http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: GL1 - Recent Posts en Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:31:50 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-gl2-vs-xl1s#post-65268 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 07:33:03 +0000 gdaley76 65268@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I would agree with EarlC.  I love my GL2 and prefer the ease of use as well and the portability.  The downside for me is it is not 16:9 and that would make it perfect.  With the cost of HD TV's being so low, my clients prefer to be shot with what fits their screens.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-gl2-vs-xl1s#post-65253 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:41:50 +0000 EarlC 65253@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The technology, circuitry, engineering and design of the GL2 actually makes it superior to the XL1 or XL1s with the ONLY serious exception being the ability to use interchangeable lenses with the XL series. Had I known then what I know now I would have saved myself megabucks and purchased THREE GL2 units instead of one GL2 and two XL1 units because I never really NEEDED to change lenses and I never saw my way clear to purchase the very expensive alternative lens choices to do so. My GL2 is my main unit of this setup, and the XL1 units are second cam and backup. I do have to say Canon lenses are vastly superior to much of the other comparably priced SD units out there, and would even hold up well (lens quality wise) to many of the high definition choices available in a similar price range. Realizing, of course, that I'm talking about apples and oranges there.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-gl2-vs-xl1s#post-65250 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:10:01 +0000 gordyh1 65250@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi everyone,</p> <p>i am looking to buy my first prosumer/ professional camcorder and these 2 camcorders have come up a lot.</p> <p>I will mainly be using it for school work.</p> <p>Does anyone have any suggestions as to which one i should get?</p> <p>Thanks</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/importing-gl1-still-into-computer#post-64009 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 06:46:53 +0000 symphonitron 64009@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Though I've had my GL1 for 10 years, I have never tried to import a still image saved on MiniDV. I have an old tape in which I took several stills during the video, and I'd like to import them. Now, I am not sure how it's done. Of course I know how to find the stills with the search select, but then what? iPhoto doesn't recognize the Canon as a device. I already imported all the video into iMovie, and I can see my "freeze frame" but the playback image is crappy quality so I doubt I can do anything with that. What am I missing here? </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-please-sony-gl1-vs-jvc-gz-hd3-2#post-54834 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:15:46 +0000 TheHoodReview 54834@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks again Earl</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-please-sony-gl1-vs-jvc-gz-hd3-2#post-54833 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:00:27 +0000 EarlC 54833@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>In SD environment work, stay with the GL2, not the XL models XL1, XL1S or XL2. You won't regret it. Sure, there's a boatload of opinions on "my camera is better than yours" threads, but personal experience has brought me NO regrets regarding my GL2 - cannot say the same about my pair of XL1 units.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-please-sony-gl1-vs-jvc-gz-hd3-2#post-54818 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:13:28 +0000 TheHoodReview 54818@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello,</p> <p>I was recently fortunate enough to auction off<br /> the used gl1 at a reasonable enough price to win a gl2 and add a few<br /> bucks to it.  I'm waiting for the gl2 to arrive now.  Thanks for the<br /> advice.  The jvc never came so that kind of fell in my favor as, the<br /> no-show camcorder will pay for the price difference of the gl1/2.  I<br /> have another question however.  What do you think of the XL1 as it<br /> relates to the GL2?  I know the XL2 would be ideal and that's my goal<br /> for a camera at this point.  However, because the xl1 tend to be half<br /> the price of the xl2, I was wondering how it would compare to the GL2<br /> model.  Would it make sense to just stay with the GL2?  Would a trade<br /> to the XL1 from the GL2 actually be a downgrade?  What if I were able<br /> to have the xl1 and gl2, but still not afford the xl2?  Please advise...</p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks in advance,</p> <p> </p> <p> BC</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-please-sony-gl1-vs-jvc-gz-hd3-2#post-54403 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:12:00 +0000 TheHoodReview 54403@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>OK cool. Thanks EarlC.  I may be in the market for slight camera upgrade in a month or two. The camera will still be a older model like an XL2 but we'll see when the time and $$$ is right. Right now, I'll do a little bit of practicing.  I figure, if I play around a little bit with what I have access to, it will let me know what I actually need, and, or I'm looking for.  Thanks for the help. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-please-sony-gl1-vs-jvc-gz-hd3-2#post-54402 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:07:24 +0000 EarlC 54402@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I would use the GL1 if THAT and the JVC (even though it's HD) were my ONLY choices - better glass. A shame you cannot access at least a GL2, though, and try to find a way to upgrade cameras as soon as you can. Your system will handle basic editing, of course, but you may have some wait times on rendering if you do much more than cuts editing. Not that THAT's a problem as cuts are the primary tool of most commercial movies to go from scene-to-scene.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-please-sony-gl1-vs-jvc-gz-hd3-2#post-54400 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:53:06 +0000 TheHoodReview 54400@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Regarding my skill level, Beginner would be an over statement.  I'm using final cut express hd 3.5.1 on a mac- 1.83 core 2 duo with 2 gigs of ram.  I have very minimal gear, &amp; knowledge but I am using online tutorials and communities to get my feet wet.  I'm very motivated to get some work accomplished so any/all advice is welcome.  thanks in advance. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-please-sony-gl1-vs-jvc-gz-hd3-2#post-54399 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:45:46 +0000 TheHoodReview 54399@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Sorry all, I tried to correct this in another post.  it is indeed the Canon GL1.  Thanks for your responses.  BC</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-please-sony-gl1-vs-jvc-gz-hd3-2#post-54258 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:34:25 +0000 EarlC 54258@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Sony makes a GL1? I thought that was Canon's nomenclature, and the Canon GL1 has been replaced (for some years now) with the GL2. I could be all wet, but I cannot find a Sony model GL1.</p> <p>If it IS in fact the Canon GL1 (preferably GL2) I'd also go with that camera due to its magnificent optical stabilization, GREAT glass (lens) and a host of manual controls.</p> <p>Try to Google search for Sony GL1 and you will see not only your request here listed, but will mostly be directed to Canon GL1, not Sony - there is a comparison of the Canon GL1 and the Sony TRV900.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-please-sony-gl1-vs-jvc-gz-hd3-2#post-54245 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:03:02 +0000 futball8 54245@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> The first question to ask: Do you have a computer capable of editing HD video? If you have a  normal run-of-the-mill editing workstation, then shoot SD with the GL1.</p> <p>Personally, I would use the GL1 anyway, just for the manual control options, but I don't know what your camera knowledge and skill levels are.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-please-sony-gl1-vs-jvc-gz-hd3-2#post-54238 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:17:56 +0000 TheHoodReview 54238@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello,</p> <p>Forgive my amateurish post. However I am a beginner in need of<br /> help. I have access to both a Sony GL1 camcorder and also a small<br /> JVC GZ-HD3 HD camcorder. I'm attempting to make a dramatic short<br /> that will be uploaded to the internet (youtube, openfilm, etc) and also<br /> burned to dvd. To all of you with intermediate - Professional<br /> experience, (all other nuances, lighting, etc) which camcorder would<br /> you use (based off of the cameras stats/reputations if any)...  </p> <p>Thanks in advance,</p> <p>BC</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-gl1-problems#post-52048 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:35:35 +0000 patriotsfanatic 52048@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I was shooting my bros football game and these blue bars would intermittently come down the screen. The would come and go i switched tapes but it still continued to happen. What are they and what do i do to get rid of them?<br />example:<a rel="nofollow" href="http://web.me.com/cltraylor/Site/Movie.html">http://web.me.com/cltraylor/Site/Movie.html</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/tape-image-breaking-up-in-canon-gl1#post-51135 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:12:55 +0000 EarlC 51135@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Clogged, dirty head. Needs a cleaner run thorough it, preferably the same brand as the primary tape brand you use for production. Sometimes too a poorly wound, loosely wound or otherwise too tightly wound tape will cause the GL2 to act up, give you a tape warning or otherwise raise your heart rate.</p> <p>On occasion cleaning the heads will get you back most of what you recorded, but you will often lose a lot of it as well - it's a crap shoot on that outcome. Sorry. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/tape-image-breaking-up-in-canon-gl1#post-51134 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:02:23 +0000 John Warwick 51134@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I've noticed that when I replay the tape I shot through the camera (Canon GL1) it's not that uncommon to find that the images are broken up, sometimes there are alternate black bars across the images. Also, it's asked me to remove tape without any apparent reason. It's happened a few times. I'm wondering what's going on. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-wide-converter-wd-58h-camcorder-lens-for-gl-xm#post-49059 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:29:43 +0000 bottenbay 49059@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>For Sale ON eBay.com:</p> <p><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&amp;item=220449163926" rel="nofollow">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&amp;item=220449163926</a></p> <p>This Product Used only ONE TIME for a film project.<br />Like new</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/used-xl-1s-from-b038h-need-your-opinion#post-42319 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:17:22 +0000 composite1 42319@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>My company has had an XL1-s on hand since '02. Its a great camera and we've used it to shoot shorts, features, corporate video and stuff for theatrical release. We initally 'tricked it out' with an MA-200 audio adapter to add 4-channel audio (which works but audio has to be converted from 32 to 48kHz.) The benefit of the MA-200 is it turns the XL1-s from a 'buzzsaw' to an actual shoulder mountable camera. We also invested in the different lenses which makes it a truly versatile rig. I've used the GL2 and it makes a great 'crash camera' or when you're working in spaces that are too tight for larger rigs. My choice would be XL1-s primary and GL2 as backup. The question you need to ask yourself is; Will the XL1-s or GL2 allow me to produce compatible imagery? The reason I mention it is if you're doing stuff for the web, a progressive scan capable camera like the XL2 or GL2 is your better bet if cost is your main issue. DV though still viable is rapidly getting replaced by the many flavors of HD. So, depending on what the plans are for your imagery you should consider how the camera you choose will fit with your long-term goals.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/used-xl-1s-from-b038h-need-your-opinion#post-41493 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:42:37 +0000 CarltonHayward 41493@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I just purchased the xl1s, and I love it. My choices were between Xl1s and the GL2: I chose the Xl1s because it just appears more professional. Also, I purchased the 7"video monitor from video4u: man, it's awesome; it's a show stoper mo matter what im doing! I just need lighting tips,and plugins for video appearance..I'm new to the film world and am starving for knowledge.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/gl1#post-35489 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:20:42 +0000 gonz67 35489@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I had a GL1.  Everytime you put in a new tape,  you need to run about ten seconds of video in it.. (record on it..), then check it.  It had a problem of once in a while not having the tape set correctly.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/gl1#post-35479 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:16:54 +0000 film814 35479@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Could any tell me what the overall quality of the Canon GL1 camera is; compared to, for example, the XL2 or Panasonic DC30.  I need to rent a second camera for a musical that I am doing the videography for.  Are there any problems specific to it that I should be aware of?  I don't want to have the video from the GL2 be sub-quality compared to my camera.  Thanks. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/used-xl-1s-from-b038h-need-your-opinion#post-35191 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:50:45 +0000 bmoede 35191@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I use a GL2, XL2, and several XL1s.  All are good cameras.  The GL2 and XL2 match very well in color and white balance so a two camera shoot will need very little color correction to match the cameras in post.  I have the Beachtek adapter so I can use XLR cables.  I do not use the built in mic on the GL2, I always use an AT shotgun mic for on camera audio.  The GL2 will shoot in 16x9 had has a "frame" mode sort of a 30p look.  I do a lot of documentary productions with field work on islands, wilderness trails, mountains, etc.  I can pack in my GL2 to places I could never take my XL2</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/used-xl-1s-from-b038h-need-your-opinion#post-35133 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 16:59:38 +0000 film814 35133@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I haven't used the GLs before, but I have used the XL1s quite a bit at Syracuse University.  The quality of video and audio on the XL1s is very good.  The only thing about the XL1s is that they have a relatively steep learning curve; it's somewhat tricky to learn to use them well if you have never used them before.  Personally, I wouldn't discourage you from buying a used XL1, especially if you have some experience using one.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/used-xl-1s-from-b038h-need-your-opinion#post-35131 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:28:11 +0000 maxzilla 35131@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Someone told me and I think it might be true, that the GL's and XL Canon models have the same chip set, meaning the picture will look about the same. I would say the biggest con about the GL models is that the sound is terrible and the sound on the XL is better especially since it comes with a stereo shotgun and the sound is fully customizable with levels and balance for up to two mics at a time. The con about the XL however is that it doesn't have an LCD screen so you have to look through the eye-piece. I purchased an XL 1 off ebay and love it. I use the XL1 for my own stuff and use the GL at my film school. Bottom line both cameras are decent, but I think it depends on what is more important to you, sound or being able to see your footage on a small screen.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/used-xl-1s-from-b038h-need-your-opinion#post-35083 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:20:07 +0000 gonz67 35083@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I noticed that on B&amp;H Photo there are a bunch of used XL-1's for sale.  I am feel pretty good about buying something used from B&amp;H, and I was thinking of getting one as a backup camera.  The question I have is would you guys get a used XL-1 for a backup camera?  Or would you buy a new GL-2 for the same price.  I understand that the XL-1's have some years on them, and anything could go at any time, even if they are tested by B&amp;H.</p>