Exact date? at DVinfo.net

Clint Comer · July 25th, 2004, 01:18 PM

Have they released an exact ship date yet? I know it was said that they would be available in August but is it on the first or at the end? I am only asking because I need to purchase a camera before the end of the month and was going for the DVX-100. But now that this is come to light I am definetly getting one of these. I just hope I make it in time.

Chris Hurd · July 25th, 2004, 05:57 PM

It's supposed to be either the end of August or the beginning of September. If I were you, I would not wait. The DVX100A is available now. Go ahead and pick it up as soon as you can, so that you're familiar with it well ahead of your actual shooting dates. You don't want to be learning a new camera when you're starting a project. Later on, if you feel like you must have an XL2, then sell your DVX and get one. Although most DVX owners I know are very reluctant to part with them... the option is always there for you. Hope this helps,

Clint Comer · July 26th, 2004, 03:53 AM

Thanks alot Chris. Makes alot of sense. I am familiar with the DVX100, so that's not an issue. I have used XL-1s's more and know that camera better. That's why I am so stoked for the XL2, I feel as if its the best of both worlds. But only time will tell. I will wait for the XL2 and if it doesn't come in in time, I will get the DVX, no swet. Thanks for the insight, you guys rock.

Bill Pryor · July 27th, 2004, 01:08 PM

In most cases I am leery of getting the first batch of a new camera, but in this case it's probably OK, since the XL2 is really the third generation.

Clint Comer · August 23rd, 2004, 12:17 PM

AUGUST 31st!!!!!!

Bill Pryor · August 23rd, 2004, 02:46 PM

Is that wishful thinking, or have you heard a real date?

Marty Hudzik · August 24th, 2004, 08:38 AM

Not confirmed but I was told that the Canon Rep said...."the last minute of the last hour of the last day of August...."

For whatever that means.

Bill Pryor · August 24th, 2004, 09:51 AM

Sounds like early September to me.

Russell Newquist · August 24th, 2004, 12:45 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Marty Hudzik : Not confirmed but I was told that the Canon Rep said...."the last minute of the last hour of the last day of August...."

For whatever that means. -->>>

Sounds like a movie tagline to me...

On the last minute
Of the last hour
Of the last day
Of August
2004

The Canon XL2

[Cue cheesy music]

Sorry, couldn't resist...

Bill Pryor · August 24th, 2004, 12:51 PM

You need to say those lines with in the resonate, "voice of God" narrative style of movie trailers.

Russell Newquist · August 24th, 2004, 12:59 PM

LOL - yeah, that's exactly what I had in mind.

Paul Matwiy · August 29th, 2004, 10:37 AM

My sources tell me that Canon shipped it's first batch of XL-2s to dealers on Friday. Thise of us with units on order will probably see ours by the middle of next week.

Bill Pryor · August 29th, 2004, 10:56 AM

Probably depends on whether they come by ship or plane.

Jim Giberti · August 29th, 2004, 10:17 PM

<<Probably depends on whether they come by ship or plane.>>

They ship FedEx 2nd day from Japan to the dealers. If it's true that they shipped friday, then I'd expect that we could have them wednesday if we want to have them overnighted from the dealer. That would be cool...I've got a shoot on thurs, and it would give me a chance to give it a good first test on location and in the studio.

Bill Pryor · August 30th, 2004, 07:53 AM

Excellent.

July 25th, 2004, 01:18 PM	#1
Clint Comer Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 144	Exact date? Have they released an exact ship date yet? I know it was said that they would be available in August but is it on the first or at the end? I am only asking because I need to purchase a camera before the end of the month and was going for the DVX-100. But now that this is come to light I am definetly getting one of these. I just hope I make it in time. __________________ Vlog On! http://youtube.com/clintus

July 25th, 2004, 05:57 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	It's supposed to be either the end of August or the beginning of September. If I were you, I would not wait. The DVX100A is available now. Go ahead and pick it up as soon as you can, so that you're familiar with it well ahead of your actual shooting dates. You don't want to be learning a new camera when you're starting a project. Later on, if you feel like you must have an XL2, then sell your DVX and get one. Although most DVX owners I know are very reluctant to part with them... the option is always there for you. Hope this helps, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

July 26th, 2004, 03:53 AM	#3
Clint Comer Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 144	Thanks alot Chris. Makes alot of sense. I am familiar with the DVX100, so that's not an issue. I have used XL-1s's more and know that camera better. That's why I am so stoked for the XL2, I feel as if its the best of both worlds. But only time will tell. I will wait for the XL2 and if it doesn't come in in time, I will get the DVX, no swet. Thanks for the insight, you guys rock. __________________ Vlog On! http://youtube.com/clintus

August 23rd, 2004, 12:17 PM	#5
Clint Comer Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 144	AUGUST 31st!!!!!! __________________ Vlog On! http://youtube.com/clintus

August 24th, 2004, 12:45 PM	#9
Russell Newquist Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 44	<<<-- Originally posted by Marty Hudzik : Not confirmed but I was told that the Canon Rep said...."the last minute of the last hour of the last day of August...." For whatever that means. -->>> Sounds like a movie tagline to me... On the last minute Of the last hour Of the last day Of August 2004 The Canon XL2 [Cue cheesy music] Sorry, couldn't resist... __________________ Russell Newquist http://www.russellnewquist.net/

July 27th, 2004, 01:08 PM	#4
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	In most cases I am leery of getting the first batch of a new camera, but in this case it's probably OK, since the XL2 is really the third generation.

August 23rd, 2004, 02:46 PM	#6
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	Is that wishful thinking, or have you heard a real date?

August 24th, 2004, 08:38 AM	#7
Marty Hudzik Trustee Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 1,771	Not confirmed but I was told that the Canon Rep said...."the last minute of the last hour of the last day of August...." For whatever that means.

August 24th, 2004, 09:51 AM	#8
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	Sounds like early September to me.

August 24th, 2004, 12:51 PM	#10
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	You need to say those lines with in the resonate, "voice of God" narrative style of movie trailers.

August 24th, 2004, 12:59 PM	#11
Russell Newquist Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 44	LOL - yeah, that's exactly what I had in mind. __________________ Russell Newquist http://www.russellnewquist.net/

August 29th, 2004, 10:37 AM	#12
Paul Matwiy Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marin, CA Posts: 85	XL-2 First Release My sources tell me that Canon shipped it's first batch of XL-2s to dealers on Friday. Thise of us with units on order will probably see ours by the middle of next week. __________________ Paul

August 29th, 2004, 10:56 AM	#13
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	Probably depends on whether they come by ship or plane.

August 29th, 2004, 10:17 PM	#14
Jim Giberti Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bethel, VT Posts: 824	<<Probably depends on whether they come by ship or plane.>> They ship FedEx 2nd day from Japan to the dealers. If it's true that they shipped friday, then I'd expect that we could have them wednesday if we want to have them overnighted from the dealer. That would be cool...I've got a shoot on thurs, and it would give me a chance to give it a good first test on location and in the studio.

August 30th, 2004, 07:53 AM	#15
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	Excellent.