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Old April 5th, 2007, 03:53 PM   #226
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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.)
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Old April 6th, 2007, 12:58 PM   #227
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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.

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Old September 10th, 2007, 03:38 AM   #228
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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 ?
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Old September 10th, 2007, 07:29 AM   #229
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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
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Old September 10th, 2007, 07:34 AM   #230
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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.
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Old September 13th, 2007, 09:01 PM   #231
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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!
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Old September 15th, 2007, 07:57 PM   #232
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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'.

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Old September 20th, 2007, 10:23 PM   #233
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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.
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Old September 21st, 2007, 04:57 AM   #234
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Call their 800-828-4040 number and ask.
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Old September 21st, 2007, 10:16 AM   #235
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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.
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.

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Old September 21st, 2007, 10:19 AM   #236
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Jacob,

IS IT YOUR CAMERA? Seriously, check the serial numbers and make sure the right camera/viewfinder got sent back to the right owner.
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Old September 23rd, 2007, 07:02 PM   #237
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Out of curiosity... roughly how much does it cost to get your XL1 serviced?
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Old November 6th, 2007, 08:53 PM   #238
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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?
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Old November 6th, 2007, 09:37 PM   #239
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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...
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Old November 6th, 2007, 10:18 PM   #240
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LOL. Awesome. Thanks.
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