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August 17th, 2005, 12:01 PM
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Tourist
Join Date: Aug 2005
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XL2 Focusing delay
Is there a way to deal with the focusing delay on the XL2. If the camera is in AF mode
the xl2 seems to go in and out of focus during tracking shots. When I switch to manual focus there is an annoying delay between the movement of the focusing ring and the camera's response. Any suggestions on how to deal with this problem? |
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August 17th, 2005, 12:05 PM
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Major Player
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Waterloo Ontario
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For cinematic looking rack focusing, you will need the 16x manual lens. The servo lens issue has been with all versions of the Canon XL series since it's inception. Not a defect, just part of the design. When tracking with the camera or dollying, stick to manual focus. Even when running and gunning in A mode with auto exposure, stay manual with your finger on the push AF button to snap a quick focus.
Last edited by Jimmy McKenzie; August 17th, 2005 at 03:17 PM. |
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August 17th, 2005, 02:36 PM
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Trustee
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Tulsa, OK
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You can do it with the auto lens but it takes a LONG TIME to master. I can rack, pull anything but I have been using the XL series since the day the XL1 was released.
ash =o) |
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August 18th, 2005, 05:20 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
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I second what Ash said. Too, remember, the 20x lens on the XL2 can be set up to do a rack focus.
Jay |
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