Shoulder support for the XL2 at DVinfo.net

Jeff Milligan · August 12th, 2005, 11:28 PM

I usually use a tripod with my XL1S, but sometimes I need to shot "run and gun" on my shoulder. I use a MA200 XLR adapter for wired and wireless mics on the XL1S. This lets me hold it fairly steady on my shoulder. I have started to use an XL2. The built-in mic adaptor on the XL2 is much narrower than the MA200. I get some camera movement that I do not get with the XL1S setup. Has anyone dealt issue with the XL2 and developed solutions to use it on the shoulder? Thanks for any information...

Greg Boston · August 12th, 2005, 11:42 PM

Some of that movement may be due to the shoulder pad, but don't overlook the extra weight of the 20x glass. I was able to feel the difference right away and it leads to fatigue a lot faster. If you can find a way, mount some weight on the accessory bracket to balance the camera more towards the rear.

-gb-

Danny Natovich · August 13th, 2005, 03:47 AM

Greg,

Have a look at http://dvtec.tv/_wsn/page3.html

I will be happy to answer any questions on the DvRig XL.

Danny.

Jeff Milligan · August 13th, 2005, 09:18 AM

Thanks Greg for reminding me of the weight difference in the 20X lens. That probably has a lot to do with the movement I experience. I have the 16X manual lens and will try it as well.

August 12th, 2005, 11:28 PM	#1
Jeff Milligan Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Keizer, Oregon Posts: 26	Shoulder support for the XL2 I usually use a tripod with my XL1S, but sometimes I need to shot "run and gun" on my shoulder. I use a MA200 XLR adapter for wired and wireless mics on the XL1S. This lets me hold it fairly steady on my shoulder. I have started to use an XL2. The built-in mic adaptor on the XL2 is much narrower than the MA200. I get some camera movement that I do not get with the XL1S setup. Has anyone dealt issue with the XL2 and developed solutions to use it on the shoulder? Thanks for any information...

August 13th, 2005, 09:18 AM	#4
Jeff Milligan Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Keizer, Oregon Posts: 26	Additional Comments Thanks Greg for reminding me of the weight difference in the 20X lens. That probably has a lot to do with the movement I experience. I have the 16X manual lens and will try it as well.

August 12th, 2005, 11:42 PM	#2
Greg Boston Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DFW area, TX Posts: 6,117 Images: 1	Some of that movement may be due to the shoulder pad, but don't overlook the extra weight of the 20x glass. I was able to feel the difference right away and it leads to fatigue a lot faster. If you can find a way, mount some weight on the accessory bracket to balance the camera more towards the rear. -gb-

August 13th, 2005, 03:47 AM	#3
Danny Natovich DV Rig Pro Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tel Aviv Israel Posts: 233	Greg, Have a look at http://dvtec.tv/_wsn/page3.html I will be happy to answer any questions on the DvRig XL. Danny.