Sharing lenses for Canon still and video cams? at DVinfo.net

Ignacio Rodriguez · May 15th, 2004, 12:33 PM

Hi, I am asking this question for a friend. Which Canon digital still cam can share lenses with the XL1? You see he has an XL1, his photo kit (Nikon) got recently stolen from his car and he wants to buy all Nikon again... but I think if he buys a Canon digicam he might be able to share lenses... so which camera should he buy that will allow him to share lenses easily among his video and photo cams?

Jeff Donald · May 15th, 2004, 04:51 PM

The XL mount is unique to the Canon XL1 series video cameras and does not fit any still cameras at this time. The present lenses just cover the 1/3 inch CCD chip and that size chip is usually used in more compact digicams. The use of an XL mount lens would dwarf the camera. The Digital Rebel, 10D etc. all use larger chips and can not use the XL mount lenses due to insufficient coverage of the lenses.

Gary Walter · May 15th, 2004, 06:49 PM

Any of the Canon "EF" serise lenses will work on the XL1 or XL1s as long as you have the EF adaptor to fit in between the camera and the lens. Your friend could learn a lot by visiting the Canon website.
Hope this helps.

GDOG

May 15th, 2004, 12:33 PM	#1
Ignacio Rodriguez Contributor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Santiago, Chile Posts: 932	Sharing lenses for Canon still and video cams? Hi, I am asking this question for a friend. Which Canon digital still cam can share lenses with the XL1? You see he has an XL1, his photo kit (Nikon) got recently stolen from his car and he wants to buy all Nikon again... but I think if he buys a Canon digicam he might be able to share lenses... so which camera should he buy that will allow him to share lenses easily among his video and photo cams? __________________ Ignacio Rodríguez in the third world. @micronauta on Twitter. Main hardware: brain, eyes, hands.

May 15th, 2004, 04:51 PM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	The XL mount is unique to the Canon XL1 series video cameras and does not fit any still cameras at this time. The present lenses just cover the 1/3 inch CCD chip and that size chip is usually used in more compact digicams. The use of an XL mount lens would dwarf the camera. The Digital Rebel, 10D etc. all use larger chips and can not use the XL mount lenses due to insufficient coverage of the lenses. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

May 15th, 2004, 06:49 PM	#3
Gary Walter New Boot Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Owatonna, Mn. U.S.A. Posts: 24	Any of the Canon "EF" serise lenses will work on the XL1 or XL1s as long as you have the EF adaptor to fit in between the camera and the lens. Your friend could learn a lot by visiting the Canon website. Hope this helps. GDOG __________________ Misspelled? Hey, I'm just a truck driver.