XL1 / XL1S various posts

Gino Terribilini · February 29th, 2004, 06:40 PM

Is there a big performance difference between Canon BP-945s and x-brand fakes? Does anybody have an imitation 945 they have had problems with? Any problems i should know about?

Gino Terribilini

Cosmin Rotaru · March 1st, 2004, 09:16 AM

You can find allot of topics on batteries here... I have some x-brand 945 (I don't remember the firm) and it's good. It was about 50$. I boughted about half year ago and I had no problem so far.

Henry Fusco · March 1st, 2004, 12:51 PM

I have an skp 100 transmitter and I want an all around mic. Mostly used for interviews but some live performance.

John Randolph · March 1st, 2004, 03:28 PM

Hi. I'm new to your board.

I'm recently got a used XL1 and i can't find a bad thing to say about it. I love it.

I'm beginning a job with a friend of mine to shoot weekly TV spots and house tours.

I'm wondering what quick lighting accessories would be useful. Also what filters would be good for shooting room interiors.

Thanks.

Rob Lohman · March 2nd, 2004, 03:33 AM

I did a search for you and located these threads:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...threadid=21903
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...threadid=21888
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...threadid=20915
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...threadid=21196

Don Palomaki · March 2nd, 2004, 05:16 AM

Vocals? the Shure SM-58 is very popular as a stage performer mic. The cardoid pattern helps reduce feedback problems and pickup of audience nosie.

Jimmy McKenzie · March 2nd, 2004, 02:41 PM

Don is absolutely right. The sennheiser handheld that is similar will work fine as well, and to get the best use out of your transmitter you can dial in the sensitivity to match the amount of ambient noise you need to cancel.
Non ferrous mikes should be avoided as the transmitter uses the body of the mic as an antenna.

Jacques Mersereau · March 4th, 2004, 08:32 AM

I have a Beachtek DXA-6 adapter that works on both XL1 and VX2K.
It's more expensive than the DXA-4, but the 4 does NOT
provide phantom power (needed for high end microphones).

The DXA-6 is a bit big and blocky, but I've been very happy with
it and the results.

Shaggy Franks · March 4th, 2004, 02:56 PM

Hi,

I was wondering, does anybody have
a 3D Model of the XL1s?

Maya would be cool :)

Thanx

Shaggy

Jeremy Swizek · March 4th, 2004, 11:35 PM

has anyone used a 2 camera setup with am digital dv mixer. Is there a way to bypas the recorders on the cameras and either go straight into hard drive or to the jvc dv deck?

Rob Lohman · March 5th, 2004, 04:21 AM

Yes there is:

LightWave model
(there are tools to convert LW objects to other 3D apps, including Maya)

And you might try contacting the guy from this thread to see what he has.

Edward Troxel · March 5th, 2004, 08:27 AM

We run s-video from up to 4 cameras to a video mixer, run S-video from the mixer to a DV Deck, and then firewire to a PC for direct recording to a hard drive. We also run tape in the deck and cameras for emergency backup purposes.

Andrew Kiu · March 7th, 2004, 05:52 PM

Can someone recommend me a best Accessories Tripod & on camera light with batteries for XL-1s?
Which are the best solutions for event and wedding shooting?

Please recommend based on your experiences…

Jeff Donald · March 7th, 2004, 05:59 PM

Both of these topics have been covered extensively. Use the search button and you'll find numerous threads about tripods for XL1s. The names that easily come to mind are Vinten, Sachtler, Miller, Bogen (Manfrotto) and Gitzo.

You find light recommendations also if you search. You can access our archives by using the link in the upper right corner of this window or use the link in my signature.

Joseph Andolina · March 7th, 2004, 07:17 PM

I understand the image quality is better with the XL1S than the XL1, but, is it a very noticealble difference. Had a chance of buying a XL1 off Ebay for 1,000.00. And i understand they don't manufacture the the XL1 anymore. So I hesitated at the moment. Is it worth the extra 2500.00 or so to invest in the XL1S? Or if I find a good deal on a used XL1, should I go for it. That's the real question. I've rented the XL1 b4, nice results. I am a videographer/filmmaker, and want something in my hands that I can be comfortable in knowing that what I can deliver will be broadcast quality, etc.. in conjunction with Final Cut 4 & my G4 MAC... Of course I know that it takes more than just pointing a camera and shooting in the long run. Anyway, as I said, I'm torn... Any feedback on my dilemma would be greatly appreciated.

Joe

February 29th, 2004, 06:40 PM	#1141
Gino Terribilini Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 91	The BP-945 Is there a big performance difference between Canon BP-945s and x-brand fakes? Does anybody have an imitation 945 they have had problems with? Any problems i should know about? Gino Terribilini

March 1st, 2004, 09:16 AM	#1142
Cosmin Rotaru Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Romania, Timisoara Posts: 453	You can find allot of topics on batteries here... I have some x-brand 945 (I don't remember the firm) and it's good. It was about 50$. I boughted about half year ago and I had no problem so far. __________________ Cosmin Rotaru

March 1st, 2004, 12:51 PM	#1143
Henry Fusco Tourist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sam Diego,CA Posts: 2	mic for SKP100 plug-on transmitter I have an skp 100 transmitter and I want an all around mic. Mostly used for interviews but some live performance. __________________ Henry

March 1st, 2004, 03:28 PM	#1144
John Randolph New Boot Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 5	Quick indoor lighting and filters Hi. I'm new to your board. I'm recently got a used XL1 and i can't find a bad thing to say about it. I love it. I'm beginning a job with a friend of mine to shoot weekly TV spots and house tours. I'm wondering what quick lighting accessories would be useful. Also what filters would be good for shooting room interiors. Thanks. __________________ Rock "N" Roll saves lives.

March 2nd, 2004, 03:33 AM	#1145
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	I did a search for you and located these threads: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...threadid=21903 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...threadid=21888 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...threadid=20915 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...threadid=21196 __________________ 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

March 2nd, 2004, 05:16 AM	#1146
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,488	Vocals? the Shure SM-58 is very popular as a stage performer mic. The cardoid pattern helps reduce feedback problems and pickup of audience nosie. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

March 2nd, 2004, 02:41 PM	#1147
Jimmy McKenzie Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Waterloo Ontario Posts: 721	Don is absolutely right. The sennheiser handheld that is similar will work fine as well, and to get the best use out of your transmitter you can dial in the sensitivity to match the amount of ambient noise you need to cancel. Non ferrous mikes should be avoided as the transmitter uses the body of the mic as an antenna.

March 4th, 2004, 08:32 AM	#1148
Jacques Mersereau Trustee Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,334	I have a Beachtek DXA-6 adapter that works on both XL1 and VX2K. It's more expensive than the DXA-4, but the 4 does NOT provide phantom power (needed for high end microphones). The DXA-6 is a bit big and blocky, but I've been very happy with it and the results. __________________ Jacques Mersereau University of Michigan-Video Studio Manager

March 4th, 2004, 02:56 PM	#1149
Shaggy Franks Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Georgia Posts: 76	3D Model of XL1s Hi, I was wondering, does anybody have a 3D Model of the XL1s? Maya would be cool :) Thanx Shaggy

March 4th, 2004, 11:35 PM	#1150
Jeremy Swizek Tourist Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: san jacinto ca Posts: 1	using 2 camera setup has anyone used a 2 camera setup with am digital dv mixer. Is there a way to bypas the recorders on the cameras and either go straight into hard drive or to the jvc dv deck? __________________ Jeremy

March 5th, 2004, 04:21 AM	#1151
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Yes there is: LightWave model (there are tools to convert LW objects to other 3D apps, including Maya) And you might try contacting the guy from this thread to see what he has. __________________ 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

March 5th, 2004, 08:27 AM	#1152
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	We run s-video from up to 4 cameras to a video mixer, run S-video from the mixer to a DV Deck, and then firewire to a PC for direct recording to a hard drive. We also run tape in the deck and cameras for emergency backup purposes.

March 7th, 2004, 05:52 PM	#1153
Andrew Kiu Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: BRUNEI Posts: 108	BEST XL-1S Accessories Can someone recommend me a best Accessories Tripod & on camera light with batteries for XL-1s? Which are the best solutions for event and wedding shooting? Please recommend based on your experiences… __________________ Andrew

March 7th, 2004, 05:59 PM	#1154
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Both of these topics have been covered extensively. Use the search button and you'll find numerous threads about tripods for XL1s. The names that easily come to mind are Vinten, Sachtler, Miller, Bogen (Manfrotto) and Gitzo. You find light recommendations also if you search. You can access our archives by using the link in the upper right corner of this window or use the link in my signature. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

March 7th, 2004, 07:17 PM	#1155
Joseph Andolina Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 178	Which one better & why XL1 or XL1S I understand the image quality is better with the XL1S than the XL1, but, is it a very noticealble difference. Had a chance of buying a XL1 off Ebay for 1,000.00. And i understand they don't manufacture the the XL1 anymore. So I hesitated at the moment. Is it worth the extra 2500.00 or so to invest in the XL1S? Or if I find a good deal on a used XL1, should I go for it. That's the real question. I've rented the XL1 b4, nice results. I am a videographer/filmmaker, and want something in my hands that I can be comfortable in knowing that what I can deliver will be broadcast quality, etc.. in conjunction with Final Cut 4 & my G4 MAC... Of course I know that it takes more than just pointing a camera and shooting in the long run. Anyway, as I said, I'm torn... Any feedback on my dilemma would be greatly appreciated. Joe