http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: XL2 - Recent Topics en Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:51:42 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hd-vs-sd-for-wildlifeshort-films#post-50848 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:11:44 +0000 jbetz 50848@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am looking to purchase a camcorder, and I am wondering what others think about the HD vs SD dilemma, especially with regards to wildlife subjects. I am an aspiring wildlife filmmaker and so far have shot all of my footage in HD (on a Sony FX1 and Canon XHA1). I am happy with the quality of the footage I shot on these cameras, but for wildlife filming longer lenses would obviously be a benefit. Here is a link to my showreel if you would like to see some of my footage: <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/6371584">EXAMPLE FOOTAGE</a>. Since I just graduated from college and those cameras belonged to my school, I now find myself without a camera.</p> <p>I have done a lot of reading on choosing cameras in books and on forums, and I believe I have a pretty good handle on the costs and benefits of both HD and SD for wildlife, and in general. I know that interchangeable lenses are often considered a necessity for wildlife work, and as I have a knowledge of lenses and multi-lens setups I feel that I am ready to handle this type of setup. I know it adds a lot of cost, weight, etc, but again, for wildlife it seems like more of a necessity than perhaps in other film genres. Because of this I have been considering the Canon XL2.</p> <p>On the other hand, I know that the wildlife film industry, and all video in general, is quickly transitioning to HD. I love the quality and resolution I was able to obtain using the FX1 and XHA1, but I just didn't get the magnification I need to film many subjects. While I could get close enough to woodchucks (within 10ft) to get decent close-ups, I can't get this close to a fox, deer, bear, etc. I am working on a budget, and so I can't afford something like the Canon XLH1 at this point, and so any HD camera I purchase would not offer interchangeable lenses.</p> <p>At this point my main goal is NOT to produce lots of footage to sell to anyone, but to improve my reel with effective sequences of behavior so that I can show that I am able to shoot for sequence-editing and will subsequently be noticed by producers.</p> <p>Is a camera like the XL2 good enough for this purpose? Or do I absolutely NEED HD footage in order to compete in today's HD world, even in terms of my showreel? Any advice or thoughts would be greatly appreciated.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-20x-optical-zoom-lens#post-59579 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:11:31 +0000 deividrivera 59579@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>hi my xl2 with canon 20x optical zoom lens wont focus i think its the lens or the 3ccd chip it will only focus when i zoom in or when th object is in a 4 metter range at notmal with no zoom wont focus if object is more then 5 metters away what can i do is it the lens or the 3ccd chi the camera fell from my tripod a few weeks ago please give my a tecnical applyable answer and not just take it to a professional thanks  </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/xl2-or-pv-gs400#post-59788 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:43:03 +0000 jsterlini 59788@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Greetings. This may seem like a silly question to<br /> some, but here goes. . . . .</p> <p>I would like to get some feedback. I currently have a XL2 and<br /> considering selling it for 2 PV-GS 400 or 1 PV-GS400 and a PV-GS 500. I<br /> will be using the cameras for performance / theater videos. Low light<br /> is a concern, although I do have stage lighting and a couple video<br /> light packages. Another reason I am considering selling the XL2 is it's<br /> quite large. For example, I wanted to record my daughter in a parade<br /> today but really didn't want to lug around the XL2, the PV-GS would<br /> have been with me today if I had one.</p> <p>Image quality is my main concern, all the extra bells and whistles is<br /> not as much of a concern. Being able to sell 1 camera for 2 is also<br /> appealing. 1 for closeups and one for full stage shots. I realize the<br /> XL2 is a higher quality product, I guess the main thing I wanted to<br /> know from those in the field who have experience with both if there is<br /> really much of a difference in video quality.</p> <p>I'm not taking lighting and techniques into consideration, and I do<br /> realize the XL2 is the standard workhouse and more of a higher end<br /> prosumer cam, but again, looking at my end product, will there really<br /> be much difference the image quality. Or will be only be something<br /> noticeable when doing an A-B comparison?</p> <p>Any thoughts?<br /> I appreciate any feedback you may share</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sony-hvr-v1u-and-canon-xl2#post-56483 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:52:23 +0000 sk8brdr4life699 56483@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I am filming an indoor fashion show and have the choice between filming with a Sony HVR-V1U (in DV format, not HDV) and a canon xl2. what do you reccomend, i am not familiar with either camera</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/cannon-xl2-vs-sony-pd150#post-50395 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:34:37 +0000 saint 50395@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>So i have an opportunity to get a used cannonXL2 for only 200 more than my PD150 which I could trade. Just how superior is the XL2 to the PD 150?</p> <p>I am still feeling it out, it smells a little fishy. A guy in Oakland has a jvc 200U for 3500, and could be worked lower, really wants to sell fast had it listed for a few days at 4100.00. when I said it was more money than i had considered he then offered up the XL2. the XL2 which is not listed (on craig's list, the JVC is). </p> <p>He wanted me to go to Oakland with cash today or tomorrow I basically told him that wasn't happening. His story is that him and some buddies took classes and bought the cameras and then just decided they weren't that into it and he is tired of them sitting around.</p> <p>Little worried about the source of the unit to be honest. How do you check if the unit is stolen is my main concern. </p> <p>the guy knew about drum hours and fan hours... but was kinda vague as to his projects and where he had used the camera etc.</p> <p>any thoughts as to whether I should pursue this </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/considerations-going-from-a-gl2-to-xl2#post-46879 Sat, 16 May 2009 15:13:28 +0000 mistermom007 46879@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have been using a GL2 for a couple of years now and mostly shoot pageants, plays, graduations, some weddings, recitals, etc.  Thinking about purchasing a used XL2 and am concerned about being able to use both the GL2 and the XL2 for multi-camera shoots and it look right.  I use Sony Vegas 8.  Does anyone have any similar experiences?  I sometimes use up the 40X digital zoom on the GL2 but am I correct in thinking the stock XL2 has up to  20X zoom?  Would the picture be a lot better on the XL2 but I might be limited by the wide angle and zoom abilities with the XL2?  Please give me your experiences.  Thanks.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/firewire-capture-in-final-cut-pro#post-33919 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:58:20 +0000 M-323 33919@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>ok,</p> <p>several times Ive rented XL2's and tried to firewire capture the footage into FCP / Mac Pro. it will be working for some time, then stop all of a sudden.</p> <p>other times I get "looking for timecode"</p> <p> otehr times I use ZR25MC camera - usually have pretty good luck with it a s deck but it sometimes stops in the middle of capture as well.</p> <p> Ive tried "non controllable device"  and some other settings but always have some problems capturing.</p> <p> is it FCP or Mac pro or ME?</p> <p>PS, ZR25MC has some sort of pixelation going on on the right side. Dont know if this is from taping over something else but its right through the tape. Ive tried a head cleaner but no difference. Suggestions?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/wich-ones-better-sonyvx2100-panasonicdvx100b-or-canonxl2#post-36103 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:19:28 +0000 Djasir 36103@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Â I'm a videographer from Indonesia and really need a others opinion about the 3 best seller cameras in my town. It's SonyVX2100, Panasonic DVX100B and Canon XL2. I want to buy one of those cameras for producing wedding video, music video clip and a company profile.</p> <p>I also have my project edit by myself. I've been using Sony Vegas for several years and feel really comfort.</p> <p>Wich one of those three camera suitable for my project and my Sony Vegas ver.5? Wich one produce the most clear image?</p> <p>Thx for your attention guys..</p>