The SDK resurfaces! at DVinfo.net

Barry Goyette · April 12th, 2005, 09:59 AM

Little tidbit on maccentral.com this morning mentions the availability of a Mac OS SDK for the XL2 in july. It says that the windows xp version is currently available...although I can't find it..heres the link.

http://www.macworld.com/news/2005/04...2sdk/index.php

Luis Caffesse · April 12th, 2005, 10:45 AM

That's interesting, I thought the SDK thing was dead in the water.

I still haven't found any reference to it on Canon's site.
If it's available for windows, as the article says, then they sure are doing a good job of keeping it a secret.
:)

Chris Hurd · April 13th, 2005, 08:23 AM

partial quote:

Canon U.S.A. Inc. announced Tuesday that a free Software Developers Kit (SDK) will be released this July to allow Mac OS X software developers to create custom applications to remotely control the Canon XL2 Mini-DV camcorder. A Windows XP-based SDK is available now.

Hmmm, maybe the SDK isn't vaporware after all? Woohoo!

Luis Caffesse · April 13th, 2005, 08:30 AM

It's definitely suprising, and weird news...they claim the windows version is 'available now,' yet no one seems to know where to get it, and searching canon's site still doesn't reveal any information.

There was another thread started on this over here

Chris Hurd · April 13th, 2005, 09:50 AM

Threads merged -- thanks Luis. Why I didn't see Barry's earlier post, I have no idea.

Joan Daniel · April 13th, 2005, 10:35 AM

I'm really thankful
my prayers where answered.

Well, here we go again.

pretty neat eh?

If you give it a thought for a moment, after the "BLUFF" of the Film Grain feature, another bad announcemet really would make a lot of Canon users like me to think, Canon is not reliable at all with its prosumer market and Panasonic would look as the normal step further. BTW they have a really good attention to detail for what Independent Filmmakers look for a camera.

Let`s cheer up the guys of CANON!! WEEEAAAHAAA!

I think they are reading our thread,don't you think?

Cheers!

Joan Daniel · April 13th, 2005, 10:39 AM

To get SDK for the XL2
you need to apply as a developer in this address

Download Library
Software License Agreement

say (I mean click) I Agree, and a prompt window with A LOT to fill-in will show up.

http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=DownloadLicenseAct&keycode=Sdk_Lic&fcategoryid=354&modelid=10875&id=4041

As a Mac User I'm still waiting HA!

Jdaniel

Chris Hurd · April 13th, 2005, 11:04 AM

Sorry, Joan -- that's the wrong SDK.

You're pointing to the SDK for Canon's Network Video Solutions division, which does IP cameras, network video server software, etc. This is NOT related to DV camcorders or the XL2.

Joan Daniel · April 13th, 2005, 11:18 AM

Thanks Chris for checking it

Barry Goyette · April 13th, 2005, 12:45 PM

"Why I didn't see Barry's earlier post, I have no idea." --chris hurd

blinded by the light of a new model perhaps...or is it that I just don't matter to you anymore...which is it chris?

Barry

Chris Hurd · April 13th, 2005, 12:53 PM

Both... neither... can you repeat the question? Life is unfair...

;-)

Jon Laing · April 13th, 2005, 01:42 PM

would any of you mac users know where i might be able to find a compiler to use said SDK? I like to program in C++ or Java and i can't find anything.

Chris Hurd · April 14th, 2005, 07:40 PM

More from the April 12th press release:

"The SDK can customize functionality for almost every XL2 camcorder application. Whether producing in house or on location, users can easily manage uniform settings on a fleet of camcorders, or control operations remotely.

"A version of the SDK for the Windows XP platform is available now, and a version for Mac OSX operating system will be available in mid July of 2005. There is no cost to obtain the SDK. To apply, log onto http://www.canondv.com, and complete the provided form Canon will qualify applicants and the SDK can be received after a software license agreement is signed.

"For more information or questions regarding the SDK, call 1-800 OK-CANON, or log onto http://www.canondv.com."

Donie Kelly · April 14th, 2005, 08:17 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Jon Laing : would any of you mac users know where i might be able to find a compiler to use said SDK? I like to program in C++ or Java and i can't find anything. -->>>

www.gnu.org and look for g++

Joan Daniel · April 15th, 2005, 10:48 AM

I think finally, some white smoke is on the air.(I`m not talking about the new Pope,eh)

http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=DownloadDetailAct&fcategoryid=326&modelid=10350

April 12th, 2005, 09:59 AM	#1
Barry Goyette Trustee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Luis Obispo CA Posts: 1,195	SDK kit available now? Little tidbit on maccentral.com this morning mentions the availability of a Mac OS SDK for the XL2 in july. It says that the windows xp version is currently available...although I can't find it..heres the link. http://www.macworld.com/news/2005/04...2sdk/index.php

April 12th, 2005, 10:45 AM	#2
Luis Caffesse Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 704	That's interesting, I thought the SDK thing was dead in the water. I still haven't found any reference to it on Canon's site. If it's available for windows, as the article says, then they sure are doing a good job of keeping it a secret. :) __________________ Luis Caffesse Pitch Productions Austin, Texas

April 13th, 2005, 08:23 AM	#3
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,369 Images: 513	The SDK resurfaces! partial quote: Canon U.S.A. Inc. announced Tuesday that a free Software Developers Kit (SDK) will be released this July to allow Mac OS X software developers to create custom applications to remotely control the Canon XL2 Mini-DV camcorder. A Windows XP-based SDK is available now. Hmmm, maybe the SDK isn't vaporware after all? Woohoo! __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

April 13th, 2005, 08:30 AM	#4
Luis Caffesse Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 704	It's definitely suprising, and weird news...they claim the windows version is 'available now,' yet no one seems to know where to get it, and searching canon's site still doesn't reveal any information. There was another thread started on this over here __________________ Luis Caffesse Pitch Productions Austin, Texas

April 13th, 2005, 09:50 AM	#5
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,369 Images: 513	Threads merged -- thanks Luis. Why I didn't see Barry's earlier post, I have no idea. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

April 13th, 2005, 10:35 AM	#6
Joan Daniel New Boot Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 14	Don't kill your hopes fellas! I'm really thankful my prayers where answered. Well, here we go again. pretty neat eh? If you give it a thought for a moment, after the "BLUFF" of the Film Grain feature, another bad announcemet really would make a lot of Canon users like me to think, Canon is not reliable at all with its prosumer market and Panasonic would look as the normal step further. BTW they have a really good attention to detail for what Independent Filmmakers look for a camera. Let`s cheer up the guys of CANON!! WEEEAAAHAAA! I think they are reading our thread,don't you think? Cheers! __________________ Joan Daniel Lillo

April 13th, 2005, 10:39 AM	#7
Joan Daniel New Boot Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 14	Found it!! To get SDK for the XL2 you need to apply as a developer in this address Download Library Software License Agreement say (I mean click) I Agree, and a prompt window with A LOT to fill-in will show up. http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=DownloadLicenseAct&keycode=Sdk_Lic&fcategoryid=354&modelid=10875&id=4041 As a Mac User I'm still waiting HA! Jdaniel __________________ Joan Daniel Lillo

April 13th, 2005, 11:04 AM	#8
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,369 Images: 513	Sorry, that's the wrong SDK Sorry, Joan -- that's the wrong SDK. You're pointing to the SDK for Canon's Network Video Solutions division, which does IP cameras, network video server software, etc. This is NOT related to DV camcorders or the XL2. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

April 13th, 2005, 11:18 AM	#9
Joan Daniel New Boot Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 14	Well, let's keep looking Thanks Chris for checking it __________________ Joan Daniel Lillo

April 13th, 2005, 12:45 PM	#10
Barry Goyette Trustee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Luis Obispo CA Posts: 1,195	"Why I didn't see Barry's earlier post, I have no idea." --chris hurd blinded by the light of a new model perhaps...or is it that I just don't matter to you anymore...which is it chris? Barry

April 13th, 2005, 12:53 PM	#11
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,369 Images: 513	Both... neither... can you repeat the question? Life is unfair... ;-) __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

April 13th, 2005, 01:42 PM	#12
Jon Laing Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wall, NJ Posts: 31	would any of you mac users know where i might be able to find a compiler to use said SDK? I like to program in C++ or Java and i can't find anything. __________________ --Devereaux ]:-( ---> http://geocities.com/anarchist_lb

April 14th, 2005, 07:40 PM	#13
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,369 Images: 513	More from the April 12th press release: "The SDK can customize functionality for almost every XL2 camcorder application. Whether producing in house or on location, users can easily manage uniform settings on a fleet of camcorders, or control operations remotely. "A version of the SDK for the Windows XP platform is available now, and a version for Mac OSX operating system will be available in mid July of 2005. There is no cost to obtain the SDK. To apply, log onto http://www.canondv.com, and complete the provided form Canon will qualify applicants and the SDK can be received after a software license agreement is signed. "For more information or questions regarding the SDK, call 1-800 OK-CANON, or log onto http://www.canondv.com." __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

April 14th, 2005, 08:17 PM	#14
Donie Kelly Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 159	<<<-- Originally posted by Jon Laing : would any of you mac users know where i might be able to find a compiler to use said SDK? I like to program in C++ or Java and i can't find anything. -->>> www.gnu.org and look for g++ __________________ Macbook Pro 2.0Ghz and Canon XL2

April 15th, 2005, 10:48 AM	#15
Joan Daniel New Boot Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 14	to be more precise I think finally, some white smoke is on the air.(I`m not talking about the new Pope,eh) http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=DownloadDetailAct&fcategoryid=326&modelid=10350 __________________ Joan Daniel Lillo