XL1 / XL1S various posts

Don Palomaki · November 3rd, 2004, 05:23 AM

Buying a new mic is an option. If you want to keep with stereo, consider the AT-822 as an alternative to the Canon mic. It is possible to fabricate a substitute cable - the jacks are available on the market. It may be possible to order on from Canon's parts outlet, but I don't know where that is in you area.

Bardan Gurung · November 4th, 2004, 06:34 AM

hello folks,

I have a JVC GR-d73U consumer camera. I recently bought a canon xl1s. Is it possible to use the LCD screen of the JVC for the canon Xl1. If yes, how?If not possible.Is it possible attach an LCD screen on a caonon XL1? help needed for the novice

Chris Hurd · November 4th, 2004, 07:15 AM

You can use your JVC camcorder as an LCD monitor for your XL1S, but it's going to be a hassle. Turn on your JVC camcorder in VCR / playback mode. Run a video cable from one of the video outputs on the XL1S (either the RCA jack or S-video jack) to the video input on your JVC. Check the manual for your JVC camcorder for instructions about using the video inputs in VCR mode. That's pretty much all there is to it. So up to this point it's pretty easy. The hassle is, now you have two cameras to carry around. You could mount the JVC on top of the XL1S, but it'll be a heavy combination that isn't very practical. For tripod work, you'll need two tripods, one for each camera, also not very practical. So, you could do it, but it doesn't make much sense.

See also my article "Five Essential Items for Your XL1 / XL1S " for some recommendations on external LCD monitors.

Kenneth Irvine · November 10th, 2004, 08:55 AM

Hi Jason,

You have probably sold your EW 100 ENG (Sennheiser) kit by now, but I might be intrerested if you haven't.

If you did sell it already, can you suggest a good deal elsewhere oin this kit?

Thanks!

Mathieu Ghekiere · November 10th, 2004, 11:39 AM

I don't know or this will help, Harris, but a couple of days ago I mailed B&H to ask them if they knew with what cable I could extend the mic on the canon, because I want to get it on a boom.
They were so kindley to respond me a complete answer, I copy it here, I hope it is a help:

"Hi there

You will need the following two cables,

Model # HOSMMSMF25 $6.95 (out of stock)
Stereo Mini Male to Stereo Mini Female Cable - 25 ft

Model # VAVZEXTL20 $23.50 (in stock)
VZ-EXTL20 20' Extension Cable - for Control-L
(Lanc) Controllers

The only problem you may have is with space, since
they are very tight on the camera."

Hope it helps. Good luck!

Michael Rand · November 11th, 2004, 10:28 AM

Hello all, been a long time since I've needed your valued help.

Question: would dirty heads on my XL-1 cause dropped frames, jumpy capture in FCP 4HD?

Thanks again for the sage advice. This forum has saved my sanity and bank account more than once.

Michael

Rob Lohman · November 11th, 2004, 12:00 PM

Yes, it is quite possible that clogged heads could cause frame
drops during record/capture. Get a cleaning tape? Could also
be other things like a bad firewire cable, failing harddisk or other
running programs for example.

Michael Rand · November 11th, 2004, 12:57 PM

Dear Rob, I do believe that you were the helpful soul who solved my last issue some months ago, too. Thank you kindly for the input.

Michael

Collis Davis · November 12th, 2004, 05:26 AM

My firewire stopped working, meaning stopped outputting any data from the camera. I took it to Canon here in Manila, and they said the motherboard in the camera was blown, that the firewire component was no longer working.

Luckily, they had a new motherboard in stock, and replaced my old one at the hefty cost. When I picked up the camera this afternoon, they connected the firewire to a Toshhiba laptop to demonstrate that the laptop did indeed detect the presence of the firewire data from my XL1-S.

I was satisfied, and came home and plugged everything in. They had made the point that the camera SHOULD NOT BE POWERED WHEN CONNECTING THE FIREWIRE. I had connected it in the past many times while the camera was on, but suffered no adverse effects. There is nothng in the users manual about connecting the firwire to a camera already powered.

Now, tonight, I mistakenly had the firewire connector (the 6-pin connector) in the computer upside down. I proceded to turn on my Mac G4 and the camera, but found that Final Cut Pro was still not detecting the firewire.

What is going on here? Is it possible that putting in the 6-pin connector wrong would or could blow the mother board in the camera?

Since the 6-pin connector's form factor is square on one side while pointed on the other, doesn't that prevent any disallowed contact between the wrong pins in the connector and the computer connector?

Collis

Henry Harrison · November 12th, 2004, 02:56 PM

Can't find a sennheiser Evolution 100 at the moment and I need a lav mic for a shoot. It will be a single speaker inside sitting at a desk (tying fishing flies) and I'd like a suggestion for a lower cost lav for my xl1s. I'm thinking I want a cardioid vs. an omnidirectional, but as I'm new to this, I'm open to all suggestions.
Thanks

Carl Walters · November 13th, 2004, 10:35 AM

I use two XL1-s' for video work and have recently purchased a canon MV500i DV camcorder to use purely as a playback machine when uploading to my NLE suite. Problem.. If i have recorded in LP mode on the XL1-s i cannot get any sound playback on the MV500i. I have also tried recording on another canon camera and that's the same. If I record on the other cameras and playback on the XL1-s, no problems.
Any ideas? Do i have a fault on the MV500i?

Don Palomaki · November 13th, 2004, 03:07 PM

When using LP speed, there always is the potential for playback problms when taking the tape to a different machine. Also, there is the potential that it may not play well on the same maching years later as the machine accumulates hours of use and/or ages.

If the MV500i was used, it could well hae a problm. If new, call Canon service and ask what they suggest

Mo Zee · November 14th, 2004, 10:10 PM

i'm currently using the standard 16x lens with the panasonic anamorphic adaptor. do the century optics wide adapters have thread in front so i can still use my anamorphic? are there other options to get shorter focal length and still use the anamorphic adaptor?

thanks.

Rob Lohman · November 15th, 2004, 06:39 AM

It could in theory if you where able to get it in. But it doesn't seem
to fit on my firewire port here (just tried). So I'm not to sure what
you are getting at?

Collis Davis · November 15th, 2004, 07:27 AM

Rob,

Thanks for responding to my post.

Because one of the FW connectors on my G4 is quite loose, it's easy for me to see the possibility that the FW connector (6-pin) could go in upsidedown, if only partially, but enough to do damage, and short out the motherboard. I am afraid this has occurred.

Operator error. But let this be a word of caution that one cannot be too careful about inserting the 6-pin into the PC correctly.

Collis

November 3rd, 2004, 05:23 AM	#1471
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,489	Buying a new mic is an option. If you want to keep with stereo, consider the AT-822 as an alternative to the Canon mic. It is possible to fabricate a substitute cable - the jacks are available on the market. It may be possible to order on from Canon's parts outlet, but I don't know where that is in you area. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

November 4th, 2004, 06:34 AM	#1472
Bardan Gurung Tourist Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Irving, Texas Posts: 1	LCD screen for Canon XL1s hello folks, I have a JVC GR-d73U consumer camera. I recently bought a canon xl1s. Is it possible to use the LCD screen of the JVC for the canon Xl1. If yes, how?If not possible.Is it possible attach an LCD screen on a caonon XL1? help needed for the novice

November 4th, 2004, 07:15 AM	#1473
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	You can use your JVC camcorder as an LCD monitor for your XL1S, but it's going to be a hassle. Turn on your JVC camcorder in VCR / playback mode. Run a video cable from one of the video outputs on the XL1S (either the RCA jack or S-video jack) to the video input on your JVC. Check the manual for your JVC camcorder for instructions about using the video inputs in VCR mode. That's pretty much all there is to it. So up to this point it's pretty easy. The hassle is, now you have two cameras to carry around. You could mount the JVC on top of the XL1S, but it'll be a heavy combination that isn't very practical. For tripod work, you'll need two tripods, one for each camera, also not very practical. So, you could do it, but it doesn't make much sense. See also my article "Five Essential Items for Your XL1 / XL1S " for some recommendations on external LCD monitors. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

November 11th, 2004, 10:28 AM	#1476
Michael Rand New Boot Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 8	Dropped frames/Dirty heads Hello all, been a long time since I've needed your valued help. Question: would dirty heads on my XL-1 cause dropped frames, jumpy capture in FCP 4HD? Thanks again for the sage advice. This forum has saved my sanity and bank account more than once. Michael __________________ Misha

November 11th, 2004, 12:00 PM	#1477
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Yes, it is quite possible that clogged heads could cause frame drops during record/capture. Get a cleaning tape? Could also be other things like a bad firewire cable, failing harddisk or other running programs for example. __________________ 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

November 10th, 2004, 08:55 AM	#1474
Kenneth Irvine New Boot Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 23	Hi Jason, You have probably sold your EW 100 ENG (Sennheiser) kit by now, but I might be intrerested if you haven't. If you did sell it already, can you suggest a good deal elsewhere oin this kit? Thanks!

November 10th, 2004, 11:39 AM	#1475
Mathieu Ghekiere Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,195	I don't know or this will help, Harris, but a couple of days ago I mailed B&H to ask them if they knew with what cable I could extend the mic on the canon, because I want to get it on a boom. They were so kindley to respond me a complete answer, I copy it here, I hope it is a help: "Hi there You will need the following two cables, Model # HOSMMSMF25 $6.95 (out of stock) Stereo Mini Male to Stereo Mini Female Cable - 25 ft Model # VAVZEXTL20 $23.50 (in stock) VZ-EXTL20 20' Extension Cable - for Control-L (Lanc) Controllers The only problem you may have is with space, since they are very tight on the camera." Hope it helps. Good luck!

November 11th, 2004, 12:57 PM	#1478
Michael Rand New Boot Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 8	Thanks Rob Dear Rob, I do believe that you were the helpful soul who solved my last issue some months ago, too. Thank you kindly for the input. Michael __________________ Misha

November 12th, 2004, 05:26 AM	#1479
Collis Davis Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Metro Manila, Philippines Posts: 60	Firewire Problems with XL1-S My firewire stopped working, meaning stopped outputting any data from the camera. I took it to Canon here in Manila, and they said the motherboard in the camera was blown, that the firewire component was no longer working. Luckily, they had a new motherboard in stock, and replaced my old one at the hefty cost. When I picked up the camera this afternoon, they connected the firewire to a Toshhiba laptop to demonstrate that the laptop did indeed detect the presence of the firewire data from my XL1-S. I was satisfied, and came home and plugged everything in. They had made the point that the camera SHOULD NOT BE POWERED WHEN CONNECTING THE FIREWIRE. I had connected it in the past many times while the camera was on, but suffered no adverse effects. There is nothng in the users manual about connecting the firwire to a camera already powered. Now, tonight, I mistakenly had the firewire connector (the 6-pin connector) in the computer upside down. I proceded to turn on my Mac G4 and the camera, but found that Final Cut Pro was still not detecting the firewire. What is going on here? Is it possible that putting in the 6-pin connector wrong would or could blow the mother board in the camera? Since the 6-pin connector's form factor is square on one side while pointed on the other, doesn't that prevent any disallowed contact between the wrong pins in the connector and the computer connector? Collis __________________ Collis H. Davis, Jr. Okara Video Philippines

November 12th, 2004, 02:56 PM	#1480
Henry Harrison New Boot Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 22	wired lav suggestion Can't find a sennheiser Evolution 100 at the moment and I need a lav mic for a shoot. It will be a single speaker inside sitting at a desk (tying fishing flies) and I'd like a suggestion for a lower cost lav for my xl1s. I'm thinking I want a cardioid vs. an omnidirectional, but as I'm new to this, I'm open to all suggestions. Thanks

November 13th, 2004, 10:35 AM	#1481
Carl Walters Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: East Midlands Posts: 137	Canon compatability problems? I use two XL1-s' for video work and have recently purchased a canon MV500i DV camcorder to use purely as a playback machine when uploading to my NLE suite. Problem.. If i have recorded in LP mode on the XL1-s i cannot get any sound playback on the MV500i. I have also tried recording on another canon camera and that's the same. If I record on the other cameras and playback on the XL1-s, no problems. Any ideas? Do i have a fault on the MV500i?

November 13th, 2004, 03:07 PM	#1482
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,489	When using LP speed, there always is the potential for playback problms when taking the tape to a different machine. Also, there is the potential that it may not play well on the same maching years later as the machine accumulates hours of use and/or ages. If the MV500i was used, it could well hae a problm. If new, call Canon service and ask what they suggest __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

November 14th, 2004, 10:10 PM	#1483
Mo Zee Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: manila, philippines Posts: 102	wide for panasonic anamorphic i'm currently using the standard 16x lens with the panasonic anamorphic adaptor. do the century optics wide adapters have thread in front so i can still use my anamorphic? are there other options to get shorter focal length and still use the anamorphic adaptor? thanks.

November 15th, 2004, 06:39 AM	#1484
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	It could in theory if you where able to get it in. But it doesn't seem to fit on my firewire port here (just tried). So I'm not to sure what you are getting at? __________________ 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

November 15th, 2004, 07:27 AM	#1485
Collis Davis Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Metro Manila, Philippines Posts: 60	Rob, Thanks for responding to my post. Because one of the FW connectors on my G4 is quite loose, it's easy for me to see the possibility that the FW connector (6-pin) could go in upsidedown, if only partially, but enough to do damage, and short out the motherboard. I am afraid this has occurred. Operator error. But let this be a word of caution that one cannot be too careful about inserting the 6-pin into the PC correctly. Collis __________________ Collis H. Davis, Jr. Okara Video Philippines