from shotgun mic to on camera videolight and also wireless receiver for lavalier mics. I mounted shotgun mic on higher shoemount and videolight on lower shoemount so that i dont generate shadow of mic in my video shots. its made of solid aluminum.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Independent Films
Comments about Cool-Lux MD-3000 Light and Sound Bracket:
My old, but trusty Sony HDR-FX1e has pretty poor mic.. So I use external Rode microphone but then I can't use on-camera lighting kits.
I've considered selling the camera and buying a new Sony camera... But luckily, with bit of research, I found the MD-3000 bracket on few websites..
With the MD-3000 bracket, I can have both on camera lighting and Rode mic at the same time.
The bracket is not too large, and it's very sturdy.
If you are looking for a bracket that is worth much more than it's price, than this is it.
I recommend it to anyone who finds themselves choosing either mic or lighting kit for video shoot.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Pro Video
Comments about Cool-Lux MD-3000 Light and Sound Bracket:
Durable
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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