Canon GL2 MiniDV Digital Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon GL2 MiniDV Digital Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom
Customer Review: Very Good Prosumer Grade MiniDV Camcorder
Summary: 4 Stars
The Canon GL2 is NOT a hi-def camcorder, but it still holds up for it's picture quality and durability. Over the past 3 years, we have produced over 20 instructional videos using this camcorder and the quality is evident every time we use it. I suspect that many of these will start turning up in the used market in the near future since these well made camcorders will likely still be functional well into the hi-def age. We will very soon replace our GL2 as our main camera with the Sony HDR-FX7 3-CMOS Sensor HDV High-Definition Handycam Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom, but will continue to use it for picture-in-picture shots (very useful in instructional videos). We also recommend the following accessories: Canon Video Light for Advanced Accessory Shoe, Canon Directional Stereo Mic (DM 50) for Camcorders with the Advanced Access Shoe, Ultimate Guide to the Canon GL2
Highly recommended!
Customer Review: I love my GL2 very powerful camera for the money
Summary: 4 Stars
What can I say about the GL2 that hasn't already been said. What drew me to this camera was the 20 X. optical and the still picture function. When I was making the choice between this and the XL1S I chose this camera because of the LCD display. This is something the XL1S does not have and I feel is needed so you don't always need to look through the eyepiece to size up a shot.
I think the best feature of this camera is Frame movie mode. where the camera takes 30 still frames a second instead of interlaced video. This keeps action shots from being blurry.
This camera will do what you needed to do takes great pictures. Even in low light. The wide-angle lens adapter, I feel is a must have also. So I recommend this camera!
Check out this web site for updated information on features
http://www.dvinfo.net/canongl2/index.php
Have fun and get it done
Customer Review: Great for lo/no budget shooting
Summary: 4 Stars
I wanted to shoot my first short film, so I shopped and shopped until I found this one, best price for the best features, looking back, I should have saved my money. With websites like mandy.com and others, you can easily make a film by putting the 2K towards hiring a junior or if your lucky, mid level DP w/ their own better equipment for about 200-400 a day. If you have a short film in mind and a dedicated work ethic w/ tight scheduling, you can make an entire film this way.
BUT- if you want to shoot and get used to holding a cam and setting the shot and angle and lights and actors and everything else incvolved, this is a perfect starter cam.
I actually wish I would have saved up the cash and bought a 24p cam like the DVX100 or an XL2 but this is great for entry level kids shooting their first flicks which will mostly be garbage anyways so... make up your own mind.
Customer Review: Great Camera
Summary: 4 Stars
This camera is Great! I use it to film events for a broadcasting class at school and its wonderful. The only problem is the microphone picks up noises behind the camera, as well as infront, usually you only want sound from the front, but thats just a minor problem. The image quality is superb! Just be sure that you buy a better battery, because the one that comes with doesn't last too long. Other then those two small problems this camera is great. However if you just want to film small events, birthday parties etc don't get this, this is a semi-proffesional camera.Customer Review: pretty sweet
Summary: 4 Stars
its a really good dependable camera, I heard about the tape deck issues and went with a dte system, few little set up steps and then no more tapes and you still have non interlaced raw dv in your editor, probably added some life to it, it does get pretty grainy in low light, but with some ok lighting skills its really not an issue, I would recommend it as a first pro camera, you can learn everything you need on it, and the shot quality can be very pro.