A few questions from a new XH A1 owner at DVinfo.net

Ben Waller · September 21st, 2007, 09:52 PM

1. Is it possible to attach an M2 without the support rails and use it efficiently? I don't have the money for the 1200 dollar rig yet.

2. What is your favorite preset?

Thanks!

Trevor Bray · September 22nd, 2007, 01:35 AM

Can't help with the M2.
Favourite preset is Steven Dempseys VIVIDRGB.

Trev

Steven Dempsey · September 22nd, 2007, 07:41 AM

I would positively not use the M2 without rails.

Ben Waller · September 22nd, 2007, 12:04 PM

is there a way to buy an inexpensive rail system and/or achromat? or do I need the achromat at all?

thanks for all your help!

EDIT: I'm going to be using Nikon Bayonet mount lenses

Bill Pryor · September 22nd, 2007, 03:06 PM

My info was that you do need the achromat so the camera can focus properly on the screen. There are lots of rail systems out there. Check B&H.

Derek Nickell · September 25th, 2007, 12:22 PM

If you don't want a rail system look at the brevis. I would recommend a rail system no matter what, but you can use the brevis and the letus without a rail system.

Bill Pryor · September 25th, 2007, 09:29 PM

Remember, you have the Brevis and then whatever different lenses you add. That's a lot of weight far out from the body. I definitely wouldn't do it without rails. I seriously doubt that on a camera the size of the XH A1 they over-engineer the lens mount for much more than a lens hood and a filter. Most everybody that adds a mattebox with more than one filter slot also uses rails.

Cole Marr · March 15th, 2008, 03:44 PM

I don't have an m2 but i do have a letus extreme and its much cheaper and in my preference just better for the price you could try one of there rigs there definently a great buy!

September 21st, 2007, 09:52 PM	#1
Ben Waller New Boot Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12	A few questions from a new XH A1 owner 1. Is it possible to attach an M2 without the support rails and use it efficiently? I don't have the money for the 1200 dollar rig yet. 2. What is your favorite preset? Thanks!

September 22nd, 2007, 07:41 AM	#3
Steven Dempsey Disjecta Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 937	I would positively not use the M2 without rails. __________________ Try my Digital Therapy: http://www.pinelakefilms.com/digital_therapy.html Films on ExposureRoom: http://exposureroom.com/members/disjecta.aspx/videos/

September 22nd, 2007, 12:04 PM	#4
Ben Waller New Boot Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12	well then... is there a way to buy an inexpensive rail system and/or achromat? or do I need the achromat at all? thanks for all your help! EDIT: I'm going to be using Nikon Bayonet mount lenses

March 15th, 2008, 03:44 PM	#8
Cole Marr Tourist Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bozeman Montana Posts: 4	I don't have an m2 but i do have a letus extreme and its much cheaper and in my preference just better for the price you could try one of there rigs there definently a great buy! __________________ I LOVE NOT MAN LESS BUT CAMERA MORE

September 22nd, 2007, 01:35 AM	#2
Trevor Bray New Boot Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Guildford UK Posts: 18	Can't help with the M2. Favourite preset is Steven Dempseys VIVIDRGB. Trev

September 22nd, 2007, 03:06 PM	#5
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	My info was that you do need the achromat so the camera can focus properly on the screen. There are lots of rail systems out there. Check B&H.

September 25th, 2007, 12:22 PM	#6
Derek Nickell Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: LA/SFV Posts: 155 Images: 2	If you don't want a rail system look at the brevis. I would recommend a rail system no matter what, but you can use the brevis and the letus without a rail system.

September 25th, 2007, 09:29 PM	#7
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	Remember, you have the Brevis and then whatever different lenses you add. That's a lot of weight far out from the body. I definitely wouldn't do it without rails. I seriously doubt that on a camera the size of the XH A1 they over-engineer the lens mount for much more than a lens hood and a filter. Most everybody that adds a mattebox with more than one filter slot also uses rails.