Hours meter on the XL2?

Gary Siu · January 22nd, 2007, 01:38 AM

Thanks Richard. Good idea on the tape (using another) only had the one at the time I first saw it. Should have mentioned too that upon playing back my test footage, the camera noise was quite audible (in all fairness though, we were standing on a patio, not too much ambient noise) so maybe the auto levels were cranked up?

Mark Ebersole · January 29th, 2007, 02:55 PM

I have had my XL2 for a month now. I have only used Sony tapes and have never heard any tape noise. If your ambient is that low, you can easily edit it to zero in post production.

Gary Siu · January 29th, 2007, 05:50 PM

Thanks Mark. I passed on the XL2 I was going to buy as the footage was really "Blocky" - and I thought the tape transport mechanism was possibly worn (too many hours). Plus the fact my car put me in "financial ruin" breaking down twice on me (towing) and the cost to fix it....... I'll have to wait a bit before I can attempt another XL2 purchase. :(

Joseph Piper · May 15th, 2007, 05:15 AM

Is there anyone that can tell me how to check my drum hours on my XL2?
I would really appreciate it. I'm selling it and would be able to sell it for more if I could figure that out.

THanks

Waldemar Winkler · May 16th, 2007, 06:26 PM

Only Canon knows the time a camera has been used. Kale your best guess.

Peer Landa · March 10th, 2009, 12:41 AM

I wonder if the XL2 has a timer log (or something) that shows how many recording hours the camera has cumulated over time?

-- peer

Jack Barker · March 11th, 2009, 08:10 AM

I asked that question several years ago, and the answer was, NO. I am pretty sure that the definitive answer came from a Canon representative, registered here at DVi.

Peer Landa · March 11th, 2009, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Barker

I asked that question several years ago, and the answer was, NO.

That's an unfortunate omission, in my humble opinion.

Anyways, thank you Jack.

-- peer

January 29th, 2007, 05:50 PM	#18
Gary Siu Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, BC Posts: 90	I think it's the tape transport mechanism is too worn? Thanks Mark. I passed on the XL2 I was going to buy as the footage was really "Blocky" - and I thought the tape transport mechanism was possibly worn (too many hours). Plus the fact my car put me in "financial ruin" breaking down twice on me (towing) and the cost to fix it....... I'll have to wait a bit before I can attempt another XL2 purchase. :(

May 15th, 2007, 05:15 AM	#19
Joseph Piper Tourist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 1	Finding Drum Hours On Canon XL2? Is there anyone that can tell me how to check my drum hours on my XL2? I would really appreciate it. I'm selling it and would be able to sell it for more if I could figure that out. THanks

May 16th, 2007, 06:26 PM	#20
Waldemar Winkler Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Durango, Colorado, USA Posts: 711	Only Canon knows the time a camera has been used. Kale your best guess. __________________ Waldemar

March 10th, 2009, 12:41 AM	#21
Peer Landa Major Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norwegian lost in California Posts: 890	Recording timer log..? I wonder if the XL2 has a timer log (or something) that shows how many recording hours the camera has cumulated over time? -- peer __________________ www.NoPEER.com

January 22nd, 2007, 01:38 AM	#16
Gary Siu Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, BC Posts: 90	Thanks Richard. Good idea on the tape (using another) only had the one at the time I first saw it. Should have mentioned too that upon playing back my test footage, the camera noise was quite audible (in all fairness though, we were standing on a patio, not too much ambient noise) so maybe the auto levels were cranked up?

January 29th, 2007, 02:55 PM	#17
Mark Ebersole New Boot Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 8	I have had my XL2 for a month now. I have only used Sony tapes and have never heard any tape noise. If your ambient is that low, you can easily edit it to zero in post production.

March 11th, 2009, 08:10 AM	#22
Jack Barker Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 342	I asked that question several years ago, and the answer was, NO. I am pretty sure that the definitive answer came from a Canon representative, registered here at DVi.