XL-1 comfort at DVinfo.net

John Dimasi · May 5th, 2003, 08:38 PM

Is there any device which will make holding the XL-1 any more comfortable. I have the MA-100 XLR adapter/shouldier pad but I still find myself trying to balance the darn thing all the time. When I add a Frezzi light with battery on the MA-100 it seems to want to fall off my shoulder even more.

John Dimasi

Dylan Couper · May 5th, 2003, 08:44 PM

Yes. A tripod.

:) Sorry, couldn't resist.

Are you talking about shoulder mount only, or is something like a Steadicam or Glidecam V8 in your budget?

John Dimasi · May 5th, 2003, 08:59 PM

shoulder mount. It's too dangerous to use a tripod when your being shot at.

Ken Tanaka · May 5th, 2003, 10:55 PM

"Shot at"?! Are you covering weddings in some tough neighborhoods?

Varizoom makes a couple of models of shoulder braces, one of which might be just the ticket for you.

Robert Poulton · May 6th, 2003, 02:03 AM

Hum.....helmet cam? That way it leave you free to duck....hehe.
Remember bullets are just high speed projectiles that don't mean to hurt you. they can't turn a corner...well not yet. But they can explode at a distance. Military has some interesting gear.

wait. do you mean that people are taking pictures of you? WOW another reality show called CameraMAN.
where they go after cameramen and try to get them to loose their footing?

Rob:D

May 5th, 2003, 08:38 PM	#1
John Dimasi Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 51	XL-1 comfort Is there any device which will make holding the XL-1 any more comfortable. I have the MA-100 XLR adapter/shouldier pad but I still find myself trying to balance the darn thing all the time. When I add a Frezzi light with battery on the MA-100 it seems to want to fall off my shoulder even more. John Dimasi

May 5th, 2003, 08:44 PM	#2
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Yes. A tripod. :) Sorry, couldn't resist. Are you talking about shoulder mount only, or is something like a Steadicam or Glidecam V8 in your budget? __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

May 5th, 2003, 10:55 PM	#4
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	"Shot at"?! Are you covering weddings in some tough neighborhoods? Varizoom makes a couple of models of shoulder braces, one of which might be just the ticket for you. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

May 5th, 2003, 08:59 PM	#3
John Dimasi Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 51	shoulder mount. It's too dangerous to use a tripod when your being shot at.

May 6th, 2003, 02:03 AM	#5
Robert Poulton Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 245	Hum.....helmet cam? That way it leave you free to duck....hehe. Remember bullets are just high speed projectiles that don't mean to hurt you. they can't turn a corner...well not yet. But they can explode at a distance. Military has some interesting gear. wait. do you mean that people are taking pictures of you? WOW another reality show called CameraMAN. where they go after cameramen and try to get them to loose their footing? Rob:D