XL1 / XL1S various posts

Don Palomaki · October 9th, 2002, 07:58 AM

By virtue of the smaller size, lower weight, and additional attachment alternatives the 8415 may perform better on camera and be more convenient for field use. Performance spec (vibration damping) is rated the same by AT.

Mike Butler · October 9th, 2002, 06:16 PM

Hey that's tomorrow!

B. Moore · October 9th, 2002, 09:35 PM

Hi.
I found useing about 20 cents woirth of black electrical tape works very well.
It is just soft enough to let the XL-1 (s) mic holding part grip it firmly.

Bruce

Dave Denholm · October 9th, 2002, 09:43 PM

I have need for some kind of a mounting bracket. I have
Canon XL1 with EF lens adapter and then Canon 100-400mm
telephoto lens. Problem is how to best mount this on a tripod.
Camera weighs about 4 pounds, lens about 5 pounds and
need something to balance them on the tripod. Hard to focus
on wildlife with constant adjustments to the tilt, then weight
of lens wants to pull setting down when camera is mounted
to tripod. I read a previous thread from U of M professor who
mentioned rigging some kind of a bracket. How to do this?
Dave

Jeff Donald · October 10th, 2002, 07:37 PM

I had to make my own. Well, not me actually. I took my camera and lens (EOS EF 100-400 AF) to a machine shop and explained my situation. We discussed several possibilities and I left it up to him to design. He had me come down and discuss a few details and give him the quick release to my tripod (Vinton). The design was brilliant (probably because I didn't have much to do with it) and allows for the camera to adjust forward and back over a greater range. Stability is noticeably improved. The total cost was around $100 for the materials, design time and all.

Jeff

Dave Denholm · October 10th, 2002, 10:38 PM

Jeff,

Thanks for the reply. I'll try that.

Dave

Josh Bass · October 14th, 2002, 03:53 AM

Is there a site out there that has a buttload of free sound FX for download? Or is there some collection I could get that isn't $500?

Jon Eriksson · October 14th, 2002, 05:27 AM

Try http://www.findsounds.com/ - it should have something to suit you I hope.

/Jon

Josh Bass · October 14th, 2002, 12:19 PM

Thank you sir.

October 14th, 2002, 05:34 PM

If you've read the thread below I have a busted viewfinder which upon inspection is an easiy fix. I want to just buy the part and fix it myself. Does anyone know if one can get parts from Canon? Does anyone have a list of parts with part numbers that I can use?

Thanks in advance

Rob

Don Palomaki · October 14th, 2002, 06:51 PM

Parts can be ordered from canon. Call their 800 number and follow the prompts to parts.

What part of the veiwfinder is broken?

October 14th, 2002, 07:06 PM

The pivot part broke because the attachment handle broke where the hand grip strap connects to the camera. Fell only two feet but that was enough.

Thanks for the info.

Rob

October 14th, 2002, 11:01 PM

In the past I've used the panasonic DVC200, and I've used an external light that attaches to the camera with excellent results. Is there a light like this that I can purchase for the XL1S? As far as I've seen on the canon website, there isn't a light for the camera. If canon doesn't make one, does another company make one that could work (but may not be made for) the XL1S?

Ken Tanaka · October 14th, 2002, 11:34 PM

Canon makes only one light to fit these cameras. It's a small 10 watt light (the VL-10i) that connects to the cam's shoe and is powered (separately) by the same model of batteries used for the camera. While it can be handy, it's not a very powerful light at all.

If you are looking for a powerful ENG-style on-camera light there are several brands available. Frezzi has perhaps the most popular model available for the XL1s. (Use the Search button at the top of this page to read more about Frezzi lights, since they have been discussed often.) Cool Lux is another brand often used. Be aware, however, that neither the Frezzi nor its competitors uses Canon batteries or power from the camera. They nearly all use professional-grade 12v batteries (such as Anton Bauer's) which are rather expensive.

wiredryoko · October 15th, 2002, 09:17 PM

I recently ordered this filter:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00004ZCJL/qid=1034738194/sr=1-4/ref=sr_1_4/102-6766845-6901712?v=glance

for my XL1s. Question is: How do I get it on? It seems too small to slide over the lens....? I know this is a stupid question...

October 9th, 2002, 06:16 PM	#557
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October 9th, 2002, 09:43 PM	#559
Dave Denholm Tourist Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: cleveland, ohio Posts: 4	Mounting Bracket I have need for some kind of a mounting bracket. I have Canon XL1 with EF lens adapter and then Canon 100-400mm telephoto lens. Problem is how to best mount this on a tripod. Camera weighs about 4 pounds, lens about 5 pounds and need something to balance them on the tripod. Hard to focus on wildlife with constant adjustments to the tilt, then weight of lens wants to pull setting down when camera is mounted to tripod. I read a previous thread from U of M professor who mentioned rigging some kind of a bracket. How to do this? Dave

October 14th, 2002, 03:53 AM	#562
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	Free Sound FX Is there a site out there that has a buttload of free sound FX for download? Or is there some collection I could get that isn't $500? __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

October 14th, 2002, 05:27 AM	#563
Jon Eriksson Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 42	Try http://www.findsounds.com/ - it should have something to suit you I hope. /Jon __________________ Real Men do not Preview

October 14th, 2002, 12:19 PM	#564
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	Thank you sir. __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

October 9th, 2002, 07:58 AM	#556
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	By virtue of the smaller size, lower weight, and additional attachment alternatives the 8415 may perform better on camera and be more convenient for field use. Performance spec (vibration damping) is rated the same by AT.

October 9th, 2002, 09:35 PM	#558
B. Moore Major Player Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 181	Hi. I found useing about 20 cents woirth of black electrical tape works very well. It is just soft enough to let the XL-1 (s) mic holding part grip it firmly. Bruce

October 10th, 2002, 07:37 PM	#560
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	I had to make my own. Well, not me actually. I took my camera and lens (EOS EF 100-400 AF) to a machine shop and explained my situation. We discussed several possibilities and I left it up to him to design. He had me come down and discuss a few details and give him the quick release to my tripod (Vinton). The design was brilliant (probably because I didn't have much to do with it) and allows for the camera to adjust forward and back over a greater range. Stability is noticeably improved. The total cost was around $100 for the materials, design time and all. Jeff

October 10th, 2002, 10:38 PM	#561
Dave Denholm Tourist Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: cleveland, ohio Posts: 4	Jeff, Thanks for the reply. I'll try that. Dave

October 14th, 2002, 05:34 PM	#565
robmckoen Posts: n/a	Can you buy XL1 parts? If you've read the thread below I have a busted viewfinder which upon inspection is an easiy fix. I want to just buy the part and fix it myself. Does anyone know if one can get parts from Canon? Does anyone have a list of parts with part numbers that I can use? Thanks in advance Rob

October 14th, 2002, 06:51 PM	#566
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	Parts can be ordered from canon. Call their 800 number and follow the prompts to parts. What part of the veiwfinder is broken?

October 14th, 2002, 07:06 PM	#567
robmckoen Posts: n/a	The pivot part broke because the attachment handle broke where the hand grip strap connects to the camera. Fell only two feet but that was enough. Thanks for the info. Rob

October 14th, 2002, 11:01 PM	#568
Becky Bardwell Posts: n/a	light for XL1S? In the past I've used the panasonic DVC200, and I've used an external light that attaches to the camera with excellent results. Is there a light like this that I can purchase for the XL1S? As far as I've seen on the canon website, there isn't a light for the camera. If canon doesn't make one, does another company make one that could work (but may not be made for) the XL1S?

October 14th, 2002, 11:34 PM	#569
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Welcome Becky! Canon makes only one light to fit these cameras. It's a small 10 watt light (the VL-10i) that connects to the cam's shoe and is powered (separately) by the same model of batteries used for the camera. While it can be handy, it's not a very powerful light at all. If you are looking for a powerful ENG-style on-camera light there are several brands available. Frezzi has perhaps the most popular model available for the XL1s. (Use the Search button at the top of this page to read more about Frezzi lights, since they have been discussed often.) Cool Lux is another brand often used. Be aware, however, that neither the Frezzi nor its competitors uses Canon batteries or power from the camera. They nearly all use professional-grade 12v batteries (such as Anton Bauer's) which are rather expensive. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

October 15th, 2002, 09:17 PM	#570
wiredryoko New Boot Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ca Posts: 18	UV Filter size for the XL1s... I recently ordered this filter: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00004ZCJL/qid=1034738194/sr=1-4/ref=sr_1_4/102-6766845-6901712?v=glance for my XL1s. Question is: How do I get it on? It seems too small to slide over the lens....? I know this is a stupid question...