xh a1 setup pictures at DVinfo.net

Trent Humphrey · September 5th, 2007, 09:26 PM

I thought I would start a thread....I looked for previous threads but didnt see any. Anyway I am a new user to the xh a1 as many of us here are so post your xh a1 and show your setup. Ill start it. Thanks to everyone who supports this part of the forum.

Trent

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1268/...2705ce28_b.jpg

mind my ignorance on how to attach pictures. :)

Chris Hurd · September 5th, 2007, 10:16 PM

I attached it for you Trent,

Sean Paterson · September 6th, 2007, 01:52 AM

Good Idea Trent, heres mine...

Jack Walker · September 6th, 2007, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Trent Humphrey

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http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1268/...2705ce28_b.jpg

What is the lens shade you have? I haven't seen that before as far I know. Thanks!

Trent Humphrey · September 6th, 2007, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack Walker

What is the lens shade you have? I haven't seen that before as far I know. Thanks!

that is from www.cinetactics.com , go there and look at the dv mattlebox. It is made for dv cameras but is suggested for the xha1 over their hd mattlebox. Plus the hd is larger and more expensive. It only barely vignettes at full wide, like a wide angle lens ....but you barely have to zoom in a little to get rid of it, not a problem at all...works great. Plus it might be the fact that I have a UV filter on for protection then the extension ring from cinetactics to mount the soft matte box to. Its a really nice product and great because its soft and easy to transport and setup quickly. I have had it on since I got it unless I need a ton of light.

Doug Davis · September 6th, 2007, 01:43 PM

What shotgun mics are you guys using?

Trent Humphrey · September 6th, 2007, 02:23 PM

audio technica 897 or more refered to as at897. I use it with the lightwave mini mount that connects to my hotshoe. The mount on the xh a1 gives noise when you zoom so I dont like it much. Most likely will remove it before I break it on accident. The shotgun is a very good mic for the price. I would highly recomend it.

Stephen Sobel · September 6th, 2007, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Trent Humphrey

audio technica 897 or more refered to as at897. I use it with the lightwave mini mount that connects to my hotshoe. The mount on the xh a1 gives noise when you zoom so I dont like it much. Most likely will remove it before I break it on accident. The shotgun is a very good mic for the price. I would highly recomend it.

If I used a Rode SM-5 shockmount to attach a shotgun to the mic mount, do you think the mic would pick up noise when zooming?

Trent Humphrey · September 6th, 2007, 08:48 PM

hmm im not sure...it should get rid of it. I think you would be fine. Test it and let us know. Also post your setups people!!!

Sean Paterson · September 7th, 2007, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Doug Davis

What shotgun mics are you guys using?

I use Rode VideoMic, detached the rode hotshoe setup and clamped straight onto the XHA1.
Not worried about zoom motor noise, I dont zoom in and out or mess about with the camera setup while filming static shots or interviews etc.

Winfried Dobbe · September 7th, 2007, 06:07 AM

I use the Rode SM-5 shock mount, it removed any zoom noise and more important, sounds of my hand touching the camera. That's with the Rode NTG-2.

Josh Chesarek · September 7th, 2007, 06:28 AM

One of my setups when I was going out to film later at night. Ill have to post one from tonight of when I am streaming a soccer game which is pretty fun.

Shiv Kumar · September 8th, 2007, 01:44 AM

It would be nice if you guys mentioned at the other gizmos visible in your photos and whys, so us newbees can understand.

I for one use just the camera, along with an Audio-Technica AT831B Lavaliere Condenser Microphone when I need audio.

Glen Johnstone · September 13th, 2007, 06:09 AM

I soldered up this right angle-right angle cable to make my life easier. I no longer need to disconnect the shotgun mic (ME66/Windcutter) to put the cam in the bag. It saves wear and tear on the CH-1 XLR connector as well.

Phil Anderson · September 17th, 2007, 03:03 PM

Does the Cinetactics Matteblox block out the auto focus assist sensor on the A1? Looks like it would.

September 5th, 2007, 09:26 PM	#1
Trent Humphrey Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 41	xh a1 setup pictures I thought I would start a thread....I looked for previous threads but didnt see any. Anyway I am a new user to the xh a1 as many of us here are so post your xh a1 and show your setup. Ill start it. Thanks to everyone who supports this part of the forum. Trent http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1268/...2705ce28_b.jpg mind my ignorance on how to attach pictures. :) Attached Thumbnails

September 5th, 2007, 10:16 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	I attached it for you Trent, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

September 6th, 2007, 01:52 AM	#3
Sean Paterson New Boot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newbury, UK Posts: 12	Good Idea Trent, heres mine... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Nikon D200 + 18-200mm VR Lens / Canon XH-A1 / HV20/ FCS2 / MacBook Pro 2.4

September 6th, 2007, 01:43 PM	#6
Doug Davis Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Birmingham Alabama Posts: 259	What shotgun mics are you guys using? __________________ "The only thing the camera sees is light..." http://www.GoWildOlive.com

September 7th, 2007, 06:28 AM	#12
Josh Chesarek Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Winter Park, FL Posts: 978	One of my setups when I was going out to film later at night. Ill have to post one from tonight of when I am streaming a soccer game which is pretty fun. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Simple Thought Productions - Life @ 30,000 Words per second

September 6th, 2007, 02:23 PM	#7
Trent Humphrey Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 41	audio technica 897 or more refered to as at897. I use it with the lightwave mini mount that connects to my hotshoe. The mount on the xh a1 gives noise when you zoom so I dont like it much. Most likely will remove it before I break it on accident. The shotgun is a very good mic for the price. I would highly recomend it.

September 6th, 2007, 08:48 PM	#9
Trent Humphrey Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 41	hmm im not sure...it should get rid of it. I think you would be fine. Test it and let us know. Also post your setups people!!!

September 7th, 2007, 06:07 AM	#11
Winfried Dobbe Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Amersfoort, Netherlands Posts: 85	I use the Rode SM-5 shock mount, it removed any zoom noise and more important, sounds of my hand touching the camera. That's with the Rode NTG-2.

September 8th, 2007, 01:44 AM	#13
Shiv Kumar Major Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gainesville, VA, USA Posts: 327	It would be nice if you guys mentioned at the other gizmos visible in your photos and whys, so us newbees can understand. I for one use just the camera, along with an Audio-Technica AT831B Lavaliere Condenser Microphone when I need audio.

September 13th, 2007, 06:09 AM	#14
Glen Johnstone Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 30	I soldered up this right angle-right angle cable to make my life easier. I no longer need to disconnect the shotgun mic (ME66/Windcutter) to put the cam in the bag. It saves wear and tear on the CH-1 XLR connector as well. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Glen Johnstone

September 17th, 2007, 03:03 PM	#15
Phil Anderson Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 37	Does the Cinetactics Matteblox block out the auto focus assist sensor on the A1? Looks like it would.