the coolest looking modded xl2 ever!!! at DVinfo.net

Andrew Todd · March 3rd, 2006, 08:23 AM

just thought id share... just stare at it for a few minutes.. seems oddly familiar in a way...

http://tk.files.storage.msn.com/x1pb...NmmTcAKCLVu9Jg

i found it on ebay... 11 hours left to go if anyones interested

Chris Hurd · March 3rd, 2006, 09:53 AM

Excellent, that goes well with the HD100 leaf blower!

Rik Sanchez · March 3rd, 2006, 10:03 AM

11 hours to go on the bid you say...maybe I ought to put in a bid for it, that's just the mod I need on an XL-2 for when I'm shooting in a crowded club and I need to clear the people out in front of me.

Stephen Finton · March 3rd, 2006, 11:10 AM

I heard its tape mechanism is noisy.

Jonathan Jones · March 3rd, 2006, 11:13 AM

This particular mod is designed specifically for those who prefer the live edit.
-Jon

Jean-Philippe Archibald · March 3rd, 2006, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonathan Jones

This particular mod is designed specifically for those who prefer the live edit.
-Jon

Yeah, or to only do some rough cuts.

Jean-Philippe Archibald · March 3rd, 2006, 12:19 PM

Is the chain resolve enough details for an XLH1?

Jonathan Jones · March 3rd, 2006, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jean-Philippe Archibald

Is the chain resolve enough details for an XLH1?

Not really, this was mainly introduced to users who derided Canon for eliminating the 'grain feature'. Canon introduced a novel spin on the idea. (Think about it)

They also added major enhancements to the stabilizing feature to counteract the 'pull-start' mechanism.
-Jon

Andrew Todd · March 3rd, 2006, 01:46 PM

thanks guys.. you're only making this picture better for me

Andrew Todd · March 3rd, 2006, 01:51 PM

many new owners have been complaining of the new xl2 eating and shredding tape.

Andrew Todd · March 3rd, 2006, 02:20 PM

and also are complaining about the switch from lithium batteries to a mixture of gasoline and oil. Because of the rising cost of gas many xl2 owners have given up on digital video beacuse of the cost associated with powering this monster and have converted back to shooting with film as a cheaper alternative

Andrew Todd · March 3rd, 2006, 02:24 PM

i might actually buy this tonite.. and make a short about it. i dont want anyone outbidding me .... OK!!!??

Chris Hurd · March 3rd, 2006, 02:26 PM

Moved to Area 51, where it belonged in the first place. Tell us if you win the auction, Andrew!

Andrew Todd · March 3rd, 2006, 02:26 PM

sorry chris .. ill let you know.. thanks for letting it hang around for awhile though..

Jonathan Jones · March 3rd, 2006, 02:41 PM

early reports of this mod include major disappointment in the ongoing problem with camera noise in the on-board mic. It is considered a given with this particular model.

Also noted is the enhanced intimidation aspect with on-camera talent where the 'deer in the headlights' expression has become the norm in front of this camera, even for seasoned newscast vets.

March 3rd, 2006, 08:23 AM	#1
Andrew Todd Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saint John, CANADA Posts: 633	the coolest looking modded xl2 ever!!! just thought id share... just stare at it for a few minutes.. seems oddly familiar in a way... http://tk.files.storage.msn.com/x1pb...NmmTcAKCLVu9Jg i found it on ebay... 11 hours left to go if anyones interested __________________ video : xl2 / letus35xl / bogen 503 photo- canon 1dmkII - bronica etrsi

March 3rd, 2006, 09:53 AM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Excellent, that goes well with the HD100 leaf blower! __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

March 3rd, 2006, 10:03 AM	#3
Rik Sanchez ChorizoSmells Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Osaka, Japan Posts: 424	11 hours to go on the bid you say...maybe I ought to put in a bid for it, that's just the mod I need on an XL-2 for when I'm shooting in a crowded club and I need to clear the people out in front of me. __________________ ChorizoSmells Video Barrio Tamatsukuri, Osaka, JAPAN

March 3rd, 2006, 11:13 AM	#5
Jonathan Jones Trustee Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Healdsburg, California Posts: 1,138	This particular mod is designed specifically for those who prefer the live edit. -Jon __________________ "Are we to go on record, sir, with our assertion that the 'pink hearts, yellow moons, orange stars, and green clovers' are, in point of fact', magically delicious?" - Walter Hollarhan before the House Subcommittee on Integrity in Advertising - May, 1974

March 3rd, 2006, 12:19 PM	#7
Jean-Philippe Archibald Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saguenay, Québec, Canada Posts: 1,051	Is the chain resolve enough details for an XLH1? __________________ Jean-Philippe Archibald http://www.jparchibald.com - http://www.vimeo.com/jparchib

March 3rd, 2006, 11:10 AM	#4
Stephen Finton Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 344	I heard its tape mechanism is noisy.

March 3rd, 2006, 01:46 PM	#9
Andrew Todd Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saint John, CANADA Posts: 633	thanks guys.. you're only making this picture better for me __________________ video : xl2 / letus35xl / bogen 503 photo- canon 1dmkII - bronica etrsi

March 3rd, 2006, 01:51 PM	#10
Andrew Todd Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saint John, CANADA Posts: 633	many new owners have been complaining of the new xl2 eating and shredding tape. __________________ video : xl2 / letus35xl / bogen 503 photo- canon 1dmkII - bronica etrsi

March 3rd, 2006, 02:20 PM	#11
Andrew Todd Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saint John, CANADA Posts: 633	and also are complaining about the switch from lithium batteries to a mixture of gasoline and oil. Because of the rising cost of gas many xl2 owners have given up on digital video beacuse of the cost associated with powering this monster and have converted back to shooting with film as a cheaper alternative __________________ video : xl2 / letus35xl / bogen 503 photo- canon 1dmkII - bronica etrsi

March 3rd, 2006, 02:24 PM	#12
Andrew Todd Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saint John, CANADA Posts: 633	i might actually buy this tonite.. and make a short about it. i dont want anyone outbidding me .... OK!!!?? __________________ video : xl2 / letus35xl / bogen 503 photo- canon 1dmkII - bronica etrsi

March 3rd, 2006, 02:26 PM	#13
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Moved to Area 51, where it belonged in the first place. Tell us if you win the auction, Andrew! __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

March 3rd, 2006, 02:41 PM	#15
Jonathan Jones Trustee Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Healdsburg, California Posts: 1,138	early reports of this mod include major disappointment in the ongoing problem with camera noise in the on-board mic. It is considered a given with this particular model. Also noted is the enhanced intimidation aspect with on-camera talent where the 'deer in the headlights' expression has become the norm in front of this camera, even for seasoned newscast vets. __________________ "Are we to go on record, sir, with our assertion that the 'pink hearts, yellow moons, orange stars, and green clovers' are, in point of fact', magically delicious?" - Walter Hollarhan before the House Subcommittee on Integrity in Advertising - May, 1974