20x zoom lens -- various topics

Gerald Godbout · January 7th, 2006, 07:41 PM

No.. I didn't.. But what your saying about the iris is tru I don't think its opening.. Does this mean I got to send it to CANON???

Eric Brown · January 7th, 2006, 09:16 PM

Does this mean I got to send it to CANON???

Sounds that way. Not only do I power down when changing the lens, I take off the battery as well for added precaution.

Matthew Nayman · January 8th, 2006, 11:07 AM

Now that's caution!

I would suggest trying the lens on another XL2 body before you send it in. Just to be sure.

Matt

Matthew Nayman · January 8th, 2006, 11:08 AM

Also, did you take the lenscap off?

(jokes)

Gerald Godbout · January 8th, 2006, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthew Nayman

Also, did you take the lenscap off?

(jokes)

That was great!! hahaha... I thought I did that at first...

Vishad Dewan · April 17th, 2006, 10:50 PM

I've been noticing my XL2's lens makes a clicking noise when I turn on the camcorder. I checked the connection carefully, and nothing was wrong. Then I looked directly into the lens to see what was going on.

When I turn on the camcorder, the lens aperture "scoots" from side to side (more like wiggles) recedes back into the lens housing and then settles. I'm thinking the lens is resetting after the previous use.

The camcorder still works perfectly. I have no trouble with the lens.

Does anyone else have a similar issue? Does anyone know if this is detrimental to my beloved XL2?

Greg Boston · April 17th, 2006, 11:05 PM

The variable angle prism that stabilizes your image is going through its power on init routine. Perfectly normal, nothing to worry about.

-gb-

Matthew Nayman · April 18th, 2006, 06:33 AM

Vishad, wanna see something freaky? Turn on your camera and look at the lens element when you start up. It wobbles! (part of the IS). Kinda neato, but yeah, clicking is supposed to be there. In fact, if it doesn't click you are in trouble.

Vishad Dewan · April 18th, 2006, 09:24 AM

Wow, thank you, guys!!

It's really strange to see that lens go through that, but I'm glad it's not something I have to get fixed.

Jim Edds · January 28th, 2007, 04:13 PM

I use the Sony Z1 camera.

Jim Edds

Bill Hamell · February 19th, 2007, 04:12 PM

Does anyone know where I can get one, or have instructions on how to make one?

Bill

Ash Greyson · February 19th, 2007, 06:11 PM

Dont bother... the Canon focus is not consistent in this manner, you need to use an electronic LANC controller or use the built in focus preset functions. The focus ring is like a fretless bass...

ash =o)

Bill Hamell · February 19th, 2007, 07:38 PM

Thanks Ash, I do have a LANC controller and have used the focus preset.
I guess I'll be happy with them.

Thank you,
Bill

Ash Greyson · February 20th, 2007, 07:58 PM

You can also try the 14X or 16x manual lenses... you should be able to pick one up used for $750 - $850

ash =o)

Bill Hamell · February 22nd, 2007, 07:03 PM

Ash,

Thanks again for the reply.
Which of the two 14x or 16x is the better lens in your option.

Bill

April 17th, 2006, 10:50 PM	#186
Vishad Dewan Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 126	XL2 20X Lens Problem?? I've been noticing my XL2's lens makes a clicking noise when I turn on the camcorder. I checked the connection carefully, and nothing was wrong. Then I looked directly into the lens to see what was going on. When I turn on the camcorder, the lens aperture "scoots" from side to side (more like wiggles) recedes back into the lens housing and then settles. I'm thinking the lens is resetting after the previous use. The camcorder still works perfectly. I have no trouble with the lens. Does anyone else have a similar issue? Does anyone know if this is detrimental to my beloved XL2?

February 19th, 2007, 04:12 PM	#191
Bill Hamell Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mystic Ct. Posts: 477	Focus Gear Ring for the 20x? Does anyone know where I can get one, or have instructions on how to make one? Bill __________________ Cinematographers Bring Shadow To Light

February 19th, 2007, 07:38 PM	#193
Bill Hamell Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mystic Ct. Posts: 477	Thanks Ash, I do have a LANC controller and have used the focus preset. I guess I'll be happy with them. Thank you, Bill __________________ Cinematographers Bring Shadow To Light

February 22nd, 2007, 07:03 PM	#195
Bill Hamell Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mystic Ct. Posts: 477	Ash, Thanks again for the reply. Which of the two 14x or 16x is the better lens in your option. Bill __________________ Cinematographers Bring Shadow To Light

January 7th, 2006, 07:41 PM	#181
Gerald Godbout Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 25	No.. I didn't.. But what your saying about the iris is tru I don't think its opening.. Does this mean I got to send it to CANON???

January 7th, 2006, 09:16 PM	#182
Eric Brown Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 427	Does this mean I got to send it to CANON??? Sounds that way. Not only do I power down when changing the lens, I take off the battery as well for added precaution.

January 8th, 2006, 11:07 AM	#183
Matthew Nayman Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 917	Now that's caution! I would suggest trying the lens on another XL2 body before you send it in. Just to be sure. Matt

January 8th, 2006, 11:08 AM	#184
Matthew Nayman Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 917	Also, did you take the lenscap off? (jokes)

April 17th, 2006, 11:05 PM	#187
Greg Boston Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DFW area, TX Posts: 6,117 Images: 1	The variable angle prism that stabilizes your image is going through its power on init routine. Perfectly normal, nothing to worry about. -gb-

April 18th, 2006, 06:33 AM	#188
Matthew Nayman Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 917	Vishad, wanna see something freaky? Turn on your camera and look at the lens element when you start up. It wobbles! (part of the IS). Kinda neato, but yeah, clicking is supposed to be there. In fact, if it doesn't click you are in trouble.

April 18th, 2006, 09:24 AM	#189
Vishad Dewan Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 126	Wow, thank you, guys!! It's really strange to see that lens go through that, but I'm glad it's not something I have to get fixed.

January 28th, 2007, 04:13 PM	#190
Jim Edds Tourist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: FL Posts: 1	I use the Sony Z1 camera. Jim Edds

February 19th, 2007, 06:11 PM	#192
Ash Greyson Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,689	Dont bother... the Canon focus is not consistent in this manner, you need to use an electronic LANC controller or use the built in focus preset functions. The focus ring is like a fretless bass... ash =o)

February 20th, 2007, 07:58 PM	#194
Ash Greyson Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,689	You can also try the 14X or 16x manual lenses... you should be able to pick one up used for $750 - $850 ash =o)