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Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders September 1st, 2004, 12:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,270
Posted By Jim Giberti
<<Hey Jim. I agree with you for the high end...

<<Hey Jim. I agree with you for the high end stuff, but if you are doing broadcast stuff for a local TV, cams like the DVX and XM2 are fine aren't they, assuming you don't have the $$ for some flash...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders August 31st, 2004, 10:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,270
Posted By Jim Giberti
<<Importantly, are the preamps any better than...

<<Importantly, are the preamps any better than the ones in the XL1S?>>

Realistically, if you want to get quality sound with the XL, or any camera...even 50k+ range you need to use a field preamp...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders August 29th, 2004, 10:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,756
Posted By Jim Giberti
<<Probably depends on whether they come by ship...

<<Probably depends on whether they come by ship or plane.>>

They ship FedEx 2nd day from Japan to the dealers. If it's true that they shipped friday, then I'd expect that we could have them...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders August 27th, 2004, 10:53 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 28,818
Posted By Jim Giberti
I'm betting by this time next week Charles. I'm...

I'm betting by this time next week Charles. I'm looking forward to a controlled studio test of Xl2 with different lenses and with the P&S...I have the XL1s for comparison as well.
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders August 26th, 2004, 09:44 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 95,436
Posted By Jim Giberti
It looks like we'll be seeing the first Xl2s any...

It looks like we'll be seeing the first Xl2s any day now, so we can put most speculation to rest. I've got a fulll package coming in spite of the fact that I've got a 14x lens and Mini35. For the...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders August 25th, 2004, 10:07 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 28,818
Posted By Jim Giberti
<<IF, and this is definitely an if.....the xl2...

<<IF, and this is definitely an if.....the xl2 exhibits a higher degree of moire than another camera then it is simply because the xl2 is resolving at a higher, better, level...which is what we all...
Forum: Private Classifieds August 22nd, 2004, 10:03 PM
Replies: 2,740
Views: 382,881
Posted By Jim Giberti
XL1S Body FS

Like new XL1s, body only. Not sure of a reasonable asking price, so I'm willing to be flexible if it goes to a good home. Email me at jimagine@direcway.com
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders August 2nd, 2004, 08:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,790
Posted By Jim Giberti
<<If you often use the FU-1000 b&w viewfinder,...

<<If you often use the FU-1000 b&w viewfinder, treat yourself to a better view. Don Berube turned me onto (and actually sold me) the Tiffen Tele2X viewfinder eyepiece. It basically enables you to...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders July 25th, 2004, 01:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,281
Posted By Jim Giberti
Well I just visited the thread at this esteemed...

Well I just visited the thread at this esteemed site of cinematography "professionals" and was kind of stunned at:

a.) the level of immmaturity

b.) the lack of intelligent discourse

c.) the...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders July 21st, 2004, 03:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,098
Posted By Jim Giberti
<<My gripe is that canon doesn't allow me to do...

<<My gripe is that canon doesn't allow me to do it the way a 'real' broadcast camera will, with a simple switch.

So, other than fixes around it; does anyone know if canon addressed my concern and...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders July 21st, 2004, 10:52 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,104
Posted By Jim Giberti
<<You have to understand and try to relate that...

<<You have to understand and try to relate that after wanting 24p for so long it was like winning the lottery for me when I first heard of the XL2 - I even got all giddy like a little girl on her...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders July 20th, 2004, 02:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,104
Posted By Jim Giberti
<<After much thought, I still see the DVX100 as...

<<After much thought, I still see the DVX100 as the price/performance leader in the 25 mbs DV space.>>


And that conclusion having never even seen an XL2..there's sound empirical reasoning at...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders July 20th, 2004, 12:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,104
Posted By Jim Giberti
<<Hey post a pic Jim!>> I will...

<<Hey post a pic Jim!>>

I will Michael...we're shooting for a 1st of August move in date. All new audio, video, design suites and a small soundstage, all at the top of the mountain.
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders July 19th, 2004, 03:37 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,500
Posted By Jim Giberti
<<Jim's comments put things in perspective a...

<<Jim's comments put things in perspective a lot>>

Remember Aaron, I'm just giving my perspective on this little debate. There are good points all around, which is why I say, and I'm echoing a...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders July 19th, 2004, 01:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,104
Posted By Jim Giberti
<<We are long way from truly easy to use,...

<<We are long way from truly easy to use, intuitive, powerful technology.>>

you need to visit my new studio.
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders July 19th, 2004, 01:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,104
Posted By Jim Giberti
<< take me. I'm a PC user inbetween cameras. I...

<< take me. I'm a PC user inbetween cameras. I own neither any XL system parts nor a mini35. Are your sure that I would earn that much more money with a XL2 than a DVX100a? I'm not convinced....
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders July 19th, 2004, 12:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,500
Posted By Jim Giberti
<<I wanted the XL2 to be a showstopper. I wanted...

<<I wanted the XL2 to be a showstopper. I wanted the E60 BMW to be a showstopper. No matter how much I want this things, they didn't happen.>>

Well, life is full of little disappointments <g>....
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders July 19th, 2004, 12:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,104
Posted By Jim Giberti
<<I don't think it's a case of spend more money,...

<<I don't think it's a case of spend more money, get better image. With that logic, just buy a Viper or IMAX or other cam and get the best image possible.>>

Do you have any idea what those cost?...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders July 19th, 2004, 11:37 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,104
Posted By Jim Giberti
<<is this based on any facts or is just what you...

<<is this based on any facts or is just what you feel, if this is based on fact please educate me on how xl2 "professional" control goes beyond the dvx or pd170 for that matter...
>>

It's very...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders July 19th, 2004, 11:22 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,500
Posted By Jim Giberti
<<What features of the DVX100a are you talking...

<<What features of the DVX100a are you talking about that the XL2 doesn't have, except for native 4:3?>>

How about a plethora of options for the most important part of any camera setup...THE...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders July 19th, 2004, 11:12 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,500
Posted By Jim Giberti
<<And it doesn't have some features I wanted....

<<And it doesn't have some features I wanted. Features I was hoping it would have. Features I expected it to have. Features that the DVX100A has had since it was announced 8 months ago. Features that...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders July 19th, 2004, 10:15 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,104
Posted By Jim Giberti
<<Kind of analogous to the Mac G5 - compelling...

<<Kind of analogous to the Mac G5 - compelling upgrade for existing Mac users, but not much bang for the buck for most PC user to switch platforms.
>>

Like the XL2, unless you've worked on a G5...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders July 19th, 2004, 10:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,104
Posted By Jim Giberti
<<Kind of analogous to the Mac G5 - compelling...

<<Kind of analogous to the Mac G5 - compelling upgrade for existing Mac users, but not much bang for the buck for most PC user to switch platforms.
>>

Like the XL2, unless you've worked on a G5...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders July 18th, 2004, 05:42 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,500
Posted By Jim Giberti
<<And the XL2 is just a kinda competitive model...

<<And the XL2 is just a kinda competitive model when it 'coulda been a contender'. Even the champ. Maybe next year it will become one.>>

That's certainly one way of looking at it. But Chris' point...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders July 18th, 2004, 12:08 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,500
Posted By Jim Giberti
<<"Incredible" is the only word that comes to my...

<<"Incredible" is the only word that comes to my mind reading this thread.>>

Exactly what I was thinking Ken. Here's a thought...get a camera, makes some movies, make some money...be here now.
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