For the XL1 - Press the "Display" button on the remote control. It toggles the on-screen display in the analog output. (The default is "ON" when in camcorder mode, and "OFF" in VCR mode.)

And, if you need it, the manual is available as a free download at the Canon site.

Cheers,

Mark

xl1 viewfinder electronic programs ?
 

Hello, do you know where can I get the xl1 viewfinder electronic programs ?
I want to use my viewfinder with my panasonic dvx100b and sgpro 35mm adapter. I'm tring to find out if its possible to get a picture in the viewfinder from the dvx video out ?
Ariel.

Hi Ariel, you'll find the EVF pin-out description and diagram in Don Palomaki's article located at http://www.dvinfo.net/canon/articles/article29.php

Good technical documentation for the original XL1 viewfinder internals is not generally available that I am aware of. This link may provide some useful information. http://www.dvinfo.net/canon/articles/article29.php for your project.

Fogging viewfinder and regen
 

I am wondering how to keep my viewfinder from fogging, I shoot outdoor video during various weather conditions and have a problem fogging, I have tried fogtech and it does not seem to work, any suggestions? Also, I was wondering if any one knows how to set my XL1s to regen when I stick in a new tape!

Hi Jeff..........
 

The only cure I found for the fogging you mention was to keep my face a few mm's away from the eye cup so that it did not seal completely. Nothing else seemed to work.

Not quite sure I understand your Q about the tape and 'regen" tho'.

CS

Canon sent me a viewfinder by mistake.
 

I sent in my XL1 for servicing and when it arrived back today there was a EVF included in the box. My original is here sitting in a box so now I have 2. Advice on getting in touch with Canon to see about returning it? I want to do the right thing, but they're going to cover shipping if they want this thing back.

Call their 800-828-4040 number and ask.

I just feel sorry for the poor sap who got his/her camera back with the VF missing. Doh!

Good for you Jacob, wanting to do the right thing. The world needs more honest folks like you.

-gb-

Jacob,

IS IT YOUR CAMERA? Seriously, check the serial numbers and make sure the right camera/viewfinder got sent back to the right owner.

Out of curiosity... roughly how much does it cost to get your XL1 serviced?

How do I remove the XL1s Viewfinder?
 

I feel kinda dumb. I read about people removing the view finder for storage but I don't see how to do it. When I loosen the locking nut, the viewfinder slides and hits a stop. I've searched around and I can't find a procedure. I give. How do you do it?
TIA

The slide stop is just to keep it from falling off accidently... be sure the viewfinder is unplugged and just be a little forceful sliding it off...

LOL. Awesome. Thanks.