Win a free XL H1 at the Canon USA Six City Tour

Bruce S. Yarock · May 31st, 2006, 01:59 PM

Chris,
Any idea when and how they announce the winner?
Bruce Yarock

Chris Hurd · May 31st, 2006, 02:11 PM

No idea at all, but I'll try to find out!

William Potter · June 1st, 2006, 06:46 AM

I haven't seen a posting from anybody who attended one of the events yet, so here is my short description.

I attended the Chicago event yesterday at the 1:00 time slot. Very impresive set up, but low turn out. They had plenty of seating but I would say only about 12-14 people.

Started with a movie showcasing the h1. They did confirm in the movie that the wide angle lens will be released in October. No other info or details from the people I spoke to after the movie.

After the movie, they directed us into another room where they had all the toys. Several cameras to play with, FCP and Avid editing, A PC and mac running console software and a full multicamera set up. The multicamera set was the watchmaker set with the watchmaker himself on set and working. It was a full (small/portable) controlroom setup with monitors, decks and switcher. Like Chris' original posting said, this was a hands on event, so we were able to play with anything we wanted.

-Bill

Chris Hurd · June 1st, 2006, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by William Potter

I haven't seen a posting from anybody who attended one of the events yet, so here is my short description.

Actually we did have a report from Miami...

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=68200

Thanks for the description, William -- the Los Angeles and New York events should be packed. A couple of those time slots are already at full capacity.

Chris Hurd · June 1st, 2006, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce S. Yarock

Chris, Any idea when and how they announce the winner?

Canon USA is notifying the winners by email. This is fairly news-worthy, so if I can get the required permissions, I'll let you guys know who the lucky so-and-so is for the events that have already happened.

Chris Hurd · June 2nd, 2006, 10:51 AM

This morning I found out that Canon USA is calling the winners by phone. So far the Miami and Chicago winners have been contacted, and I've been told they were both pretty excited... who wouldn't be, winning a $9,000 camcorder just for attending a seminar? Heh.

The Chicago winner is actually a DV Info Net member! It's up to him if he wants to come forward... for privacy concerns, I'm not going to reveal their names. Still four more H1's to give away... Nashville, Los Angeles, Denver and New York.

Some of these events are chock full already, in Los Angeles and New York the seminars are filling up fast if not already full... but, if you can make it to the Denver show and if it's not too crowded, then your chances of winning that H1 are actually pretty high.

Brian J. Harris · June 2nd, 2006, 03:44 PM

Hello all,

I just returned from the last session of the H1 seminar in Nashville.

Big thanks to Chris Hurd for passing the invitation information along to all of us. Also, thanks to all the Canon reps at the seminar--very helpful.

The session was informative and fun. I really enjoyed the set-up with the watchmaker in attendance.

The footage projected during the video portion was quite beautiful. The commercial production footage from the V8 and Prego shoots was astounding.

Once again, thanks to Chris, the Canon reps, and the people at NorthStar studios in Nashville.

Chris Hurd · June 5th, 2006, 09:11 PM

Denver coming up next week! See http://www.fvesco.com/digloft.htm

Chris Hurd · June 17th, 2006, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Hurd

You guys that want the sampler DVD but can't get to the tour... I'll try to do some arm-twisting at Canon to see what I can come up with. Maybe they'll let me have a batch to mail out to ya. It has both SD and HD versions of the 24F Watchmaker and 60i Italy demo material.

One more (probably final) call -- those of you have have sent me an email requesting this DVD, the mail out will happen at the end of the XL H1 Road Show in Manhattan next week. The discs are still on the ADM truck that's driving the set around from city to city, we'll get them when the show breaks on Wednesday. If you weren't able to attend but want the sampler DVD, this is your chance, let me hear from you by email. U.S. residents only please! Hope this helps,

Gordon Lake · June 30th, 2006, 01:49 PM

Hey all. Today I became the proud owner of the XL H1 courtesy of the Canon HD Event in Chicago back in May.

I was told almost a month ago I was the Chicago winner of the camera, but being that this is the first time I’ve ever won anything with a value more than ten dollars, it didn’t become real to me until the camera arrived.

Thanks to every one on this forum because this was the forum that helped me choose the XL H1 as my entry point into HD, and I’ve spent every day browsing and learning from this forum since being told I had won the camera. Hopefully I can be a contributor to the forum going forward.

I’ve been in the Television business for over 20 years and will be using the camera for commercials, News projects, a film in November, and a city guide I do. And because I got the camera for free, there will be quite a few free non-profit organization projects that will help me get over the guilt of winning.

Once again, Thanks everyone.

Gordon Lake

Chris Hurd · June 30th, 2006, 01:52 PM

Awesome -- great to hear from you, Gordon! And I'm really proud that at least one DV Info Net member is the winner of one of the six cameras that Canon gave away. Thanks for sharing this with us!

Ken Diewert · June 30th, 2006, 02:38 PM

Gordon,

Congratulations!

Good to hear you will be helping non-profits. The great thing about this forum is the shared advice amongst users.

Ken

Mike Teutsch · June 30th, 2006, 03:44 PM

Gordon.

WOW! Congratulations man, and have fun!

Bill Zens · June 30th, 2006, 05:27 PM

Gordon, I am very happily jealous for you.

So, after they told you and you hung up the phone, what was the first thing you did?

Meryem Ersoz · June 30th, 2006, 05:34 PM

happy for you, most excellent. christmas in july.

wah wah for me, since i did not win...i guess i shoulda signed up a few more cousins or something.....

May 31st, 2006, 02:11 PM	#17
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	No idea at all, but I'll try to find out! __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

June 1st, 2006, 06:46 AM	#18
William Potter New Boot Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mokena, IL Posts: 14	I haven't seen a posting from anybody who attended one of the events yet, so here is my short description. I attended the Chicago event yesterday at the 1:00 time slot. Very impresive set up, but low turn out. They had plenty of seating but I would say only about 12-14 people. Started with a movie showcasing the h1. They did confirm in the movie that the wide angle lens will be released in October. No other info or details from the people I spoke to after the movie. After the movie, they directed us into another room where they had all the toys. Several cameras to play with, FCP and Avid editing, A PC and mac running console software and a full multicamera set up. The multicamera set was the watchmaker set with the watchmaker himself on set and working. It was a full (small/portable) controlroom setup with monitors, decks and switcher. Like Chris' original posting said, this was a hands on event, so we were able to play with anything we wanted. -Bill __________________ William Potter New Lenox IL

June 2nd, 2006, 10:51 AM	#21
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	This morning I found out that Canon USA is calling the winners by phone. So far the Miami and Chicago winners have been contacted, and I've been told they were both pretty excited... who wouldn't be, winning a $9,000 camcorder just for attending a seminar? Heh. The Chicago winner is actually a DV Info Net member! It's up to him if he wants to come forward... for privacy concerns, I'm not going to reveal their names. Still four more H1's to give away... Nashville, Los Angeles, Denver and New York. Some of these events are chock full already, in Los Angeles and New York the seminars are filling up fast if not already full... but, if you can make it to the Denver show and if it's not too crowded, then your chances of winning that H1 are actually pretty high. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

June 2nd, 2006, 03:44 PM	#22
Brian J. Harris Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Greenbrier, TN Posts: 89	Special Thanks Hello all, I just returned from the last session of the H1 seminar in Nashville. Big thanks to Chris Hurd for passing the invitation information along to all of us. Also, thanks to all the Canon reps at the seminar--very helpful. The session was informative and fun. I really enjoyed the set-up with the watchmaker in attendance. The footage projected during the video portion was quite beautiful. The commercial production footage from the V8 and Prego shoots was astounding. Once again, thanks to Chris, the Canon reps, and the people at NorthStar studios in Nashville. __________________ Thanks, Brian www.naturefootage.com

June 5th, 2006, 09:11 PM	#23
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Denver coming up next week! See http://www.fvesco.com/digloft.htm __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

May 31st, 2006, 01:59 PM	#16
Bruce S. Yarock Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl. Posts: 1,842	Chris, Any idea when and how they announce the winner? Bruce Yarock

June 30th, 2006, 01:49 PM	#25
Gordon Lake New Boot Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6	I Won the Chicago XL H1 Hey all. Today I became the proud owner of the XL H1 courtesy of the Canon HD Event in Chicago back in May. I was told almost a month ago I was the Chicago winner of the camera, but being that this is the first time I’ve ever won anything with a value more than ten dollars, it didn’t become real to me until the camera arrived. Thanks to every one on this forum because this was the forum that helped me choose the XL H1 as my entry point into HD, and I’ve spent every day browsing and learning from this forum since being told I had won the camera. Hopefully I can be a contributor to the forum going forward. I’ve been in the Television business for over 20 years and will be using the camera for commercials, News projects, a film in November, and a city guide I do. And because I got the camera for free, there will be quite a few free non-profit organization projects that will help me get over the guilt of winning. Once again, Thanks everyone. Gordon Lake

June 30th, 2006, 01:52 PM	#26
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Awesome -- great to hear from you, Gordon! And I'm really proud that at least one DV Info Net member is the winner of one of the six cameras that Canon gave away. Thanks for sharing this with us! __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

June 30th, 2006, 02:38 PM	#27
Ken Diewert Trustee Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver Island, Canada Posts: 1,200	Gordon, Congratulations! Good to hear you will be helping non-profits. The great thing about this forum is the shared advice amongst users. Ken __________________ C100, 5DMk2, FCPX

June 30th, 2006, 03:44 PM	#28
Mike Teutsch Inner Circle Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 2,614	Gordon. WOW! Congratulations man, and have fun! __________________ Chapter one, line one. The BH.

June 30th, 2006, 05:27 PM	#29
Bill Zens Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 191	Gordon, I am very happily jealous for you. So, after they told you and you hung up the phone, what was the first thing you did?

June 30th, 2006, 05:34 PM	#30
Meryem Ersoz Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 3,015	happy for you, most excellent. christmas in july. wah wah for me, since i did not win...i guess i shoulda signed up a few more cousins or something.....