FS-4 pro + XL2 at DVinfo.net

Chris Powell · October 11th, 2006, 01:19 PM

On the Boston FCP site: http://tinyurl.com/r8x2q
The photo of the FS-4 shows it sitting on the back of the XL2. Has anyone got an idea what it is that is holding the fs-4 in place, and where it may be obtained?

I look forward to your thoughts!

Thanks in advance

Chris

Mike Teutsch · October 11th, 2006, 02:21 PM

It appears to be a holding bracket/bucket. May be the unit available on Focus Enhancement's site, at $39.00!?!?!?!? See the link below. No picture is available on the site, so I'll have to check around.

http://www.focusenhancements.com/web...og.asp?type=29

Would like one myself.

These guys need to get some pictures on the site.

Mike

Mike Teutsch · October 11th, 2006, 02:31 PM

Found this at B&H--------

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

Did not know it existed! Looks like a XL2 pattern?

Looks handy!

Mike

Chris Powell · October 11th, 2006, 03:06 PM

Thanks for that BH link Mike!
Now, if only it was available in the UK..

I heartily agree that a few more images would make things a little clearer but I think the cradle on Firestones site is that which sits precariously on the hot shoe - and is £199 here in the UK..

Chris

Mike Teutsch · October 11th, 2006, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Powell

Thanks for that BH link Mike!
Now, if only it was available in the UK..

I heartily agree that a few more images would make things a little clearer but I think the cradle on Firestones site is that which sits precariously on the hot shoe - and is £199 here in the UK..

Chris

No, the hot shoe one is about $120.00. Check their site.

Mike

Chris Powell · October 11th, 2006, 03:37 PM

I stand corrected, as I was looking at the High capacity cradle..

The BHphoto mounting box is the closest I've seen to the one that the Boston FCP group have on their site so far but looks a little harder on the edges.

Just found this on Google..
http://www.paguk.com/firestore.htm

Chris

Chris Powell · October 11th, 2006, 05:02 PM

So, is this the standard cradle that comes in the hot shoe kit?
If so, the question still arises as to how its attached to the back plate of the XL2.

Chris

Chris Powell · October 14th, 2006, 05:17 PM

Matt McEwen has provided me with the answer to what I need for my XL2 -
One FS Canon XL camera mount kit (ASYF-1057-01), but this is not yet available to mere mortals but maybe in a week or so.
It will use the accessory mounting bracket that comes with the XL H1 and I believe this is the same as that which comes as standard with the XL2.

Good to have some positive news :)

Chris

Brian Redman · November 11th, 2006, 09:44 PM

Hello, Chris. Did you get your hands on this mounting kit? I haven't found it on the focusinfo.com webstore site.

Thanks,

brian

Matt McEwen · November 16th, 2006, 01:20 PM

It is available direct from Focus, it may have not made it up on the webstore or on dealer price lists yet. Call Focus direct if you need one quickly.

Matt

Brian Redman · November 16th, 2006, 02:02 PM

Will do. Thanks.

brian

Chris Powell · December 4th, 2006, 10:26 AM

Hi Brian,

yes, I did get one, from sirentechnology.co.uk. I am very happy with its stability. Much better than balancing it on top of the camera with the first kit that came out.

Mat,
Strange that Focus are so slow to get these products on the site, and that images are not often available - I do web design if you want a hand ;-)

Matt McEwen · December 4th, 2006, 12:14 PM

Thanks for the offer Chris and I apologize for the delay. Just one of those things that slipped through the cracks.
Thanks,

Matt

Brian Redman · December 6th, 2006, 04:08 PM

Thanks, Chris. Looks like the part appeared on the Focus web store today.

brian

October 11th, 2006, 01:19 PM	#1
Chris Powell Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Mid-Wales, Uk Posts: 40	FS-4 pro + XL2 On the Boston FCP site: http://tinyurl.com/r8x2q The photo of the FS-4 shows it sitting on the back of the XL2. Has anyone got an idea what it is that is holding the fs-4 in place, and where it may be obtained? I look forward to your thoughts! Thanks in advance Chris

October 11th, 2006, 02:21 PM	#2
Mike Teutsch Inner Circle Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 2,614	It appears to be a holding bracket/bucket. May be the unit available on Focus Enhancement's site, at $39.00!?!?!?!? See the link below. No picture is available on the site, so I'll have to check around. http://www.focusenhancements.com/web...og.asp?type=29 Would like one myself. These guys need to get some pictures on the site. Mike __________________ Chapter one, line one. The BH.

October 11th, 2006, 02:31 PM	#3
Mike Teutsch Inner Circle Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 2,614	Found this at B&H-------- http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search Did not know it existed! Looks like a XL2 pattern? Looks handy! Mike __________________ Chapter one, line one. The BH.

October 11th, 2006, 03:06 PM	#4
Chris Powell Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Mid-Wales, Uk Posts: 40	Thanks for that BH link Mike! Now, if only it was available in the UK.. I heartily agree that a few more images would make things a little clearer but I think the cradle on Firestones site is that which sits precariously on the hot shoe - and is £199 here in the UK.. Chris __________________ The red kite feeder

October 11th, 2006, 03:37 PM	#6
Chris Powell Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Mid-Wales, Uk Posts: 40	I stand corrected, as I was looking at the High capacity cradle.. The BHphoto mounting box is the closest I've seen to the one that the Boston FCP group have on their site so far but looks a little harder on the edges. Just found this on Google.. http://www.paguk.com/firestore.htm Chris __________________ The red kite feeder

October 11th, 2006, 05:02 PM	#7
Chris Powell Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Mid-Wales, Uk Posts: 40	So, is this the standard cradle that comes in the hot shoe kit? If so, the question still arises as to how its attached to the back plate of the XL2. Chris __________________ The red kite feeder

October 14th, 2006, 05:17 PM	#8
Chris Powell Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Mid-Wales, Uk Posts: 40	Matt McEwen has provided me with the answer to what I need for my XL2 - One FS Canon XL camera mount kit (ASYF-1057-01), but this is not yet available to mere mortals but maybe in a week or so. It will use the accessory mounting bracket that comes with the XL H1 and I believe this is the same as that which comes as standard with the XL2. Good to have some positive news :) Chris __________________ The red kite feeder

November 11th, 2006, 09:44 PM	#9
Brian Redman Tourist Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 3	Hello, Chris. Did you get your hands on this mounting kit? I haven't found it on the focusinfo.com webstore site. Thanks, brian Last edited by Brian Redman; November 11th, 2006 at 10:35 PM.

November 16th, 2006, 01:20 PM	#10
Matt McEwen Focus Enhancements Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Campbell, CA. Posts: 508	It is available direct from Focus, it may have not made it up on the webstore or on dealer price lists yet. Call Focus direct if you need one quickly. Matt

November 16th, 2006, 02:02 PM	#11
Brian Redman Tourist Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 3	Will do. Thanks. brian

December 4th, 2006, 10:26 AM	#12
Chris Powell Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Mid-Wales, Uk Posts: 40	Hi Brian, yes, I did get one, from sirentechnology.co.uk. I am very happy with its stability. Much better than balancing it on top of the camera with the first kit that came out. Mat, Strange that Focus are so slow to get these products on the site, and that images are not often available - I do web design if you want a hand ;-) __________________ The red kite feeder

December 4th, 2006, 12:14 PM	#13
Matt McEwen Focus Enhancements Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Campbell, CA. Posts: 508	Thanks for the offer Chris and I apologize for the delay. Just one of those things that slipped through the cracks. Thanks, Matt

December 6th, 2006, 04:08 PM	#14
Brian Redman Tourist Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 3	Thanks, Chris. Looks like the part appeared on the Focus web store today. brian