XL1 / XL1S various posts

Alex Ratson · July 20th, 2002, 12:40 AM

Thanks, i was just about to order it. few.

July 20th, 2002, 04:50 PM

I want to knowwhat IRE level the Zebras on the old XL1 are set at? I know the XL1s has veriable settings for the Zebras so I want to set myXL1s to the same setting.

blugill69 · July 20th, 2002, 04:56 PM

Does anyone know if Canon or anyone else makes a extension cable for the XL1s mic? I want to put the mic on the end of a boom.
I've been to radio shack already:(

July 20th, 2002, 05:09 PM

I just purchased an XL1s I notice it has Zebra settings that are variable, The Old XL1 That I am used to using didn't. Does anybody know what the zebra IRE setting on the XL1 is?

Jeff Donald · July 20th, 2002, 07:00 PM

The XL1 is 95 IRE. The XL1s is variable from 80 IRE to 100 IRE, in 5 IRE increments.

Don Palomaki · July 20th, 2002, 07:47 PM

XL1 zebra is spec at 95 IRE.

Nathan Gifford · July 21st, 2002, 09:47 AM

I made a 60' one about a year ago. Basically, go to a good audio store and buy the audio cable. Do not use the cheap stuff because it does make a difference.

At Radio Shack get the connectors for both ends. My recommendation is to use a Dremel tool and file down the edges of the connectors to get a good fit on both the cam and the mic.

Put some heat shrink on the cables (because their will be two of them of equal length). This keeps them together and reduces tangles.

Solder both ends and make some type of strain relief fixture for the cam end. On the mic end you will need something to keep from pulling out of the mic.

Mine works fine. Be aware that this does not use balanced audio. Sources that radiate lots of energy may cause you audio problems depending on where you shoot.

Hope this helps,
Nathan Gifford

July 21st, 2002, 04:53 PM

I used to import video trough fire wire with a Sony camcorder and a Panasocin MiniDV.

I recently bought a canon xl1s and i noticed a big difference when ever importing video with the canon xl1s. It takes a long time to respondo to my commands, like if i hit play using premiere's import window.. it takes about 3 seconds to start playing back and it i want to fast forward it takes like 3 seconds again to respond, then if i hit record... welll...

is just that i was used to the other camcorders and this one works slower that the other two, so im just posting this to see if anyone out there noticed the same thing..

or my camcocorder is malfunctioning...

thanks all

cheers

Chris Hurd · July 21st, 2002, 05:03 PM

I really don't think it's a malfunction. Seems to be about normal compared to my own experience. My XL1 isn't any slower or faster in responding to commands through my Canopus DV Rex RT deck control interface than my Canon Optura Pi. I've never compared it to any other cameras, though.

July 21st, 2002, 05:25 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Chris Hurd : I really don't think it's a malfunction. Seems to be about normal compared to my own experience. My XL1 isn't any slower or faster in responding to commands through my Canopus DV Rex RT deck control interface than my Canon Optura Pi. I've never compared it to any other cameras, though. -->>>

Yeah, its just that compared to my old Sony DCRV D8 this canon Xl1s responds a lot slower to my commands.

Christine Noguere · July 21st, 2002, 07:45 PM

Greetings,

I'd like to get some information about building my own shoulder mount. I've looked through the previous threads for something about home-built shoulder mounts and haven't come up with anything so far.

I've also spent a good deal of time looking at the ones at Varizoom, the Dolgin models, Steady Stick, and Glidecam (wish I could afford the latter!). Most of what I see looks a little awkward, particularly since I'm probably smaller than most of you guys ( 5'3"). Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Christine

July 24th, 2002, 02:09 PM

I bought the ma-100. I bought two Audio Technica battery powered shotgun condenser mics (at835b and the at815b). I have new batteries in them. I turn the gain all the way up on the camera yet still hear next to nothing in the headphones.

I have investigated battery powered mic-pre options. Anyone have any suggestions on:
A. Possible fixes with what i already have, or
B. A good battery powered mic pre

going with the mic pre makes me feel stupid enought to think that i wasted 200 bucks on the ma-100, cause i wouldn't need it if i had gotten the mic pre.

I also tried a dynamic mic (shure beta57a) and i still got very little output.

Thanks! It was in the menu set to line level like you said, thanks a lot, i overlooked that!

Jeff Donald · July 24th, 2002, 02:40 PM

What do the record levels show? Check your menu settings and line settings etc on the side of the camera. Is the MA-100 plugged in to XL1? Are you set to 12 bit or 16 bit recording?

Jeff

Don Palomaki · July 24th, 2002, 03:14 PM

The Audio1 In input sensitivity typically defaults to line level. Did You check the setting on the menu to be sure it is set for MIC ATT (or possible MIC) level.

Josh Bass · July 24th, 2002, 05:47 PM

I just bought some cleaning accessories. I got a lenspen, a microfiber cloth, and this stuff called Delta1 OFR Mist. Anyone know if it's safe? It says it is, but I figure what the hell does the manufacturer or the camera store know anyway?

July 20th, 2002, 04:50 PM	#437
steve mac Posts: n/a	Zebras I want to knowwhat IRE level the Zebras on the old XL1 are set at? I know the XL1s has veriable settings for the Zebras so I want to set myXL1s to the same setting.

July 20th, 2002, 04:56 PM	#438
blugill69 New Boot Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 12	XL1s Mic extension cable? Does anyone know if Canon or anyone else makes a extension cable for the XL1s mic? I want to put the mic on the end of a boom. I've been to radio shack already:(

July 20th, 2002, 05:09 PM	#439
steve mac Posts: n/a	Zebras on the XL1 I just purchased an XL1s I notice it has Zebra settings that are variable, The Old XL1 That I am used to using didn't. Does anybody know what the zebra IRE setting on the XL1 is?

July 21st, 2002, 04:53 PM	#443
ErickPRO Posts: n/a	Canon XL1s Slow VTR ? I used to import video trough fire wire with a Sony camcorder and a Panasocin MiniDV. I recently bought a canon xl1s and i noticed a big difference when ever importing video with the canon xl1s. It takes a long time to respondo to my commands, like if i hit play using premiere's import window.. it takes about 3 seconds to start playing back and it i want to fast forward it takes like 3 seconds again to respond, then if i hit record... welll... is just that i was used to the other camcorders and this one works slower that the other two, so im just posting this to see if anyone out there noticed the same thing.. or my camcocorder is malfunctioning... thanks all cheers

July 21st, 2002, 05:03 PM	#444
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	I really don't think it's a malfunction. Seems to be about normal compared to my own experience. My XL1 isn't any slower or faster in responding to commands through my Canopus DV Rex RT deck control interface than my Canon Optura Pi. I've never compared it to any other cameras, though. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

July 20th, 2002, 12:40 AM	#436
Alex Ratson Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Squamish, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 149	Thanks, i was just about to order it. few.

July 20th, 2002, 07:00 PM	#440
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	The XL1 is 95 IRE. The XL1s is variable from 80 IRE to 100 IRE, in 5 IRE increments.

July 20th, 2002, 07:47 PM	#441
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,489	XL1 zebra is spec at 95 IRE.

July 21st, 2002, 09:47 AM	#442
Nathan Gifford Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tickfaw, LA Posts: 1,217	I made a 60' one about a year ago. Basically, go to a good audio store and buy the audio cable. Do not use the cheap stuff because it does make a difference. At Radio Shack get the connectors for both ends. My recommendation is to use a Dremel tool and file down the edges of the connectors to get a good fit on both the cam and the mic. Put some heat shrink on the cables (because their will be two of them of equal length). This keeps them together and reduces tangles. Solder both ends and make some type of strain relief fixture for the cam end. On the mic end you will need something to keep from pulling out of the mic. Mine works fine. Be aware that this does not use balanced audio. Sources that radiate lots of energy may cause you audio problems depending on where you shoot. Hope this helps, Nathan Gifford

July 21st, 2002, 05:25 PM	#445
ErickPRO Posts: n/a	<<<-- Originally posted by Chris Hurd : I really don't think it's a malfunction. Seems to be about normal compared to my own experience. My XL1 isn't any slower or faster in responding to commands through my Canopus DV Rex RT deck control interface than my Canon Optura Pi. I've never compared it to any other cameras, though. -->>> Yeah, its just that compared to my old Sony DCRV D8 this canon Xl1s responds a lot slower to my commands.

July 21st, 2002, 07:45 PM	#446
Christine Noguere New Boot Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Georgia mountains Posts: 24	Home-built shoulder mounts Greetings, I'd like to get some information about building my own shoulder mount. I've looked through the previous threads for something about home-built shoulder mounts and haven't come up with anything so far. I've also spent a good deal of time looking at the ones at Varizoom, the Dolgin models, Steady Stick, and Glidecam (wish I could afford the latter!). Most of what I see looks a little awkward, particularly since I'm probably smaller than most of you guys ( 5'3"). Any help would be greatly appreciated. Christine

July 24th, 2002, 02:09 PM	#447
AtomicAliKhan Posts: n/a	Extremely low microphone output I bought the ma-100. I bought two Audio Technica battery powered shotgun condenser mics (at835b and the at815b). I have new batteries in them. I turn the gain all the way up on the camera yet still hear next to nothing in the headphones. I have investigated battery powered mic-pre options. Anyone have any suggestions on: A. Possible fixes with what i already have, or B. A good battery powered mic pre going with the mic pre makes me feel stupid enought to think that i wasted 200 bucks on the ma-100, cause i wouldn't need it if i had gotten the mic pre. I also tried a dynamic mic (shure beta57a) and i still got very little output. Thanks! It was in the menu set to line level like you said, thanks a lot, i overlooked that!

July 24th, 2002, 02:40 PM	#448
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	What do the record levels show? Check your menu settings and line settings etc on the side of the camera. Is the MA-100 plugged in to XL1? Are you set to 12 bit or 16 bit recording? Jeff

July 24th, 2002, 03:14 PM	#449
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,489	The Audio1 In input sensitivity typically defaults to line level. Did You check the setting on the menu to be sure it is set for MIC ATT (or possible MIC) level.

July 24th, 2002, 05:47 PM	#450
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	Lens cleaning part deux (probably spelled wrong) I just bought some cleaning accessories. I got a lenspen, a microfiber cloth, and this stuff called Delta1 OFR Mist. Anyone know if it's safe? It says it is, but I figure what the hell does the manufacturer or the camera store know anyway? __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB