XL2 color LCD viewfinder

Kevin Brumfield · February 3rd, 2006, 08:29 AM

Ian,

Check out this link...

http://www.greatdv.com/cameras/adjustvf.htm

Although it doesn't specifically use an XL2, you can use this as a start. Just remember, your LCD color viewfinder is never going to be accurate compared to what you capture on tape and what is displayed on a calibrated studio monitor.

Hope this helps.

Kevin

Ian Scanlan · February 3rd, 2006, 05:21 PM

Thanks Kevin.....as a newbie, I am totally in awe of the info and advice on this forum

Matthew Nayman · February 11th, 2006, 10:45 AM

Anyone know the price, or where I can get the standard colour EVF for the canon XL2?> I am getting the redrock micro with the image flip, and want a second VF which I can open up and flip the LDC around 180 degrees inside the housing.

Might be a neat solution.

Matt

Chris Hurd · February 11th, 2006, 11:36 AM

It's available as a replacement part directly from Canon, should be around $500 USD or so.

Matthew Nayman · February 11th, 2006, 02:53 PM

Man, that's as much as I paid for the M2.

Anyone hear of the FU 2000 External VF for the XL2? Seems neat... (Not the CRT, but it's a little LCD on a cable).

Andrew Khalil · February 12th, 2006, 06:46 PM

I think it would be cool if someone (hopefully Canon's listening) designed an LCD that mounted in the place the current EVF is mounted/connected. It could attach using the same mount and they could make it like 4.5-5 inches - now that would be great.

Matthew Nayman · February 12th, 2006, 09:20 PM

The FU 2000 is like that, but I want to know if it attaches to the XL2 or jsut the XL H1

Chris Hurd · February 12th, 2006, 09:40 PM

XL H1 only. It is not compatible with any of the earlier XL models.

Matthew Nayman · February 13th, 2006, 07:06 AM

GAH! It seems like such a great little screen!

Hmmm. Slowley running out of options....

Chris Hurd · February 13th, 2006, 09:19 AM

I'm just curious, what happened to your original XL2 color EVF? Because your XL2 was supposed to ship with one in the first place. Wait a minute, this isn't for an XL1 or XL1S, is it? Because the XL2 color EVF is *not* backward-compatible with the XL1 or XL1S.

Greg Boston · February 13th, 2006, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Hurd

I'm just curious, what happened to your original XL2 color EVF? Because your XL2 was supposed to ship with one in the first place. Wait a minute, this isn't for an XL1 or XL1S, is it? Because the XL2 color EVF is *not* backward-compatible with the XL1 or XL1S.

Hey Chris, go back to the first post. He wants a spare to modify(physically flip the LCD) for use with Redrock Adapter.

-gb-

Chris Hurd · February 13th, 2006, 02:08 PM

D'oh -- poor comprehension on my part as usual. Thanks Greg,

Matthew Nayman · February 13th, 2006, 02:27 PM

Yeah, I am cool with the idea of flipping the LCD around, but I want two different VF's so that I have a MICRO35 one and a regular XL one.

I think it would be a good way around this lens-flipping issue, but they are fairly expensive....

Hmmm...

Matthew Nayman · February 16th, 2006, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Hurd

It's available as a replacement part directly from Canon, should be around $500 USD or so.

Chris, I tried canon (canada) today, and they said they do not deal directly with customers and I must go through a vendor... any suggestions (most vendors say I must go through Canon!)

Matthew Nayman · February 16th, 2006, 03:40 PM

Well, I am at my wits end. I have spent almost 4 hours today trying to find a colour EVF for the XL2. My question is, what happens if you lost it? Let's say, somehow, you manage to lose your EVF? I can't find a replacement from any store (even B&H) or direct from Canon (they don't sell to public).

I didn't lose it, but It's the same situation. I am willing to pay good money for a colour EVF (I can't even find a product #) but there are none to be found.

Confused.

February 3rd, 2006, 08:29 AM	#136
Kevin Brumfield Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 43	Ian, Check out this link... http://www.greatdv.com/cameras/adjustvf.htm Although it doesn't specifically use an XL2, you can use this as a start. Just remember, your LCD color viewfinder is never going to be accurate compared to what you capture on tape and what is displayed on a calibrated studio monitor. Hope this helps. Kevin __________________ Kevin Brumfield Canon XL2 & GL2, Sony DSR-11, FCP Studio http://www.firststarproductions.com

February 11th, 2006, 10:45 AM	#138
Matthew Nayman Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 917	Seperate XL2 EVF! Anyone know the price, or where I can get the standard colour EVF for the canon XL2?> I am getting the redrock micro with the image flip, and want a second VF which I can open up and flip the LDC around 180 degrees inside the housing. Might be a neat solution. Matt

February 11th, 2006, 11:36 AM	#139
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	It's available as a replacement part directly from Canon, should be around $500 USD or so. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

February 12th, 2006, 09:40 PM	#143
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February 13th, 2006, 09:19 AM	#145
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	I'm just curious, what happened to your original XL2 color EVF? Because your XL2 was supposed to ship with one in the first place. Wait a minute, this isn't for an XL1 or XL1S, is it? Because the XL2 color EVF is not backward-compatible with the XL1 or XL1S. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

February 3rd, 2006, 05:21 PM	#137
Ian Scanlan New Boot Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 21	Thanks Kevin.....as a newbie, I am totally in awe of the info and advice on this forum

February 11th, 2006, 02:53 PM	#140
Matthew Nayman Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 917	Man, that's as much as I paid for the M2. Anyone hear of the FU 2000 External VF for the XL2? Seems neat... (Not the CRT, but it's a little LCD on a cable).

February 12th, 2006, 06:46 PM	#141
Andrew Khalil Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 424	I think it would be cool if someone (hopefully Canon's listening) designed an LCD that mounted in the place the current EVF is mounted/connected. It could attach using the same mount and they could make it like 4.5-5 inches - now that would be great.

February 12th, 2006, 09:20 PM	#142
Matthew Nayman Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 917	The FU 2000 is like that, but I want to know if it attaches to the XL2 or jsut the XL H1

February 13th, 2006, 07:06 AM	#144
Matthew Nayman Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 917	GAH! It seems like such a great little screen! Hmmm. Slowley running out of options....

February 13th, 2006, 02:08 PM	#147
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	D'oh -- poor comprehension on my part as usual. Thanks Greg, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

February 13th, 2006, 02:27 PM	#148
Matthew Nayman Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 917	Yeah, I am cool with the idea of flipping the LCD around, but I want two different VF's so that I have a MICRO35 one and a regular XL one. I think it would be a good way around this lens-flipping issue, but they are fairly expensive.... Hmmm...

February 16th, 2006, 03:40 PM	#150
Matthew Nayman Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 917	Well, I am at my wits end. I have spent almost 4 hours today trying to find a colour EVF for the XL2. My question is, what happens if you lost it? Let's say, somehow, you manage to lose your EVF? I can't find a replacement from any store (even B&H) or direct from Canon (they don't sell to public). I didn't lose it, but It's the same situation. I am willing to pay good money for a colour EVF (I can't even find a product #) but there are none to be found. Confused.