Epinions Recent Reviews for Canon XL1s Mini DV Digital Camcorder

Canon XL1s Mini DV Digital Camcorder: To Shoot or Not To Shoot...

Thu, 19 Feb 2004 02:06:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author morbidnate - This camera...is...in a word...or several words...maybe a couple of sentences... I've read some other reviews of this camera that some of Epinion's finest members have posted. I must say two things; 1:The XL1-S is a much better alternative to...

Canon XL1s Mini DV Digital Camcorder: Best Choice in the Price Range

Thu, 4 Dec 2003 14:41:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Setsuna02 - I bought my Canon XL1-S in August of 2002. I love it so much, words occasionally fail me. Whenever I opened the case, I relished the "New Camera Smell." What I was Looking For Before reviewing this camera, I should probably give you all an...

Canon XL1s Mini DV Digital Camcorder: Canon Strikes Again.

Thu, 10 Apr 2003 00:54:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rootk - Update:December 12, 2003 I've had the XL1S for a good 8 months now, and it is still performing like a champ. It's been to over a dozen pretty big events and it is quite the head turner (since it's decked out with a MA-200 audio adapter and my...

Canon XL1s Mini DV Digital Camcorder: It doesn't get any better than this!!!

Mon, 27 Jan 2003 14:07:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nir_nakav - It's revolution time again!!!

Up until now, high quality video cameras were so expensive, no amateur filmmaker dared dream purchasing. But the digital revolution is here and here to stay - Long live the queen, Canon XL1S!!!

I am not going to...

Canon XL1s Mini DV Digital Camcorder: The best mini DV you can buy

Tue, 19 Feb 2002 21:47:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jestiano - I purchased a Canon XL1 to work on my own independent film project as well as freelance work I do filming concerts. Digital Video is truly amazing and it allows people like us to use consumer cameras to make fantastic movies that if filmed correctly...

Canon XL1s Mini DV Digital Camcorder: Canon XL-1

Sat, 10 Nov 2001 16:05:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author salamisammi - This summer I put the XL-1 to the test. I used 2 of them to shoot a Public Service Announcement. This PSA included both indoor and outdoor shooting in varied light conditions and a wide range of acoustics. Overall I was very pleased with the...

Canon XL1s Mini DV Digital Camcorder: Expensive for the targeted audience

Wed, 13 Jun 2001 17:42:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author titleist - The plus side:

1. Excellent audio for the stock mic.

2. Excellent realtime audio possibilities with mic adapter.

3. Easy to get to know the camera and functions.

4. Decent remote control, only for casual use.

5. Backlit...

Canon XL1s Mini DV Digital Camcorder: Over-rated XL-1.

Sun, 10 Jun 2001 00:50:36 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author code_slave - After shooting for over 100 hours with the Canon XL-1 I've found it to be a solid work horse of a camera. However, I do believe that it is severely over priced for the performance it gives. Here is a list of short comings I've experienced while using...

Canon XL1s Mini DV Digital Camcorder: XL1 creates the perfect picture of quality

Thu, 12 Apr 2001 16:54:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author BrickHaus - The Canon XL1 provides superior functionality and quality for the price it is offered. I have had the displeasure of trying out several DV cams in different shooting conditions, and have found that no one camera provides exceptional low light capability...

Canon XL1s Mini DV Digital Camcorder: I Want One

Fri, 23 Feb 2001 06:54:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hiphop101 - If you have an extra $4,000 laying around you might want to consider making this your next new toy. I don't actually own one, but the good people at the University of Nebraska have let me use theirs a couple times in the last six months.
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Canon XL1s Mini DV Digital Camcorder: Film Nut Goes Digital

Sun, 31 Dec 2000 03:21:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author drumcam - For years I have shot nothing but movie film. The video revolution has come and gone and, to this day, I still shoot Super-8 and Sixteen millimeter film. I've never had any burning desire to shoot video. I got a Certificate of Filmmaking at NYU SCE. I...

Canon XL1s Mini DV Digital Camcorder: Missing Pixel and Review

Sun, 8 Oct 2000 02:16:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Duroman - I purchased the Canon XL-1 in May. I am writing this in a non-technical fashion. I'm sure you can read about the specs on the Canon XL-1 somewhere else, and I'm sure some plagiarists will print up the specs, never having even seen in real life the Canon...

Canon XL1s Mini DV Digital Camcorder: Shoot... Cut... Print!

Mon, 21 Aug 2000 11:24:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tompsea - As a Television Producer and Film Maker, I shoot TV commercials, music videos and short films an I need my footage to be broadcast quality and "film-like". I found my dream camera in the Canon XL-1. The XL-1 provides film quality at a still...

Canon XL1s Mini DV Digital Camcorder: Alternative To High-End Imagemakers

Tue, 8 Aug 2000 18:49:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author RMetzner - If you are considering a Canon XL-1 you are probably an accomplished amateur looking to bring your videography to a higher level of achievement, or else a professional looking for a low-cost alternative to much higher-priced broadcast or industrial-grade...

Canon XL1s Mini DV Digital Camcorder: Get It & Never Look Back

Mon, 10 Jul 2000 18:29:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author frontlinepr - Are you contemplating buying this camera? Gnawing your fingernails trying to decide whether you should get an XL-1 or a Sony VX-1000?

If you are at this level in your video career or interest, two words: get it. But be forewarned, once you...

Canon XL1s Mini DV Digital Camcorder: Video Camera of the Pros

Mon, 3 Jul 2000 21:45:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DrMel - If you're wondering why a film director is recommending a digital video camera, about three months ago I would have thought the same thing. As a "low budget" feature film director I have watched the industry change quite a bit. In order to...

Canon XL1s Mini DV Digital Camcorder: Proffesional Grade Consumer

Fri, 19 May 2000 17:33:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author SHiFTY_G - I actually use this product extensively for work in the video production / streaming media industry. In my experience I have shot with most major brands of Beta, Dv, and mini DV camcorders for export to television, recordable media and encoded web...

Canon XL1s Mini DV Digital Camcorder: A Professional Camera for a decent Price

Wed, 10 May 2000 14:18:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Kushina - This mini-digital camera is superior to any other digital camera available to consumers today. What sets this camera apart from all others is the amazing lens. The quality of the video shot on this camera looks similar to the quality of television...

Canon XL1s Mini DV Digital Camcorder: Feel like a director

Sun, 7 May 2000 19:59:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author olympiakos07 - If you like making your own movies or have an arts and film class you would enjoy this camera.It produces high quality pictures and sound that is hard to compare to others because this rises above the rest. The camera allows you to edit your footage on a...

Canon XL1s Mini DV Digital Camcorder: Broadcast Quality

Tue, 11 Apr 2000 11:27:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cameraman - This is the nicest camcorder I have ever used! If you are a Independent film maker or you are just serious about making movies you will really love this camera. It delivers quality picture and sound that is unmatched by any other camcorder. The camcorder...

Canon XL1s Mini DV Digital Camcorder: Canon XL-1 MiniDV Delivers!

Sun, 12 Mar 2000 17:27:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author iowamommy - If you are looking for a digital camcorder that offers a lot of flexibility as far as manual control, the Canon XL-1 deserves a look.

When I use this camera, I operate it in the fully automatic mode and use it only casually, but my husband,...

Canon XL1s Mini DV Digital Camcorder: If only they used this camera in the Blair Witch Project

Thu, 20 Jan 2000 00:21:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Wisky - Sometimes I think what i can do with this camera, I can make high quality movies, I can make videos of anything, the quality is OUTSTANDING! It has great sound recording capabilities too! I believe that if i were to apply for a camera-operator in any of...

Canon XL1s Mini DV Digital Camcorder: "Anyone Can Be a Professional Cameraman"

Mon, 13 Dec 1999 17:04:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Chuck1954 - I bought the Cannon XL1 digital camera last year (98) and used it sporadically because I did not know how to. After a through reading of the manual I immediately learned that I owned the paradigm of a professional Digital video camera. This year I...

Canon XL1s Mini DV Digital Camcorder: Prosumers This is your Camera

Wed, 1 Dec 1999 15:39:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author flindingo - If you are a Prosumer, or a very enthusiastic enthusiast, then this is your camera. The XL-1 is 2 steps ahead of everyone in the game. Not only does this camera amazing sharp pictures using a 3-chip CCD, (CCD are what interpret the color information, 3...

Canon XL1s Mini DV Digital Camcorder: Slick and cool.

Mon, 11 Oct 1999 17:56:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author daviddennis - On the whole, I consider this to be a fantastic camera, well worth the money - and note that I bought it about a year ago, when it was far more expensive than it is now.

What I love: Gorgeous image quality is certainly the stand-out feature of...