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Manufacturer:
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Canon
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Model:
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XL-2
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Short Description:
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A profesional camcorder that works well in back light situations. Not so good in low lux situations
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Why was it needed and what did it replace:
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Replacment/upgrade for XL-1
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Author:
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Brian Jenkinson
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Date:
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18/09/2007
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What other systems did you consider? :
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Those in similar price range ie 3 - 5 k
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Why did you choose it?:
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Familiarity with older model
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Did you buy new or used - if new did you consider used / visa versa? :
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New. Did consider used.
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Who did you buy it from (direct from manufacturer or through a dealer)?:
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Direct from manufacturer
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What price did you pay?:
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c £4,000
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Were you happy with the sales service?:
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Yes, although not really applicable as I have had no problems
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What major projects have you used it (or plan to use it) for?:
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Several weddings and two future corporate programmes for an aircraft company and a military based organisation.
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Does it perform as expected?:
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I had to adjust the colour from the default as I felt the default settings a shade to cold.
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Pro's:
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Excellent reproduction against light.
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Con's:
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Poor in low light.
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What would your brief summary be on this product?:
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Good all round machine, particularly where lighting conditions can be controlled.
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About you – please tell us about you, your background, your company and any credits you or your company may have :
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Master Member of Institute of videography. Early background TV commercial producer director. Past awards: Golden Rose award for best TV commercial, finalist in New York film festival , first award in National Travel advertising awards.
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