Canon XL2

• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 26 reviews
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• 9 stars

  best camera on the market

  by x l 2 on November 5, 2006

  Pros: lenses, 16/9, audio . . .

  Cons: no step by step white balance

  Summary: ..filmed with xl2
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxw5LmAv6w4
  http://girlsofthunder.com/got/

  Summary: ..filmed with xl2
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxw5LmAv6w4
  http://girlsofthunder.com/got/

• 9 stars

  there is a LCD screen!!

  by muzakluvr4ever on October 10, 2006

  Pros: there is an LCD screen!!

  Cons: too expensive

  Summary: CNET is wrong! there is a LCD screen. The viewfinder turns into an LCD. You just flip it open and the viewfinder turns into an LCD. Here is a picture....

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  Summary: CNET is wrong! there is a LCD screen. The viewfinder turns into an LCD. You just flip it open and the viewfinder turns into an LCD. Here is a picture.
  
  
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• 9 stars

  The Canon XL2 is a dope choice for film makers thinking outside the box!!!

  by videomaker818 on March 27, 2006

  Pros: 24p, 16:9 ratio, inerchangable lens system, great professional features.

  Cons: low internal illumination, expensive accesories, heavy as hell.

  Summary: The Canon XL2 was designed for the experienced videographer, so getting the image you need isnt the easiest thing to accomplish. You got to take time and learn the features &#...

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  Summary: The Canon XL2 was designed for the experienced videographer, so getting the image you need isnt the easiest thing to accomplish. You got to take time and learn the features & manipulate the settings to create perfection. Ofcourse, the image doesnt look much different than other prosumer cams shooting at 24p...right out the box, but once you turn the gain knobs, run the white balance & adjust the settings, you are dealing with something really powerful. Alot of XL2 users complain about not getting the best image quality for paying $5,000, and I dont blame them because I was the same when I first started shooting with mine. As a video maker, you must know how to assign your equiptment to different areas...for example, I use the XL2 for music videos, short films & anything else that needs to be shot with great detail...it also works good for live events like concerts and protesting marches. Now for home videos & documentaries... Sony's DCR2100 can do the job!!! If you have an XL2 and want the best quality ever, expiriment...dont be afraid to move knobs and change settings...plus, with a little color correction on your NLE system...you will be suprised at how dope the XL2 can be. If you are not into working with settings, light systems, etc...& just wanna turn on your cam and shoot, I recomend something more user friendly! The XL2 can get real heavy & accesories do costs alot, but if you are gonna spend $5,000 for the camcorder in the first place, you should know what you are getting into...you cant by a Ferrari for $200,000... get a flat & expect to buy a set of tires for cheap!!! Im only 19 years old & I have never been to school for film, but I have some experience & believe me when I say that...It shouldnt be up to the camcorder to produce great video, it should be up to the person behind the camcorder to make great video!!! Got questions? get at me at www.myspace.com/isupposeproductions

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• 9 stars

  The best for shooting live Steam Locomotives

  by choochoo1225pm on January 5, 2006

  Pros: The best of everything for 40s' Steam Train's

  Cons: doesn't like present day diesels

  Summary: This camera is the way to go , if you love to shoot live steam train's from the 1940's. I use it all the time shooting a pere marquette ...

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  Summary: This camera is the way to go , if you love to shoot live steam train's from the 1940's. I use it all the time shooting a pere marquette 2-8-4 berkshire no. 1225 in owosso michigan.. It captures good sound & videos' great when the weather is fair.
  
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• 10 stars

  Looking for a rockin' non-hd cam - look no further,

  by stevewells on September 25, 2005

  Pros: Where to start - optics - looks - controls - duh!

  Cons: Would be great if they were free but that's just un-American.

  Summary: Listening to the whiners complaining about stupid issues about this camera got me off the couch and writing. This camera utterly rocks. Sure, in a few ("few" spelled more like "...

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  Summary: Listening to the whiners complaining about stupid issues about this camera got me off the couch and writing. This camera utterly rocks. Sure, in a few ("few" spelled more like "FOUR OR MORE" years when the whole HD thing shakes out it will not be the ultimate hot tamale it is today) Regardless, if you want an amazing automatic video camera with ultimate manualy control there is no equal. Period. This camera produce lucious video and audio. Yup, you can buy a less expensive camera and achieve quasi-similar results. Quasi = semi-sucks. Or you can step up and get the real deal. Go ahead, write about what a Canon-head I must be or whatever. I own no stock in Canon. I don't work for them. They just make amazing video cameras - several of which I own.

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• 8 stars

  An excellent camera

  by giowillis on June 30, 2005

  Pros: Changeable optics, resolution,true native 16/9

  Cons: Unease of handling, not as many controls as Panasonic AG-DVX 100AE

  Summary: I use this camera for indie productions and I find it at a very high level, the definition is definitely brilliant but the contrast and color are not as good ...

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  Summary: I use this camera for indie productions and I find it at a very high level, the definition is definitely brilliant but the contrast and color are not as good as Panasonic . Although it has interchangeable optics which make it unique in its way the controls over image and color are semi professional.
  It is understandable that ,due to the optics, the price is definitely higher than panasonic but the results in image quality are a bit lower.
  Another point of discuss is the unease of use and handling.
  The design is in my opinion excellent.

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• 9 stars

  Very good camera

  by WesCoughlin on June 14, 2005

  Pros: Video quality, 24p works well, great manual controls, changable lenses, xlr microphone, true 16 by 9, great audio controls

  Cons: Not as good as actual film or HD (best dv aroundthough), LCD is very poor

  Summary: Overall I had some choices of choosing from sony, panasonic and canon. I decided to go with the canon even though it was spendy, but im happy with my choice ...

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  Summary: Overall I had some choices of choosing from sony, panasonic and canon. I decided to go with the canon even though it was spendy, but im happy with my choice and would do the same again. Anyone considering a panasonic over xl2, i would highly reviese, mostly because the panasonic lens is crap compared to the xl2.

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• 7 stars

  Beautiful Image

  by on February 17, 2005

  Pros: takes a superb, smooth image. lots of control of the settings, the lens is very nice.

  Cons: as said by many - it is pricey - the viewfinder is terrible and a pure ripoff. HD is coming. But if you can't wait 2 years for the HD system to be ready - it is a great choice.

• 8 stars

  Top Shelf DV, no HD yet?

  by on January 26, 2005

  Pros: I have always been a Canon buyer and the XL2 is certainly one that stands out. Although no HD yet, this DV can't be beat. The noise issues of the XL line have been taken care of, at least on mine. I don't normally rate products, but I stand behind this pr

  Cons: No HD yet? I would love to see the XL come out with an HD version, and I am sure its not far off. Still a little disappointed in the viewfinder.

• 8 stars

  Easy on the eyes... not on the wallet!!

  by on January 16, 2005

  Pros: seemingly endless

  Cons: innital hit on Funds$$ but well worth it for New Indy Film maker

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