Batteries for XL2 at DVinfo.net

Pete Constable · July 13th, 2004, 05:02 PM

Are the bateries the same as XL1, ie backwards & forwards compatable. Is it possible to stream Analogue thru camera to another DV device, instead of digitising to DV tape in camera first. Well done Chris & Simon. Cheers PC

Jeff Donald · July 13th, 2004, 05:46 PM

From the photos posted it appears it still uses the same series of Canon batteries as the XL1 etc.

Chris Hurd · July 14th, 2004, 01:00 AM

See my XL1 / XL2 items compatibility list.

See also my XL2 battery endurance chart.

Hope this helps,

Pete Constable · July 14th, 2004, 03:49 AM

Thanks guys.
The camera sounds good. I'll be lining up for one as the XL1s is very tired.
Cheers PC

Nick Hiltgen · July 14th, 2004, 10:06 AM

I was looking at the ta-100 here

http://www.xl1s.com/xl2pics/IMG_2513.jpg

and it looks like it connects via a sony vct-u14 (or something like that) plate will canon be selling the mounting plate (u14 like) as well or just the ta-100.

Does anyone know what the watthours are on the canon batteries, is that in the watchdog and I just missed it?

Thanks
Nick

Simon Beer · July 14th, 2004, 10:12 AM

The TA100 comes supplied with the camera part.

The XL2 comes as standard the same as the XL1S with just a thread and the tripod location pin hole.

Cheers!

Simon.

Nick Hiltgen · July 14th, 2004, 10:14 AM

SO I'm guessing at the bottom of the camera part there is a place to screw in a sachtler wedgeplate (or any other kind for that matter)?

Simon Beer · July 14th, 2004, 10:20 AM

The bottom of the camera part has a wedge which fits the TA100 which has a row of 1/4 and 3/8" threads to go on a tripod.

Cheers!

Simon.

Alex Dolgin · July 14th, 2004, 04:02 PM

Do you know if the integrated should pad is removable, with the threaded hole under it (like XL1S for mounting the MA100)?
Thx
Alex

Chris Hurd · July 14th, 2004, 05:50 PM

Alex

The integrated shoulder pad is not removeable. Not intentionally removeable anyway.

Pete Constable · July 15th, 2004, 02:41 AM

It won't connect to a Miller tripod as all their new pods come with a very small plate, even their big tripods. PC

Pete Constable · July 15th, 2004, 02:43 AM

Simon, what tripods is it compatable with?? PC

Nick Hiltgen · July 15th, 2004, 07:34 AM

Cool I think I mis phrased my last question, what I meant was. If I buy the ta-100 will I then have to buy a quickrelease plate, or is one included with the ta-100 bundle. Then at the bottom of the quickrelease (if it's included with the ta-100) can I then mount a sachtler (or whatever) wedgeplate to connect it to my tripod?

Yi Fong Yu · July 22nd, 2004, 11:28 AM

i mean the MA200 ain't compatible with the XL2. do i really NEED to buy the MA300 to outfit the XL2 with CA-910 dual bat pack?

edit: nevermind, yeah it does here:

"The back of the Canon XL2 is dominated by the shoulder rest, which is now officially part of the camcorder body. Above the shoulder rest is a battery mount, which can accommodate the optional CH-910 battery charger and BP-945 batteries."

http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content...der-Review.htm

Marty Hudzik · August 12th, 2004, 02:00 PM

I have been away from the Canon scene for 2 years with my DVX100. I am onboard with the XL2. What batteries and accessories do you recommend? I don't need the Anton Baur setup.....I am nore interested in Canon Official Batteries versus Lenmar, Power 1000 or whatever others are out there for less.

Are these legit or are they scams and don;t actually last very long? Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks.

July 13th, 2004, 05:02 PM	#1
Pete Constable Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 50	Batteries for XL2 Are the bateries the same as XL1, ie backwards & forwards compatable. Is it possible to stream Analogue thru camera to another DV device, instead of digitising to DV tape in camera first. Well done Chris & Simon. Cheers PC

July 13th, 2004, 05:46 PM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	From the photos posted it appears it still uses the same series of Canon batteries as the XL1 etc. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

July 14th, 2004, 01:00 AM	#3
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	See my XL1 / XL2 items compatibility list. See also my XL2 battery endurance chart. Hope this helps, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

July 14th, 2004, 10:06 AM	#5
Nick Hiltgen Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,427	ta-100 and battery question I was looking at the ta-100 here http://www.xl1s.com/xl2pics/IMG_2513.jpg and it looks like it connects via a sony vct-u14 (or something like that) plate will canon be selling the mounting plate (u14 like) as well or just the ta-100. Does anyone know what the watthours are on the canon batteries, is that in the watchdog and I just missed it? Thanks Nick

July 14th, 2004, 04:02 PM	#9
Alex Dolgin Contributor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lexington, Ma Posts: 286	Do you know if the integrated should pad is removable, with the threaded hole under it (like XL1S for mounting the MA100)? Thx Alex __________________ Alex Dolgin Dolgin Engineering Camera DC Power accessories, Fast 4 position Battery Charger http://www.dolgin.net

July 14th, 2004, 03:49 AM	#4
Pete Constable Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 50	Thanks guys. The camera sounds good. I'll be lining up for one as the XL1s is very tired. Cheers PC

July 14th, 2004, 10:12 AM	#6
Simon Beer Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 48	The TA100 comes supplied with the camera part. The XL2 comes as standard the same as the XL1S with just a thread and the tripod location pin hole. Cheers! Simon.

July 14th, 2004, 10:14 AM	#7
Nick Hiltgen Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,427	SO I'm guessing at the bottom of the camera part there is a place to screw in a sachtler wedgeplate (or any other kind for that matter)?

July 14th, 2004, 10:20 AM	#8
Simon Beer Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 48	The bottom of the camera part has a wedge which fits the TA100 which has a row of 1/4 and 3/8" threads to go on a tripod. Cheers! Simon.

July 14th, 2004, 05:50 PM	#10
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Alex The integrated shoulder pad is not removeable. Not intentionally removeable anyway. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

July 15th, 2004, 02:41 AM	#11
Pete Constable Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 50	It won't connect to a Miller tripod as all their new pods come with a very small plate, even their big tripods. PC

July 15th, 2004, 02:43 AM	#12
Pete Constable Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 50	Simon, what tripods is it compatable with?? PC

July 15th, 2004, 07:34 AM	#13
Nick Hiltgen Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,427	Cool I think I mis phrased my last question, what I meant was. If I buy the ta-100 will I then have to buy a quickrelease plate, or is one included with the ta-100 bundle. Then at the bottom of the quickrelease (if it's included with the ta-100) can I then mount a sachtler (or whatever) wedgeplate to connect it to my tripod?

July 22nd, 2004, 11:28 AM	#14
Yi Fong Yu Trustee Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vulcan Posts: 1,564	i wonder if the CH-910 dual battery holder can snap right onto the XL2 should pads? i mean the MA200 ain't compatible with the XL2. do i really NEED to buy the MA300 to outfit the XL2 with CA-910 dual bat pack? edit: nevermind, yeah it does here: "The back of the Canon XL2 is dominated by the shoulder rest, which is now officially part of the camcorder body. Above the shoulder rest is a battery mount, which can accommodate the optional CH-910 battery charger and BP-945 batteries." http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content...der-Review.htm __________________ bow wow wow

August 12th, 2004, 02:00 PM	#15
Marty Hudzik Trustee Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 1,771	3rd Party Batteries.....whats the verdict? I have been away from the Canon scene for 2 years with my DVX100. I am onboard with the XL2. What batteries and accessories do you recommend? I don't need the Anton Baur setup.....I am nore interested in Canon Official Batteries versus Lenmar, Power 1000 or whatever others are out there for less. Are these legit or are they scams and don;t actually last very long? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.