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Old February 25th, 2005, 05:33 AM   #1561
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Auto exposure uses bottom center weighted metering to come up with the "best" average exposure. Hot spots in the image, especially if outside the metering zone, are likely to be "over exposed" even if the overall image is OK.

Manual exposure allows you to more precisely control highlight vs. shadow exposure to meet your artistic needs. But keep in mind that increasing shadow exposure will tend to blow out highlight, etc.
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Old February 26th, 2005, 07:58 AM   #1562
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Mic adapter

Does anyone know of an adapter for an Audiotechnica AT835ST stereo mic to fit Canon's mic isolation block MM-XL1? The Audiotechnica is way too small of a diameter and right now I have just rolled a quarter roll of electrical tape around the mic to fatten it up. It is effective (and cheap) but I figure someone has to have a better solution that doesn't get all gummy when it gets hot. I can imagine it will be a real mess in a couple of years.

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Old February 28th, 2005, 01:38 AM   #1563
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There should be two different black Canon cylinder sleeves to fit inside the block, one for the XL1 mic, and one for the wider XL1s mic.

If this does not fit, or you do not have one, you may try another solution that I used:

Cut the bottom off of an empty plastic 35mm SLR film canister (not the film roll, but the actual protective canister that the film comes in), and then also cut a split along the cylinder. Wrap the plastic cylinder over the mic stem - overlapping the cut edge if needed - adjust the mic to correct L & R position, and then tighten the MM-XL1 screw down where the plastic edges of the cylinder overlap. The small lip of the film canister should be facing forward (towards the lens) so that it sits tightly against the inner rim of the MM-XL1 clamp.

I hope this helps.
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Old February 28th, 2005, 06:34 AM   #1564
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I'll give it a try.
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Old February 28th, 2005, 07:26 PM   #1565
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audio technica AT300 receiver

connecting to XL1s , I have the ma200 should I go to xlr mic imputs or the rca line inputs of the camera? the specs of the receiver:_
Receiving System
Dual independent receivers, automatic-switching diversity

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Image Rejection
60 dB nominal, 55 dB minimum

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Signal-to-noise Ratio
110 dB at 35 kHz deviation (IEC-weighted), maximum modulation 75 kHz

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Total Harmonic Distortion
<=1% (10 kHz deviation at 1 kHz)

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Sensitivity
24 dBµV (S/N 60 dB at 5 kHz deviation, IEC-weighted)

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Intermediate Frequency
85.38 MHz, 10.7 MHz

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Audio Output (AF Level set at "0")
Unbalanced: 50 mV (at 1 kHz, ±5 kHz deviation, 10k ohm load)
Balanced: 32 mV (at 1 kHz, ±5 kHz deviation, 10k ohm load)

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Output Connectors
Unbalanced: 1/4" TS ("mono") phone jack
Balanced: XLRM-type
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Old February 28th, 2005, 10:15 PM   #1566
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xl1s-fader function

would like to use the fader function with my remote control (bogen/manfrotto) or any other remote control if available.
does anybody has some expirience or advice please

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Old March 2nd, 2005, 02:13 PM   #1567
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Cold weather: dancing pixels in dark areas

Yesterday, I had a shoot at a pipeline construction site in cold weather. All went well until I noticed some dancing dust visible in the dark areas. I warmed the camera for a while and returned and all was well. They were very small little points of light that looked like about a frame of duration.

Shooting with an XL-1. Any ideas? Was it the cold or something else?

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Old March 2nd, 2005, 03:42 PM   #1568
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Sorry but this is not possible through the wired Control-L (LANC) connection.
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Old March 2nd, 2005, 10:40 PM   #1569
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<<<-- Originally posted by Chris Hurd : Sorry but this is not possible through the wired Control-L (LANC) connection. -->>>

hello chris,

thanks for your post. i also contacted canon today, and their answer is the same then yours.
the remote control functions are mechanical function , and the fader is a digital feature..wow did i get this right?

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Old March 5th, 2005, 12:31 PM   #1570
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John;
Just returned from a cold weather shoot where the temp went as low as 30F below zero. I had to change tape at - 20, and had no problems such as you have indicated. I have previously been at very low temps. with my XL1 without tape problems, so I don't think temp. is a major problem provided you take normal precautions.
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Old March 6th, 2005, 03:41 AM   #1571
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Old March 6th, 2005, 09:06 AM   #1572
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I've just been out with the XL1s in ice-cold conditions - very strong winds and sometimes snowstorms and freezing sleet, that combined to drop temperatures due to the wind-factor - so really put the equipment and lenses through some testing. Luckily, I had a Kata raincover with me, including heavy-duty batteries, and this helped keep everything funtioning smoothly.
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Old March 7th, 2005, 11:22 PM   #1573
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16X with MAcro operation

Please help me before Tuesday. I need to shoot some micro technical equipment with my XL1-S and I understand I should use the macro feature of the 16X manual lens.

But what does it do and how do I actually use it? I can't find actual instructions in the manual or on the web. It doesn't appear to have an effect. Maybe I am doing something wrong? What should I expect from this lens and using Macro setting?

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Old March 8th, 2005, 12:07 AM   #1574
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Take the lens hood off. Zoom out all the way to full wide. Make sure you have plenty of light. Welcome to macro. As long as you stay at full wide on the zoom, you'll be able to focus to less than half an inch from the lens. Hope this helps,
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Old March 18th, 2005, 02:59 PM   #1575
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please help with lcd and light mount

Hello all-

I want to attach my 5" lcd monitor and the vl10li on my xl1s. Does anybody have any idea what kind of bracket I need and where to buy?

Is there anybody here that uses that configuration? How is it?
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