the line on the xl2 at DVinfo.net

Chris Harring · October 5th, 2004, 12:46 PM

i've been using canon's xl1s for a few years now, and i couldn't be happier with the camera. while shooting a friend's film, i used a sony (with 24p) that he had borrowed from work. i feel like i instantly saw the difference 24p had on the visual quality of the work. needless to say, my curiousity about the xl2 is insatiable. is 24p all it is cracked up to be? does it make video-to-film transfer any cheaper or simpler? is my mind playing tricks on my, or is there a clear difference between 60i and 24p? all told, i'm so familiar with the xl1 at this point that i can't imagine upgrading to anything but the xl2.

Kevin Chao · October 5th, 2004, 02:07 PM

it's all that... and a bag of chips....

Marty Hudzik · October 5th, 2004, 02:18 PM

What Sony Camera did you use that had 24P??? Something really Hi-end? I thought Sony was staying out of the prosumer end of 24P cams for now.

Jaime Valles · October 5th, 2004, 02:21 PM

24p is a whole different world, and in my opinion, infinitely superior to 60i.

It's the difference between Survivor and The West Wing.

I have a DVX100, and everyone that sees it's footage has the same reaction: "That's not film?"

I can't imagine working with anything other than 24p, especially on narrative projects.

If you love the XL1, the XL2 in 24p should be a dream come true.

Greg Boston · October 5th, 2004, 02:40 PM

Not to mention Chris that you'll retain backwards compatibility with your existing XL lense(s) and batteries. If you have a sizable investment in those items, you'll be able to save money by not needing to accessorize a new camera.

=gb=

Chris Harring · October 6th, 2004, 10:01 AM

i really needed a nudge to convince me to pack up the xl1 and trade up for the xl2. very excited by the group appraisal.

the sony i used was that hd 24p high-end camera that they make: only had access to it because a friend works at a philly-based productin studio.

Boyd Ostroff · October 6th, 2004, 01:19 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Jaime Valles :It's the difference between Survivor and The West Wing. -->>>

Ah, I see... tacky and shallow vs. boring and pretentious?

(-; sorry, I just couldn't resist ;-)

October 5th, 2004, 12:46 PM	#1
Chris Harring New Boot Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 19	the line on the xl2 i've been using canon's xl1s for a few years now, and i couldn't be happier with the camera. while shooting a friend's film, i used a sony (with 24p) that he had borrowed from work. i feel like i instantly saw the difference 24p had on the visual quality of the work. needless to say, my curiousity about the xl2 is insatiable. is 24p all it is cracked up to be? does it make video-to-film transfer any cheaper or simpler? is my mind playing tricks on my, or is there a clear difference between 60i and 24p? all told, i'm so familiar with the xl1 at this point that i can't imagine upgrading to anything but the xl2. __________________ Chris Robot

October 6th, 2004, 10:01 AM	#6
Chris Harring New Boot Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 19	thanks, folks. i really needed a nudge to convince me to pack up the xl1 and trade up for the xl2. very excited by the group appraisal. the sony i used was that hd 24p high-end camera that they make: only had access to it because a friend works at a philly-based productin studio. __________________ Chris Robot

October 5th, 2004, 02:07 PM	#2
Kevin Chao Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: United States Posts: 37	it's all that... and a bag of chips....

October 5th, 2004, 02:18 PM	#3
Marty Hudzik Trustee Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 1,771	What Sony Camera did you use that had 24P??? Something really Hi-end? I thought Sony was staying out of the prosumer end of 24P cams for now.

October 5th, 2004, 02:21 PM	#4
Jaime Valles Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New York City, NY Posts: 316	24p is a whole different world, and in my opinion, infinitely superior to 60i. It's the difference between Survivor and The West Wing. I have a DVX100, and everyone that sees it's footage has the same reaction: "That's not film?" I can't imagine working with anything other than 24p, especially on narrative projects. If you love the XL1, the XL2 in 24p should be a dream come true.

October 5th, 2004, 02:40 PM	#5
Greg Boston Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DFW area, TX Posts: 6,117 Images: 1	Not to mention Chris that you'll retain backwards compatibility with your existing XL lense(s) and batteries. If you have a sizable investment in those items, you'll be able to save money by not needing to accessorize a new camera. =gb=

October 6th, 2004, 01:19 PM	#7
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	<<<-- Originally posted by Jaime Valles :It's the difference between Survivor and The West Wing. -->>> Ah, I see... tacky and shallow vs. boring and pretentious? (-; sorry, I just couldn't resist ;-)