XL2 and Anton Bauer Ultralight2 / XL Wedge at DVinfo.net

TingSern Wong · January 15th, 2005, 11:41 PM

Just to let the folks out there know about this problem -

The base of the AB Ultralight2 / XL Wedge is flat. The XL2 viewfinder has a "front ridge" of about 2mm - which blocks the placement of the UL2 / XL Wedge on the XL2 hotshoe.

You need to find a plastic spacer washer about 2mm - 3mm in thickness, and has a 1/4" diameter hole to raise the UL2 / XL Wedge to clear the front "ridge" of the XL2 viewfinder.

Pete Bauer · January 17th, 2005, 10:12 AM

Thanks for sharing not only the problem, but the solution! AB users, take note.

Cheers,

TingSern Wong · January 17th, 2005, 10:35 AM

Sigh! This technique works only for the Ultralight2 only. It does not work for the XL wedge. The UL2 hotshoe clamp can be removed and its height adjusted - so you can insert a rubber / plastic washer in to raise the UL2 height relative to the hotshoe. The XL wedge has NO such provision - thereby, making it impossible to raise its height. I am waiting for a workaround from Anton Bauer - if it is possible at all.

TS

Mark Sasahara · January 19th, 2005, 02:20 PM

Would it be possible to cobble together a spacer of some kind using still photo hotshoe parts? I know Kaiser and Hama make various accessory shoe items. Perhaps combined with bits from the Lowel Cam-Link. One form of the Cam-Link, or another will get the light a few inches higher.

Thanks for the info!

TingSern Wong · January 19th, 2005, 07:30 PM

Hi all,

I understand the problem and its apparent solutions. It is looking for a rigid piece of metal to connect the two (hotshoe and XL wedge) that is causing the real problem. I don't want it to be so high that it causes the structure to sway ... and those "ball and socket" stuff are out of question. It is mostly permanently locked in place - no need for ball and socket in this case.

Most of the things I have seen out there don't use the "professional" size 1/4 inch bolts to secure their housings - AB things are all 1/4 inch. That's the problem.

Anton Bauer seems to have a solution here - use their dimmer instead of XL Wedge - which I am investigating now.

January 15th, 2005, 11:41 PM	#1
TingSern Wong Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Singapore, Rep of SINGAPORE Posts: 749	XL2 and Anton Bauer Ultralight2 / XL Wedge Just to let the folks out there know about this problem - The base of the AB Ultralight2 / XL Wedge is flat. The XL2 viewfinder has a "front ridge" of about 2mm - which blocks the placement of the UL2 / XL Wedge on the XL2 hotshoe. You need to find a plastic spacer washer about 2mm - 3mm in thickness, and has a 1/4" diameter hole to raise the UL2 / XL Wedge to clear the front "ridge" of the XL2 viewfinder.

January 17th, 2005, 10:12 AM	#2
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Thanks for sharing not only the problem, but the solution! AB users, take note. Cheers, __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

January 19th, 2005, 02:20 PM	#4
Mark Sasahara Major Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 649	Would it be possible to cobble together a spacer of some kind using still photo hotshoe parts? I know Kaiser and Hama make various accessory shoe items. Perhaps combined with bits from the Lowel Cam-Link. One form of the Cam-Link, or another will get the light a few inches higher. Thanks for the info! __________________ Mark Sasahara Director of Photography

January 17th, 2005, 10:35 AM	#3
TingSern Wong Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Singapore, Rep of SINGAPORE Posts: 749	Sigh! This technique works only for the Ultralight2 only. It does not work for the XL wedge. The UL2 hotshoe clamp can be removed and its height adjusted - so you can insert a rubber / plastic washer in to raise the UL2 height relative to the hotshoe. The XL wedge has NO such provision - thereby, making it impossible to raise its height. I am waiting for a workaround from Anton Bauer - if it is possible at all. TS

January 19th, 2005, 07:30 PM	#5
TingSern Wong Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Singapore, Rep of SINGAPORE Posts: 749	Hi all, I understand the problem and its apparent solutions. It is looking for a rigid piece of metal to connect the two (hotshoe and XL wedge) that is causing the real problem. I don't want it to be so high that it causes the structure to sway ... and those "ball and socket" stuff are out of question. It is mostly permanently locked in place - no need for ball and socket in this case. Most of the things I have seen out there don't use the "professional" size 1/4 inch bolts to secure their housings - AB things are all 1/4 inch. That's the problem. Anton Bauer seems to have a solution here - use their dimmer instead of XL Wedge - which I am investigating now.