tomsemiterrific Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 I've owned both of these cams, and sold an XC10 to help purchase the XC15--totally worth it IMO for much better and cleaner audio. For some I do have a suggestion---replace the LCD viewfinder Canon supplies with a Kinotenik LCDVF 3C. You can fine the item and compatibility on these links: http://www.kinotehnik.com/products/lcdvf/overviewhttp://www.kinotehnik.com/products/lcdvf/compatibility The 3C LCDVF and frame fit the XC10/15 perfectly, give you a much larger and clearer image, and much easier access to the Cam's LCD touchscreen. If you need lens corrections you can also order a set of diopter lenses that screw in the viewfinder's eye piece. I've not used it a long time but as far as I can see there's no downside to this option---and if ever you decide you don't like it you can always remove the frame and go back to the OEM view finder Canon supplies. I learned about this because I bought one for my 1DC---and it worked great---so I decided the check how it would work on the XC15 and it was balls on perfect. In the US if you decided to buy one you can find them at B&H. Links are as follows: Link for diopters for 3C lens:https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=kinotehnik+lcdvf3clens&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ps&typedValue=LCDVF Link for LCDVFhttps://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/887720-REG/Kinotehnik_lcdvf3c_LCDVF_Viewfinder_for_Canon.html Anyone else have experience with these items??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsemiterrific Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 Sorry about the logo being upside down--but I'm left eyed. But left or right matters not, all you have to do is remove the LDCVF and flip it---not need to adjust the eyepiece. A second thing that makes things better is the Canon W58 wide angle lens. I took my 1DX2 and 24-105 lens, set the lens at 24 and shot a scene. Next, I took the XC15 with the WD-H58W wide angle lens attachment and shot the same scene. The result was the XC15 gave a slightly wider angle of view than the 24mm full frame: pretty cool for establishing shots, etc. The downside is these is not threads in the H58W for an ND filter. I used a variable ND over 80mm and used electrical tape to press fit it to the H58W...and it worked fine shooting in bright sunlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanstiller Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Hi Tom I recall some talk about the W58 actually producing more bokeh at the telephoto end of the XC15 lens? If so, are you able to confirm this? Any sample images? Thanks so much! Really appreciate your input in other threads. Hoping to pick up an XC15 soon. Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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