XL2 Connector question

[screamertje]

Guys,

I always wondered what the connector under the LCD-connector was, the 20pin-thingy. And another question, is there a way to capture the images from the XL2 in an uncompressed way? Or is that just impossible?

Thanks for your help!

Jules

 

[moonlitnite]

Hi Jules,

Apparently it's used by Canon for maintenance - it's not mentioned in the manual under Input/Output connectors nor discussed in the schematic block diagrams associated with the XL-2.

Regards, Michael

 

[thelostgm]

I'd like to add onto his second question, what is the best way to capture uncompressed footage from the camera?

Use FireWire and capture as a AVI, or is there something better?

 

[Gabriel Berube]

Unfortunately, there's no way to go around the compression with the XL2. It always compresses to DV 5:1, whether you use tapes or the Firewire output.

 

[Dan Vance]

Guys,

I always wondered what the connector under the LCD-connector was, the 20pin-thingy. And another question, is there a way to capture the images from the XL2 in an uncompressed way? Or is that just impossible?

Thanks for your help!

Jules

That's the connector for the optional high-res B&W viewfinder. They do identify it in my manual...