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Barend Onneweer · October 24th, 2002, 04:22 AM

I'd also be interested in seeing how you've set up an XL-1 with the anamorphic adapter. Any chance of seeing some images of the rods and mounts?

Thanks for the heads up.

Bar3nd

Adrian van der Park · October 24th, 2002, 01:11 PM

When I get some free time I'll document my setup. I'll put some images of the rig on my website.

Adrian

Don Berube · October 24th, 2002, 04:19 PM

Great.

No need to get too detailed, a simple description will suffice!

Thanks Adrian.

John Locke · November 9th, 2002, 10:14 PM

Donald,

This is way after the fact...but I just wanted to say thanks for all the info you've given here! Especially the still shot examples you've provided.

Have you heard anything else regarding Tiffen coming out with a cheaper model?

John Dynes · December 16th, 2002, 10:50 PM

Does anybody have any experisnce on where to get a decent lenshood and/or mattbox that will fit the 16X full manual Canon lens? Would the Tiffen or Lee work? Thanks!!

JD

Ken Tanaka · December 16th, 2002, 10:59 PM

If you're referring to the XL1/XL1s lens, you must be referring to the 14x "full manual" lens since there is no 16x full manual. Correct?

Barend Onneweer · December 17th, 2002, 01:02 AM

Uhm, yes there is... at least I hope it does exist, because I just ordered one :-)

http://www.zgc.com/html/canon_16x_manual_servo_zoom_le.html

Bar3nd

Oh, and for matteboxes I'm looking into the Chrosziel 4x4 DV Mattebox, which fits the Canon lenses just fine with an adapter ring. But I think Cavision also makes a decent one.

I've heard about the Lee mattebox being used with the XL-1, so that will probably be fine too.

Dylan Couper · December 17th, 2002, 02:11 AM

That lens is what we refer to as the 16x manual, but it does have some auto functions available (auto iris), so might not be considered "full manual" by some, whereas the 14x lens has no automatic functions and may be more suited to the title of "full manual".
That is what Ken's statement is based on, so really everyone is right.

John Dynes · December 17th, 2002, 08:50 AM

It is the 16X manual lens with auto iris. Howz that? :) I shouldn't type past midnight! I also should have mentioned that I am using a Century Optics .7 zoom thru wide eye. So thats what I need as far as geting a lens hood/matte box to fit on!

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John Threat · December 21st, 2002, 01:24 PM

The 16x is manual, but you have the option of using the motorized zoom from the controls on the camera or other device (LANC ,etc )

How does the CaVision rods connect to your tripod plate? I have a Bogen/Manfrotto and I wonder will the Cavision plate work with standard sized tripod plates?

Josh Bass · December 22nd, 2002, 12:56 AM

Rods don't connect to your tripod plate. They connect to a mounting plate that screws into the tripod plate screw hole. The mounting plate has its own screw hole, where you attach the tripod plate.

October 24th, 2002, 04:22 AM	#16
Barend Onneweer Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Netherlands Posts: 111	I'd also be interested in seeing how you've set up an XL-1 with the anamorphic adapter. Any chance of seeing some images of the rods and mounts? Thanks for the heads up. Bar3nd __________________ www.raamw3rk.net digital storytelling and vfx

October 24th, 2002, 04:19 PM	#18
Don Berube Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Boston, MA (travel frequently) Posts: 837	Great. No need to get too detailed, a simple description will suffice! Thanks Adrian. __________________ DONALD BERUBE - noisybrain. Productions, LLC Director Of Photography/ Producer/ Consultant http://noisybrain.com/donbio.html CREATE and NETWORK with http://www.bosfcpug.org and also http://fcpugnetwork.org

November 9th, 2002, 10:14 PM	#19
John Locke Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Austin, TX USA Posts: 2,882	Donald, This is way after the fact...but I just wanted to say thanks for all the info you've given here! Especially the still shot examples you've provided. Have you heard anything else regarding Tiffen coming out with a cheaper model? __________________ John Locke SursumFilms.com

December 16th, 2002, 10:50 PM	#20
John Dynes New Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto ON Canada Posts: 6	How about the 16X manual? Need lens hood! Does anybody have any experisnce on where to get a decent lenshood and/or mattbox that will fit the 16X full manual Canon lens? Would the Tiffen or Lee work? Thanks!! JD __________________ Chaos, panic, & disorder.....my work here is done

December 16th, 2002, 10:59 PM	#21
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	If you're referring to the XL1/XL1s lens, you must be referring to the 14x "full manual" lens since there is no 16x full manual. Correct? __________________ 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

October 24th, 2002, 01:11 PM	#17
Adrian van der Park Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London, England Posts: 87	When I get some free time I'll document my setup. I'll put some images of the rig on my website. Adrian

December 17th, 2002, 01:02 AM	#22
Barend Onneweer Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Netherlands Posts: 111	Uhm, yes there is... at least I hope it does exist, because I just ordered one :-) http://www.zgc.com/html/canon_16x_manual_servo_zoom_le.html Bar3nd Oh, and for matteboxes I'm looking into the Chrosziel 4x4 DV Mattebox, which fits the Canon lenses just fine with an adapter ring. But I think Cavision also makes a decent one. I've heard about the Lee mattebox being used with the XL-1, so that will probably be fine too. __________________ www.raamw3rk.net digital storytelling and vfx

December 17th, 2002, 02:11 AM	#23
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	That lens is what we refer to as the 16x manual, but it does have some auto functions available (auto iris), so might not be considered "full manual" by some, whereas the 14x lens has no automatic functions and may be more suited to the title of "full manual". That is what Ken's statement is based on, so really everyone is right.

December 17th, 2002, 08:50 AM	#24
John Dynes New Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto ON Canada Posts: 6	It is the 16X manual lens with auto iris. Howz that? :) I shouldn't type past midnight! I also should have mentioned that I am using a Century Optics .7 zoom thru wide eye. So thats what I need as far as geting a lens hood/matte box to fit on! I will not type late at night I will not type late at night I will not type late at night I will not type late at night I will not type late at night I will not type late at night __________________ Chaos, panic, & disorder.....my work here is done

December 21st, 2002, 01:24 PM	#25
John Threat Major Player Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York Posts: 322	The 16x is manual, but you have the option of using the motorized zoom from the controls on the camera or other device (LANC ,etc ) How does the CaVision rods connect to your tripod plate? I have a Bogen/Manfrotto and I wonder will the Cavision plate work with standard sized tripod plates?

December 22nd, 2002, 12:56 AM	#26
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	Rods don't connect to your tripod plate. They connect to a mounting plate that screws into the tripod plate screw hole. The mounting plate has its own screw hole, where you attach the tripod plate. __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB