Tried out the XL2 at DVinfo.net

Ed Szarleta · May 19th, 2005, 01:33 PM

Well, stopped into a local dealer and checked out the XL2. My impressions:

Smaller than I thought it would be, but a tad front heavy. More comfortable on my shoulder than I thought it would be also, but I think it would bother me for long shoots. You really have to tighten up that hand strap.

Nice placement of controls and it seems solidly built.

I really didn't like the viewfinder at all. Very soft and it seemed like it would not stay in place when mounted on a tripod. You either would have to use you eye to keep it still or flip it up to reaveal the LCD.

Lens seemed pretty decent, much like other servos.

Overall, if I decide to buy it, the mono viewfinder would be a must.

Adam Rench · May 19th, 2005, 11:54 PM

I think what I would like to get eventually is a camera mounted LCD screen, no bigger than say 4 or 5 inches, and then use the Mono viewfinder. I like that combo, but unfortunately I don't have that $$ laying around. :o(

Bruce S. Yarock · May 23rd, 2005, 06:32 AM

Adam- Which monitor were you looking at?
Bruce S. Yarock

Adam Rench · May 23rd, 2005, 07:11 AM

Something like this.

http://www.andrewoh.net/images/lilliput.jpg

Patrick King · May 23rd, 2005, 07:21 AM

Does it come in Cream & Red to match the XL2? Or just the so-last-season metallic finish?

Just kidding! More importantly how is the resolution? Is it useful as a focus tool or just a reference monitor?

Adam Rench · May 23rd, 2005, 08:17 AM

I've never used one, but I think it would be just convenient for composing your shots. As far as focusing, that's what the monochrome viewfinder is good for.

yeah, wouldn't it be cool to get it in the XL2 colors! haha

Bruce S. Yarock · May 23rd, 2005, 12:25 PM

Adam-
who sells that unit?
Bruce yarock

Adam Rench · May 23rd, 2005, 01:05 PM

no one that I normally purchase from, but B&H has a nice selection of "on-camera" LCD monitors. Check em out.. LINK

May 19th, 2005, 01:33 PM	#1
Ed Szarleta Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 156	Tried out the XL2 Well, stopped into a local dealer and checked out the XL2. My impressions: Smaller than I thought it would be, but a tad front heavy. More comfortable on my shoulder than I thought it would be also, but I think it would bother me for long shoots. You really have to tighten up that hand strap. Nice placement of controls and it seems solidly built. I really didn't like the viewfinder at all. Very soft and it seemed like it would not stay in place when mounted on a tripod. You either would have to use you eye to keep it still or flip it up to reaveal the LCD. Lens seemed pretty decent, much like other servos. Overall, if I decide to buy it, the mono viewfinder would be a must.

May 23rd, 2005, 07:21 AM	#5
Patrick King Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Enterprise, AL Posts: 857	Does it come in Cream & Red to match the XL2? Or just the so-last-season metallic finish? Just kidding! More importantly how is the resolution? Is it useful as a focus tool or just a reference monitor? __________________ Fear No Weevil!

May 19th, 2005, 11:54 PM	#2
Adam Rench Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas, USA Posts: 386	I think what I would like to get eventually is a camera mounted LCD screen, no bigger than say 4 or 5 inches, and then use the Mono viewfinder. I like that combo, but unfortunately I don't have that $$ laying around. :o(

May 23rd, 2005, 06:32 AM	#3
Bruce S. Yarock Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl. Posts: 1,842	Adam- Which monitor were you looking at? Bruce S. Yarock

May 23rd, 2005, 07:11 AM	#4
Adam Rench Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas, USA Posts: 386	Something like this. http://www.andrewoh.net/images/lilliput.jpg

May 23rd, 2005, 08:17 AM	#6
Adam Rench Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas, USA Posts: 386	I've never used one, but I think it would be just convenient for composing your shots. As far as focusing, that's what the monochrome viewfinder is good for. yeah, wouldn't it be cool to get it in the XL2 colors! haha

May 23rd, 2005, 12:25 PM	#7
Bruce S. Yarock Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl. Posts: 1,842	Adam- who sells that unit? Bruce yarock

May 23rd, 2005, 01:05 PM	#8
Adam Rench Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas, USA Posts: 386	no one that I normally purchase from, but B&H has a nice selection of "on-camera" LCD monitors. Check em out.. LINK