The end of the XL2 at DVinfo.net

Dave Barnes · January 5th, 2011, 10:08 PM

I was looking at the new A10 on Canon's website and notice under SD cameras there is only the GL2 listed now as a product.

I still use my XL2 for many of my projects and will continue to do so....

So long to the end of an era!!!

Pete Bauer · January 5th, 2011, 11:48 PM

Yup, all XL cameras have been removed. See also this thread:
http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/canon-xl...retailers.html

Tom Hardwick · January 14th, 2011, 02:55 PM

It's odd that the GL2 is still on Canon's USA books, as the XM2 (the PAL version) was discontinued many years ago. And for good reason - 4:3 looks horribly dated now.

Colin McDonald · January 14th, 2011, 03:09 PM

I don't know if anyone has it in stock, but the XM2 is still listed on Canon Uk's website Canon XM2 - Professional Camcorders - Canon UK
Does that just mean that they have stocks of them or that they do still manufacture them, I wonder?
The new cameras are listed OK so it's not just a matter of not updating the website.

4:3 is still sometimes better, for example if the footage destination is school computer monitors and projector screens. It's a pain to change the aspect ratio on some of the data projectors to 16:9 (and have to put it back after) and even new SmartBoards tend to be distinctly 4:3 shaped.
Wouldn't like being stuck in 4:3 though now I must agree.

EDIT: It's still in the current online brochure, updated 2009. The latest ones aren't, of course.

January 5th, 2011, 10:08 PM	#1
Dave Barnes Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 66	The end of the XL2 I was looking at the new A10 on Canon's website and notice under SD cameras there is only the GL2 listed now as a product. I still use my XL2 for many of my projects and will continue to do so.... So long to the end of an era!!!

January 5th, 2011, 11:48 PM	#2
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Yup, all XL cameras have been removed. See also this thread: http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/canon-xl...retailers.html __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

January 14th, 2011, 03:09 PM	#4
Colin McDonald Trustee Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 1,546	I don't know if anyone has it in stock, but the XM2 is still listed on Canon Uk's website Canon XM2 - Professional Camcorders - Canon UK Does that just mean that they have stocks of them or that they do still manufacture them, I wonder? The new cameras are listed OK so it's not just a matter of not updating the website. 4:3 is still sometimes better, for example if the footage destination is school computer monitors and projector screens. It's a pain to change the aspect ratio on some of the data projectors to 16:9 (and have to put it back after) and even new SmartBoards tend to be distinctly 4:3 shaped. Wouldn't like being stuck in 4:3 though now I must agree. EDIT: It's still in the current online brochure, updated 2009. The latest ones aren't, of course. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Colin McDonald; January 14th, 2011 at 03:23 PM. Reason: Added brochure pic

January 14th, 2011, 02:55 PM	#3
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	It's odd that the GL2 is still on Canon's USA books, as the XM2 (the PAL version) was discontinued many years ago. And for good reason - 4:3 looks horribly dated now.