Should I sell my XL1s and buy a new camera? at DVinfo.net

Afonso Campos · January 4th, 2004, 07:21 PM

I have bought an XL1s but I am not taking any advantage whatsoever of the ability to change lenses. Is there any better camera that I could buy at the price that I would sell the XL1s for (It is brand spanking new)? I really love the picture quality on the XL1s - is there any other camera that will let me achieve better quality/functions, etc? If so which one? What do you suggest I do?

PS - I am planning to use the camera to shoot relatively high quality short films and perhaps even a feature to send to festivals.

Thanks,
Afonso

Frank Granovski · January 4th, 2004, 07:57 PM

It's a good cam; so is the PD170 and DVX100A in a similar price range. If you sell it, you will lose money.

Afonso Campos · January 4th, 2004, 08:03 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Frank Granovski : It's a good cam; so is the PD170 and DVX100A in a similar price range. If you sell it, you will lose money. -->>>

So you think I should stick with it then? I do not want to lose money...

Frank Granovski · January 4th, 2004, 08:09 PM

I would just stick with it. There's always something better but I would say your cam is good enough to do what you want. In my opinion, XL1/XL1s footage is extremely pleasing.

Dylan Couper · January 5th, 2004, 12:28 AM

Any time you buy something new, and sell it used, you will lose money.
I'd keep it.

Rich Lee · January 6th, 2004, 02:12 AM

See if u can sell it to a friend for more than you paid for it.

Dude the cameras excellent and takes a beautifull picture. Have u tried messin around with a different lens? you can rent them over a weekend for pretty cheap.

kidding about the selling to a friend thing.

Afonso Campos · January 6th, 2004, 06:30 AM

<<<-- Dude the cameras excellent and takes a beautifull picture. Have u tried messin around with a different lens? you can rent them over a weekend for pretty cheap. -->>>

Yeah I should try to use some new lenses before doing something I might later regret. I guess I'll rent a min35 with some cool lenses for a weekend or so to check it out :)

David Ziegelheim · January 7th, 2004, 12:21 AM

You could also rent the P+S Technics device (and 35mm film lens) discussed elsewhere on this site. That would give you a 35mm DOF in your films.

Jean-Philippe Archibald · January 7th, 2004, 09:12 AM

David, this is exactly what Afonso have intended to do. Mini35 is the name of the P+S Technik device.

Rich Lee · January 7th, 2004, 10:33 PM

Afanso, dont forget about the non mini35 solutions...there are a bunch out there that can help you make awesome looking footage. the 3x lens and the manual lens would be good ones to check out. and there area a bunch of lens attachments for them as well too, like fisheyes and all that fun stuff.

January 4th, 2004, 07:21 PM	#1
Afonso Campos New Boot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 17	Should I sell my XL1s and buy a new camera? I have bought an XL1s but I am not taking any advantage whatsoever of the ability to change lenses. Is there any better camera that I could buy at the price that I would sell the XL1s for (It is brand spanking new)? I really love the picture quality on the XL1s - is there any other camera that will let me achieve better quality/functions, etc? If so which one? What do you suggest I do? PS - I am planning to use the camera to shoot relatively high quality short films and perhaps even a feature to send to festivals. Thanks, Afonso

January 5th, 2004, 12:28 AM	#5
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Any time you buy something new, and sell it used, you will lose money. I'd keep it. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

January 7th, 2004, 09:12 AM	#9
Jean-Philippe Archibald Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saguenay, Québec, Canada Posts: 1,051	David, this is exactly what Afonso have intended to do. Mini35 is the name of the P+S Technik device. __________________ Jean-Philippe Archibald http://www.jparchibald.com - http://www.vimeo.com/jparchib

January 7th, 2004, 10:33 PM	#10
Rich Lee Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles Ca Posts: 126	Afanso, dont forget about the non mini35 solutions...there are a bunch out there that can help you make awesome looking footage. the 3x lens and the manual lens would be good ones to check out. and there area a bunch of lens attachments for them as well too, like fisheyes and all that fun stuff. __________________ Rich Lee http://www.rich-lee.com

January 4th, 2004, 07:57 PM	#2
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	It's a good cam; so is the PD170 and DVX100A in a similar price range. If you sell it, you will lose money.

January 4th, 2004, 08:03 PM	#3
Afonso Campos New Boot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 17	<<<-- Originally posted by Frank Granovski : It's a good cam; so is the PD170 and DVX100A in a similar price range. If you sell it, you will lose money. -->>> So you think I should stick with it then? I do not want to lose money...

January 4th, 2004, 08:09 PM	#4
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	I would just stick with it. There's always something better but I would say your cam is good enough to do what you want. In my opinion, XL1/XL1s footage is extremely pleasing.

January 6th, 2004, 02:12 AM	#6
Rich Lee Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles Ca Posts: 126	See if u can sell it to a friend for more than you paid for it. Dude the cameras excellent and takes a beautifull picture. Have u tried messin around with a different lens? you can rent them over a weekend for pretty cheap. kidding about the selling to a friend thing.

January 6th, 2004, 06:30 AM	#7
Afonso Campos New Boot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 17	<<<-- Dude the cameras excellent and takes a beautifull picture. Have u tried messin around with a different lens? you can rent them over a weekend for pretty cheap. -->>> Yeah I should try to use some new lenses before doing something I might later regret. I guess I'll rent a min35 with some cool lenses for a weekend or so to check it out :)

January 7th, 2004, 12:21 AM	#8
David Ziegelheim Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warren, NJ Posts: 398	You could also rent the P+S Technics device (and 35mm film lens) discussed elsewhere on this site. That would give you a 35mm DOF in your films.