Shoulder Mount for XHA1

Jonathan Shaw · September 24th, 2009, 11:10 PM

I have a spider brace and it's ok.... It's a pain that there isn't a mount that accepts a tripod base plate though as it takes up a fair amount of time to change from tripod mount to Spider Brace...I usually just go handheld for run and gun and brace the cam against myself

Vasco Dones · September 25th, 2009, 08:12 AM

I use the Spiderbrace + Manfrotto/Bogen Quick Release Adapter
& the new Manfrotto/Bogen 521PROi Lanc remote
(http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/remote-l...manfrotto.html)
Works like a charm

Vasco

Jim Martin · September 28th, 2009, 10:59 AM

The Birns & Sawyer handy cam shoulder mount is simple and it works....

you can get it at birnsandsawyer.com
b&hphoto.com
filmtools.com

Nick Gordon · October 2nd, 2009, 02:40 AM

I use the CB-05 - inexpensive, simple and solid. There's a review thread here:

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/shoulder...der-mount.html

The one weakness is that you can't see through the XH-A1 viewfinder when mounted - you have to use the built-in LCD.

I use a Manfrotto 577 quick release plate with it for convenience.

Paul Inglis · October 25th, 2009, 11:01 AM

Can't help you with the Canon but I am thinking of the ST-7 for my EX-3. I know Phil Bloom likes the ST-7 he tried. Check it out on his blog The best shoulder mount I have used for my Sony EX3 by far.

It should help you get the idea as the EX-3 and the XL-H1/s/a are similar handling.

Denise Wall · October 27th, 2009, 05:05 PM

I have a Libec LS-38M tripod with a H38 Fluid Head. I recently bought a CB-105 and need a quick release. Does the 577 Quick Release Adapter Assembly work with the H38 head? I read all the B&H reviews and couldn't find the answer.

Thanks for any help.

Denise Wall · October 28th, 2009, 10:59 AM

I found an old bogen 501 plate in my closet and it looks like it will fit my libec, FYI.

Martin van der Poel · November 1st, 2009, 12:52 AM

I use the canon neck brace, it works well for me.

Colin Rowe · November 1st, 2009, 07:34 AM

Try the el cheapo, very cheap and does the job

Hand Free Shoulder Pad Support 4 Camcorder Video Camera on eBay (end time 08-Nov-09 10:15:46 GMT)

Ravi Kumar · November 12th, 2009, 06:21 AM

The Spiderbrace does work with the Manfrotto 577 quick release adapter.

You need to mount the Spiderbraces 1/4" bolt into the 3/8" hole underneath the base plate. You will first need to screw in a 3/8" to 1/4" adapter. Then you will only have 180 degrees of capacity on the 577s locking bolt, which is just enough to loosen to release and tighten to lock down.

So the big question is, how comfortable are you mounting your camera, light, mic and accessories onto a shoulder brace with just a tiny bit of metal holding it all together. Well if you shoot horizontally, then the camera pressure is evenly flat down against gravity so no problem.....and locking on/off onto your 501 or whatever is fast and easy.

But if you need to tilt vertically a lot, then the pressure is against the mounting screw and adapter, and maybe this isn't for you.

Alan R. Moore · November 12th, 2009, 06:43 AM

You may find with practice that the best and most comfortable way to shoot is through the viewfinder. I do. The camera can be held steadier and for longer. Both hands are near all the controls, it is easier to focus, it works in bright sunlight and it is easier to set exposure levels. I use the screen when on a tripod, but use the eye piece set exposure and focus. On the tripod the screen is good for following action. Not the answer you wanted to you question but I hope it helps.

Cheers Alan.

September 24th, 2009, 11:10 PM	#46
Jonathan Shaw Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 552	I have a spider brace and it's ok.... It's a pain that there isn't a mount that accepts a tripod base plate though as it takes up a fair amount of time to change from tripod mount to Spider Brace...I usually just go handheld for run and gun and brace the cam against myself __________________ www.ginclearfilm.com www.facebook.com/ginclearfilm

September 25th, 2009, 08:12 AM	#47
Vasco Dones Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: El Cerrito, CA Posts: 266	I use the Spiderbrace + Manfrotto/Bogen Quick Release Adapter & the new Manfrotto/Bogen 521PROi Lanc remote (http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/remote-l...manfrotto.html) Works like a charm Vasco __________________ www.donesmedia.net bricioledamerica.blogspot.com (in Italian)

October 27th, 2009, 05:05 PM	#51
Denise Wall Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Advance, NC Posts: 153	H38 Fluid Head fit the 577 QR adapter? I have a Libec LS-38M tripod with a H38 Fluid Head. I recently bought a CB-105 and need a quick release. Does the 577 Quick Release Adapter Assembly work with the H38 head? I read all the B&H reviews and couldn't find the answer. Thanks for any help.

October 28th, 2009, 10:59 AM	#52
Denise Wall Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Advance, NC Posts: 153	Nevermind I found an old bogen 501 plate in my closet and it looks like it will fit my libec, FYI.

November 1st, 2009, 12:52 AM	#53
Martin van der Poel Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 32	Shoulder Brace I use the canon neck brace, it works well for me.

September 28th, 2009, 10:59 AM	#48
Jim Martin Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Burbank, CA 91502 Posts: 949	The Birns & Sawyer handy cam shoulder mount is simple and it works.... you can get it at birnsandsawyer.com b&hphoto.com filmtools.com

October 2nd, 2009, 02:40 AM	#49
Nick Gordon Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Posts: 166	I use the CB-05 - inexpensive, simple and solid. There's a review thread here: http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/shoulder...der-mount.html The one weakness is that you can't see through the XH-A1 viewfinder when mounted - you have to use the built-in LCD. I use a Manfrotto 577 quick release plate with it for convenience.

October 25th, 2009, 11:01 AM	#50
Paul Inglis Major Player Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: British Isles Posts: 415	Can't help you with the Canon but I am thinking of the ST-7 for my EX-3. I know Phil Bloom likes the ST-7 he tried. Check it out on his blog The best shoulder mount I have used for my Sony EX3 by far. It should help you get the idea as the EX-3 and the XL-H1/s/a are similar handling.

November 1st, 2009, 07:34 AM	#54
Colin Rowe Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cornwall UK Posts: 793	Try the el cheapo, very cheap and does the job Hand Free Shoulder Pad Support 4 Camcorder Video Camera on eBay (end time 08-Nov-09 10:15:46 GMT) __________________ Colin

November 12th, 2009, 06:21 AM	#55
Ravi Kumar New Boot Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 17	The Spiderbrace does work with the Manfrotto 577 quick release adapter. You need to mount the Spiderbraces 1/4" bolt into the 3/8" hole underneath the base plate. You will first need to screw in a 3/8" to 1/4" adapter. Then you will only have 180 degrees of capacity on the 577s locking bolt, which is just enough to loosen to release and tighten to lock down. So the big question is, how comfortable are you mounting your camera, light, mic and accessories onto a shoulder brace with just a tiny bit of metal holding it all together. Well if you shoot horizontally, then the camera pressure is evenly flat down against gravity so no problem.....and locking on/off onto your 501 or whatever is fast and easy. But if you need to tilt vertically a lot, then the pressure is against the mounting screw and adapter, and maybe this isn't for you.

November 12th, 2009, 06:43 AM	#56
Alan R. Moore New Boot Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sutton Coldfield UK Posts: 17	You may find with practice that the best and most comfortable way to shoot is through the viewfinder. I do. The camera can be held steadier and for longer. Both hands are near all the controls, it is easier to focus, it works in bright sunlight and it is easier to set exposure levels. I use the screen when on a tripod, but use the eye piece set exposure and focus. On the tripod the screen is good for following action. Not the answer you wanted to you question but I hope it helps. Cheers Alan.