Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders
June 13th, 2005, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 31,093
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Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders
June 13th, 2005, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,964
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Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog
June 13th, 2005, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,131
Let me clarify... I think it is easier to get a...
Let me clarify... I think it is easier to get a great image out of a GL2 than an XL1s. Out of the box, the GL is easier to use and will provide a great image. That is why many people who use the GL2...
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Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog
June 12th, 2005, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,131
The end result in resolution is the exact same,...
The end result in resolution is the exact same, there are not more lines put to tape with a GL2 than with an XL1s. The only real noticeable difference the higher rez CCDs make is when the GL2 goes...
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Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog
June 10th, 2005, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,131
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Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders
June 10th, 2005, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,906
Nice and cheap? No such thing! You can look for...
Nice and cheap? No such thing! You can look for the Cavision or Century Precision Optics wide adapters but I think those are still $200 - $300. Best solution is the Canon 3X lens which works great...
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Forum: Photon Management
June 9th, 2005, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 31
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Forum: The Long Black Line
June 9th, 2005, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,693
Never re-use tapes... if you want to save...
Never re-use tapes... if you want to save money... get a cheap bulk eraser and sell your old blanked out tapes on eBay in bulk. If it is worth shooting it certainly is worth $3....
ash =o)
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Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders
June 6th, 2005, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,157
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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
June 6th, 2005, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,262
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
June 6th, 2005, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,170
Best suggestion is above... I have a nice SKB...
Best suggestion is above... I have a nice SKB hard case for golf clubs that will fit my tripod, head, reflectors, etc. I never have nor will I ever check my camera. I have even been forced to buy a...
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Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog
June 1st, 2005, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,252
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Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders
June 1st, 2005, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,583
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Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders
June 1st, 2005, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 249
Views: 100,573
I own both but I mainly do handhels and use th...
I own both but I mainly do handhels and use th 20X most the time. 16X is great for setting up shots, not so much capturing a moment IMHO. It does take some skill to master the 20X because the manual...
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Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders
June 1st, 2005, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,621
I haven't used anything but full manual mode in...
I haven't used anything but full manual mode in years. Once you get it down, you can adjust everything in seconds. Depending on the project, I lock in several "looks" using the custom buttons, etc....
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Forum: Taking Care of Business
June 1st, 2005, 02:37 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,024
100% depends on the market and the job. In my...
100% depends on the market and the job. In my market RENTING an XL2 is $250 a day! In general I dont do jobs at less than $750 for me alone or $1000 with a sound guy. Funny that in bigger markets...
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Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders
May 29th, 2005, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,583
2005 is my 10th year to shoot DV and I can tell...
2005 is my 10th year to shoot DV and I can tell you that a camera is like a musical instrument, just because it is technically able to do things does not mean the operator has the skill to pull it...
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Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders
May 29th, 2005, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,631
Not done one but seen a few... results were...
Not done one but seen a few... results were excellent. As long as you plan from the beginning to do a bump, there should be no prob. That said, I dont see much application for most people. Most...
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Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders
May 29th, 2005, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 249
Views: 100,573
It is an EXCELLENT lens. It looks amazing for...
It is an EXCELLENT lens. It looks amazing for close-ups and great in general. The only issue, as with almost all pro-sumer cams, is that it may not go wide enough for some shots. I highly recommend a...
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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
May 28th, 2005, 02:52 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,957
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Forum: Helping Hands
May 20th, 2003, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 403
Views: 109,615
Need NYC and LA shooters for a MAJOR project
I have been doing a documentary for the last couple years, as it nears the end, I have had to have back surgery and cannot travel. I need someone in NYC and someone in LA that can shoot interviews....
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