A classic "Which one?" question, with a personal twist. In my prior thread I was deciding whether or not a GL1 was a good choice to start with. It sold before we could get to it, so the question is now: XL1 with a spare battery and microphone adapter (MA-100 I'm guessing) and all original stuff for $1100 CAD, or $1500 for an XL-1s with two extra batteries and a soft case. The accessories are frankly a moot point, except for the MA-100. I've been Googling for hours trying to find the resolution these two record in, and all I can find is the XL1 does 512x492 and 750x492 with horizontal pixel shift. The XL1s, on the other hand, I can find nothing on. Are there any other significant differences, and which is the better buy?
XL1 or XL1s
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I have no brand loyalty whatosever, I wouldn't mind picking one of these up, but the only camcorders available locally are the XL1 and XL1s. The DVX100 looks really nice too, I'll keep my eye out for it.
well i know they shot the 28 days later with a xl1s
but here is a list of movies that have been shot with it... if this helps
http://www.imdb.com/SearchTechnical?CAM:Canon XL-1S
but here is a list of movies that have been shot with it... if this helps
http://www.imdb.com/SearchTechnical?CAM:Canon XL-1S
XL1s is a good choice
XL1s is a good choice
I own two Canon XL1s cameras and am very happy with them. The MA-100 is an important option for improved sound in many situations. If you plan to do interviews or tape in a small room, the 3X wide angle lens is great.
I have worked on sets with local filmmakers who use the Panasonic, and I have made many videos with my Canons. I can see no difference in quality. You are on a forum primarily intended for Panasonic users so you are always going to have someone tell you to go for a DVX-100a. I tried to pin down one director and he said the Panasonic has better color saturation. I don't see it, and even if that is true I can crank up the saturation in post, so whoop-de-doo.
The only negative I see is that the world is going Hi-Def and these cameras are SD. But damn good ones. I would opt for the XL1s over the XL1 unless you are on a really tight budget.
XL1s is a good choice
I own two Canon XL1s cameras and am very happy with them. The MA-100 is an important option for improved sound in many situations. If you plan to do interviews or tape in a small room, the 3X wide angle lens is great.
I have worked on sets with local filmmakers who use the Panasonic, and I have made many videos with my Canons. I can see no difference in quality. You are on a forum primarily intended for Panasonic users so you are always going to have someone tell you to go for a DVX-100a. I tried to pin down one director and he said the Panasonic has better color saturation. I don't see it, and even if that is true I can crank up the saturation in post, so whoop-de-doo.
The only negative I see is that the world is going Hi-Def and these cameras are SD. But damn good ones. I would opt for the XL1s over the XL1 unless you are on a really tight budget.
