Which model are you using with the XL1? I like the price of the Steadicam JR but looks like it's designed for something lighter.

I read the Watchdog article about the Steadicam DV but didn't find anything by that name at B&H.

Thanks, in advance, for your reply.

If you are looking specifically at the Steadicam brand products, the Mini is the most appropriate choice. The SK will offer greater performance, but at a cost that is unlikely to persuade most DV users...!

See this thread (http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?s=&threadid=19738&highlight=steadicam) for information about the DV Steadicam.