Model Number XL2a at DVinfo.net

Ed Bicker · February 12th, 2005, 08:01 PM

I just bought the XL2 and when installing my battery I noticed the model number as XL2a. I was wondering if there were changes to the XL2 with the "a" designation?

Ignacio Rodriguez · February 12th, 2005, 08:15 PM

Does your XL2 not have the Film Grain button?

Pete Bauer · February 12th, 2005, 08:21 PM

No, I think the "A" stands for the NTSC version sold in the "Americas" rather than the PAL version: I had my XL2 camera within a couple days of the initial US release, and it is an "XL2a." Canon have used a similar nomenclature on the GL2.

We'll still be very interested to hear about the Film Grain button situation though. And congrats, you have a wonderful camera!

Brent Ray · February 12th, 2005, 08:27 PM

Hey, now that you mention it..... so do I! Funny I never noticed that before.

February 12th, 2005, 08:01 PM	#1
Ed Bicker Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oakdale, Pa Posts: 51	Model Number XL2a I just bought the XL2 and when installing my battery I noticed the model number as XL2a. I was wondering if there were changes to the XL2 with the "a" designation?

February 12th, 2005, 08:15 PM	#2
Ignacio Rodriguez Contributor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Santiago, Chile Posts: 932	Does your XL2 not have the Film Grain button? __________________ Ignacio Rodríguez in the third world. @micronauta on Twitter. Main hardware: brain, eyes, hands.

February 12th, 2005, 08:21 PM	#3
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	No, I think the "A" stands for the NTSC version sold in the "Americas" rather than the PAL version: I had my XL2 camera within a couple days of the initial US release, and it is an "XL2a." Canon have used a similar nomenclature on the GL2. We'll still be very interested to hear about the Film Grain button situation though. And congrats, you have a wonderful camera! __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

February 12th, 2005, 08:27 PM	#4
Brent Ray Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Westford, MA Posts: 145	Hey, now that you mention it..... so do I! Funny I never noticed that before.