XL1 / XL1S various posts

Chris Hurd · February 22nd, 2002, 11:12 PM

Robert

You need to send the camera to Canon Service. Contact info on the XL1 Watchdog at www.dvinfo.net -- "The XL1 Skinny"

Manuel Albarracin · February 24th, 2002, 03:06 AM

You can always charge a car battery during the peak hours of sunlight. Then connect the car battery to your charger this way even if there is a flactuation of the sun intensity the car battery will still be steady in giving energy to your charger.
Opps sorry if its Cambodia it might be harder to carry a car battery to the jungle.

someone who uses solar panels for energy

Don Palomaki · February 24th, 2002, 10:37 AM

Most consumer VHS decks to not do a timecode.

You can create a window dub from the XL1 analog output. In VCR mode you would use the remode to turn on the time code display.

Tony Beazley · February 25th, 2002, 12:34 AM

Ok this is what is in my head I have an expensive Fuji lens16x-6.7on my JVC -X2B which is a great camera . Im trying to sell the camera. But am seriously wanting the new XL1s. I used the XL before and I hate the focus . So why cant I buy a cheap canon lens and switch mounts with the Fuji. Shouldnt that work? As long as the screw mounts line up that would work ...right? I still have to buy the adapter right? Even if I could do this?

Tony B

Chris Hurd · February 25th, 2002, 12:47 AM

You can do it but it will be expensive, besides that lens is for a 1/2 inch camera and the XL1 is 1/3 inch (focal lengths wil be longer, not wide enough). You'll have to take off the motor and grip handle too.

Adam Wakely · February 25th, 2002, 01:59 PM

It looks as if they did use a new, longer EVF cable as I requested during my servicing! It's all working well now and I'm happy! :)

Eric Emerick · February 26th, 2002, 09:45 PM

Does anyone have any experience with the "mono to stereo" DSP function in Peak VST? If so, any and all info (how well does it work, why did you use it, quality of output, limitations, etc...) would be appreciated. Could (should) I use it to convert mono from Sennheiser ME66 into stereo? Not interested in doing any hardwiring with splitters and the like.

Richard DuPree · February 27th, 2002, 07:11 AM

I use Peak VST almost daily and have found it to be one of the best 2-track audio editors on the market. You should have no problem making the conversion from mono to stereo.

Eduardo Mayen · February 27th, 2002, 11:32 PM

Will the alteration of the shutter speed affect in anyway any future transfer of the DV to film.

Ken Tanaka · February 28th, 2002, 12:02 AM

The only folks that can answer this are the folks at your transfer house. I suggest selecting one before you shoot frame one and consulting with them on what their requirements are.

February 28th, 2002, 12:54 PM

First I would like to explain my setup, I have a standard XL-1 (2000) vintage with a 16 X lens. I have purchased an after market Matte box called an Image 2000 that attaches to the front of the Lens.
I was wondering how I could apply a Hard matte plate to this type of setup for doing a Letterboxing effect. I know I could apply a Letterbox in my editing program (Final Cut Pro) but this takes too long to render out. Any ideas?

Thanks
Dennis Morgan
St Louis

Ken Tanaka · February 28th, 2002, 02:03 PM

Hello Dennis,

I don't have a suggestion for you per se, having never done this myself. But I'm curious about why you just want to mask-out the top and bottom of your lens' (4:3) image. Are you trying for a faux anamorphic look? It seems to me that if you mask-out parts of your image you may have some formidable focus and exposure issues that you'll have to compensate for.

Eduardo Mayen · March 1st, 2002, 12:00 AM

I am using a XL1 with a Fujinon lens. Does anyone have any good methods for calibrating and color correcting monitors used for video taps?

Ken Tanaka · March 1st, 2002, 12:18 AM

Hello Eduardo,
Video University's site has a pretty good instructional page on this subject at:

http://www.videouniversity.com/tvbars2.htm

Note, however, that the instructions require that you display true SMPTE color bars for the calibration, something that the XL1 cannot do. (The XL1's bars are not SMPTE-compliant, but the XL1s bars are.) Your editing software might be able to generate true color bars which you could then record to tape to display for calibration. If not, you might be able to just wing-it with the XL1's bars and then use flesh tones to fine-tune to taste.

Steve Kim · March 1st, 2002, 10:53 AM

I am looking for a small/light weight video light < $150 for fill-in for less than 5 feet closeup.

Does anyone have experience with Optex Digilite 15?

I found some feedback on Canon VL-10i, but not on Digilite 15.

February 22nd, 2002, 11:12 PM	#91
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Robert You need to send the camera to Canon Service. Contact info on the XL1 Watchdog at www.dvinfo.net -- "The XL1 Skinny" __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

February 24th, 2002, 03:06 AM	#92
Manuel Albarracin Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Glendale Posts: 54	solar panels You can always charge a car battery during the peak hours of sunlight. Then connect the car battery to your charger this way even if there is a flactuation of the sun intensity the car battery will still be steady in giving energy to your charger. Opps sorry if its Cambodia it might be harder to carry a car battery to the jungle. someone who uses solar panels for energy

February 25th, 2002, 12:34 AM	#94
Tony Beazley New Boot Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 20	Making my own adapter for a Fuji lens???? Ok this is what is in my head I have an expensive Fuji lens16x-6.7on my JVC -X2B which is a great camera . Im trying to sell the camera. But am seriously wanting the new XL1s. I used the XL before and I hate the focus . So why cant I buy a cheap canon lens and switch mounts with the Fuji. Shouldnt that work? As long as the screw mounts line up that would work ...right? I still have to buy the adapter right? Even if I could do this? Tony B

February 25th, 2002, 12:47 AM	#95
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	You can do it but it will be expensive, besides that lens is for a 1/2 inch camera and the XL1 is 1/3 inch (focal lengths wil be longer, not wide enough). You'll have to take off the motor and grip handle too. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

February 25th, 2002, 01:59 PM	#96
Adam Wakely Quantum Productions Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada Posts: 161	It looks as if they did use a new, longer EVF cable as I requested during my servicing! It's all working well now and I'm happy! :) __________________ Adam Wakely, Quantum Productions

February 24th, 2002, 10:37 AM	#93
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,489	Most consumer VHS decks to not do a timecode. You can create a window dub from the XL1 analog output. In VCR mode you would use the remode to turn on the time code display.

February 26th, 2002, 09:45 PM	#97
Eric Emerick Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 171	Peak VST Does anyone have any experience with the "mono to stereo" DSP function in Peak VST? If so, any and all info (how well does it work, why did you use it, quality of output, limitations, etc...) would be appreciated. Could (should) I use it to convert mono from Sennheiser ME66 into stereo? Not interested in doing any hardwiring with splitters and the like. __________________ esquared

February 27th, 2002, 07:11 AM	#98
Richard DuPree Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 38	I use Peak VST almost daily and have found it to be one of the best 2-track audio editors on the market. You should have no problem making the conversion from mono to stereo.

February 27th, 2002, 11:32 PM	#99
Eduardo Mayen Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LAs Vegas Posts: 32	Making a film Print and Shutter Speed Will the alteration of the shutter speed affect in anyway any future transfer of the DV to film. __________________ Eduardo

February 28th, 2002, 12:02 AM	#100
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	The only folks that can answer this are the folks at your transfer house. I suggest selecting one before you shoot frame one and consulting with them on what their requirements are. __________________ 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

February 28th, 2002, 12:54 PM	#101
dmorgan99usa Posts: n/a	Letterboxing with the XL-1 First I would like to explain my setup, I have a standard XL-1 (2000) vintage with a 16 X lens. I have purchased an after market Matte box called an Image 2000 that attaches to the front of the Lens. I was wondering how I could apply a Hard matte plate to this type of setup for doing a Letterboxing effect. I know I could apply a Letterbox in my editing program (Final Cut Pro) but this takes too long to render out. Any ideas? Thanks Dennis Morgan St Louis

February 28th, 2002, 02:03 PM	#102
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Hello Dennis, I don't have a suggestion for you per se, having never done this myself. But I'm curious about why you just want to mask-out the top and bottom of your lens' (4:3) image. Are you trying for a faux anamorphic look? It seems to me that if you mask-out parts of your image you may have some formidable focus and exposure issues that you'll have to compensate for. __________________ 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

March 1st, 2002, 12:00 AM	#103
Eduardo Mayen Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LAs Vegas Posts: 32	Calibrating video monitors. I am using a XL1 with a Fujinon lens. Does anyone have any good methods for calibrating and color correcting monitors used for video taps? __________________ Eduardo

March 1st, 2002, 12:18 AM	#104
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Hello Eduardo, Video University's site has a pretty good instructional page on this subject at: http://www.videouniversity.com/tvbars2.htm Note, however, that the instructions require that you display true SMPTE color bars for the calibration, something that the XL1 cannot do. (The XL1's bars are not SMPTE-compliant, but the XL1s bars are.) Your editing software might be able to generate true color bars which you could then record to tape to display for calibration. If not, you might be able to just wing-it with the XL1's bars and then use flesh tones to fine-tune to taste. __________________ 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

March 1st, 2002, 10:53 AM	#105
Steve Kim Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 47	Optex Digilite 15, or Canon VL-10i? I am looking for a small/light weight video light < $150 for fill-in for less than 5 feet closeup. Does anyone have experience with Optex Digilite 15? I found some feedback on Canon VL-10i, but not on Digilite 15.