Anton Bauer GoldMount + XLH1 at DVinfo.net

Brian Ladue · January 25th, 2007, 12:57 AM

I was wondering if anyone has tried the Goldmount and Anton Bauer Batteries on the XLH1? Does the extra weight make much of a difference with the camera's balance on the shoulder? I've read that the Camera with the stock lens is front heavy.

Greg Boston · January 25th, 2007, 02:08 AM

Since the XLH1 is virtually identical to the XL2 in weight and body design, I will say a definite yes. The AB on the back of the camera helps a lot. If you use the FU-1000 as I was, it adds even more weight to the front of the camera so the AB system really helped out.

-gb-

Barry Gregg · January 25th, 2007, 10:28 AM

If you are going to hand hold the camera the AB on the back is almost mandatory. It makes a huge difference. The camera balances very nicely with the AB on the back. I don't even use the AB battery as a power source, the graphite batteries lasts so long that the AB is just a good balancing act.

Steve Rosen · January 25th, 2007, 04:44 PM

I use the Gold Mount, mounted lower than stock (there's a picture of my H1 somewhere in this forum) and it balances very well.. I do have to say that with my home-built shoulder configuration the camera is comfortable with the stock batteries too...

The Gold Mount is nice though, because you can use it to simultaneously power accessories like a monitor, FireStore or LitePanel...

I'm currently shooting some reenactments for a documentary with the RedRock M2, and it's sure nice to be able to power the monitor without needing another power source...

January 25th, 2007, 12:57 AM	#1
Brian Ladue Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 149	Anton Bauer GoldMount + XLH1 I was wondering if anyone has tried the Goldmount and Anton Bauer Batteries on the XLH1? Does the extra weight make much of a difference with the camera's balance on the shoulder? I've read that the Camera with the stock lens is front heavy.

January 25th, 2007, 10:28 AM	#3
Barry Gregg Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 104	If you are going to hand hold the camera the AB on the back is almost mandatory. It makes a huge difference. The camera balances very nicely with the AB on the back. I don't even use the AB battery as a power source, the graphite batteries lasts so long that the AB is just a good balancing act. __________________ Walk in the light. www.barrygregg.us

January 25th, 2007, 02:08 AM	#2
Greg Boston Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DFW area, TX Posts: 6,117 Images: 1	Since the XLH1 is virtually identical to the XL2 in weight and body design, I will say a definite yes. The AB on the back of the camera helps a lot. If you use the FU-1000 as I was, it adds even more weight to the front of the camera so the AB system really helped out. -gb-

January 25th, 2007, 04:44 PM	#4
Steve Rosen Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Monterey, California Posts: 895	I use the Gold Mount, mounted lower than stock (there's a picture of my H1 somewhere in this forum) and it balances very well.. I do have to say that with my home-built shoulder configuration the camera is comfortable with the stock batteries too... The Gold Mount is nice though, because you can use it to simultaneously power accessories like a monitor, FireStore or LitePanel... I'm currently shooting some reenactments for a documentary with the RedRock M2, and it's sure nice to be able to power the monitor without needing another power source...