This camera is a traffic stopper, when you walk around with this you are bound to get some heads turning so don't expect to be stealthy and be able to film in all locations. Equipped with a variable angle prism for optical image stabilisation, it features an ND filter, manual focus and zoom rings, along with a push AF function. Image Adjustments -- similar to the GL1, you can now adjust certain image settings to your precise shooting requirements; such as Color Shift (toward red or toward green), Picture Sharpness, Color Gain (no color to full color), and Black Level (for shadow details). The great thing is that you can get the Roxio Easy VHS to DVD3 Plus to attach the leads and connect to your computer for digital uploads to your video format ie youtube etc. Firmware is permanent software which is installed on your product and enables it to function correctly.

Does anyone have any experience with attaching something to the Canon XL1S (or similar model), or to the tripod, with which you can output to memory card straight from shooting with no tape?This is a subreddit to discuss new cameras and camera comparisons, camera lenses, gear and accessories. This lens may be operated in full manual mode, or with motorized zooming from both the grip handle and the LANC jack with a remote zoom controller. Great autofocus and low-light performance, 40fps, pro video features – six ways the full-frame hybrid EOS R8 can widen your creative horizons. There's not too much of a market these days, since better cameras can be had for well less than the original cost of the XL1S.

And in the meantime get an adapter so I can record onto memory cards and just not use tapes anymore. EVF Color/Black and White -- according to the XL1S instruction manual, you now have the option of turning off the color information in the EVF, converting it into a black and white LCD display.

In-depth testing Latest Camera Reviews Beyond the studio tests Feature Articles and Videos see how we see Sample Galleries real world performance Field Test Videos Throwback Thursday Classic Cameras from Days Past What's that Noise? The +30db setting does introduce some noticeable noise, but is useful for shooting in almost totally dark environments. Currently I don't have any other technical info except that it's backward-compatible with the older XL1.

The obvious thing to do is to take your own footage under conditions similar to those you foresee shooting in and then compare them to see which looks better. Interval Recording -- The XL1S sports a new tape transport chassis which supports interval recording. However, recently I got to spend some time on the phone with Joe Bogacz, Senior Product Development Manager for Canon USA's Video Division, and we discussed most of the new features of the XL1S in a little greater detail than what you'll find in the press release. converter, EF adapter (I have some L glass that would go well for wildlife) and a wide-angle converter, all in a very nice but dusty Billingham bag. Receive bulletins from the largest, longest-running community dedicated to supporting professionals working in film, video, and audio.

This model has now been replaced with HD and other functions on the XL1s and XL2, but the results of the footage filmed on this Broadcast quality camera are fantastic. Not sure if that was for the body only or also for the lens, also not sure if the thing was still working or only to be had as a museum piece/doorstopper. The XL1S may be considered as an "improvement" or an "upgrade" to the succesful XL1 design of late 1997. The video noise introduced at different levels of gain is also much improved over the XL1, plus the new camera has the +30dB setting.