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Forum: Canon XL H Series HDV Camcorders May 18th, 2006, 03:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,386
Posted By Tony Davies-Patrick
Some decent work in that clip, Oleg. What preset...

Some decent work in that clip, Oleg. What preset settings did you use on the H1? I did notice some overlapping clips and slowing of soundtrack in parts, but this may have just been the compression...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders May 18th, 2006, 08:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,561
Posted By Tony Davies-Patrick
Yes, the XL1 & Xl1s provide a more saturated...

Yes, the XL1 & Xl1s provide a more saturated image when no internal adjustments are made. Just bump up the saturation settings on the XL2 to match.

You might want to lower the sharpness a touch...
Forum: Under Water, Over Land May 18th, 2006, 04:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,280
Posted By Tony Davies-Patrick
Michael - I watched the 'active Marlin fight'....

Michael - I watched the 'active Marlin fight'. Just one note, if I may (please don't take it as being critical of your actual main subject film) - the PIP clip of the angler I feel is far too...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders May 18th, 2006, 02:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,935
Posted By Tony Davies-Patrick
The Xl1s or XL2 fits OK inside the Nature Trekker...

The Xl1s or XL2 fits OK inside the Nature Trekker if you break it into parts, especially if you have size 4 lens pouch strapped to the side, but the larger Photo Trekker & Super Trekker do provide...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders May 18th, 2006, 02:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,561
Posted By Tony Davies-Patrick
I have been mixing some XL1s & XL2 4:3 footage in...

I have been mixing some XL1s & XL2 4:3 footage in a recent DVD project. The XL2 clips are cleaner and sharper than the XL1s, although the XL2 has cooler colour settings straight out of the box. When...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders May 17th, 2006, 08:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,083
Posted By Tony Davies-Patrick
There is no way that images or footage of a lot...

There is no way that images or footage of a lot of my work done with a Polarizer, especially around water, could have possibly been done simply by filming straight and using affects in post.
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders May 17th, 2006, 01:56 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 57,191
Posted By Tony Davies-Patrick
For anyone interested, here are my most used...

For anyone interested, here are my most used settings for wildlife outdoor/nature type work:

'Globetrotter' XL2 settings:

Gamma - Cine
Knee - Middle
Black - Press
Color Matrix - Cine
Color...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders May 17th, 2006, 01:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,083
Posted By Tony Davies-Patrick
The Moose filter can provide a cast to some...

The Moose filter can provide a cast to some scenes, so be careful with it. I do use one for some of my still photography work, but tend to prefer a straight B/W or Hoya/Tiffin circular polarizer for...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders May 17th, 2006, 01:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,935
Posted By Tony Davies-Patrick
Stuart - I would point you towards the LowPro...

Stuart - I would point you towards the LowPro range of camera rucksacks - that come in a wide range of different sizes - I use them for trekking/wildlife work and they are superb.
...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders May 16th, 2006, 05:24 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,462
Posted By Tony Davies-Patrick
Owning an XL2 for a few weeks and Andrew's...

Owning an XL2 for a few weeks and Andrew's already talking about buying a RED...

If you're going through cams like hot dinners, then I'll take you're two (mint-conditioned hardly used) H1 cams...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders May 16th, 2006, 01:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,083
Posted By Tony Davies-Patrick
The thin version of the Hoya (and others such as...

The thin version of the Hoya (and others such as Tiffin, Lee and B/W etc) are not any different to the normal versions when considering quality of the actual filter itself. The main reason for using...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders May 7th, 2006, 05:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,935
Posted By Tony Davies-Patrick
I have the Kata CCC-10 bag, and my Canon XL2 - +...

I have the Kata CCC-10 bag, and my Canon XL2 - + 20X lens + Red Eye adapter + Canon hood + Light Wave Systems SI-XL1 System Isolater + XL2 rear metal holder + Sony 800 series radio mic all set-up...
Forum: Canon XL H Series HDV Camcorders May 7th, 2006, 05:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,482
Posted By Tony Davies-Patrick
Ewa-Marine actually make three types of soft...

Ewa-Marine actually make three types of soft underwater housings, the first XL1, the uprated XL1 and the latest larger size made especially for the XL2:

The XL1 flexible housing:
...
Forum: Canon XL H Series HDV Camcorders May 7th, 2006, 05:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,482
Posted By Tony Davies-Patrick
For foul weather and on a boat, I used to use...

For foul weather and on a boat, I used to use (until it was recently stolen with other gear) a Kata CRC-11 (RC-11) rain-cover for the XL1s that is big enough to fit everything inside, including with...
Forum: Under Water, Over Land May 7th, 2006, 04:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,667
Posted By Tony Davies-Patrick
Unlike the 'loss of ability to focus at intinfity...

Unlike the 'loss of ability to focus at intinfity with an extension tube-type affect' found when using a similar glassless tube on a 35mm SLR body, the Les Bosher Nikkor to XL adapter does not seem...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders May 7th, 2006, 02:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,166
Posted By Tony Davies-Patrick
I use Philips SBC HP840 fully enclosed headphones...

I use Philips SBC HP840 fully enclosed headphones and receive high level sound...in fact, I keep the level set at about 3/4 most of the time.
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders May 6th, 2006, 10:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,935
Posted By Tony Davies-Patrick
I use an XL Kata bag for day-to-day use with...

I use an XL Kata bag for day-to-day use with lens+radio mic/mic holder etc all set up ready to be pulled out of the bag at a moments notice. I use the LowePro Trekker bag for cross-country/mountain...
Forum: Under Water, Over Land May 5th, 2006, 01:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,667
Posted By Tony Davies-Patrick
Steve, I use the Nikkor to Canon XL adapter made...

Steve, I use the Nikkor to Canon XL adapter made by Les Bosher in UK:

http://www.lesbosher.co.uk/default.htm
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders May 4th, 2006, 09:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,063
Posted By Tony Davies-Patrick
I prefer to set my XL2 (Pal version) to 50i and...

I prefer to set my XL2 (Pal version) to 50i and film normally, then speed or slow the footage in post - this allows a lot of control for various time-lapse footage to fit in nicely with normal speed...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders May 2nd, 2006, 02:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,669
Posted By Tony Davies-Patrick
I would say that anybody that wants to maintain...

I would say that anybody that wants to maintain the highest quality audio with the XL2, would try to choose a better mic than the DM-50, and also add that that mic would not really improve on the...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders May 2nd, 2006, 02:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,009
Posted By Tony Davies-Patrick
This is correct for still photography, but not...

This is correct for still photography, but not such a good idea when shooting digital video. In still photography a good lens will allow you to shoot scenes with increased depth of field closed down...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders May 1st, 2006, 05:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,669
Posted By Tony Davies-Patrick
How can you possibly say that 12-bit is equal to...

How can you possibly say that 12-bit is equal to sub-pro?

I use 12-bit a lot, and very few people would be able to hear the difference between 12-bit & 16-bit in most situations. The majority of...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders May 1st, 2006, 04:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,619
Posted By Tony Davies-Patrick
I prefer to only use the XLR connections in...

I prefer to only use the XLR connections in conjunction with good quality XLR leads. The XL2 seems to provide better volume control on the headphones dial than the XL1s. The quality of sound tends to...
Forum: Canon XL H Series HDV Camcorders April 29th, 2006, 02:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,318
Posted By Tony Davies-Patrick
Most pro-quality lenses made for SLR cameras are...

Most pro-quality lenses made for SLR cameras are of a higher quality than lenses made for video cameras...they need to be.
Forum: Canon XL H Series HDV Camcorders April 28th, 2006, 02:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,084
Posted By Tony Davies-Patrick
"...Please get back in bed, Mr Fleming...it's...

"...Please get back in bed, Mr Fleming...it's time for your medicine..."
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