Is the XL2 really comig on end of the year?

Dylan Couper · March 26th, 2003, 11:02 AM

All depends if they change the body style or not I guess.

Justin Wheeler · March 26th, 2003, 05:04 PM

It seems unlikely that Canon will ad an LCD screen to the XL-series. Canon's reputation and history demonstrate that they tend to stay with an established body-style once it has caught on, such as they have with 35mm SLR cameras like the Rebel. Even the new digital cameras use the same body style in that series.

The XL-series body style is part of their branding because it is recognizable, and I suspect they'll be loath to change it in any significant way just to accomodate a flip-out screen. Corvette's from 1950 look an awful lot like the Corvette of today, specifically because the shape itself = brand recognition. Just an observation.

I've always thought flip-out LCD screens give video cameras a 'consumer' look and feel to them anyway. And with the multitude of add-on LCD screens available, it isn't an absolute necessity.

Justin

John Threat · March 30th, 2003, 06:14 AM

Gotcha. For me I don't care about the looks. Logisitcally, it takes power and space on the camera to have a lcd flip out screen. I'd rather have a lot of other features besides a teeny tiny blurry color lcd that flips out. One more thing that is easy to break, and adds nothing to the actual job of crafting and image.

March 26th, 2003, 11:02 AM	#16
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	All depends if they change the body style or not I guess. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

March 26th, 2003, 05:04 PM	#17
Justin Wheeler New Boot Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 13	It seems unlikely that Canon will ad an LCD screen to the XL-series. Canon's reputation and history demonstrate that they tend to stay with an established body-style once it has caught on, such as they have with 35mm SLR cameras like the Rebel. Even the new digital cameras use the same body style in that series. The XL-series body style is part of their branding because it is recognizable, and I suspect they'll be loath to change it in any significant way just to accomodate a flip-out screen. Corvette's from 1950 look an awful lot like the Corvette of today, specifically because the shape itself = brand recognition. Just an observation. I've always thought flip-out LCD screens give video cameras a 'consumer' look and feel to them anyway. And with the multitude of add-on LCD screens available, it isn't an absolute necessity. Justin __________________ It isn't just a hobby anymore...

March 30th, 2003, 06:14 AM	#18
John Threat Major Player Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York Posts: 322	Gotcha. For me I don't care about the looks. Logisitcally, it takes power and space on the camera to have a lcd flip out screen. I'd rather have a lot of other features besides a teeny tiny blurry color lcd that flips out. One more thing that is easy to break, and adds nothing to the actual job of crafting and image.