Canon XL1s 3D Lens WANTED!

Don Palomaki · July 5th, 2003, 06:11 AM

There was some 3D marketing material shot with the lens shown at the AIIM show in NYC over a year ago. Interesting. But sadly, they used relatively now resolution 3D LED goggles for individual viewing, so it was not demoed to its potential. Surprised that the adult video industry did not take advantage of this lens and create a market for it.

Chris Hurd · July 5th, 2003, 09:14 AM

Actually Don, the adult video industry as well as the medical imaging market wanted the 3D lens badly... there were many orders placed... it seemed Canon would have no trouble selling the lens at $8K apiece. However, the project was cancelled before production ever began due to a manufacturing problem with a certain outsourced component, which would have adversely affected quality control. So the whole idea was dropped... that's the story I heard, anyway.

Don Palomaki · July 6th, 2003, 06:06 AM

Then it might come back someday when the problem can be addressed, but perhaps in HD mode where 3D could really sing. I gather that Canon did not want their name on a problem lens.

Michel Brewer · July 9th, 2003, 09:33 PM

"canon did not want their name on a problem lens"
Don

---and the original xl1 lens isnt :)

Adrian Douglas · July 9th, 2003, 10:55 PM

There isn't really anything wrong with the original XL lens. In 90% of cases the original lens is great for general use. It's where people want a full manual lens, ie those coming from or using the camera for ENG work, that the lens isn't up to par. Remember this is a sub $5000 camera including a lens. It is basically the best lens you are going to get on a camera in this price range.

Chris Hurd · July 9th, 2003, 11:01 PM

Adrian's right, the original 16x auto lens was fine for what it was intended... hand-held running and gunning, on auto-focus, with image stabilisation. It's not a good choice for tripods-mounted work; for that, any of the three manual lenses would be much better.

John Threat · July 10th, 2003, 07:08 AM

Too bad the never released a manual 3x lens. Sigh

July 5th, 2003, 06:11 AM	#31
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	There was some 3D marketing material shot with the lens shown at the AIIM show in NYC over a year ago. Interesting. But sadly, they used relatively now resolution 3D LED goggles for individual viewing, so it was not demoed to its potential. Surprised that the adult video industry did not take advantage of this lens and create a market for it. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

July 5th, 2003, 09:14 AM	#32
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Actually Don, the adult video industry as well as the medical imaging market wanted the 3D lens badly... there were many orders placed... it seemed Canon would have no trouble selling the lens at $8K apiece. However, the project was cancelled before production ever began due to a manufacturing problem with a certain outsourced component, which would have adversely affected quality control. So the whole idea was dropped... that's the story I heard, anyway. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

July 6th, 2003, 06:06 AM	#33
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	Then it might come back someday when the problem can be addressed, but perhaps in HD mode where 3D could really sing. I gather that Canon did not want their name on a problem lens. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

July 9th, 2003, 10:55 PM	#35
Adrian Douglas Trustee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Chigasaki, Japan. Posts: 1,660	There isn't really anything wrong with the original XL lens. In 90% of cases the original lens is great for general use. It's where people want a full manual lens, ie those coming from or using the camera for ENG work, that the lens isn't up to par. Remember this is a sub $5000 camera including a lens. It is basically the best lens you are going to get on a camera in this price range. __________________ Adrian DVInfo.net Search for quick answers Where to buy? From the best in the business...DVInfo.net sponsors

July 9th, 2003, 11:01 PM	#36
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Adrian's right, the original 16x auto lens was fine for what it was intended... hand-held running and gunning, on auto-focus, with image stabilisation. It's not a good choice for tripods-mounted work; for that, any of the three manual lenses would be much better. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

July 9th, 2003, 09:33 PM	#34
Michel Brewer Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ventura California Posts: 179	"canon did not want their name on a problem lens" Don ---and the original xl1 lens isnt :)

July 10th, 2003, 07:08 AM	#37
John Threat Major Player Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York Posts: 322	Too bad the never released a manual 3x lens. Sigh