xl-2 lens compatability at DVinfo.net

Jake Rheinfrank · September 15th, 2003, 07:35 PM

does anyone know if the lens for the xl-1 and xl-1s will be usable on the xl-2? i know they are moving to hd, but does that exclude the current lenses?
anyone have any predictions as to when it will be on the market?

Jeff Donald · September 15th, 2003, 08:07 PM

Anyone that really knows is under a non-disclosure agreement and can't say. If I had to guess, I'd say it will be different.

Boyd Ostroff · September 15th, 2003, 08:45 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Jake Rheinfrank : i know they are moving to hd -->>>

How could you know that?...

Jake Rheinfrank · September 15th, 2003, 08:58 PM

canon along with sony and jvc decided on the 'hdv' format and will work out the details by september, and most likly will be going with that for the xl-2 since they have yet to produce a hd camera to compete with other hd camera already out...
just do a search on google for hdv, they all just came out with a press release.

Don Palomaki · January 25th, 2004, 12:36 PM

Keep in mind that the per the documentation, the standard XL1 lens was designed to resolve 100 lines/mm at the center and 64 lines/mm at the corners. This is translated to at least ~600 video lines on a 1/3" CCD with 3x4 aspect ratio.

Will this be adequate for the next generation XL? Depends on what the next generation system needs in the way of a lens (sensor size and resolution). If the transition from the L2 to the XL series is any indication, the lens may not be a great choice if HD is planned.

September 15th, 2003, 07:35 PM	#1
Jake Rheinfrank New Boot Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: santa fe, new mexico Posts: 24	xl-2 does anyone know if the lens for the xl-1 and xl-1s will be usable on the xl-2? i know they are moving to hd, but does that exclude the current lenses? anyone have any predictions as to when it will be on the market? __________________ jake rheinfrank xl-1 mac g4 sony 866 desktop student

September 15th, 2003, 08:07 PM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Anyone that really knows is under a non-disclosure agreement and can't say. If I had to guess, I'd say it will be different. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

September 15th, 2003, 08:45 PM	#3
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	Re: xl-2 <<<-- Originally posted by Jake Rheinfrank : i know they are moving to hd -->>> How could you know that?...

September 15th, 2003, 08:58 PM	#4
Jake Rheinfrank New Boot Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: santa fe, new mexico Posts: 24	hd canon along with sony and jvc decided on the 'hdv' format and will work out the details by september, and most likly will be going with that for the xl-2 since they have yet to produce a hd camera to compete with other hd camera already out... just do a search on google for hdv, they all just came out with a press release. __________________ jake rheinfrank xl-1 mac g4 sony 866 desktop student

January 25th, 2004, 12:36 PM	#5
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	Keep in mind that the per the documentation, the standard XL1 lens was designed to resolve 100 lines/mm at the center and 64 lines/mm at the corners. This is translated to at least ~600 video lines on a 1/3" CCD with 3x4 aspect ratio. Will this be adequate for the next generation XL? Depends on what the next generation system needs in the way of a lens (sensor size and resolution). If the transition from the L2 to the XL series is any indication, the lens may not be a great choice if HD is planned. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com