My XL2 Rig! (post yours?)

Dan Mumford · June 7th, 2005, 07:30 AM

It figures! I was thinking about using someone's old 18" satelite dish before I saw yours. It's worth a try.

Dan

Matthew Cherry · June 7th, 2005, 11:02 AM

Parabolics need to be made right to work to their potential. I have used several and really like the Dan Gibson Parabolic for the money. It'll run you about $900 but it works very well. The audio quality when recorded is not something you would use to capture dialog in a narrative work, but for surveillance or nature work it does deliver some very impressive results.

Matt

September 12th, 2005, 08:54 AM

I liked this idea when I originally read it way back before I even had a Canon XL2. So now that I've got a XL2 and some equipment attached to go along with it, here's my XL2 -

http://www.thisis24p.com/firestore-pic1.html
http://www.thisis24p.com/firestore-pic2.html
http://www.thisis24p.com/firestore-pic3.html

XL2
Cartoni Focus (tripod & fluid head)
Sennheiser G2 Evolution Wireless mic
TransVideo Cinemonitor IIIA
FireStore FS-4

in the mail -
Manfrotto 522C LANC

on the way -
Redrock M2 Adaptor & Mounting Brackets

Originally, I took the photos over the weekend to show how I mounted my FireStore FS-4 thanks to Michael Padilla's idea in another thread. While some of you may not have a FireStore, the velcro adhered to the "adaptor holder" that your XL2 shipped with may be useful way for you to attach other stuff.

Michael Padilla · September 15th, 2005, 02:09 PM

So here it is, the first time i've posted my gear.

http://visualmasterpiece.com/user_ph...stedicamOP.jpg
http://visualmasterpiece.com/user_photos/xl2setup2.jpg
http://visualmasterpiece.com/user_photos/xl2setup3.jpg
http://visualmasterpiece.com/user_photos/xl2setup4.jpg

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derek West

Originally, I took the photos over the weekend to show how I mounted my FireStore FS-4 thanks to Michael Padilla's idea in another thread. While some of you may not have a FireStore, the velcro adhered to the "adaptor holder" that your XL2 shipped with may be useful way for you to attach other stuff.

Hey Derek, Im glad you like my FireStore idea but I've discovered one more thing that you and everyone may be interested in...
Check it out (i'll also post details on the firestore page for everyone else)

http://visualmasterpiece.com/user_ph...store_xlm4.JPG

Michael Padilla · September 15th, 2005, 02:18 PM

opps forgot the detials on the gear:

2 XL2's, 3x lens, 1.6 tele converter (canon), Firestore FS-4Pro 80GB, CH-10 Dual Batt Holder/Charger, FU-1000 Monochrome viewfinder (one lucky ebay purchase here), Manfrotto/Bogen tripod/501head, Eartec headsets, Steadicam by Hollywood lite (Varizoom ProLite), 2 Varizoom rockers.

Sorry about the stedicam pic its poor res and I don't have many others...

September 15th, 2005, 02:22 PM

That looks good. The screw may be a great alternative to the Velcro if anyone was not sure about how well it fastened. I'm going to stick with the Velcro for now, no pun intended!

June 7th, 2005, 07:30 AM	#31
Dan Mumford Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Daytona Beach, Florida Posts: 99	It figures! I was thinking about using someone's old 18" satelite dish before I saw yours. It's worth a try. Dan __________________ Wow! That thing must have cost an arm and a leg! - - - It did! I used to have three of each.

September 15th, 2005, 02:18 PM	#35
Michael Padilla Major Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: O.C., CA United States Posts: 337	and the Gear is opps forgot the detials on the gear: 2 XL2's, 3x lens, 1.6 tele converter (canon), Firestore FS-4Pro 80GB, CH-10 Dual Batt Holder/Charger, FU-1000 Monochrome viewfinder (one lucky ebay purchase here), Manfrotto/Bogen tripod/501head, Eartec headsets, Steadicam by Hollywood lite (Varizoom ProLite), 2 Varizoom rockers. Sorry about the stedicam pic its poor res and I don't have many others...

June 7th, 2005, 11:02 AM	#32
Matthew Cherry Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Stamford, CT United States Posts: 212	Parabolics need to be made right to work to their potential. I have used several and really like the Dan Gibson Parabolic for the money. It'll run you about $900 but it works very well. The audio quality when recorded is not something you would use to capture dialog in a narrative work, but for surveillance or nature work it does deliver some very impressive results. Matt

September 12th, 2005, 08:54 AM	#33
Guest Posts: n/a	I liked this idea when I originally read it way back before I even had a Canon XL2. So now that I've got a XL2 and some equipment attached to go along with it, here's my XL2 - http://www.thisis24p.com/firestore-pic1.html http://www.thisis24p.com/firestore-pic2.html http://www.thisis24p.com/firestore-pic3.html XL2 Cartoni Focus (tripod & fluid head) Sennheiser G2 Evolution Wireless mic TransVideo Cinemonitor IIIA FireStore FS-4 in the mail - Manfrotto 522C LANC on the way - Redrock M2 Adaptor & Mounting Brackets Originally, I took the photos over the weekend to show how I mounted my FireStore FS-4 thanks to Michael Padilla's idea in another thread. While some of you may not have a FireStore, the velcro adhered to the "adaptor holder" that your XL2 shipped with may be useful way for you to attach other stuff.

September 15th, 2005, 02:22 PM	#36
Guest Posts: n/a	That looks good. The screw may be a great alternative to the Velcro if anyone was not sure about how well it fastened. I'm going to stick with the Velcro for now, no pun intended!