XL2 color LCD viewfinder

Wesley Cronk · February 18th, 2006, 09:57 AM

Check out http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1118843366546 It mounts perfectly on the back of the XL2 with the XL2's mounting bracket, weighs about a pound, and is battery powered ~5 hrs. It might not be exactly what you're looking for, but it's worth checking into. It also has image flip and is native 16x9. So far it's worked great for me. About $170

Matthew Nayman · February 18th, 2006, 11:27 AM

Thanks wesley. I have a similar TV by Oslon (7inch, 16:9) but the 234 lines of res do not really lalow for focusing, hence I want an XL2 EVF. I am surprised I can't get one anywhere.

Michael Salzlechner · February 18th, 2006, 01:00 PM

Matthew

not sure if this is true for video as well but with still cameras you can order parts from canon. The only issue is that generall you can order them only if you know the part numbers. There are PDF's on the next for all still cameras and lenses with the part numbers and people have no problem buying them.

Did you try to call canon support as well ?

Another option would be a local photo/video store that sells canon or one of the fine dealers that advertise here and sell canon.

Matthew Nayman · February 19th, 2006, 01:59 PM

I can't find the part number for the EVF and none of my local retailers carry it either... kinda strange. I think we have stumbled into the black-hole of the XL2.... the colour EVF... does it exist? Only time will tell!

Andrew Todd · February 19th, 2006, 02:04 PM

have you tried just putting your viewfinder on the right hand side? it might save some trouble. i dont have any problem with shooting on the other side

Matthew Nayman · February 20th, 2006, 08:06 AM

Hey andrew, I tried that and the flipped-up VF part interferes with the zoom rocker. It also doesn't stay in place very well. Clearly it wasn't designed to do this. I also have a lot fo hand-held experience so switching sides is like throwing it all out the window. I just feel there should be a way to shoulder-mount normally and get the 35mm look. I am willing to spend the cash on an EVF but can't find one. Also, would love to find instructions from someone who has already opened one up... make my job a bit easier

Richard Alvarez · February 20th, 2006, 09:02 AM

Just call Canon and tell them what you want. They'll have the part number, price and everything. I've called and ordered extra cords for charges, battery covers (those little plastic covers that DON'T come with aftermarket batts), lens caps etc.

Matthew Nayman · February 20th, 2006, 09:35 AM

I tried that but they have told me they do not sell directly to the public. Maybe it's just a Canon Canada problem...

Greg Boston · February 20th, 2006, 05:19 PM

Just wondering if you have tried calling 1-800-OK-CANON. That's the number I called to buy replacement parts for my XL-2 and lenses. The only problem I had was the price, but I was able to get the parts.

-gb-

Matthew Nayman · February 20th, 2006, 07:14 PM

Hey, thankee Greg, I'll give them a shout. I spent all day on the phone with Canon today and they kept giving me the run-around... this is turning into quite the Saga!

Eugene Presley · March 4th, 2006, 12:01 PM

FS-2000.

Will soon come out.

Andrew Khalil · March 4th, 2006, 05:19 PM

where did you hear about it? Do you have a link to a page that describes it?

Matthew Nayman · March 5th, 2006, 07:48 AM

Yes, I too am curious...

FS 2000? Do you mean the FU 2000? The small LCD screen that only fits the XLH1?

Peter Sheppard · March 6th, 2006, 05:27 PM

I got a refurbished(actually looks new) XL2 a few months back when Fed express lost my XL1s sent for repair...while I am very happy with the free replacement, including the 20 x lens, the viewfinder has the annoying habit of slipping downwards, after setting it at eye level to shoot....it just drifts on its own, slowly, but I have to be constantly pushing it back up to my evelevel...has anyone had this happen...and is there any way to tighten it up so it behaves more like the viewfinder on thye XL1s...I will live with it rather than snd it back to Canon, but I would love to fix it myself...Thanks Folks..

Matthew Nayman · March 6th, 2006, 06:08 PM

Actually, that is simply an issue on the xl2. I find that if you open the EVF, it should stay balanced, but with the eye piece closed, it tilts down slowley, however, when tilted above 45 degrees it stays, and if you have your eye pressed against the cup, it shouldn't go any where.

Matt

February 18th, 2006, 01:00 PM	#153
Michael Salzlechner Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL, US Posts: 228	Matthew not sure if this is true for video as well but with still cameras you can order parts from canon. The only issue is that generall you can order them only if you know the part numbers. There are PDF's on the next for all still cameras and lenses with the part numbers and people have no problem buying them. Did you try to call canon support as well ? Another option would be a local photo/video store that sells canon or one of the fine dealers that advertise here and sell canon. __________________ Michael Salzlechner

February 19th, 2006, 02:04 PM	#155
Andrew Todd Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saint John, CANADA Posts: 633	have you tried just putting your viewfinder on the right hand side? it might save some trouble. i dont have any problem with shooting on the other side __________________ video : xl2 / letus35xl / bogen 503 photo- canon 1dmkII - bronica etrsi

March 4th, 2006, 12:01 PM	#161
Eugene Presley Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Antwerpen (Belgium) Posts: 220	new viewfinder FS-2000. Will soon come out.

March 6th, 2006, 05:27 PM	#164
Peter Sheppard Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Barbados, West Indies. Posts: 30	XL2 viewfinder problem I got a refurbished(actually looks new) XL2 a few months back when Fed express lost my XL1s sent for repair...while I am very happy with the free replacement, including the 20 x lens, the viewfinder has the annoying habit of slipping downwards, after setting it at eye level to shoot....it just drifts on its own, slowly, but I have to be constantly pushing it back up to my evelevel...has anyone had this happen...and is there any way to tighten it up so it behaves more like the viewfinder on thye XL1s...I will live with it rather than snd it back to Canon, but I would love to fix it myself...Thanks Folks..

February 18th, 2006, 09:57 AM	#151
Wesley Cronk Tourist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 3	Check out http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1118843366546 It mounts perfectly on the back of the XL2 with the XL2's mounting bracket, weighs about a pound, and is battery powered ~5 hrs. It might not be exactly what you're looking for, but it's worth checking into. It also has image flip and is native 16x9. So far it's worked great for me. About $170

February 18th, 2006, 11:27 AM	#152
Matthew Nayman Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 917	Thanks wesley. I have a similar TV by Oslon (7inch, 16:9) but the 234 lines of res do not really lalow for focusing, hence I want an XL2 EVF. I am surprised I can't get one anywhere.

February 19th, 2006, 01:59 PM	#154
Matthew Nayman Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 917	I can't find the part number for the EVF and none of my local retailers carry it either... kinda strange. I think we have stumbled into the black-hole of the XL2.... the colour EVF... does it exist? Only time will tell!

February 20th, 2006, 08:06 AM	#156
Matthew Nayman Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 917	Hey andrew, I tried that and the flipped-up VF part interferes with the zoom rocker. It also doesn't stay in place very well. Clearly it wasn't designed to do this. I also have a lot fo hand-held experience so switching sides is like throwing it all out the window. I just feel there should be a way to shoulder-mount normally and get the 35mm look. I am willing to spend the cash on an EVF but can't find one. Also, would love to find instructions from someone who has already opened one up... make my job a bit easier

February 20th, 2006, 09:02 AM	#157
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	Just call Canon and tell them what you want. They'll have the part number, price and everything. I've called and ordered extra cords for charges, battery covers (those little plastic covers that DON'T come with aftermarket batts), lens caps etc.

February 20th, 2006, 09:35 AM	#158
Matthew Nayman Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 917	I tried that but they have told me they do not sell directly to the public. Maybe it's just a Canon Canada problem...

February 20th, 2006, 05:19 PM	#159
Greg Boston Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DFW area, TX Posts: 6,117 Images: 1	Just wondering if you have tried calling 1-800-OK-CANON. That's the number I called to buy replacement parts for my XL-2 and lenses. The only problem I had was the price, but I was able to get the parts. -gb-

February 20th, 2006, 07:14 PM	#160
Matthew Nayman Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 917	Hey, thankee Greg, I'll give them a shout. I spent all day on the phone with Canon today and they kept giving me the run-around... this is turning into quite the Saga!

March 4th, 2006, 05:19 PM	#162
Andrew Khalil Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 424	where did you hear about it? Do you have a link to a page that describes it?

March 5th, 2006, 07:48 AM	#163
Matthew Nayman Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 917	Yes, I too am curious... FS 2000? Do you mean the FU 2000? The small LCD screen that only fits the XLH1?

March 6th, 2006, 06:08 PM	#165
Matthew Nayman Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 917	Actually, that is simply an issue on the xl2. I find that if you open the EVF, it should stay balanced, but with the eye piece closed, it tilts down slowley, however, when tilted above 45 degrees it stays, and if you have your eye pressed against the cup, it shouldn't go any where. Matt