Hey, Chris--Since you've seen these cameras in the flesh, how is the size in comparison to the PD150? Smaller, larger, about the same?

Hi Bill, quite a bit larger than the PD150. At first glance it's about the same size as the Sony FX1 / Z1. Not much smaller than an XL2 / XL H1. In other words, they're bigger than they look.

Excellent. While tinycams have their place, that's not what I'm interested in at this point. Things get too small and they're...too small. By my standards the Z1 is a small camera, and I shot with one over the weekend and thought, "This is cool...I could learn to like this...but it would be nice if it had 24p." (Which reminded me that there's a good reason to wait for the Canon.)

Talking abt how small camera can get.... is it possible to add an add-on to make the camera shoulder-mounted? some sort of rig or something??

Anyone has any idea what I'm talking about?? (some links would b helpful)

I actually want to add on to david's post...

with the fixed lens, how many options are there, if any, for adapters and/or the like? matte boxes that fit the H1 will probably fit these also, i assume??

Do you mean something like this:

http://studio1productions.com/dvbrace.htm

Thanks for ur reply bill... Yes - but I wonder if there is something more 'solid' and 'cool' maybe something like those RED has :P

And as what Joseph has added,
with the fixed lens, how many options are there, if any, for adapters and/or the like? matte boxes that fit the H1 will probably fit these also, i assume??

David we have an entire forum dedicated to shoulder supports of all kinds. It's located at http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?f=121

And don't overlook the SpiderBrace: www.spiderbrace.com

pardon me. thanks.. :D

A friend got a Cavision matte box and shoulder brace for his Z1. It's very cool and not too pricey. http://www.cavision.com/pictures/pictures.htm

David we have an entire forum dedicated to shoulder supports of all kinds. It's located at http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?f=121
Apparently I need to go exploring the listed forums to find what sub-forums exist! There's a whole lot more to this site than first meets the eye.

David we have an entire forum dedicated to shoulder supports of all kinds. It's located at http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?f=121

And don't overlook the SpiderBrace: www.spiderbrace.com

I own a spider brace but I am not sure if it will hold the XH-A1. The model I have is the Spiderbrace 2. Would be nice if it worked.

http://www.zacuto.com/camera_support_2.jpg

I hope this is COOL ENOUGH :)

Those Zacuto rigs are very nice. I saw several of them in Chicago a few weeks ago. Not cheap, but very well made and solid.

yep, but all of their stuff are very expensive though :(

Ok whats the best rig/support to get if i want to hold my A1 exactly like an XL...

1.My right hand is going to be holding its handheld handle on the right side of the cam

2.The butt of the cam will be resting on my shoulder...


Thats all I need I dont need the other features like the "gun-grip" handles under my camera and stuff...
Any suggestions... ?
GOnna order my A1 really soon after i figure our the other equipments

Hey David check his out.

http://www.spiderbrace.com/