SI-2K and Canon XL H1 lens? at DVinfo.net

Ruben Torrejon · August 29th, 2007, 01:38 PM

Could the Canon XL 20x Zoom that comes with XL H1 HDV camera be used with SI-2K???

Thank you

Ruben

Chris Hurd · August 29th, 2007, 01:58 PM

Sorry but no. The Canon lens uses a proprietary lens mount called Canon XL which is compatible only with Canon XL series camcorders. You're not going to find any other camera head that will accept those lenses other than Canon XL series camcorders.

Mathieu Kassovitz · August 29th, 2007, 10:48 PM

Perhaps via an adapter to Canon EOS still cameras, isn't there? Adding later the new Birger lens mount to PL mount . . . Just an idea.

Ruben Torrejon · August 30th, 2007, 03:12 AM

That would be nice! Do you think, Jason, it would work?

Rohan Dadswell · August 30th, 2007, 05:02 AM

I think you'll find that the Canon XL 20x Zoom that comes with XL H1 HDV camera is designed for a 1/3in 3 chip camera. While the SI-2K is a 2/3in single chip so the lens probably won't cover the the whole SI chip, just the centre portion.

Jason Rodriguez · August 30th, 2007, 05:57 AM

Yep, Rohan's got it . . . that lens won't cover the sensor.

Ruben Torrejon · August 30th, 2007, 09:47 AM

Alright. Thank you, Jason.

Chris Hurd · August 30th, 2007, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mathieu Kassovitz

Perhaps via an adapter to Canon EOS still cameras, isn't there? Adding later the new Birger lens mount to PL mount

Perhaps so, but that's a completely different prospect from what the original poster was asking about (Canon EOS and Canon XL are two very different things). The primary disadvantage of using still photo lenses (Canon, Nikon or others) is that there is no way to properly change focal plane or focal length during a shot, unless you implement some sort of third-party geared rings around the lens barrel.

Mathieu Kassovitz · August 30th, 2007, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Hurd

Perhaps so, but that's a completely different prospect from what the original poster was asking about (Canon EOS and Canon XL are two very different things). The primary disadvantage of using still photo lenses (Canon, Nikon or others) is that there is no way to properly change focal plane or focal length during a shot, unless you implement some sort of third-party geared rings around the lens barrel.

Yes, plus the Birger lens mount will be the better way to do it.

Though I was thinking on a solution for my collection of Arri Standard lenses and their simultaneous use with the Canon's widest range (Canon 10-22mm, par example) on a Canon EOS mount provided by Birger. Avoiding field collimation.

There's no Arri standard mount to Canon EOS available but there's to Canon XL mount.

That's why I'm wondering if is there a Canon XL series to EOS mount adapter available anywhere?

August 29th, 2007, 01:38 PM	#1
Ruben Torrejon Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 54	SI-2K and Canon XL H1 lens? Could the Canon XL 20x Zoom that comes with XL H1 HDV camera be used with SI-2K??? Thank you Ruben

August 29th, 2007, 01:58 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Sorry but no. The Canon lens uses a proprietary lens mount called Canon XL which is compatible only with Canon XL series camcorders. You're not going to find any other camera head that will accept those lenses other than Canon XL series camcorders. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

August 29th, 2007, 10:48 PM	#3
Mathieu Kassovitz Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: paris Posts: 289	Perhaps via an adapter to Canon EOS still cameras, isn't there? Adding later the new Birger lens mount to PL mount . . . Just an idea.

August 30th, 2007, 03:12 AM	#4
Ruben Torrejon Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 54	That would be nice! Do you think, Jason, it would work?

August 30th, 2007, 05:02 AM	#5
Rohan Dadswell Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canberra Australia Posts: 228	I think you'll find that the Canon XL 20x Zoom that comes with XL H1 HDV camera is designed for a 1/3in 3 chip camera. While the SI-2K is a 2/3in single chip so the lens probably won't cover the the whole SI chip, just the centre portion.

August 30th, 2007, 05:57 AM	#6
Jason Rodriguez Trustee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 1,095	Yep, Rohan's got it . . . that lens won't cover the sensor.

August 30th, 2007, 09:47 AM	#7
Ruben Torrejon Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 54	Alright. Thank you, Jason.