http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: gl2 - Recent Posts en Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:51:54 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/info-request-gl2-compatibility-with-class-10-sdhc#post-74283 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:33:49 +0000 nevart 74283@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Ah, ok thanks for that. I didn't know for certain that a C10 could run at C6 speed, for example.  I might pick up the SD card anyway so I can use the camera as a photo camera if the need arises.  Thank you!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/info-request-gl2-compatibility-with-class-10-sdhc#post-74280 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:35:38 +0000 cfxcorp 74280@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Our Canon GL2 can only capture still images to the SD card.&nbsp; The class 10 card should work, though I have not tested it.&nbsp; I recently purchased a Class 10 card for my Sony camcorder and it works&nbsp;without issues.&nbsp; Usually these cards are backward compatible, they can operate slower than their rated speed but not faster.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/info-request-gl2-compatibility-with-class-10-sdhc#post-74279 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:15:24 +0000 nevart 74279@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Does anyone know if the GL2 will work with a class 10 card?  Also will the memory card allow video capture or only stills?</p> <p>My instinct says that I'm probably safer to use tape anyway, but if anyone has a different opinion then this is the place to share it!</p> <p>I had a few problems with my old Panasonic camera using miniDV tape but generally it worked well.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-gl-2-3#post-72360 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:34:18 +0000 tdesaul 72360@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi. Im a GL-2 newbie. I just picked one up for $500 and would like advice on where to go for good GL-2 gossip/communication/advice. I hope I'm here already.</p> <p>Since it was used and it came with a Panasonic ME tape, I assume I should continue with the same brand and type (except all I can find are AME tapes...I hope that is okay).</p> <p>I live in Corvallis, Oregon--far away from production companies that might actually give videography seminars--so, I'm looking for good online tutorials. Any suggestions?</p> <p>Battery question--the one that came with the camera holds its charge for just a bit over an hour. I expect a good 2 hour battery to hold a charge for 1.5 (with display screen on). Are there recommended brands I ought to look for or just go for whatever fits the ol' vid-cam? (and, what brands should I stay away from) (can you say?)</p> <p>I'm filming my first wedding tomorrow (11-11-11 at 11:00am). Wish me luck!</p> 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/canon-gl-2-3#post-62234 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:02:35 +0000 newmovies 62234@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Still use my GL2s all the time. Would love to move to HD but not sure about the XF models and their cmos sensors. For SD the GLs are good.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-gl-2-3#post-62207 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:35:41 +0000 Brummie 62207@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>&lt; By the way folks, anybody who can get ahold of a working GL2 in decent shape for less than $2K and is looking to do SD as well as offering 16x9 aspect could do much worse IMHO. Still using my almost daily&gt;</p> <p>Damn and I just sold my GL2 in mint condition for $600 Cdn and I mean mint condition. No wonder she came armed with cash.</p> <p>Ah well I needed to soften the blow for the XH A1s purchase :-)</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-gl-2-3#post-61900 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:48:38 +0000 Hobopoet 61900@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I just purchased a Canon GL-2 on eBay, with a long list of extras, for $900.00. I e-mailed the seller with several questions and his answers convinced me this was a good, usable camera. I shopped eBay listings for the last several months and there are any number of GL-2s for sale at this price or lower.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-gl-2-3#post-60932 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:59:29 +0000 camreviewer 60932@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Personally I would just trade-in your Canon GL2 camera to OneQuality.com and use the proceeds to purchase one of their used ones.  Their used Canon GL2 is currently going for $1195.</p> <p><a href="http://www.onequality.com/canon-gl2-professional-minidv-camcorder-p-166.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.onequality.com/canon-gl2-professional-minidv-camcorder-p-166.html</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-gl-2-3#post-60126 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:43:15 +0000 rosekaka 60126@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p><strong> composite1  get the right answer</strong></p> <p><strong>--------------------------------<br /><a href="http://www.drm-removal.org">drm removal</a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.dvdcopymac.org"><strong><a><br />copy dvd on mac</a></strong></a></p> <p><strong><br /></strong></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-gl-2-3#post-59921 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:09:06 +0000 robGRAUERT 59921@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Tommy,</p> <p>I wouldn't sell to B&amp;H. They're going to lowball you since they're going to want to make a profit when they sell it.</p> <p>I honestly don't think your lenses are that valuable, but it's nice that you have a Pelican case, some extra batteries, and a light. You're wireless mics are probably useless now that the gov't has taken a lot of frequencies...i think.</p> <p>I think you should be happy with $1000 for your set up. Post Craig's List ad in other nearby cities for $1200 with the expectation of people trying to negotiate down to $1000. Someone will bite, just watch out for scams. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-gl-2-3#post-59917 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:44:55 +0000 tommy6429 59917@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I have a Canon GL2 with a bunch of extras that I'm trying to sell but I haven't had any luck through ebay or Craigslist. I've had the camera and equipment for about a year and the camera is still in excellent condition as I've only put on maybe 10-12 hours on it.  I was asking for $1200-$1400 for it.  Do I need to lower my price point more?  I've got a Pelcan 1620 carrying case, Merkury optics titanium grade wide angle lens and a telephoto lens, lens filters, Sony wireless microphone system, and 3 extended life batteries, and a Canon camera mount light w/battery.   I've tried B&amp;H and I'm gonna lose money just shipping what I have to them, and they don't even want everything.  Does anyone know of any other possible solutions as to how or where I can sell my equipment?  Also, I live in Houston, TX if that helps.  </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-gl-2-3#post-59482 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:43:40 +0000 EarlC 59482@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Brummie, just another astroturfer...so I bumped it off. Sorry, it was one that slipped through the cracks before I could get to it. Hope you are doing well.</p> <p>By the way folks, anybody who can get ahold of a working GL2 in decent shape for less than $2K and is looking to do SD as well as offering 16x9 aspect could do much worse IMHO. Still using my almost daily.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-gl-2-3#post-59477 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 04:35:42 +0000 Brummie 59477@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>What has this codec post got to do with the original Canon GL2 question ?</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-gl-2-3#post-59045 Wed, 26 May 2010 08:44:27 +0000 composite1 59045@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>MrAnderson,</p> <p>From what you describe, your cam's done. You might be able to send it to Canon for repair of the malfunctioning LCD and eyepiece, but it will probably cost more than the camera's worth. Though they still sell GL2's, Canon figures it's cheaper for you to just buy another cam, preferably one of their newest models. If you look around, you might find a used one cheap. Otherwise, buying a new one is your best bet if you wish to continue using that particular model of camera.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-gl-2-3#post-59024 Tue, 25 May 2010 16:49:40 +0000 MrAnderson 59024@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>I have a 7 year old GL-2 that can no longer capture.  The LCD and the eye piece looks like a green to magenta gradient. When I press record the magenta and green gradient is recorded.  When I put in a pre-recorded tape it looks completely normal.  </p> <p>If anyone has any ideas on what's wrong, or how I can fix it, if it can be fixed, please respond.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mic-not-connected-on-gl2#post-51797 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:23:39 +0000 flaubert 51797@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>thanks</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mic-not-connected-on-gl2#post-51795 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:55:05 +0000 Cville 51795@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> The short answer is yes you will be able to add a voice over in sony vegas.  </p> <p> You can always delete the audio track in your editing software.  I always use my mic even if I don't want the sound.  You never know when the adudio portion may come in handy.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mic-not-connected-on-gl2#post-51790 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:18:52 +0000 flaubert 51790@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am using a GL2, and am filming an educational video which will have much of the footage voiced over with narration.  Because of this, I filmed the footage so far (2 days worth) with the mic adapter connected to the mic input on the camera, but I did not connect the mic to the adapter (being a complete newbie, I thought for some reason this would be better than having sound generated from the GL2's mic).  My question is, with what I have done so far, will I still be able to add the narration (i am using Sony Vegas)?  Second question - is it better to film the way I filmed so far, or film with the sound from the GL2's mic?</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/how-do-i-sell-an-almost-new-canon-gl2#post-47712 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:52:56 +0000 NormanWillis 47712@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thank you for the caution.</p> <p>Her mother will be with her to supervise, and they are both devout believers.  I am sure they will be very careful with the equipment.</p> <p>She has expressed a big interest in photography, and she wants to get a DSLR for her graduation.</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-do-i-sell-an-almost-new-canon-gl2#post-47700 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:41:49 +0000 zoobie 47700@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Placing an ad on eBay isn't too bad.</p> <p>I certainly wouldn't be giving a 13 year old $1,000 equipment to play with. They'll just drop it...poof. You won't get anything you can use anyway. I used students almost twice that age and they returned zilch. One never removed the lenscap...</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-do-i-sell-an-almost-new-canon-gl2#post-47667 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:03:30 +0000 NormanWillis 47667@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I should probably say this: the reason I want HD is that I am in a different situation than most.</p> <p>I am trying to make educational/training videos that will go out mainly on the web, but also on DVD and eventually Blu-Ray.  Whether Blu-Ray ever takes off, or something else replaces it I don't know.  I just think it would be worth my while to get HD footage at the start, so I do not have to re-do everything later.</p> <p>To me it seems like this is one of those times where a little bit more up front will pay off later, in terms of not having to re-do things.  That is the only reason I am even considering it.</p> <p>Thank you for your help and advice.</p> <p>Norman</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-do-i-sell-an-almost-new-canon-gl2#post-47666 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:42:22 +0000 NormanWillis 47666@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thank you all for your advice.</p> <p>Really what will probably happen is that my housemate's daughter (who is an aware thirteen) will probably take it all over hither and yon this summer, filming.  I will give specific assignments, and then she will 'practice' by trying to retrieve the footage I need for my documentaries.  This should be fun for her, and then I do not have to go film.</p> <p>But I really want all of the footage in HD.  I checkedon EBay, and they have a GL2 with bids at $910.00.  I have a few more accessories than he did, so if I could get $1,000.00 out of it, I would probably be pretty happy.</p> <p>I have never placed an ad on EBay.  Is it difficult?</p> <p>Thank you,</p> <p>Norman</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-do-i-sell-an-almost-new-canon-gl2#post-47664 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:38:31 +0000 zoobie 47664@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Omtech, keep in mind it's probably a NTSC cam whereas you're probably in PAL country. I'd keep it as a backup.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-do-i-sell-an-almost-new-canon-gl2#post-47659 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:24:49 +0000 XTR-91 47659@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>If you are selling a Cannon GL2 camera - Like New, you'd get a lot from it. Like Earl said, you will not be able to match the price of the camcorder alone for its original sticker price. A shotgun microphone included will definitely add value. It won't be too risky to give it a shot with eBay, a place that is full of new and used consumer camcorders. And anyway, we're talking about a Cannon GL2, so you will probably get a good deal out of it.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-do-i-sell-an-almost-new-canon-gl2#post-47656 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:59:15 +0000 EarlC 47656@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Sad to say, the true value of your GL2 (I have one and know how GREAT a camera it is), what you originally paid for it, and what you will get from a company that purchases used equipment, or what you will be offered by folks who frequent ebay or Craigs List will prove miles apart. I came to that realization recently when attempting to get enough out of my two XL1 and one GL2 to purchase (I'd hoped) at least one Panasonic 150, maybe even a bit toward a second one. Nada.</p> <p>I will wait until I can pay cash for the new HD production cameras and have decided to keep my Canons because they are worth MORE to me than they are to virtually anyone "out there" especially considering market value when compared to current technology.</p> <p>So, mine will become backups, live feed tools, second gig cameras, perhaps even rentals or loaners to others who work for me from time-to-time. Pretty much ANY gig they will be used for will be as much, if not more, than I could get anyone to pay for them.</p> <p>You will NOT get what that camera is really worth, trust me.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-do-i-sell-an-almost-new-canon-gl2#post-47655 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:35:29 +0000 Omtech 47655@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Please give me the price maybe I can afford it . email me on the PM or on my email <a href="mailto:natomb1@gmail.com">natomb1@gmail.com</a> for more details. God bless you</p>