How the XL2 Differs From the XL1S
by Chris Hurd

Although the XL2 outwardly appears very similar to the XL1 and XL1S, inside it's a completely different scene. Perhaps the biggest difference internally, beyond the 16:9 CCD block and adjustable frame rate capability, is the Total Image Control menu set with a broad variety of user-adjustable parameters. For now, be sure to take a look at the Canon USA site, specifically this page for a complete list of XL2 features. What follows below is a reference list for XL1 and XL1S owners who are considering upgrading to an XL2.

XL1 / XL1S features dropped from XL2:

• +30dB gain
• six-second photo record
• TTL flash adapter terminal
• A/V dubbing
• digital zoom
• digital fade trigger
• 16:9 guides in 4:3 mode

XL1 / XL1S Canon accessories NOT compatible with XL2:

• FA-200 TTL flash adapter
• CU-500 color LCD viewfinder
• MA-100 2-XLR audio adapter
• MA-200 4-XLR audio adapter
• HC-3100 hardshell case

XL1 / XL1S / GL2 Canon accessories FULLY compatible with XL2:

• all XL-mount lenses
• FU-1000 monochrome CRT viewfinder
• EF to XL adapter
• 1.6x XL extender
• ZR-1000 remote zoom controller
• VL-10i video light
• VL-3 compact video light
• MA-300 2-XLR audio adapter
• EQ-XL1 Equalizer windscreen
• MM-XL1 mini-mount
• SI-XL1 System Isolator
• BP-930 standard battery
• BP-945 high capacity battery
• CH-910 dual battery charger / holder
• CA-910 & CA-920 compact charger
• CB-910 & CB-920 car charger
• DC-905 & DC-920 DC couplers
• Kata Rain Cover

In the near future, the Watchdog will update this page with a list of third-party commercially available XL1 and XL1S accessories that are fully comptible with the XL2. Stay tuned!

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