XL1 / XL1S various posts

Chris Hurd · September 8th, 2003, 07:51 AM

Never heard of that before... sounds like a near-death battery going through some final spasms.

Nathan Gifford · September 8th, 2003, 08:18 AM

Those batteries will normally discharge over the course of a month. After about a month or so they are seriously expended and will need to be recharged before use.

If the battery was really old there is no telling how much capacity remained.

P.S. Don't forget about replacing the button too.

Rob Lohman · September 9th, 2003, 09:08 AM

Nothing is wrong. You are getting an interlaced image which is
looking jagged on a computer screen whenever something is
moving in the frame or the camera itself is moving. I'd shoot with
frame mode if I was you. If you really want to shoot interlaced
and later de-interlace I don't think Premiere's standard
de-interlace routines will suffice (as you have found out). Do
a search on this site with words like deinterlace or interlacing
and you'll quickly find tips on how to get rid of that.

Bryan Mills · September 10th, 2003, 03:45 PM

I'm a student, and completely new to the XL1, I just got my hands on it today to tape a project. Unforunetally, the camera won't recognize any of my tapes. They fit into the bay just fine, but no timecode shows up on my readouts, and the red blinking "no tape" icon still appears.

I've tried 4 different Fujifilm miniDV tapes.
I'm up against a deadline here, anyone know what's going on?

Thanks.

Bryan Mills · September 10th, 2003, 06:00 PM

Okay, problem solved. I didn't realize you had to push the bay door in before the other door. Newb panic over.

Julian Cauceglia · September 10th, 2003, 08:47 PM

Is there a way to film time lapse and/or slow mo using the
XL1S?

Andreas Fernbrant · September 10th, 2003, 09:56 PM

No, but you can do it in post with decent results.

I would suggest to stay away from the FRAME mode if you want good slowmotion.

I use Vegas 4.0 and have decent results with both slowmotion and Timelapse video.

Good Luck!

Rob Lohman · September 11th, 2003, 06:07 AM

You can do timelapse with the XL1s, not slowmotion indeed.
Timelapse (or interval recording) is described on page 63 in the
english manual.

Rob Zeigler · September 13th, 2003, 01:03 PM

Hey all,

I know a couple of productions have used both an XL1S and a GL2. My question is, is the footage that is produced from each camera capable of being edited together with minimal correction needed to make them seamless? Or as close to seamless as possible. : )

Thanks.

-Rob

Peter Moore · September 14th, 2003, 10:45 AM

Yes, it should be fairly easy to combine them. Just make sure theiy're color balanced as closely as possible initially, and that you're not in extreme lighting conditions (because they might perform differently). You'll probably have to color correct a bit (some say the XL1s is usually warmer than the GL2, while the GL2 has better performance in certain colors, for example), but with a good three-wheel color corrector it should be a piece of cake.

Rob Zeigler · September 14th, 2003, 11:17 AM

Thanks Peter!

David Reeve · September 17th, 2003, 12:06 AM

Thanks in advance!!!! I filmed a wedding on a XL1s and went to capture the footage in FCP4 as I have many times before. I kept getting a beeping noise, (the same sound as when audio is not rendered in FCP). I went back to my camera and listened through the head phones and all is well when IM recording on MIC Level, but when I listen in VCR Mode (or Audio 1 Mode hooked into a deck), I get the Beeping again. I can't seem to get rid of it. Any suggestion's for the camera settings or what might be the problem? Thanks again David

Wade McGee · September 17th, 2003, 01:39 AM

OK,
I shoot remote controlled helis mostly for DVD authoring. Here is a sample trailer of the type of filming that I do. Very specific, there is a trailer link on the following page:

http://www.wademcgeetradingcompany.com/dvdpage1.html

This is not meant for advertisement, just for reference. At any rate I am outdoors and the stock mic is actually gettting the job done fairly well, accuracy is not all that important. However I am picking up a ton of wind noise. Can I get away with just a windscreen or should I get a new mic??? I do have the SLR adapter already, just for reference. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. If a windscreen is enough, where do you suggest getting it?

Thanks,
Wade

Dean Sensui · September 17th, 2003, 03:29 AM

Wasn't able to see the clip -- you might want to post it as a Quicktime or Real Player for Mac folks -- but I can guess that if you're having a problem with wind you will need a good windscreen.

Check out Lightwave systems and see if they might have a furry windscreen available for your rig. These windscreens are very effective at eliminating wind noise, even in gusty conditions.

http://www.lightwavesystems.com/

Dean Sensui
Base Two Productions

Wade McGee · September 17th, 2003, 06:04 AM

Thanks Dean,
Just ordered one. Found them for $105.00, which is pretty good from what I researched. I think this will harness the problem. Whatever is left should be able to be squashed with the EQ or Noise Reduction Filter in Vegas.

Thanks,
Wade

September 8th, 2003, 07:51 AM	#916
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Never heard of that before... sounds like a near-death battery going through some final spasms. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

September 8th, 2003, 08:18 AM	#917
Nathan Gifford Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tickfaw, LA Posts: 1,217	Those batteries will normally discharge over the course of a month. After about a month or so they are seriously expended and will need to be recharged before use. If the battery was really old there is no telling how much capacity remained. P.S. Don't forget about replacing the button too. __________________ Nathan Gifford Southern Cyclist Magazine & Productions For quick answers try our Search! To see me and Rob Lohman click here

September 9th, 2003, 09:08 AM	#918
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Nothing is wrong. You are getting an interlaced image which is looking jagged on a computer screen whenever something is moving in the frame or the camera itself is moving. I'd shoot with frame mode if I was you. If you really want to shoot interlaced and later de-interlace I don't think Premiere's standard de-interlace routines will suffice (as you have found out). Do a search on this site with words like deinterlace or interlacing and you'll quickly find tips on how to get rid of that. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

September 10th, 2003, 03:45 PM	#919
Bryan Mills Tourist Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2	XL1 not recognizing tape - help! I'm a student, and completely new to the XL1, I just got my hands on it today to tape a project. Unforunetally, the camera won't recognize any of my tapes. They fit into the bay just fine, but no timecode shows up on my readouts, and the red blinking "no tape" icon still appears. I've tried 4 different Fujifilm miniDV tapes. I'm up against a deadline here, anyone know what's going on? Thanks.

September 10th, 2003, 08:47 PM	#921
Julian Cauceglia Tourist Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 3	XL1S time lapse and slow motion Is there a way to film time lapse and/or slow mo using the XL1S?

September 10th, 2003, 06:00 PM	#920
Bryan Mills Tourist Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2	Okay, problem solved. I didn't realize you had to push the bay door in before the other door. Newb panic over.

September 10th, 2003, 09:56 PM	#922
Andreas Fernbrant Major Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sweden - Helsingborg Posts: 283	No, but you can do it in post with decent results. I would suggest to stay away from the FRAME mode if you want good slowmotion. I use Vegas 4.0 and have decent results with both slowmotion and Timelapse video. Good Luck!

September 11th, 2003, 06:07 AM	#923
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	You can do timelapse with the XL1s, not slowmotion indeed. Timelapse (or interval recording) is described on page 63 in the english manual. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

September 13th, 2003, 01:03 PM	#924
Rob Zeigler Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 87	XL1S + GL2 Footage Together Hey all, I know a couple of productions have used both an XL1S and a GL2. My question is, is the footage that is produced from each camera capable of being edited together with minimal correction needed to make them seamless? Or as close to seamless as possible. : ) Thanks. -Rob

September 14th, 2003, 10:45 AM	#925
Peter Moore Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Arlington VA Posts: 1,034	Yes, it should be fairly easy to combine them. Just make sure theiy're color balanced as closely as possible initially, and that you're not in extreme lighting conditions (because they might perform differently). You'll probably have to color correct a bit (some say the XL1s is usually warmer than the GL2, while the GL2 has better performance in certain colors, for example), but with a good three-wheel color corrector it should be a piece of cake.

September 14th, 2003, 11:17 AM	#926
Rob Zeigler Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 87	Thanks Peter!

September 17th, 2003, 12:06 AM	#927
David Reeve Tourist Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cardiff California Posts: 1	XL1 Beeping Thanks in advance!!!! I filmed a wedding on a XL1s and went to capture the footage in FCP4 as I have many times before. I kept getting a beeping noise, (the same sound as when audio is not rendered in FCP). I went back to my camera and listened through the head phones and all is well when IM recording on MIC Level, but when I listen in VCR Mode (or Audio 1 Mode hooked into a deck), I get the Beeping again. I can't seem to get rid of it. Any suggestion's for the camera settings or what might be the problem? Thanks again David

September 17th, 2003, 01:39 AM	#928
Wade McGee New Boot Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Kennesaw,Ga. Posts: 9	Outdoor Mic advise needed OK, I shoot remote controlled helis mostly for DVD authoring. Here is a sample trailer of the type of filming that I do. Very specific, there is a trailer link on the following page: http://www.wademcgeetradingcompany.com/dvdpage1.html This is not meant for advertisement, just for reference. At any rate I am outdoors and the stock mic is actually gettting the job done fairly well, accuracy is not all that important. However I am picking up a ton of wind noise. Can I get away with just a windscreen or should I get a new mic??? I do have the SLR adapter already, just for reference. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. If a windscreen is enough, where do you suggest getting it? Thanks, Wade __________________ Soon to have some of my work online, not the best but always unique.

September 17th, 2003, 03:29 AM	#929
Dean Sensui Inner Circle Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 2,054	Wasn't able to see the clip -- you might want to post it as a Quicktime or Real Player for Mac folks -- but I can guess that if you're having a problem with wind you will need a good windscreen. Check out Lightwave systems and see if they might have a furry windscreen available for your rig. These windscreens are very effective at eliminating wind noise, even in gusty conditions. http://www.lightwavesystems.com/ Dean Sensui Base Two Productions

September 17th, 2003, 06:04 AM	#930
Wade McGee New Boot Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Kennesaw,Ga. Posts: 9	Thanks Dean, Just ordered one. Found them for $105.00, which is pretty good from what I researched. I think this will harness the problem. Whatever is left should be able to be squashed with the EQ or Noise Reduction Filter in Vegas. Thanks, Wade __________________ Soon to have some of my work online, not the best but always unique.