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!


Back to the XL2 Articles Menu.
Thrown together by Chris Hurd.

Please direct questions to the DV Info Net Community Forums.

Where to Buy: These dealers are authorized DV Info Net sponsors...

Please support this site by making your purchases through them. Thanks!


©1998-2008 DV Info Net
The Digital Video Information Network
San Marcos, Texas

 

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.