The Steadicam Flip MinoHD Smoothee Mount is an additional or replacement mount for using your Flip MinoHD on the Steadicam Smoothee. It allows handheld tracking shots to achieve a professional level of stability. This quick-release mount is easily removed for use as a table stand or attachment to a tripod, using a standard 1/4"-20 screw thread.

For Steadicam Smoothee    Quick Release    1/4"-20 Tripod Thread    Doubles as Table Stand

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I have a Minolta 500mm f8 Reflex AF ‘lens’. This mirror lens auto-focuses and was magnificent. How will the LA-EA5 support it?

A: According to Sony, yes, the Minolta AF Reflex 500mm f/8 lens would be compatible for use with the Sony LA-EA5 A-Mount to E-Mount Adapter.

Q: 2. Will this work on the older minolta lens or the maxxum xi lens?

A: Yes the Sony LA-EA5 A-Mount to E-Mount Adapter will adapt Older minolta lenses to Sony E mount cameras. The degree of auto coupling Depends on the lenses you may have.

Q: 3. The EF Sigma 35mm 1.4 Art is loose when attached to this adapter. There is some play when handling the lens while it is attached. Is this an isolated issue or is this an issue with all EF lenses when attached to this adapter?

A: Based on our adapter and lens in the superstore, we experienced very little play, though with most items there is a degree of tolerance that is typically met before they are approved by manufacturers for sale. I'd recommend reaching out over live video-chat to see if our team can identify if your amount of play/wiggle is "acceptable".

Q: 4. Will this work on Sony A6300? I have a few a mount lens from Sony and Tamron from the A300 era.

A: Yes the Sony LA-EA5 A-Mount to E-Mount Adapter works on the a6300 but the lenses listed are Sony brand and have some restrictions. This is a link of the listed lenses, https://bit.ly/3ySK4Gd .

Q: 5. Does this fluid head allow for variable pan tension?

A: No it does not.

Q: 6. Can I use this mount adapter with an EF teleconverter and EF lens?

A: As long as the Canon EF Extender you use is compatible for use with the Canon EF lens you own, yes, you may use your Canon EF mount lens and Canon EF extenders like the Extender EF 1.4x III on the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R.

Q: 7. Is this compatible with the A7RII and all other mirrorless Sonys as well?

A: Hi Richard! The LAEA5 has compatibility with most Sony mirrorless cameras, but to a varying degree. Please see this Sony support page for a comprehensive list of compatible cameras and lenses. https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/accessories/compatibility.php?area=us&lang=en&mdl=LA-EA5&cat=3&loc=en_US

Q: 8. I have a Sony A7RII and a 70-400 SSM G2. Attached to a 2x TC and an LA-EA4, it allows for only manual focus. Does the LA-EA5 add autofocus functionality to the 2xTC under this setup? And if so, with how many phase detection focus points?

A: No, AF is not supported for teleconverters.

Q: 9. Will the S2 video head work with the discontinued Travel Angel (flat base)?

A: If your tripod is the Benro FTA18CV0 Travel Angel Series 1 Carbon Fiber Tripod with V0E Ball Head (B&H# BEFTA18CV0) then the head from the Benro Aero 2 PRO Aluminum Travel Video Tripod with Flip Locks (B&H# BEA1883FS2PR) will fit on it.

Q: 10. Will this adapter work, mounted on a sony a7c camera, with a sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SAL-70400G lens? What functions could potentially be lost?

A: This Sony LA-EA5 A-Mount to E-Mount Adapter BH #SOLAEA5 will work on a Sony a7C Mirrorless Camera. Theoretically, Focal Plane Phase Detection AF, AF/AE Tracking up to 2.5 FPS and autofocus function of the Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM II Lens BH #SO704004G2 will work.