Canon XL H series -- various sample clips

Nathan Brendan Masters · December 21st, 2006, 08:35 PM

Congrats, I'll be watching this thread.

-Nate

Jerry Gladh · December 23rd, 2006, 10:06 AM

First post here...

As a still photographer and new to the XL H1 i just wanted to share my joy over the EF adapter and my L-telephotolenses.

Way over my expectations to get acceptable footage at first try with 3600mm.

http://www.jerrygladh.se/film/hager500mm.mov

Best regards

Jerry

Ken Diewert · December 23rd, 2006, 02:54 PM

Jerry,

Welcome to the H1 forum!

Thanks for posting. I have not seen any footage with that lens until now. I'll bet Chris Hurd (the boss at DVinfo) would love to do some astrphotography with that setup. I can imagine the full moon through that lens. Wow!

I'm kind of surprised that you are maintaining a fairly deep depth of field in that shot, with that focal length.

The footage looks like the stock settings from the camera. If you haven't done so, check out the custom preset library for the H1. The default settings render colors far less vividly than after tweaking the settings. Several of us are using the settings by Steven Dempsey called "Panalook". There are several others in the library that you can download and try.

I look forward to seeing more footage from your H1 with that lens. I'm waiting for delivery of my new 70-200 L f/2.8.

Per Johan Naesje · December 23rd, 2006, 04:04 PM

Jerry, bra med nye fra skandinavia her på forumet (sorry englishspeakers!)

It's nice to view your footage of the Grey Heron (I suppose?) And I'm also surprised of your depht of field in the shoot. Do you remember your aperture settings?

I'm doing some shoots myself with the XLH1 and the exact same lense as you do. As Ken says there are som nice presets you can try out here at the XLH1 forum. Look at the sticky thread.

Until now I have tried several of the presets, my impression so far is that for the most natural outdoor colors (at least here in Scandianvia this time of year) is the Outsiden presets by Lauri Kettunen.
The Panalook gives a very rich and colorful picture but a little bit to colorful for my taste!

I might be able to put some of my footage online later tonight. Nice to compare different settings.

By the way, many of us wildlifephotographer are discussing different topics over at the Under Water Over Land (UWOL). There is also a UWOL-Challenge starting january 1st. Many of us are attending this challenge.

Martin Downer · December 25th, 2006, 11:17 AM

Hi guys,

I'm just wondering if anybody has any footage taken with the H1 of motorsport events? In particular Motocross racing or Mountain bike/BMX riding.

Im planning to upgrade my arsenal from my 2 XL1s, 1 XL2, 1 XM1 (GL1) to 4 XLH1s, and want to see some footage before I make my decision.

Merry Christmas to All.

Martin

Martin Downer · December 25th, 2006, 12:02 PM

Is there any chance I can get a look at this file somehow?

Sounds interesting, and I am needing to Shoot a documentary in February 2007 - so would like to see how it looks etc

Thanks
Martin

Martin Downer · December 25th, 2006, 12:27 PM

Is there any chance that this footage could be re-uploaded or we could possibly arrange a file transfer sometime?

I would really like to view the possibilities of this camera and greenscreen for my intended purchase.

Thanks,
Martin

Barlow Elton · December 27th, 2006, 08:01 PM

Sorry Martin, those were taken down quite some time ago.

Raw SDI from the H1 is great for keying, depending on how you capture it.

Steven Dempsey · January 11th, 2007, 03:03 PM

Here's a still from some shots I just took out my window:

Steven Davis · January 11th, 2007, 03:12 PM

Well, I'm jealous.

Very nice.

Will Griffith · January 11th, 2007, 03:22 PM

can you run around the pond there and spraypaint the last roof
on the right a neutral gray? The highlight off the white snow
is very distracting. Other than that...it's perfect.

Send us an update when finished.

:)

Marty Hudzik · January 11th, 2007, 09:35 PM

That's really a painting, right?

Gabriel Yeager · January 12th, 2007, 12:08 AM

Wow Steven! Beautiful shot! I see that it is snowing up there pretty good too! I am a bit farther down from you. But still, I should have thought to go somewhere scenic. oh well, maybe next time.

Nice photo! Loved it...
~Gabriel

Jon Bickford · January 17th, 2007, 02:46 AM

it was a work for hire situation so unfortunately I cannot share any clips but I shot a motocross event with an H1 awhile back and I was pretty happy with the results. we also had an HVX200 to do some slow-mo stuff but the P2 cards are completely impractical for the A camera in a situation like that.

Geir Inge · January 22nd, 2007, 06:52 PM

Thanks Nathan.
Well, here is my first "real" video with my new XLH1 is the one below.
I gather the new UWOL-challenge, "The Living Skies", and here is my contribution: Underneath

December 23rd, 2006, 10:06 AM	#122
Jerry Gladh Tourist Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Markaryd, Sweden Posts: 1	Ef 500/4 IS First post here... As a still photographer and new to the XL H1 i just wanted to share my joy over the EF adapter and my L-telephotolenses. Way over my expectations to get acceptable footage at first try with 3600mm. http://www.jerrygladh.se/film/hager500mm.mov Best regards Jerry

December 23rd, 2006, 02:54 PM	#123
Ken Diewert Trustee Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver Island, Canada Posts: 1,200	Jerry, Welcome to the H1 forum! Thanks for posting. I have not seen any footage with that lens until now. I'll bet Chris Hurd (the boss at DVinfo) would love to do some astrphotography with that setup. I can imagine the full moon through that lens. Wow! I'm kind of surprised that you are maintaining a fairly deep depth of field in that shot, with that focal length. The footage looks like the stock settings from the camera. If you haven't done so, check out the custom preset library for the H1. The default settings render colors far less vividly than after tweaking the settings. Several of us are using the settings by Steven Dempsey called "Panalook". There are several others in the library that you can download and try. I look forward to seeing more footage from your H1 with that lens. I'm waiting for delivery of my new 70-200 L f/2.8. __________________ C100, 5DMk2, FCPX

December 23rd, 2006, 04:04 PM	#124
Per Johan Naesje Trustee Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Akershus, Norway Posts: 1,413	Jerry, bra med nye fra skandinavia her på forumet (sorry englishspeakers!) It's nice to view your footage of the Grey Heron (I suppose?) And I'm also surprised of your depht of field in the shoot. Do you remember your aperture settings? I'm doing some shoots myself with the XLH1 and the exact same lense as you do. As Ken says there are som nice presets you can try out here at the XLH1 forum. Look at the sticky thread. Until now I have tried several of the presets, my impression so far is that for the most natural outdoor colors (at least here in Scandianvia this time of year) is the Outsiden presets by Lauri Kettunen. The Panalook gives a very rich and colorful picture but a little bit to colorful for my taste! I might be able to put some of my footage online later tonight. Nice to compare different settings. By the way, many of us wildlifephotographer are discussing different topics over at the Under Water Over Land (UWOL). There is also a UWOL-Challenge starting january 1st. Many of us are attending this challenge. __________________ - Per Johan

December 25th, 2006, 11:17 AM	#125
Martin Downer New Boot Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 13	Footage Request - Motorsport Hi guys, I'm just wondering if anybody has any footage taken with the H1 of motorsport events? In particular Motocross racing or Mountain bike/BMX riding. Im planning to upgrade my arsenal from my 2 XL1s, 1 XL2, 1 XM1 (GL1) to 4 XLH1s, and want to see some footage before I make my decision. Merry Christmas to All. Martin

January 11th, 2007, 03:03 PM	#129
Steven Dempsey Disjecta Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 937	The view out my window right now Here's a still from some shots I just took out my window: Attached Thumbnails __________________ Try my Digital Therapy: http://www.pinelakefilms.com/digital_therapy.html Films on ExposureRoom: http://exposureroom.com/members/disjecta.aspx/videos/

December 21st, 2006, 08:35 PM	#121
Nathan Brendan Masters Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago, Il. Posts: 85	Congrats, I'll be watching this thread. -Nate

December 25th, 2006, 12:02 PM	#126
Martin Downer New Boot Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 13	Is there any chance I can get a look at this file somehow? Sounds interesting, and I am needing to Shoot a documentary in February 2007 - so would like to see how it looks etc Thanks Martin

December 25th, 2006, 12:27 PM	#127
Martin Downer New Boot Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 13	Is there any chance that this footage could be re-uploaded or we could possibly arrange a file transfer sometime? I would really like to view the possibilities of this camera and greenscreen for my intended purchase. Thanks, Martin

December 27th, 2006, 08:01 PM	#128
Barlow Elton Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UT Posts: 945	Sorry Martin, those were taken down quite some time ago. Raw SDI from the H1 is great for keying, depending on how you capture it.

January 11th, 2007, 03:12 PM	#130
Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	Well, I'm jealous. Very nice. __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button?

January 11th, 2007, 03:22 PM	#131
Will Griffith Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tennessee Posts: 164	can you run around the pond there and spraypaint the last roof on the right a neutral gray? The highlight off the white snow is very distracting. Other than that...it's perfect. Send us an update when finished. :) __________________ will griffith producer/editor

January 11th, 2007, 09:35 PM	#132
Marty Hudzik Trustee Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 1,771	That's really a painting, right?

January 12th, 2007, 12:08 AM	#133
Gabriel Yeager Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington, NorthWest USA Posts: 788	Wow Steven! Beautiful shot! I see that it is snowing up there pretty good too! I am a bit farther down from you. But still, I should have thought to go somewhere scenic. oh well, maybe next time. Nice photo! Loved it... ~Gabriel __________________ Gabriel Photography

January 17th, 2007, 02:46 AM	#134
Jon Bickford Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV., Los Angeles, CA, Posts: 220	it was a work for hire situation so unfortunately I cannot share any clips but I shot a motocross event with an H1 awhile back and I was pretty happy with the results. we also had an HVX200 to do some slow-mo stuff but the P2 cards are completely impractical for the A camera in a situation like that. __________________ Jon Bickford, Trepany Films San Pedro, CA Trephine001@aol.com

January 22nd, 2007, 06:52 PM	#135
Geir Inge Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Larsnes, Norway Posts: 1,343	Thanks Nathan. Well, here is my first "real" video with my new XLH1 is the one below. I gather the new UWOL-challenge, "The Living Skies", and here is my contribution: Underneath __________________ Geir Inge B. Brekke Visit me at: https://vimeo.com/gibbfilm