VL-7 light compatible with XM-2? at DVinfo.net

Hagop Matossian · August 29th, 2002, 11:36 AM

Does anyone know if the VL-7 is compatible with the XM-2? it looks about the same size as the VL-3, but it has two pins poking out the front which suggest it wouldn't fit into the XM-2's accessory shoe.

cheers

Chris Hurd · August 30th, 2002, 12:08 PM

Sorry, not at all compatible with the XM2/GL2. The reason is as you suspect, the pin layout prevents the light from properly attaching to the camera.

Hagop Matossian · August 30th, 2002, 02:05 PM

rats. theres one goin on ebay.co.uk for £5.

There's also a VL-10 but I'm not sure if I wanna buy a light that needs a separate battery and charger.

Chris Hurd · September 1st, 2002, 01:43 AM

The VL10i actually uses the exact same batt and charger as your XM2. However, I think it's kinda big and bulky compared to a VL3, with only a seven watt difference between the two lights.

Hagop Matossian · September 1st, 2002, 05:24 AM

Oh I see! Maybe if they hand't given the batteries names like 'BP-945' I might have realised!

Still I have a motto of not bidding for anything on ebay unless I have handled the product and deifinitely want it. I have never used either the VL-3 or VL-10 and would like to compare them on out my XM-2. i am also currently £700 in debt due to purchase of said camera..!

August 29th, 2002, 11:36 AM	#1
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September 1st, 2002, 01:43 AM	#4
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,375 Images: 513	The VL10i actually uses the exact same batt and charger as your XM2. However, I think it's kinda big and bulky compared to a VL3, with only a seven watt difference between the two lights. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

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September 1st, 2002, 05:24 AM	#5
Hagop Matossian Woodyfang Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: London/Nicosia Posts: 125	Oh I see! Maybe if they hand't given the batteries names like 'BP-945' I might have realised! Still I have a motto of not bidding for anything on ebay unless I have handled the product and deifinitely want it. I have never used either the VL-3 or VL-10 and would like to compare them on out my XM-2. i am also currently £700 in debt due to purchase of said camera..!