xh a1 setup pictures

Josh Chesarek · May 4th, 2008, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Lewis

What tripod model is that?

If you are refering to Huberts tripod, "Manfrotto 351MVB/503 tripod"

Jeff Mayne · May 4th, 2008, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Lewis

What tripod model is that?

Manfrotto 351MVB/503 tripod

Rene Roslev · May 4th, 2008, 09:11 AM

XH-A1, SGpro.R3, Contax/Yashica Zeiss lenses, Cavision grips

Henrik Reach · May 4th, 2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen Sobel

If I used a Rode SM-5 shockmount to attach a shotgun to the mic mount, do you think the mic would pick up noise when zooming?

I use the SM-3 and a NTG-2, and it does in fact pick up a little zoom-noise, but only when I zoom at high speeds.

Hubert Duijzer · May 4th, 2008, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Mayne

I have been looking for a rain cover that would fit with my Rhode Shock Mount setup just like yours. I am assuming that the Porta Brace rain slicker fits with the shock mount still attached?

No, i haven't test it yet, but i don't believe both the shockmount and the mic will fit in the rainslicker. The shotgun itself will fit, but even that isn't easy. The Porta rainslicker is a really thight fit in places, wich is good for keeping the rain out, but sometimes a pain to get it around the camera.

Bo Sundvall · May 5th, 2008, 02:48 AM

Hi

Hubert, is it a 351MVB or 351MVB2 tripod? Do you find it stabil enough?

Regards,

/Bo

Hubert Duijzer · May 5th, 2008, 03:18 AM

Bo, it's the MVB2. It's heavy and stable. The head is another thing, not bad, but i expected it to be better.
Next time i have to double the budget for a Vinten Vision 3 or something like that.

Jonathan Shaw · May 5th, 2008, 04:09 PM

Just to add a little diversity... here's my A1 in Gates housing

Giovanni Speranza · May 5th, 2008, 04:33 PM

Very cool the Gates Housing!

Here is mine (with Letus Extreme, IndiSlider, IndiFocus)

Michael Wisniewski · May 6th, 2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonathan Shaw

Just to add a little diversity... here's my A1 in Gates housing

That's awesome, looks like a crazy sea critter. Or some weird camcorder hermit crab.

Matt OBrien · May 7th, 2008, 02:18 PM

Nothing radical here, I'm in love with the blue star eye cup though. One of the best $8 I've ever spent, and on a superficial level, it perfectly accents the red ring on the lens. The headphone hole is something to think about, I can't stand the rubber flap. I'm also quite envious of the right angle XLR cables... although for now I just pull off the Rode windscreen and put the XLR cable inside it when it's in my case.

I do get a good amount of tape drive and zoom noise with the NTG-2. I would love to find another mounting solution that doesn't involve a hotshoe mount, maybe there's a J-Rod in my future.

Great Thread!

Matt OBrien · May 7th, 2008, 02:30 PM

Glen, how long is your XLR cable? That looks to be the exact length I'm after.

Thanks!

Jonathan Bufkin · May 8th, 2008, 07:58 AM

Speaking of right angle XLR's I've been using Redco custom cables to get exactly what I want. http://www.redco.com

Matt Bishop · May 8th, 2008, 11:33 AM

Here is my new setup. I have two identical setups like this one and am also using an hv20

Canon Xh-a1
Hoodman h300 lcd hood with magnifier
audio technica shotgun mic
right angle coiled XLR
sony large eye cup
glidecam 2000 ( it's heavier but is balanced perfectly and works great!)

Josh Chesarek · May 8th, 2008, 11:42 AM

So you are using the GC2000, with a quick release? I assume its working well for you? I might want to do that as I have to rebalance each time but I have gotten pretty good at it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Bishop

Here is my new setup. I have two identical setups like this one and am also using an hv20

Canon Xh-a1
Hoodman h300 lcd hood with magnifier
audio technica shotgun mic
right angle coiled XLR
sony large eye cup
glidecam 2000 ( it's heavier but is balanced perfectly and works great!)

May 4th, 2008, 09:11 AM	#33
Rene Roslev Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 49	XH-A1, SGpro.R3, Contax/Yashica Zeiss lenses, Cavision grips Attached Thumbnails

May 5th, 2008, 04:09 PM	#38
Jonathan Shaw Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 552	Just to add a little diversity... here's my A1 in Gates housing Attached Thumbnails __________________ www.ginclearfilm.com www.facebook.com/ginclearfilm

May 5th, 2008, 04:33 PM	#39
Giovanni Speranza Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lugano, Switzerland Posts: 149	Very cool the Gates Housing! Here is mine (with Letus Extreme, IndiSlider, IndiFocus) Attached Thumbnails

May 7th, 2008, 02:18 PM	#41
Matt OBrien Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 40	Nothing radical here, I'm in love with the blue star eye cup though. One of the best $8 I've ever spent, and on a superficial level, it perfectly accents the red ring on the lens. The headphone hole is something to think about, I can't stand the rubber flap. I'm also quite envious of the right angle XLR cables... although for now I just pull off the Rode windscreen and put the XLR cable inside it when it's in my case. I do get a good amount of tape drive and zoom noise with the NTG-2. I would love to find another mounting solution that doesn't involve a hotshoe mount, maybe there's a J-Rod in my future. Great Thread! Attached Thumbnails

May 8th, 2008, 07:58 AM	#43
Jonathan Bufkin Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 253	Speaking of right angle XLR's I've been using Redco custom cables to get exactly what I want. http://www.redco.com __________________ Jon Bufkin focalpointcinematic.com

May 5th, 2008, 02:48 AM	#36
Bo Sundvall Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 244	Hi Hubert, is it a 351MVB or 351MVB2 tripod? Do you find it stabil enough? Regards, /Bo

May 5th, 2008, 03:18 AM	#37
Hubert Duijzer Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 177	Bo, it's the MVB2. It's heavy and stable. The head is another thing, not bad, but i expected it to be better. Next time i have to double the budget for a Vinten Vision 3 or something like that.

May 7th, 2008, 02:30 PM	#42
Matt OBrien Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 40	Glen, how long is your XLR cable? That looks to be the exact length I'm after. Thanks!

May 8th, 2008, 11:33 AM	#44
Matt Bishop Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: East Moline, IL Posts: 231	Here is my new setup. I have two identical setups like this one and am also using an hv20 Canon Xh-a1 Hoodman h300 lcd hood with magnifier audio technica shotgun mic right angle coiled XLR sony large eye cup glidecam 2000 ( it's heavier but is balanced perfectly and works great!) Attached Thumbnails __________________ www.mediainnovations-online.com www.mediainnovationsblog.com