Canon XL2

[Shaw]

Greetings!

Just thought I would create a new thread as canon released the specs for the XL2 today. Here are some useful links for those interested:

http://www.usa.canon.com/templatedata/pressrelease/20040713_xl2.html

http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=ModelFeaturesAct&fcategoryid=114&modelid=10350#f11

http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=114&modelid=10350

http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=ModelFeaturesAct&fcategoryid=114&modelid=10350#f11

Looks like it is a direct challenge to the Panasonic AG-DVX100A with interchangable lenses, higher res, and some extra pro features.

 

[indietalk]

No, the ratio doesn't change. The image just borrows resolution from the black areas. I'm sure someone can answer this better than me. I'm not a video guy

 

[Shaw]

Logan, yes it would be fat like you mention. It is necessary (I believe) to strectch the shot out in post just as you would with an anamorphic adaptor lense.

What I'm not certain about is how it borrows from the black areas... that seems to defy logic.

 

[LOGAN L Productions]

I agree...if that happened....God would explode.

 

[indietalk]

If you wanted to fit 2.35:1 (Panavision) onto 35mm film, you would shoot with an anamorphic lens, and project with an anamorphic lens. With video, I'm sure it's similar, but Shaw, Sonnyboo, or directorik will know exactly how it's done. Maybe they will chime in.

 

[Gustamize]

I have a Canon XL2 question to ask. I've been looking at lenses for my camera. since I have that zoom lens it came with it makes it quite difficult shooting in tight places. It looks like there is a ton of lenses to choose from. I have seen the wide angle lens that screws on the current lens, but I don't know if should just hold out and save money for one of the canon lenses. I can't afford to go out and get one anyways, but it would be nice to know what is recommended if I some how win the lotto next wednesday (hahaha wishful thinking) thanks!

 

[knightly]

hit up ebay for canon xl lenses the 3x wide is a great lens to widen out the shot a bit. I'm not sure if there are any drawbacks to using the addon lens compared to the replacement lens other than that it adds more glass which eats more light.

 

[Will Vincent]

It's also usually a bit more likely to get vignetting, but in some cases that's not strictly a bad thing..

I know for still cameras there is a a huge difference between modestly priced wide angles and the uber-spendy ones -- specifically in regard to the speed of the lens, and amount of vignetting. (the more expensive models being faster and having less respectively)

I'm sure it's quite the same for lenses that work with the various video cameras. But, a lot can be done on a shoe-string budget, and a lucky ebay find or two.