My rig is evolving.

Massimiliano Minoia · May 31st, 2007, 03:55 PM

Hi Matthew! I have the same camera, monitor and a Cavision rails system,I would like to know the part model number of the Cavision plate on the tripod head plate and how you are connected the Noga Monitor Arm to the rails,
thank you

Henry Cho · June 1st, 2007, 06:26 AM

matthew... sweet setup!

i would second bill's recommendation for zacuto support products. i like the fact that their rods are expandable (screw into each other) -- makes for easy transport, and you don't need to carry around 5 sets of rods at different lengths. their z-mount is awesome for mounting an lcd, like the swit or marshall, to the rods -- very strong and stable, and no slipping, you also gain the benefit of the z-mount quick release, for quick attaching/detaching of the articulating arm.

Jason Michael Holly · June 1st, 2007, 11:45 AM

Hey Matthew,

Great setup, I just ordered an M2 and rods for my XL2s/XH-A1 - looks great!

Now, where's some footage from this beast?

Terry Lee · June 4th, 2007, 05:41 PM

What do you do about external recording? I've learned that the XH A1 doesn't have anyway to take the timecode out of the camera. I'm curious what you do as an alternative.

-Terry.

William Becker · June 5th, 2007, 01:50 AM

I was going to order the rods today. What part do I need to make sure it fits on my 501 head with quick release plate?

Thanks much

Matthew Nayman · June 5th, 2007, 05:08 PM

hey guys, sorry, was away!

Lots of questions! AHHH!

Basically:

Cavision is awsome.
I want a follow focus, but all so expensive for a freaking gearbox! (Will by RR soon)
I have a few UV filters and a 72-82--82-72 set-up so I can space it perfectly, and use on an HVX if I have to. I have mine set up so I zoom to a preset (75) and then focus all the way right (1.3 feet) and it is tack sharp. Took some time to get it perfect, due to the A1's weak Macro photography.

The Micro flip unit should solve it cause them mirrors eat up a lot of space.

Unfortunatly, my Rigt is imposible to duplicate perfectly now cause Cavision doesn't make this plate anymore. It was designed for th XL2 anyway :P

It's my own home-made hardmount kit, had it before RR released one (followed some tutorials). I have shot a short with it recently and it looks killer! Just trying to get it up online in a decent format.

More to come.

Matt

May 31st, 2007, 03:55 PM	#16
Massimiliano Minoia Tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Italy Posts: 4	Wich Cavision part? Hi Matthew! I have the same camera, monitor and a Cavision rails system,I would like to know the part model number of the Cavision plate on the tripod head plate and how you are connected the Noga Monitor Arm to the rails, thank you

June 1st, 2007, 06:26 AM	#17
Henry Cho Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 516	matthew... sweet setup! i would second bill's recommendation for zacuto support products. i like the fact that their rods are expandable (screw into each other) -- makes for easy transport, and you don't need to carry around 5 sets of rods at different lengths. their z-mount is awesome for mounting an lcd, like the swit or marshall, to the rods -- very strong and stable, and no slipping, you also gain the benefit of the z-mount quick release, for quick attaching/detaching of the articulating arm.

June 1st, 2007, 11:45 AM	#18
Jason Michael Holly Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Poconos, PA Posts: 25	Hey Matthew, Great setup, I just ordered an M2 and rods for my XL2s/XH-A1 - looks great! Now, where's some footage from this beast?

June 4th, 2007, 05:41 PM	#19
Terry Lee Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 691	What do you do about external recording? I've learned that the XH A1 doesn't have anyway to take the timecode out of the camera. I'm curious what you do as an alternative. -Terry.

June 5th, 2007, 01:50 AM	#20
William Becker New Boot Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 18	I was going to order the rods today. What part do I need to make sure it fits on my 501 head with quick release plate? Thanks much

June 5th, 2007, 05:08 PM	#21
Matthew Nayman Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 917	hey guys, sorry, was away! Lots of questions! AHHH! Basically: Cavision is awsome. I want a follow focus, but all so expensive for a freaking gearbox! (Will by RR soon) I have a few UV filters and a 72-82--82-72 set-up so I can space it perfectly, and use on an HVX if I have to. I have mine set up so I zoom to a preset (75) and then focus all the way right (1.3 feet) and it is tack sharp. Took some time to get it perfect, due to the A1's weak Macro photography. The Micro flip unit should solve it cause them mirrors eat up a lot of space. Unfortunatly, my Rigt is imposible to duplicate perfectly now cause Cavision doesn't make this plate anymore. It was designed for th XL2 anyway :P It's my own home-made hardmount kit, had it before RR released one (followed some tutorials). I have shot a short with it recently and it looks killer! Just trying to get it up online in a decent format. More to come. Matt