Canon GL-2 or HF-11?

1. shootamins
   Member

   

    Might be odd, but which is in image quality, the pro, but SD format GL-2, or the consumer grade, but HD format Vixia HF-11? I'm a total noob on videography and I don't know much about transfer techniques and editing yet. I want to learn how to properly shoot videos so I could make decent promotional travel DVDs and maybe make privately made documentaries.

   And also, is Canon better than Sony??? ; D

   Thanks!

   Posted 3 years ago #

2. butterflyguy
   Member

   

    I own a GL2 and I'm very happy with it.

   Unfortunately it's SD format  is getting a bit old, but still almost all videographers

   eventually burn to a regular DVD which is SD.

   You don't say what your budget is, but I'd invest in a cheaper camera and learn the ropes first

   then invest in a more professional camera. HD also needs a better computer for processing.

   Visit http://www.camcorderinfo.com/

   and read everything they say.

   Posted 3 years ago #

3. jrcromwell
   Member

   

   I have used a GL2 for several years, and love it. It works perfectly for SD video targeted for DVDs and the web.  I love the long lens (I shoot from high up in sports stadiums) and quality.

   I recently bought the HF10 and ran into problems because I jumped the gun!  I love the camera and its video, but I wasn't prepared for the computer/software upgrades needed to edit the avchd footage.  And then once you have the edited footage, you run into more upgrades needed to burn to disk.  My suggestion: but the GL2 or other SD model.  By the time you are ready to go hi-def, it will be cheaper and easier.

   Posted 3 years ago #

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