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SLAP THE NOOB. XL1 lens on SLR?

meekal
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Jan 24, 2005, 1:43 AM

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SLAP THE NOOB. XL1 lens on SLR?	Can't Post

okay. it's SLAP THE NOOB time. i tried to search the FORUMS but can't find an answer. so here goes:

i'm getting a (new to me) XL1. i understand that you can get an optional EF adapter that will allow you to use any of CANON's lens' on the XL1. is there a similiar adapter that will allow you to use the XL1's 16x and 3x lens on a CANON SLR digital camera body?

thanks in advance

Waldemar
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Jan 24, 2005, 7:41 PM

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Re: [meekal] SLAP THE NOOB. XL1 lens on SLR? [In reply to]	Can't Post

No, the XL series lenses are specifically designed to cover the image of the CCD chip inside the XL cameras. A 35mm lens is designed to cover the area of a 35mm negative, which is much, much bigger.
Conversely, the Canon 35mm lenses (and be sure to note specifically which Canon 35mm lenses ) only have a relatively small portion of their light gathering capability actually falling on the XL's CCD chip. This is not a disadvantage, only a matter of physics.
G5 1.8. Final Cut/QT Pro/iMovie/Still Life. GL1. XL1-s

meekal
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Jan 24, 2005, 11:43 PM

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Re: [Waldemar] SLAP THE NOOB. XL1 lens on SLR? [In reply to]	Can't Post

tanx guy. after scouring the FORUMS here i knew one of you wizards would be able to answer!

i guess i can unCross my fingers now...