Canon XL2 - It's OFFICIAL.

Well, I can't believe no one has noticed this yet. Canon unveiled the Canon XL2 at DV Expo this morning. It beats the DVX-100/A. Very awesome. Can't wait to get my hands on one. Here are some specs.

Native 16:9 CCD Block -- the 1/3rd inch CCD block in the XL2 features true progressive scan and native 16:9. For more info, see the Watchdog article XL2 CCD Block Overview.


Selectable Aspect Ratios and Frame Rates -- via external switches, the XL2 can shoot in native 16:9 or standard 4:3 aspect ratios, at frame rates of 60i, 30p and 24p with 2:3 pulldown or 24p with 2:3:3:2 pulldown. Shutter speeds of 1/24th sec. and 1/48th sec. are available in both 24p modes.


20x L IS Automatic Lens -- with Optical Image Stabilization, Flourite elements, two Neutral Density filters, focus and zoom presets and selectable focus speeds.


Multi-function Color LCD Viewfinder -- the diopter may be flipped up, exposing the 2" LCD display for easier viewing, or left in place for traditional shooting through the eyecup; the EVF assembly can be shifted along a left-right axis and forward-back axis for the most comfortable shooting position.


Balanced XLR Audio -- two built-in jacks may be used for input or output, with or without on-board phantom power; two more XLR jacks may be added via the MA-300 XLR audio adapter.


Advanced Accessory Shoe -- allows use of certain Canon accessories such as the VL-3 onboard three-watt eye light or the MA-300 XLR audio adapter.


Accessory Mounting Bracket -- removeable; allows the attachment of various shooting accessories such as an onboard hard-disk recorder; wireless mic receiver, dual battery holder and other similar items.


Integrated Shoulder Support -- should not interfere with other commercially available third-party shoulder supports.


SMPTE Time Code and Tone -- standard SMPTE color bars, choice of two settings for the audio 1kHz tone, choice of time codes as drop frame, non-drop frame, rec run, free run, and user bit settings.


Customizable Cine Looks -- variable adjustment of Color Matrix, Gamma, Knee, Vertical Detail, Coring, Black Stretch, Color Gain, Sharpness, Noise Reduction, Film Grain and Hue.


Total Image Control -- composed of user-selectable Master RGB, Setup Level, Master Pedestal, Skin Tone Detail, Clear Scan, Zebra Pattern, Intervalometer, AE Shift / Lock, White Balance, Shutter Speeds, Gain and Aperture Control.


External Control -- a program mode which allows, among other things, the transfer of user-defined Custom Presets from one XL2 to another.


Three Custom Presets -- specific image control configurations may be stored in the XL2's internal memory and recalled at the touch of a button; these settings are transferable from one camera to another over FireWire through the External Control program mode.


DV-PC Recorder Software -- a free utility running on Windows XP which allows direct recording from an XL2 to a computer's hard disk via FireWire in MicroSoft AVI Type I or Type II formats.


Software Developer's Kit -- has potential for a variety of remote camera menu access and camera control options via FireWire; availability to be determined on a case-by-case basis from Canon USA.

And here is the official site...

Canon XL2

I can't wait to get my hands on one of these!

 

I can't wait to have the money to be able to get my hands on one of these !!!

 

I knew it was coming out, shame on all that doubted me!

SHAME!

 

Neat.


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I don't want to wait but when do i have to wait till. Thats the question, gimme gimme gimme i am greedy.

 

If a winning lottery ticket happens to be lost, picked up by a random gust of wind and swept my way.... I'll buy one.

 

LOL I don't know whether to be sad or revel in the fact that I understand what most of those specs mean. Most of the time I might have a vague conception but thanks to schooling I know most of that lingo. I really am a Film/Video Geek.

 

I think it is supposed to be in September. Of this year that it will be released. Okay there 2 good things to come of this. Those who have alwaysed wan't a XL1-s your time has come, to get them cheap. Mainly because they probably will drop in price at the time of the XL2 coming. And the second thing is, well the XL2 is coming out. SWEET! I don't know what to do buy 2 XL1-S's or just one XL2. hehe. I don't have the money for any of it but i CAN DREAM.

 

I heard it doesn't come out until 2005. But, that's just what I heard.

MAN oh MAN! Does this thing look sweet or what? I'll be selling most of my personal possessions to get one!

 

Would someone be a dear and buy one of these for me, please?

 

::insert variations on what TAC and Funk-E said here::

I'll make amends with my child, er, DVX, for another year or two, but... HOO-AH!


~DK~

 

I think this thread is just to remind us how expensive film making can be sometimes.

 

Ah, yes, finally. Remember way back when, Pixel, when I told you it was legit? Like, less than a month ago?



Thisiscool.

Here's a picture I saveframed from one of the flash anims, for the benefit of those who can't view them.

[image=http://www.figrinfilm.com/xl2.jpg]

Tiiiiiiiiight ass camera. If I had to list everything I'd like improved over my XL-1s, this is exactly the camera I'd get. Rock on, Canon

 

Sounds really nice. It's a shame though that it doesn't make any progress towards being prosumer HD. I know the standards for that stuff are weak at best... but I would be hesitant to drop that much cash. That said - I don't know what the time frame is for prosumer HD. Presumably it will trail blue-ray by a little bit?

-Spiff

 

I don't know where you guys are hearing stuff, but the XL2 will be for sale next month. Avaliable in August.

By the way, the best XL2 web site is right here...

Canon XL2 Watchdog

Everything you want to know can probably be found there.

 

DV Info Net boards. On the Watchdog.


Anyway, I have yet to find a price anywhere, what are you guys seeing?

 

Well, hopefully that'll bring down the price of the lesser cameras.

 

WOOHOO! I knew if I just held out a little bit longer . . .

 

Cool, now lets just wait for the PAL version so we can get some actual resolution. I mean 720x480... that blurry mess... ugh.

/Z

 

Man i must be blind. I don't want to be a pest, but i don't see the XL2 saying its coming out in august anywhere. Pixel if you can help me out with the official release date that would be awsome. It's a matter of actually getting it in time or not.

 

For all the PAL users.

http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Camcorders/Digital/XL2/index.asp?ComponentID=207214&SourcePageID=26346#1


No 24p though. Just seemed almost irrelivent when you have 25p. Would have been nice, but I understand why they dropped it.

 

I just wish they would put a flat screen monitor on the camera like everyone else. With canon you have to buy a separate part.

 

AWESOME! I hope Fig gets me one for my birthday...coming soon

 

Indeed a very nice camera with lots of cool features. I´m eager to see some stills or footage shot with it to compare it with the DVX. I´m curious how both will stand next to each other on the market.
BTW what will be the price of the cam?