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Steve Savanyu · May 3rd, 2002, 03:25 PM

Hello,
I am looking to move into the world of DV. And, after much research, I think my Camera of choice is going to be the Canon XL1s, with my editiing system a MAC G4-dual proc. running FCP3.

I spent quite a bit of time reviewing informaiton on this board and it appears very helpful, professional, and informative. Are their any users in the NE Ohio region with similar set-ups?

Since I come from the old analog (Panasonic/Sony/Play Trinity) A-B roll days, I have much of the support gear and audio tools to enhance my new Cam.

So, the big question is... Go with the XL1s, or look for something else. My shooting is primarily freelance and hobby stuff now, although I do produce bits for the company I work for.

(We make microphones and wireless mics for studio, broadcast, live sound, and contractor applications)

Thanks for all of the input and great advice.

Ken Tanaka · May 3rd, 2002, 07:26 PM

Welcome!

You'll find many members here with similar backgrounds and interests. Feel free to give a holler when you have a question.

Adrian Douglas · May 4th, 2002, 06:48 AM

Welcome aboard,

I'm sure with your experience in both video and audio(especially in the mic department) you'll find yourself quite an active participant. I'm looking into upgrading my audio setup at the moment so I'm sure I'll have a question or 100.

Aaron Koolen · May 5th, 2002, 07:38 PM

Hi there. I've been thinking about what to get also and I was almost happy with the XL1s, but then I read a discussion on here where many many people were having problems with a black border at the bottom (and sometimes sides) of the digitised images. It seems like this is an endemic problem with the XL1s, but I haven't have the chance to try one myself to see if this is an issue with them all - but it certainly looks like it.

On a tv it's ok cause they underscan, but if you want to show on a computer monitor or somesuch, you will notice it.

You may want to research further before you purchase.

May 3rd, 2002, 03:25 PM	#1
Steve Savanyu Boss Hog Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hudson, Ohio Posts: 51	Good Day Hello, I am looking to move into the world of DV. And, after much research, I think my Camera of choice is going to be the Canon XL1s, with my editiing system a MAC G4-dual proc. running FCP3. I spent quite a bit of time reviewing informaiton on this board and it appears very helpful, professional, and informative. Are their any users in the NE Ohio region with similar set-ups? Since I come from the old analog (Panasonic/Sony/Play Trinity) A-B roll days, I have much of the support gear and audio tools to enhance my new Cam. So, the big question is... Go with the XL1s, or look for something else. My shooting is primarily freelance and hobby stuff now, although I do produce bits for the company I work for. (We make microphones and wireless mics for studio, broadcast, live sound, and contractor applications) Thanks for all of the input and great advice. __________________ "Film is Art; Theatre is Life; Television is Furniture!"

May 3rd, 2002, 07:26 PM	#2
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Welcome! You'll find many members here with similar backgrounds and interests. Feel free to give a holler when you have a question. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

May 4th, 2002, 06:48 AM	#3
Adrian Douglas Trustee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Chigasaki, Japan. Posts: 1,660	Welcome aboard, I'm sure with your experience in both video and audio(especially in the mic department) you'll find yourself quite an active participant. I'm looking into upgrading my audio setup at the moment so I'm sure I'll have a question or 100. __________________ Adrian DVInfo.net Search for quick answers Where to buy? From the best in the business...DVInfo.net sponsors

May 5th, 2002, 07:38 PM	#4
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	Hi there. I've been thinking about what to get also and I was almost happy with the XL1s, but then I read a discussion on here where many many people were having problems with a black border at the bottom (and sometimes sides) of the digitised images. It seems like this is an endemic problem with the XL1s, but I haven't have the chance to try one myself to see if this is an issue with them all - but it certainly looks like it. On a tv it's ok cause they underscan, but if you want to show on a computer monitor or somesuch, you will notice it. You may want to research further before you purchase.