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Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders November 24th, 2005, 02:06 PM
Replies: 636
Sticky: 24p questions
Views: 180,236
Posted By Michael Padilla
Oh, thats your question... Ok, well just as Greg...

Oh, thats your question... Ok, well just as Greg mentioned, one mode is for video and the other is ment for tape output. I have always used 2:3:2, so unless you plan your output to tape this is...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders November 24th, 2005, 02:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,167
Posted By Michael Padilla
Ok, I have a question...

I film alot of weddings, and I most always run the Panasonic AYDVM63MQ
but on several occations I have had to resort to buying my tape (in a bind) at a local store and the only tapes they have are...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders November 24th, 2005, 02:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,367
Posted By Michael Padilla
I am having the same problem with my xl2's. ...

I am having the same problem with my xl2's. Within a few minuets of using the syncing method with the remotes one camera will be lagging behind the other by 2 seconds (seriously what's up!!)

any...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders November 24th, 2005, 02:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,919
Posted By Michael Padilla
my wife and I have two xl2's; the one she uses...

my wife and I have two xl2's; the one she uses most of the time is the heaviest. I highly recomend getting the dual battery pack for counterbalance. Use the supplied (small) battery for the left...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders November 24th, 2005, 01:11 AM
Replies: 636
Sticky: 24p questions
Views: 180,236
Posted By Michael Padilla
I had the same setup, and for some reason when I...

I had the same setup, and for some reason when I used the setting on the fs-4 on quicktime 24p it really messed things up! The only way I fixed the issue is by shooting in quicktime or raw dv mode...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders November 24th, 2005, 12:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,291
Posted By Michael Padilla
or...

Another option if you want to get shots like these without a dolly you could do what I do and go with a Steadicam system. Of course this will take some cash and training (esspecially to get the...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders September 20th, 2005, 10:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,735
Posted By Michael Padilla
Ok, here's what I know... a 35w light will get...

Ok, here's what I know...
a 35w light will get hot, hot enough to feel when very close, and absolutly don't touch it, the barn doors will get very very hot as well. I don't think that should be a...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders September 19th, 2005, 08:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,735
Posted By Michael Padilla
Vl-10

I find this light more than acceptable for the money; considering it costs close to nothing, also considering you already have extra batteries to power it like I did.

I find this has a very short...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders September 17th, 2005, 11:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,025
Posted By Michael Padilla
WoW, where can I get one of those! :) -...

WoW, where can I get one of those! :)

- Thanks for the tips and settings!
Much appreciated.

This is mostly for wedding reception stuff....many times its "run & gun" and their are things...
Forum: Canon XL H Series HDV Camcorders September 17th, 2005, 03:41 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 22,565
Posted By Michael Padilla
Seriously...this is a discussion board, if we...

Seriously...this is a discussion board, if we can't be open about our discussion what's the point!
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders September 17th, 2005, 12:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,025
Posted By Michael Padilla
What were the settings? Im curious, ive been...

What were the settings?

Im curious, ive been having problems with low light, loosing color and adding grainy looking pictures. Is there a preset somewhere for low light?
Forum: Focus Enhancements FireStore September 17th, 2005, 01:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,080
Posted By Michael Padilla
weird

I have the fs4-pro 80 mounted to my XL2 and was getting a weird sound on tape, a sound that was rhythmic in bass like a heartbeat, It only showed up when the fs4 was mounted to the cam. Also, their...
Forum: Canon XL H Series HDV Camcorders September 15th, 2005, 04:16 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 22,565
Posted By Michael Padilla
Canon...Raising the Bar...Over our Heads...

I agree with Derek & Jay,

I mean I love my XL2 but I don't do any studio work (not yet anyway); I was really looking forward to something HD even HDV (even though the MPEG2 sucks) that was run &...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders September 15th, 2005, 02:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,204
Posted By Michael Padilla
New Discovery

Hey Derek, Check this out...

you know the circular knob on the back of the firestore that you took off, well I discovered that the screw matches the size and threads of the XL2's backplate, now...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders September 15th, 2005, 02:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,722
Posted By Michael Padilla
and the Gear is

opps forgot the detials on the gear:

2 XL2's, 3x lens, 1.6 tele converter (canon), Firestore FS-4Pro 80GB, CH-10 Dual Batt Holder/Charger, FU-1000 Monochrome viewfinder (one lucky ebay purchase...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders September 15th, 2005, 02:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,722
Posted By Michael Padilla
Steadicam Anyone?

So here it is, the first time i've posted my gear.

http://visualmasterpiece.com/user_photos/XLstedicamOP.jpg
http://visualmasterpiece.com/user_photos/xl2setup2.jpg...
Forum: Canon XL H Series HDV Camcorders September 15th, 2005, 03:50 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 22,565
Posted By Michael Padilla
Yeah...I'm not sad at all, I bought 2 xl2's for...

Yeah...I'm not sad at all, I bought 2 xl2's for less than the price of one H1. Although Im seriously diggn' the black, man is that cool!

kinda a shame about the camera though, I mean its not...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders September 11th, 2005, 08:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,204
Posted By Michael Padilla
Ha, Cool that's the same stuff I bought! ...

Ha, Cool that's the same stuff I bought!

Glad its workin' for ya!

Cool monitor by the way, I wish I could get a 4" wide (like on the sony HDVcams) to mount on the shoe of the xl2...know of...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders September 11th, 2005, 11:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,204
Posted By Michael Padilla
Here's what I did, and its practially free!

I was stuck in the same dilemma, I don't like accessories unless they can be mounted and work independent from being attached to my body. I really liked the firestore mount kit, but for $120+ bucks...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders September 11th, 2005, 05:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,026
Posted By Michael Padilla
Ok, so...what...? I'm a bit lost here... I...

Ok, so...what...?
I'm a bit lost here...
I have all my footage native 16x9, captured using the Anamorphic preset in FCP5, rendered, and finally burned using DVD Studio Pro 4. the menus are set up...
Forum: Photon Management June 1st, 2005, 12:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,004
Posted By Michael Padilla
Cool, Thanks...that looks as though it works, and...

Cool, Thanks...that looks as though it works, and It looks good and cheap!

I'll give it a shot!!!
Forum: Photon Management May 30th, 2005, 07:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,004
Posted By Michael Padilla
I'd like to see that; can you post a photo? ...

I'd like to see that; can you post a photo?

)))

And yes I have noticed the battery problem, it sucks...was thinking about cutting some velcro and putting it on the inside of the light where the...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders May 23rd, 2005, 09:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,435
Posted By Michael Padilla
Thats good to know 'cuse I want to keep it all...

Thats good to know 'cuse I want to keep it all togeather; and I might carry extra lenses & stabilizer stuff in the bag...
Thanks for the second opinion!

Has anyone used the rain coat...B&H has it...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders May 23rd, 2005, 01:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,278
Posted By Michael Padilla
Lucinda, check out my post: ...

Lucinda, check out my post:
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?p=315683

That should give you an idea of what I am reffering to...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders May 23rd, 2005, 12:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,435
Posted By Michael Padilla
WOW...ok, great thanks for the advice on the bag...

WOW...ok, great thanks for the advice on the bag and the camera!
I'll check out the petrol then and remove the badge! :)
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