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Mike Quinones · November 24th, 2006, 10:54 PM

Just bought my Canon XH A1 today. I also pick up the wide angle WD-H72 lens. I was hoping that it could also fit on my XL2, but was surprise to discover that it does not fit even when they are both 72mm. Any way I will be around here more often with questions as I can see that the learning curve is pretty big.

Steve Nunez · November 25th, 2006, 08:37 AM

It should fit the XL2 if you remove the lens shade......why wouldn't it fit?

Lou Bruno · November 25th, 2006, 07:24 PM

Nope....it won't. The threads are too deep on the XL-2. Cent. Opts. will work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Nunez

It should fit the XL2 if you remove the lens shade......why wouldn't it fit?

Jeffrey Billings · November 25th, 2006, 07:36 PM

Great news Mike. Now if mine would only arrive.

I should get it by Wed.

Please let me know how you like your wide angle adaptor. I haven't yet jumped to grab one, but I am contemplating it.

Mike Quinones · November 25th, 2006, 09:47 PM

The threads are too deep on the Wide Angle, not on the XL2. I'm hoping that someone can come up with ring and adapter or something like that so I can used it with the the XL2. Also if you used a filter on the A1, it must be removed to installed the wide angle on the camera.

Bill Pryor · November 26th, 2006, 10:51 AM

Congrats, Mike. I got mine Wednesday evening right before Thanksgiving. Haven't had much opportunity to do any real shooting, just tests around the house, and I'm very impressed so far. I also like the nice, solid feel of the camera.

Steven Glicker · November 26th, 2006, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Quinones

The threads are too deep on the Wide Angle, not on the XL2. I'm hoping that someone can come up with ring and adapter or something like that so I can used it with the the XL2. Also if you used a filter on the A1, it must be removed to installed the wide angle on the camera.

A link to a photo that shows these threads follows.
http://www.io.com/~smg/xha1/0165_WA_...ideThreads.jpg

[For more photos of the WD-H72 see, http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=78929]

Manuel Hernandez-Stumpfhauser · November 23rd, 2007, 04:09 PM

Hello Mike:

I have the same problem, the WD-H72 doesn't fit the XL2. Have you resolved the problem with a ring adaptor or something?

Thanks
Manule

Mike Quinones · November 23rd, 2007, 04:29 PM

Hi Manuel:
No I have not, Instead I have been using my A1 most of the time and the XL2 is sitting on the shelf with hardly any used. Good luck to you.

November 24th, 2006, 10:54 PM	#1
Mike Quinones Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Melreso Park IL. Posts: 89	Just got my Baby Just bought my Canon XH A1 today. I also pick up the wide angle WD-H72 lens. I was hoping that it could also fit on my XL2, but was surprise to discover that it does not fit even when they are both 72mm. Any way I will be around here more often with questions as I can see that the learning curve is pretty big.

November 25th, 2006, 08:37 AM	#2
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	It should fit the XL2 if you remove the lens shade......why wouldn't it fit? __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

November 25th, 2006, 07:36 PM	#4
Jeffrey Billings New Boot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 14	Congrats Great news Mike. Now if mine would only arrive. I should get it by Wed. Please let me know how you like your wide angle adaptor. I haven't yet jumped to grab one, but I am contemplating it.

November 25th, 2006, 09:47 PM	#5
Mike Quinones Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Melreso Park IL. Posts: 89	Wd-h72 The threads are too deep on the Wide Angle, not on the XL2. I'm hoping that someone can come up with ring and adapter or something like that so I can used it with the the XL2. Also if you used a filter on the A1, it must be removed to installed the wide angle on the camera.

November 23rd, 2007, 04:09 PM	#8
Manuel Hernandez-Stumpfhauser Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Queretaro, Mexico Posts: 40	Hello Mike: I have the same problem, the WD-H72 doesn't fit the XL2. Have you resolved the problem with a ring adaptor or something? Thanks Manule __________________ Manuel Hernandez-Stumpfhauser Director Oxes Tv

November 26th, 2006, 10:51 AM	#6
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	Congrats, Mike. I got mine Wednesday evening right before Thanksgiving. Haven't had much opportunity to do any real shooting, just tests around the house, and I'm very impressed so far. I also like the nice, solid feel of the camera.

November 23rd, 2007, 04:29 PM	#9
Mike Quinones Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Melreso Park IL. Posts: 89	Ringadapter Hi Manuel: No I have not, Instead I have been using my A1 most of the time and the XL2 is sitting on the shelf with hardly any used. Good luck to you.