XL2 off Canon's web site.... at DVinfo.net

Travis Andersen · July 16th, 2005, 05:40 PM

Anybody know why the XL2 has been removed from Canon's web site?

Richard Alvarez · July 16th, 2005, 05:59 PM

OKAAAAY....
That's weird.... Like something out of the twilight zone. No XL2... not even a response to a 'search' command. Maybe they are upgrading the site???

Boyd Ostroff · July 16th, 2005, 05:59 PM

That is weird. It only lists the GL-2 under the "professional 3 ccd" heading. However the info is still on their site here (search found it for me):

http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/con...&modelid=10350

Maybe they were updating the site and messed something up?

Pete Bauer · July 16th, 2005, 06:13 PM

No idea. They do still have the rebates listed on their promotion page and the support stuff is there, so maybe it was a goof as they did an update? On the other hand, the download library has an inactive link to a pdf file called 3 CCD Product Comparison Chart dated 5 July 2005. Perhaps a new camera with a different sort of sensor is about to fill that blank spot in the pro line up?

Of course, this is all speculation more suited to Area 51 -- unless someone is now able to say something official???? Canon people have been previously quoted as saying they'd be releasing an HD camera of some flavor this summer, but no details. Guess we better keep a close watch!

Boyd Ostroff · July 16th, 2005, 06:30 PM

Check this link. It shows all the models...

http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/con...categoryid=165

Richard Alvarez · July 16th, 2005, 06:35 PM

Must be doing some site maintenance.

Travis Andersen · July 17th, 2005, 07:52 AM

Looks like you guys were right, the XL2 is back up. Thought this could have been a sign of a new camera coming as the DV Expo starts Tuesday in NYC. Thanks guys.

Pete Bauer · July 17th, 2005, 09:37 AM

Yup, in just the last couple of hours the XL2 standard kit and body only have re-appeared. False alarm!

I feel a little confused about my own reaction to this little incident; as desperately eager as I am to see what Canon has in store for the move to HD, my focus was actually more on how uneasy I felt about the possibility of the XL2 being discontinued so soon...even though I already have one!

Maybe I'm too emotionally attached.
;-)

Matthew Nayman · July 17th, 2005, 10:34 AM

even if they were remvoing the XL2 from their new line, they wouldn';t remvoe it from the site. the GL2 is still there.

Pete Bauer · July 17th, 2005, 03:14 PM

The GL2 is also a current camera -- really don't expect either the GL2 or XL2 to go out of production real soon, but simply be joined by a must-have HD camera! (Hoping, anyway!!!)

July 16th, 2005, 05:40 PM	#1
Travis Andersen Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tuckahoe, NY Posts: 87	XL2 off Canon's web site.... Anybody know why the XL2 has been removed from Canon's web site?

July 16th, 2005, 06:13 PM	#4
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	No idea. They do still have the rebates listed on their promotion page and the support stuff is there, so maybe it was a goof as they did an update? On the other hand, the download library has an inactive link to a pdf file called 3 CCD Product Comparison Chart dated 5 July 2005. Perhaps a new camera with a different sort of sensor is about to fill that blank spot in the pro line up? Of course, this is all speculation more suited to Area 51 -- unless someone is now able to say something official???? Canon people have been previously quoted as saying they'd be releasing an HD camera of some flavor this summer, but no details. Guess we better keep a close watch! __________________ 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!

July 17th, 2005, 09:37 AM	#8
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Yup, in just the last couple of hours the XL2 standard kit and body only have re-appeared. False alarm! I feel a little confused about my own reaction to this little incident; as desperately eager as I am to see what Canon has in store for the move to HD, my focus was actually more on how uneasy I felt about the possibility of the XL2 being discontinued so soon...even though I already have one! Maybe I'm too emotionally attached. ;-) __________________ 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!

July 17th, 2005, 03:14 PM	#10
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	The GL2 is also a current camera -- really don't expect either the GL2 or XL2 to go out of production real soon, but simply be joined by a must-have HD camera! (Hoping, anyway!!!) __________________ 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!

July 16th, 2005, 05:59 PM	#2
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	OKAAAAY.... That's weird.... Like something out of the twilight zone. No XL2... not even a response to a 'search' command. Maybe they are upgrading the site???

July 16th, 2005, 05:59 PM	#3
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,801	That is weird. It only lists the GL-2 under the "professional 3 ccd" heading. However the info is still on their site here (search found it for me): http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/con...&modelid=10350 Maybe they were updating the site and messed something up?

July 16th, 2005, 06:30 PM	#5
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,801	Check this link. It shows all the models... http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/con...categoryid=165

July 16th, 2005, 06:35 PM	#6
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	Must be doing some site maintenance.

July 17th, 2005, 07:52 AM	#7
Travis Andersen Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tuckahoe, NY Posts: 87	Looks like you guys were right, the XL2 is back up. Thought this could have been a sign of a new camera coming as the DV Expo starts Tuesday in NYC. Thanks guys.

July 17th, 2005, 10:34 AM	#9
Matthew Nayman Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 917	even if they were remvoing the XL2 from their new line, they wouldn';t remvoe it from the site. the GL2 is still there.