newb using XLH1 at DVinfo.net

Yang Wen · November 12th, 2007, 05:01 PM

I'm renting 2 XL-H1s for a wedding on Dec 1st.. I'm very familiar with Panasonic DVX100 and have "touched" an XL-1 here and there over the years. I understand that the eye cup on the H1's viewfinder can be flipped up so the viewfinder can be used as a normal LCD screen(instead of an ENG styled viewfinder).. so does that mean I easily can operate the camera without resting it on my shoulder? What other major operational differences do I need to be aware of? I only have a few hours to get acquainted with the camera before the first event on Friday night.

thanks
Yang

Darrell Essex · November 12th, 2007, 06:10 PM

Reports that I have read, say it's bigger but no where near the size of the a1 or g1 flip out view finder.
If, after you rent the camera, you start thinging about buying one, I would wait untill after the first of the year. I think they are getting ready to update to the H2. Thats just my opion. I'm waiting.

Darrell
FIRST CINEMA PICTURES

Terry Lee · November 12th, 2007, 08:31 PM

Yes, the camera does not have to be mounted on your sholder the entire time. The flip up view finder allows this. The XL H1 has interchangeable lenses where the DVX100 of corse has stock lenses. Be sure to back focus after changing differently lit rooms. Getting good with focusing the H1 is probably the most important issue.

Benjamin Hill · November 13th, 2007, 05:14 PM

The XL-H1 is very front-heavy, so unless you put it on a tripod it will be most comfortable resting on your shoulder.

In addition to the smaller LCD, know that the stock lens of the XL-H1 is not as wide as the DVX and the camera is not as good in low-light as the DVX.

Critical focus is trickier on the XL-H1, so if you haven't used one before and are shooting a wedding I recommend shooting full Auto as much as possible (switch to manual focus for telephoto). Use the peaking!

Floris van Eck · November 21st, 2007, 01:53 PM

I am thinking of getting the Anton Bauer system and a Firestore. This will add plenty of weight to the back as well so it better balances on my shoulders.

Raul Gago Martin · November 22nd, 2007, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Floris van Eck

I am thinking of getting the Anton Bauer system and a Firestore. This will add plenty of weight to the back as well so it better balances on my shoulders.

Hi! I think the same...Its a good idea for better weight balance

November 12th, 2007, 05:01 PM	#1
Yang Wen Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 991	newb using XLH1 I'm renting 2 XL-H1s for a wedding on Dec 1st.. I'm very familiar with Panasonic DVX100 and have "touched" an XL-1 here and there over the years. I understand that the eye cup on the H1's viewfinder can be flipped up so the viewfinder can be used as a normal LCD screen(instead of an ENG styled viewfinder).. so does that mean I easily can operate the camera without resting it on my shoulder? What other major operational differences do I need to be aware of? I only have a few hours to get acquainted with the camera before the first event on Friday night. thanks Yang

November 12th, 2007, 06:10 PM	#2
Darrell Essex Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: kelseyville, ca Posts: 123	Reports that I have read, say it's bigger but no where near the size of the a1 or g1 flip out view finder. If, after you rent the camera, you start thinging about buying one, I would wait untill after the first of the year. I think they are getting ready to update to the H2. Thats just my opion. I'm waiting. Darrell FIRST CINEMA PICTURES __________________ darrell

November 13th, 2007, 05:14 PM	#4
Benjamin Hill Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Iowa City, Iowa Posts: 670	The XL-H1 is very front-heavy, so unless you put it on a tripod it will be most comfortable resting on your shoulder. In addition to the smaller LCD, know that the stock lens of the XL-H1 is not as wide as the DVX and the camera is not as good in low-light as the DVX. Critical focus is trickier on the XL-H1, so if you haven't used one before and are shooting a wedding I recommend shooting full Auto as much as possible (switch to manual focus for telephoto). Use the peaking! __________________ youtube.com/benhillmedia linkedin.com/in/benhillmedia

November 12th, 2007, 08:31 PM	#3
Terry Lee Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 691	Yes, the camera does not have to be mounted on your sholder the entire time. The flip up view finder allows this. The XL H1 has interchangeable lenses where the DVX100 of corse has stock lenses. Be sure to back focus after changing differently lit rooms. Getting good with focusing the H1 is probably the most important issue.

November 21st, 2007, 01:53 PM	#5
Floris van Eck Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 993	I am thinking of getting the Anton Bauer system and a Firestore. This will add plenty of weight to the back as well so it better balances on my shoulders.