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Posted by Bernie Dwyer on 04/18/06 01:18
femalebiceps@msn.com wrote:
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> I have a chance to buy a Canon XL2 or one of the others but I was told
> that Canon XL2 was the best on the Market right now.
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> I understand that there are HD cameras for 6000 dollars but I want to
> wait until they become the standard before I buy one. Some people hate
> the Xl2 and some people love it. What do you think. Any help would be
> appreciated.
My DOP used an XL2 for my first student film.
Good - beautiful lens, great sharpness, great colour, selectable 25 or
50 fpi, true 16:9 widescreen (not just 4:3 letterboxed)
Not good - front-heavy, not fun to use hand-held for long periods,
on-board sound processing is just OK, preferable to use a separate sound
recorder.
Beware the so-called "HD" cameras for $6000 - do some serious research
before committing your $$$ to one - google for HD vs HDV. I think you
would be better off starting with something like an XL2, then trading up
to a HD camera when you've got the experience to take advantage of what
HD has to offer.
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Bernie Dwyer
There are no 'z' in my email address
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