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Old May 5th, 2003, 08:38 PM   #1
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XL-1 comfort

Is there any device which will make holding the XL-1 any more comfortable. I have the MA-100 XLR adapter/shouldier pad but I still find myself trying to balance the darn thing all the time. When I add a Frezzi light with battery on the MA-100 it seems to want to fall off my shoulder even more.

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Old May 5th, 2003, 08:44 PM   #2
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Yes. A tripod.

:) Sorry, couldn't resist.

Are you talking about shoulder mount only, or is something like a Steadicam or Glidecam V8 in your budget?
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Old May 5th, 2003, 08:59 PM   #3
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shoulder mount. It's too dangerous to use a tripod when your being shot at.
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Old May 5th, 2003, 10:55 PM   #4
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"Shot at"?! Are you covering weddings in some tough neighborhoods?

Varizoom makes a couple of models of shoulder braces, one of which might be just the ticket for you.
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Old May 6th, 2003, 02:03 AM   #5
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Hum.....helmet cam? That way it leave you free to duck....hehe.
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