Hi sorry if this has been discussed before

but as iam now using the FX1 in 16:9 how could i best get the nearest
match with the XL1s, yes i know the Canon doesn't do true 16:9 and at this point in time i can't really afford a 16:9 add on lens so is there a way or could i be stuffed

Many thanx

Ian

Hello Ian,

This is weird, but I am in a similar situation.

I am going to be shooting a concert soon. I have my XL1S and an FX1 to use.

Does anybody have any advice on getting similar images out of these cameras?

I made a test earlier this year with both these cameras and was able to match them with the colour /gamma correction tools in Avid Xpress DV.
I'll have a look to see if I've still got any frame grabs from them.

Robin

All I could find were these 4:3 images - sorry there wasn't anything else left...

FX1: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v137/robind-r/sonystraight.jpg

XL1s corrected to Sony: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v137/robind-r/CanoncorrectedtoSony.jpg


Robin

Hi Robin

those 2 images look very close, its the 16:9 that's bugging me the Sony is great when you can get close, but the canon with the interchangeable Len's is a must for for wildlife

So what would be the best way to get the best 16:9 image from the XL1s to match the FX1 in 16:9

My idea is to use the Sony when i can get close and the XL1s when its not possible.

Thanks again
Ian

Ian,
I think that the only way of getting comparable pictures in 16:9 between the two cameras is to shoot all the very tight material on the Canon and utilise the 16:9 chip of the FX1 for wider or landscape shots.

Robin

Robin is correct, just dont try to cut the same length shots together. The XL2 cuts much better with the FX1/Z1. I have had BAD luck a couple times with a Z1 in crazy concert vari-light lighting.



ash =o)

Thanks all

Just one thing when editing (i use Edition 6.1) you can set it to capture 16:9, would you use this setting for the Canon footage

Thanks again
Ian

Ian,
I would think so - after all, both cameras are producing full height anamorphic pictures.
It's just that the FX1 will have higher resolution.

Robin

Thanks Robin for all your help

Ian