Has anybody used/seen XL1S with EF lenses?

[DocFrankenstein]

I have XL1S with standard lenses. I don't have any EF lenses yet.

But there is an adapter which would allow me to mount EF lenses on this cam. Have anybody seen such set up? Would it be worth it?

[iwatkins]

Friend of mine does just this. Has that (I think) camera and fits EF lenses depending on the distance he is from the track (he does lots of motorsport filming).

Seems to work well.

Cheers

Ian

[bigsexy]

Hey Doc,
I'm considering buying the XL-1s and was wondering what your oppinions of it are? I've heard both good and bad about it in reviews, but I'd really like to know what someone who owns one thinks. Thank you in advance, David.

[evilenglishman]

thought this might be of interest:


Canon Press

CANON'S HOTLY ANTICIPATED XL2 THREE CCD MINI-DV CAMCORDER SIZZLES THIS SUMMER

From Big Screen to Small Screen New XL2 Camcorder Provides Cinematographers and Videographers With Image Customization And Creative Control

NEW YORK, July 13, 2004 — Canon's new XL2 camcorder offers an evolutionary design and new professional features — including a choice of 60i, 24p or 30p frame rates, 4:3 or high resolution 16:9 aspect ratio, new 680,000 pixel progressive scan CCDs, and a full line of customizable controls for cine-looking results. Along with its new 20x interchangeable lens, this new Mini-DV camcorder empowers cinematographers and videographers with a completely customizable broadcast and feature film quality acquisition tool.

The professional series XL2 camcorder replaces one of the most successful and iconic products in Canon's history — the XL1S — as the company's new digital video camcorder flagship. Canon's new XL2 camcorder evolves the "open architecture" concept of its XL1 and XL1S predecessors beyond body design to include a wide range of customisable cine-like looks and enhanced image controls previously unavailable in the Mini-DV format.

"It is our goal to provide an affordable, high-performance Mini-DV camcorder for the professional and serious amateur," said Yukiaki Hashimoto, senior vice president and general manager of the consumer imaging group at Canon USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ). "By intentionally 'over-engineering' this product, Canon expects the XL2 camcorder to be immediately popular with movie makers, documentary, corporate, electronic news gathering, wedding and event videographers, because it gives them the features, control and versatility they need."

http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controlle...4&modelid=10350

[DocFrankenstein]

[/quote]Hey Doc,
I'm considering buying the XL-1s and was wondering what your oppinions of it are? I've heard both good and bad about it in reviews, but I'd really like to know what someone who owns one thinks. Thank you in advance, David.[/quote]

I'm not much of a person to ask such a thing. I got it second hand from some prod company that went bankrupt on an auction. This is my first video camera.

What can I say? I am an amateur and use it as such. It's a bit bulky for my needs :lol: I don't know how to use a lot of the functions... and actually use even less. :oops: Low light shoots are not great, but if you take this cam out into the sun it's real nice.

Sorry man