XL1 / XL1S various posts

Don Palomaki · October 20th, 2003, 06:28 PM

Videomaker ran an article on 24P a few months ago. You might find it interesting. Joe and Jane Sixpack viewers will never know the difference.

Augustine Arredondo · October 21st, 2003, 03:46 PM

Do the manual xl-1 lenses offer shallower depth of field than the standard 16x?
Just Curious.

Jeff Donald · October 21st, 2003, 04:41 PM

DOF would be limited by the maximum aperture (smallest numerical F number). You may want to read this article I wrote for the site. The corresponding DOF thread is here.

James Sidney · October 22nd, 2003, 01:56 PM

I need to export some footage in Premiere 6.5 for a powerpoint presentation. The DVD and mpeg-2 settings in the mpeg exporter have a frame size of 720 x 480 which looks stretched horizontally in powerpoint. (Which I expect has to do with pixel size on the computer screen.) Does anyone have any advice for an export setting of about that size that I won't have to resize in powerpoint to keep looking natural?

Thanks. This is a great forum.

James

Joshua Cohen · October 26th, 2003, 02:21 PM

Hi there. My friend just lent me a sennheiser shot-gun mic, which is using a 1/8inch plug. What do I do to plug that into my camera?

I need it working for tomorrow.

Thanks

Joshua Cohen · October 28th, 2003, 10:05 AM

Well, just wanted to let everyone know that I was able to figure it out, and it was quite interesting.

I had to plug the 1/8" mini jack into a 1/4" converter, which then pluged into an RCA-F connecter. I plugged that into my short RCA-M connector into the audio 2 port :)

Works great!

Thanks everyone....

Dennis Hingsberg · November 3rd, 2003, 11:06 AM

Chris,

If you like the look or feel of 24P you should know that 30P (NTSC) or 25P (PAL) will yield a very similar effect and in some cases a preferred one over 24P when watching on TV/DVD/VHS.

Others have been shooting 60i and converting to 30P in post for over a decade now. I myself have been doing this since the late 90's with deinterlacing software. It is far superior to FRAME mode on the Canon so shoot interlaced with your XL1 and give it a try. You can try it with the demo offered by www.dvfilm.com, just be sure to turn off some of the color correctiong options and only use the 3:2 effect.

There's an article on this software on this site: http://www.videosystems.com/ar/video...aker/index.htm

And here's a link to a "Deinterlacer Shootout": http://home.planet.nl/~snuve011/bram...nterlaced.html

Dick Steele · November 3rd, 2003, 11:08 AM

Looking around for folks using primes on their xl1s, wanted to know what sizes are the best to purchase, i.e. 20mm, 35mm, 50mm etc.

Any help is good.

Cheers,

Dick Steele

Dick Steele · November 5th, 2003, 10:33 AM

Anyone, tried to use a dvx100 anamorphic on the xl1s, fabricating an adapter would be relatively easy. Just do not know if it is worth it. Anyone thought about this.

Cheers,

Dick Steele

Ken Tanaka · November 5th, 2003, 11:13 AM

That's an interesting question, Dick. But I'd be surprised if it works well. The DVX100's Leica lens is, of course, built-in and probably has a different distance to focal plane (ccd's) than the Canon lenses. I would imagine that such differences would cause troubles with the imaging.

Richard Alvarez · November 7th, 2003, 01:10 PM

We finally got a Canon tech on the phone last night, and asked about the audio oscillation that occured with the manual 16x lens connected to an older xl1 body. The tech conceded that there was a possibility of conflict, and that he reccomended returning the manual lens. (See the Myster audio Post I put up).

Just so those with xl1 models know about it.

Richard Alvarez · November 7th, 2003, 03:40 PM

Just heard from another Canon rep. They are reassesing the problem and have asked to see the lens. We are shipping it off to them. Will keep the board posted.

Richard

Corey Cook · November 7th, 2003, 06:22 PM

I've been wondering about a good ( & about 5") LCD monitor that is on- camera mountable. I have an XL1s.

I've seen (XL1s) cameras with LCD monitors mounted onto the viewfinder. How do they hook up to the camera so that the image is presented on the screen?

Thanks,

C.

Corey Cook · November 7th, 2003, 08:00 PM

I've been looking at the Sennheiser Brand of Shotgun microphones. What are the best quality camera mountable shotgun mics for the use with a Canon XL1s?

Thanks,

C.

Thane Hawkins · November 8th, 2003, 02:12 PM

Hello Fellow XL1'ers,

I'm in the process of shopping around for a VTR for my system. I currently capture directly from the XL1 into my Mac, and am looking to upgrade to a more robust capture system. I have been hearing good things about the Sony DSR-1500a. However, in the past I have had problems using Sony products in conjunction with my XL1. For instance, one time I got some footage transferred from 16mm film onto Mini-Dv via a Sony deck. When I put the tape into my XL1, the footage wouldn't sync up and stabilize. I had to rent a Sony deck and capture that way. I have heard other such stories which leads me to believe there is a consistent problem between Sony and Canon products.

So.... if anyone has any recommendations about a reliable VTR to use with my Canon XL1 footage, I'd appreciate the advice. Even better, if someone has actually used the DSR1500 with XL1 footage, let me know if it works.

thanx
thane

October 20th, 2003, 06:28 PM	#976
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,489	Videomaker ran an article on 24P a few months ago. You might find it interesting. Joe and Jane Sixpack viewers will never know the difference. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

October 21st, 2003, 03:46 PM	#977
Augustine Arredondo New Boot Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 16	Manual Lenses vs standard Do the manual xl-1 lenses offer shallower depth of field than the standard 16x? Just Curious.

October 21st, 2003, 04:41 PM	#978
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	DOF would be limited by the maximum aperture (smallest numerical F number). You may want to read this article I wrote for the site. The corresponding DOF thread is here. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

October 22nd, 2003, 01:56 PM	#979
James Sidney Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 44	export settings for projection I need to export some footage in Premiere 6.5 for a powerpoint presentation. The DVD and mpeg-2 settings in the mpeg exporter have a frame size of 720 x 480 which looks stretched horizontally in powerpoint. (Which I expect has to do with pixel size on the computer screen.) Does anyone have any advice for an export setting of about that size that I won't have to resize in powerpoint to keep looking natural? Thanks. This is a great forum. James

October 26th, 2003, 02:21 PM	#980
Joshua Cohen Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Roslyn Heights, NY Posts: 50	HELP audio in- 1/8inch Hi there. My friend just lent me a sennheiser shot-gun mic, which is using a 1/8inch plug. What do I do to plug that into my camera? I need it working for tomorrow. Thanks __________________ Ye who asks a question remains a fool for five minutes, ye who does not ask a question remains a fool forever.

October 28th, 2003, 10:05 AM	#981
Joshua Cohen Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Roslyn Heights, NY Posts: 50	Well, just wanted to let everyone know that I was able to figure it out, and it was quite interesting. I had to plug the 1/8" mini jack into a 1/4" converter, which then pluged into an RCA-F connecter. I plugged that into my short RCA-M connector into the audio 2 port :) Works great! Thanks everyone.... __________________ Ye who asks a question remains a fool for five minutes, ye who does not ask a question remains a fool forever.

November 3rd, 2003, 11:06 AM	#982
Dennis Hingsberg Trustee Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,055	Chris, If you like the look or feel of 24P you should know that 30P (NTSC) or 25P (PAL) will yield a very similar effect and in some cases a preferred one over 24P when watching on TV/DVD/VHS. Others have been shooting 60i and converting to 30P in post for over a decade now. I myself have been doing this since the late 90's with deinterlacing software. It is far superior to FRAME mode on the Canon so shoot interlaced with your XL1 and give it a try. You can try it with the demo offered by www.dvfilm.com, just be sure to turn off some of the color correctiong options and only use the 3:2 effect. There's an article on this software on this site: http://www.videosystems.com/ar/video...aker/index.htm And here's a link to a "Deinterlacer Shootout": http://home.planet.nl/~snuve011/bram...nterlaced.html

November 3rd, 2003, 11:08 AM	#983
Dick Steele Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: TEXAS Posts: 62	Primes And xl1s Looking around for folks using primes on their xl1s, wanted to know what sizes are the best to purchase, i.e. 20mm, 35mm, 50mm etc. Any help is good. Cheers, Dick Steele

November 5th, 2003, 10:33 AM	#984
Dick Steele Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: TEXAS Posts: 62	dvx100 anamorphic AND xl1s Anyone, tried to use a dvx100 anamorphic on the xl1s, fabricating an adapter would be relatively easy. Just do not know if it is worth it. Anyone thought about this. Cheers, Dick Steele

November 5th, 2003, 11:13 AM	#985
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	That's an interesting question, Dick. But I'd be surprised if it works well. The DVX100's Leica lens is, of course, built-in and probably has a different distance to focal plane (ccd's) than the Canon lenses. I would imagine that such differences would cause troubles with the imaging. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

November 7th, 2003, 01:10 PM	#986
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	Canon comes clean with Manual Lens/Audio problem We finally got a Canon tech on the phone last night, and asked about the audio oscillation that occured with the manual 16x lens connected to an older xl1 body. The tech conceded that there was a possibility of conflict, and that he reccomended returning the manual lens. (See the Myster audio Post I put up). Just so those with xl1 models know about it.

November 7th, 2003, 03:40 PM	#987
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	Just heard from another Canon rep. They are reassesing the problem and have asked to see the lens. We are shipping it off to them. Will keep the board posted. Richard

November 7th, 2003, 06:22 PM	#988
Corey Cook Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 51	On- Camera LCD Monitors I've been wondering about a good ( & about 5") LCD monitor that is on- camera mountable. I have an XL1s. I've seen (XL1s) cameras with LCD monitors mounted onto the viewfinder. How do they hook up to the camera so that the image is presented on the screen? Thanks, C. __________________ I Have Spoken.

November 7th, 2003, 08:00 PM	#989
Corey Cook Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 51	Good Quality (Camera Mountable) Shotgun Microphone I've been looking at the Sennheiser Brand of Shotgun microphones. What are the best quality camera mountable shotgun mics for the use with a Canon XL1s? Thanks, C. __________________ I Have Spoken.

November 8th, 2003, 02:12 PM	#990
Thane Hawkins Tourist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1	Canon XL1 and VTR's Hello Fellow XL1'ers, I'm in the process of shopping around for a VTR for my system. I currently capture directly from the XL1 into my Mac, and am looking to upgrade to a more robust capture system. I have been hearing good things about the Sony DSR-1500a. However, in the past I have had problems using Sony products in conjunction with my XL1. For instance, one time I got some footage transferred from 16mm film onto Mini-Dv via a Sony deck. When I put the tape into my XL1, the footage wouldn't sync up and stabilize. I had to rent a Sony deck and capture that way. I have heard other such stories which leads me to believe there is a consistent problem between Sony and Canon products. So.... if anyone has any recommendations about a reliable VTR to use with my Canon XL1 footage, I'd appreciate the advice. Even better, if someone has actually used the DSR1500 with XL1 footage, let me know if it works. thanx thane