Canon GL2???

[jzucker]

I'm making an instructional guitar video. I've been using my Canon Optura Xi so far for test shots but I'm getting annoyed with it's lack of manual exposure. I don't really need HD so I'm considering buying a used GL2. Just wondering if anyone could say a paragraph or two about the GL2.

Thanks in advance,

Jaz

[Captain Pierce]

My favorite thing about the GL2 is the 20X zoom, which probably won't be much of an advantage for you in that situation. :) The 1/8" mic input is annoying, but that's been easily bypassed with a Beachtek adapter. All in all, I've found it to be a solid camera for what I do (mostly event I-MAG and occasional recording). It doesn't get a lot of love here, though, because it doesn't have 24p and because it looks unrepentantly "video." ;)

[jzucker]

Thanks for the advice. I'm almost consider the HV20 but I'm getting so tired of not having manual exposure on the Optura. Do you know much about the HV20? I assume I can set to to non HD mode for my video? Not sure I want to mess with HD conversion at this point since my DVD will be in standard mode...

[lairhair]

Canon GL2 was my first 3ccd camera. Its a beauty for what you are doing. Especialy for the price. Go for it.

[jzucker]

Thanks. Just bought one on ebay for $1200. Hopefully it works!

The other thing I noticed with my Optura is that in the situation I'm shooting in, it's constantly overexposing by almost a full stop and there's no exposure compensation. It's weird that when I adjust the aperture or shutter speed the image looks correct for a second and then it adds gain to increase the exposure.

[jzucker]

argggggggggghhhhhhh!

Got the camera today. The genius who shipped it put it in a box along with 2 tripods and the accessories. Nothing was cushioned. Each item was wrapped in a single "target" brand plastic bag and then a bunch of styrofoam packing was put into the case so the camera doesn't work, is scratched and dented including a scratch on the lens (the lens cap was not attached).

[Huy Vu]

argggggggggghhhhhhh!

Got the camera today. The genius who shipped it put it in a box along with 2 tripods and the accessories. Nothing was cushioned. Each item was wrapped in a single "target" brand plastic bag and then a bunch of styrofoam packing was put into the case so the camera doesn't work, is scratched and dented including a scratch on the lens (the lens cap was not attached).

Ouch, that sucks dude. You need to complain right away and get your money back. On the bright side, $1200 is too much for a GL2 anyway. You can almost get an original DVX for that much.

[onetime1]

If you want to know more about the Canon GL2, you can have a look at the reviews for it:
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-camcorders/canon-gl2/4505-6500_7-20224838.html

[HBlack]

From what I've seen, the HV20 has a much better picture than a GL2. Go for an HV20, or a DVX if you can afford it.

[jzucker]

thanks for the suggestions. Fortunately, the ebayer refunded my money so now I'm looking into a used DVX. Other than the few listed here, anyone know of some with low mileage?

[JaviBUSA08]

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