Is it a good idea to buy an XL2 now??

Martin Catt · July 18th, 2008, 03:00 PM

Peter hit it on the head -- most people are impressed by the size and intimidation factor of a camera, and the XL2 scores highly on these two points. To them, Big Camera = Pro Shooter. The good news is that the XL2 can deliver as well as look good. It draws attention wherever you go, sometimes when you don't want it. Everyone else and their dog will be shooting with consumer hand-helds, while the police come up to you and want to know what you're doing (don't laugh, it happens to me all the time).

Now, if you show up with a Scarlet, I guarantee every pro and semi-pro shooter will be impressed and find a reason to come by for a closer look. The general public won't make the connection, however.

Martin

July 18th, 2008, 03:00 PM	#16
Martin Catt Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Colony TX Posts: 327	Peter hit it on the head -- most people are impressed by the size and intimidation factor of a camera, and the XL2 scores highly on these two points. To them, Big Camera = Pro Shooter. The good news is that the XL2 can deliver as well as look good. It draws attention wherever you go, sometimes when you don't want it. Everyone else and their dog will be shooting with consumer hand-helds, while the police come up to you and want to know what you're doing (don't laugh, it happens to me all the time). Now, if you show up with a Scarlet, I guarantee every pro and semi-pro shooter will be impressed and find a reason to come by for a closer look. The general public won't make the connection, however. Martin __________________ Canon XF300, Canon 5DMkII, Canon XL2, Rolls MX422 mixer, Zoom H4N, AT899 lavs, AT2020's, Azden SGM 1X shotgun, Manfrotto 501 head on 351 tripod