Is there a logical explanation as to why the lensless XL2 release has been delayed? at DVinfo.net

David Lach · September 29th, 2004, 10:13 PM

I'm just wondering why the availbility of the lensless XL2...

1) ...did not coincide with the launch of the XL2 equipped with the 20x lens. Was this also the case with the XL1 and XL1s?

2) ...has been delayed for an extended period of time. Unless I misunderstood, this package which was supposed to initially come out in Octobre will now only be available in November.

Is this just because Canon want to force their new 20x lens onto the market? Or could it be that they are planing the simultaneous launch of a new manual lens? Does this make sense to anybody based on Canon's past release history (which I'm not familiar with)?

This is just speculation, but I was wondering if it would be possible at all. Because I would be so angry if I bought the body only XL2 with a 16x servo zoom lens only to see Canon announce a brand new manual lens a few weeks later that could possibly fit my needs better (wider focal range most notably).

Jeff Donald · September 29th, 2004, 10:56 PM

Cameras are in short supply and both Canon and the dealer make a better profit on the kits. Orders for the kit are also far out numbering the camera only orders (supply and demand).

Evan Fisher · September 29th, 2004, 11:27 PM

I also believe it's about $$$$$$$

Most people who buy the XL2 with the 20X lens will end up purchasing a 3X lens as well. Probably sooner than anyone who purchased a camera with a 16X lens simply due to the fact that the 20X has no wide angle or w/a adapter available for it.

September 29th, 2004, 10:13 PM	#1
David Lach Major Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Montreal, QC, Canada Posts: 570	Is there a logical explanation as to why the lensless XL2 release has been delayed? I'm just wondering why the availbility of the lensless XL2... 1) ...did not coincide with the launch of the XL2 equipped with the 20x lens. Was this also the case with the XL1 and XL1s? 2) ...has been delayed for an extended period of time. Unless I misunderstood, this package which was supposed to initially come out in Octobre will now only be available in November. Is this just because Canon want to force their new 20x lens onto the market? Or could it be that they are planing the simultaneous launch of a new manual lens? Does this make sense to anybody based on Canon's past release history (which I'm not familiar with)? This is just speculation, but I was wondering if it would be possible at all. Because I would be so angry if I bought the body only XL2 with a 16x servo zoom lens only to see Canon announce a brand new manual lens a few weeks later that could possibly fit my needs better (wider focal range most notably).

September 29th, 2004, 10:56 PM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Cameras are in short supply and both Canon and the dealer make a better profit on the kits. Orders for the kit are also far out numbering the camera only orders (supply and demand). __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

September 29th, 2004, 11:27 PM	#3
Evan Fisher Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Posts: 137	I also believe it's about $$$$$$$ Most people who buy the XL2 with the 20X lens will end up purchasing a 3X lens as well. Probably sooner than anyone who purchased a camera with a 16X lens simply due to the fact that the 20X has no wide angle or w/a adapter available for it. __________________ Fisher Media Productions