Canon Xm2 at DVinfo.net

Rich Hibner · July 26th, 2006, 12:34 PM

Hello all,

I was wondering if anyone could provide some footage from the Canon Xm2, not the Gl2, with an 35mm adapter if possible. I've seen Jimmy's footage from "Alternate Image" and it looked really sharp and film like. I'm wanting to purchase one but wanted to make sure I get to see what it really looks like.

Thanks,
-Rh

Mat Pringle · July 27th, 2006, 02:16 AM

Hi Rich,

check out the link below. It's a Belgian film that was shot on an XM2 but they made their own adapter. The site shows you how to make an adapter yourself. Anyhow, have a look at the short film, it does look beautiful.

http://www.marlathemovie.com

Cheers, Mat.

ps. hello to everyone on this board. I've browsed around here for some time now but this is the first time i've actually posted.

Rich Hibner · July 27th, 2006, 10:46 AM

holy snike, that was made with the xm2??? i knew about their adapter through an slr but that's just incredible. interesting indeed. Thanks for your post.

-rh

Justine Haupt · July 27th, 2006, 03:19 PM

I don't usually come to the GL1/2 forum (don't own one), but I just wanted to point out that it takes a lot to get images looking that great, and a GM2 with a mini35 doesn't you'll be able to achieve a good cinematic look automatically.

I just don't like to see people who've invested in a good camera dissapointed in their own results... it might take a while to really force a great image out of a particular camera. Good lighting, shot compositiong and color grading have everything to do with it.

Ok, I hope I didn't sound like a downer, and I don't know what your experience is -- I'm just saying you might have to spend some time before you can take shots that you really get excited about. Good luck on your purchase, and have fun!

Graham Bernard · July 27th, 2006, 03:50 PM

Justin, I can't agree more! This is a craft, and a craft that is learnt and honed over maybe decades of work.

Rich Hibner · July 27th, 2006, 10:56 PM

laugh, don't think i'm jumping into this whole camera buying experience blind folded. I agree, it takes a lot of lighting and a good DP to get good results. I'm just looking at the overall picture. Xm2 shoots in 25fps which is better than NTSC 30frame mode. Plus over on Alternate this guy has an xm2 and he's run and gunning his shots and they look pretty nice.

http://www.kokokaka.com/35mm/FlvPlay...vie=data/skate
http://www.kokokaka.com/35mm/FlvPlay...ata/test2_35mm
http://www.kokokaka.com/35mm/FlvPlay...ta/julian_home

the thrid one is raw footage with no CC..Impressed?

Ian Stark · August 3rd, 2006, 03:56 AM

Is it me? I can't find the 'build yer own' page. If it's the Guide to DV Filmmaking pdf then the file seems to be damaged.

Jim OMalley · August 3rd, 2006, 08:24 PM

Yes, that's where it is. That PDF file is very large, and takes quite a few minutes to download (even with a broadband connection). Be patient, it will get to you eventually.

Ian Stark · August 4th, 2006, 12:25 AM

Hmmm . . . I get a message saying 'The file is damaged and could not be repaired'. I'll try again! Thanks Jim.

Jim OMalley · August 4th, 2006, 05:24 AM

Oh. Well, I confess that I never saw that error. You're right, sounds like the file might be damaged.

Ian Stark · August 4th, 2006, 05:27 AM

Jim, you pipped me to the post! Just this minute managed to download the file successfully. I suspect that my download may have been interrupted before.

Cheers.

Ian . . .

Jim OMalley · August 4th, 2006, 05:41 AM

Hi Ian -- glad it worked for you. It's a very interesting document, something I'm planning on saving.

Jim

July 26th, 2006, 12:34 PM	#1
Rich Hibner Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 218 Images: 1	Canon Xm2 Hello all, I was wondering if anyone could provide some footage from the Canon Xm2, not the Gl2, with an 35mm adapter if possible. I've seen Jimmy's footage from "Alternate Image" and it looked really sharp and film like. I'm wanting to purchase one but wanted to make sure I get to see what it really looks like. Thanks, -Rh

July 27th, 2006, 03:19 PM	#4
Justine Haupt Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 208	I don't usually come to the GL1/2 forum (don't own one), but I just wanted to point out that it takes a lot to get images looking that great, and a GM2 with a mini35 doesn't you'll be able to achieve a good cinematic look automatically. I just don't like to see people who've invested in a good camera dissapointed in their own results... it might take a while to really force a great image out of a particular camera. Good lighting, shot compositiong and color grading have everything to do with it. Ok, I hope I didn't sound like a downer, and I don't know what your experience is -- I'm just saying you might have to spend some time before you can take shots that you really get excited about. Good luck on your purchase, and have fun! __________________ ~Justine "We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams" -Arthur O'Shaunessey (as quoted by Willy Wonka)

August 3rd, 2006, 03:56 AM	#7
Ian Stark Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,237	Is it me? I can't find the 'build yer own' page. If it's the Guide to DV Filmmaking pdf then the file seems to be damaged. __________________ www.vit-media.com www.classicmachinefilms.co.uk

August 4th, 2006, 12:25 AM	#9
Ian Stark Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,237	Hmmm . . . I get a message saying 'The file is damaged and could not be repaired'. I'll try again! Thanks Jim. __________________ www.vit-media.com www.classicmachinefilms.co.uk

August 4th, 2006, 05:27 AM	#11
Ian Stark Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,237	Jim, you pipped me to the post! Just this minute managed to download the file successfully. I suspect that my download may have been interrupted before. Cheers. Ian . . . __________________ www.vit-media.com www.classicmachinefilms.co.uk

July 27th, 2006, 02:16 AM	#2
Mat Pringle Tourist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Stirling, Scotland Posts: 1	Hi Rich, check out the link below. It's a Belgian film that was shot on an XM2 but they made their own adapter. The site shows you how to make an adapter yourself. Anyhow, have a look at the short film, it does look beautiful. http://www.marlathemovie.com Cheers, Mat. ps. hello to everyone on this board. I've browsed around here for some time now but this is the first time i've actually posted.

July 27th, 2006, 10:46 AM	#3
Rich Hibner Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 218 Images: 1	holy snike, that was made with the xm2??? i knew about their adapter through an slr but that's just incredible. interesting indeed. Thanks for your post. -rh

July 27th, 2006, 03:50 PM	#5
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Justin, I can't agree more! This is a craft, and a craft that is learnt and honed over maybe decades of work.

July 27th, 2006, 10:56 PM	#6
Rich Hibner Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 218 Images: 1	laugh, don't think i'm jumping into this whole camera buying experience blind folded. I agree, it takes a lot of lighting and a good DP to get good results. I'm just looking at the overall picture. Xm2 shoots in 25fps which is better than NTSC 30frame mode. Plus over on Alternate this guy has an xm2 and he's run and gunning his shots and they look pretty nice. http://www.kokokaka.com/35mm/FlvPlay...vie=data/skate http://www.kokokaka.com/35mm/FlvPlay...ata/test2_35mm http://www.kokokaka.com/35mm/FlvPlay...ta/julian_home the thrid one is raw footage with no CC..Impressed?

August 3rd, 2006, 08:24 PM	#8
Jim OMalley Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 81	Yes, that's where it is. That PDF file is very large, and takes quite a few minutes to download (even with a broadband connection). Be patient, it will get to you eventually.

August 4th, 2006, 05:24 AM	#10
Jim OMalley Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 81	Oh. Well, I confess that I never saw that error. You're right, sounds like the file might be damaged.

August 4th, 2006, 05:41 AM	#12
Jim OMalley Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 81	Hi Ian -- glad it worked for you. It's a very interesting document, something I'm planning on saving. Jim