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Regular Crew
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pasadena, CA.
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Thanks for the info. :-)
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#1217 |
Wrangler
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Tickfaw, LA
Posts: 1,217
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It certainly compares for the price of a Evolution 100.
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#1218 |
Wrangler
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Tickfaw, LA
Posts: 1,217
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One of the things Canon is referencing is the difference between the GLs and XLs. On the GLs 4-track allows yo to add these as dub tracks after you complete the recording.
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#1219 |
Regular Crew
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Claremore Ok
Posts: 44
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Interesting results with Frame Mode
Hi, all
I just shot a wedding this weekend and I used an XL1s and a GL2 but by accident I forgot to turn off the Frame mode on the GL2. I was going to set them both to standard mode since I have heard of lot's of people saying they did not use Frame mode for weddings. Anyways when I was going to edit it in Vegas I was looking for flashes to sync the shot's I was pretty amazed at these two shot's at the exact same time during a flash. Check these out. Here is the XL1s shot in standard mode. ftp://totalsolutions.bz/pub/XL1s.jpg and here is the GL2 in frame mode ftp://totalsolutions.bz/pub/GL2.jpg Do you see the scan lines? pretty cool huh? Believe it or not the XL1s looked great the rest of the shoot it's just here that it looks crappy! |
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#1220 |
Old Boot
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: London UK
Posts: 3,633
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.. oh just saw your posts on the Vegas Forum . . . good results too!
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#1221 |
Tourist
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posts: 3
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NTSC or PAL?
Hi All,
I'm considering buying a Canon XL1S camera for wildlife video but there is an enormous difference in the price if purchased in the US opposed to Australia ($2-3000). I am aware that the US version is NTSC and the OZ one is PAL but I'm not sure how this would affect output. I would be hoping to use the results on DVD, CD and Web rather than TV so if anyone could give me advice or point me in the direction of discussion I would be very grateful. Tom |
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Retired DV Info Net Almunus
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 6,943
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Welcome Tom,
As you'd imagine, the issue of shooting in a non-native format is a frequent topic here although it's usually NTSC folks that want to shoot in PAL. (Search on PAL and you'll find pages of such threads.) As you already probably know, PAL offers a slightly higher resolution and a capture rate (25 fps / 50 fields per sec) closer to that of film's 24 fps. The primary considerations, however, should be practical logistics. For example, you will certainly have some level of customs duties to pay for a camera purchased here. Also, unless you have a dual-format production monitor you won't be able to view your taped footage directly on a television. These two factors alone may more than negate any economies from purchasing a U.S. NTSC camera.
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#1223 |
Retired DV Info Net Almunus
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 6,943
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I just happened to notice that you've a fellow Australian with the same inquiry concerning a GL2. Must be something going 'round the continent!
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#1224 |
DV Creators
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Hollywood
Posts: 91
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DVD Enlightenment DVD shot with XL1S
We are proud to announce the DVD Enlightenment DVD, years in the making, was shot almost completely with an XL1S (a few shots are GL2), and is now shipping!
Click here for more info and to check out some still images. This DVD has some amazing-looking shots on it and shows what the XL1S can do with great lighting (and good-looking talent!). You can get the NAB show special until 5/15/04. Thanks, Chris et al, for allowing me to let your folks know about this! |
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#1225 |
Regular Crew
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 39
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Frame mode is the only mode I use to shoot wedding unless I have the Xl1s on the glidecam for preshots. The brides notice the difference between normal and frame and they love the frame mode.
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#1226 |
Tourist
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Venezuela
Posts: 1
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the ship of fools
Salutations for any person of this foro! the name of the post is for a situation when i lost the cover of my lens(16x zoom XL) in a paramo of Venezuela, travel in truck.
For this my lens no have protection! Where i search other(?), here in my country no have a place for buy canon, and its dificult to see only the cover. Can show me the way(?¿( thanks, and welcome. A (speak spanish) too.
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#1227 |
Retired DV Info Net Almunus
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 6,943
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Welcome Adrian. Shame on you! <g>
I'm sure there's a way to purchase a genuine Canon replacement lens cap. But, in fact, any good 72mm lens cap will work. Check with a photo store.
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#1228 |
Regular Crew
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Ireland
Posts: 159
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Shooting wakeboarding from a boat
Hi all
I'm trying to shoot some video from a boat and I'm not too happy with the results. I'm using a XL1s with the standard lens. I am an amatuer so go easy on me. What I'm doing at the moment is: Sticking the camera on auto including autofocus. Problem with this is that the light levels on water vary a LOT depending on which direction I'm travelling ie: against the sun or it behind me. Things change quickly as the speed we travel at. Autofocus has some difficulties with the fast target as well. If I put the camera on manual: In this case I find the workload too high and I'm constantly tweaking the camera. Hard to keep the skiier in focus manually. BIG QUESTION: How can I put the camera in manual so that I can keep the skiier lit consistently and also have enough depth of field to keep the guy in focus most of the time. I am trying to get closeups as well and some ideas on how to keep the camera steady would be good. I usually travel in another boat so I'm usually on the left or righ side of the skiier and about 10 meters out from the ski boat. That means the skiier comes to about 2 meters of me and away to about 15. Can I get this large a depth of field while keeping a high shutter? I'd also like to shoot in widescreen but am I better doing this in post? Many thanks for any help Donie |
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#1229 |
NEBTEK
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Salt Lake City
Posts: 54
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Hi Mark,
Jeff is correct, that isn't normal. I don't know if you have already sent the unit back or not, but if you haven't send it to... Rob DuBree NEBTEK 3007 S. West Temple, Suite K Salt Lake City, UT 84115 I'll take care of everything and get it back to you poste haste. Best Regards, -Rob
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#1230 |
Regular Crew
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Norwich Norfolk UK
Posts: 112
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On Camera Light
Can anyone suggest a good on-board light for an XL1s.
It will be used close range for interviews and at about 3 metres for club work. I've been told that 15 watts is plenty, but it doesn't sound like a lot of light. Regards, Dave
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