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Videomaker Community » Tag: gl2 - Recent Posts http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community » Tag: gl2 - Recent Posts en Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:44:25 +0000 flaubert on "mic not connected on GL2" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mic-not-connected-on-gl2#post-51797 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:23:39 +0000 flaubert 51797@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ thanks Cville on "mic not connected on GL2" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mic-not-connected-on-gl2#post-51795 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:55:05 +0000 Cville 51795@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ The short answer is yes you will be able to add a voice over in sony vegas. 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. flaubert on "mic not connected on GL2" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mic-not-connected-on-gl2#post-51790 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:18:52 +0000 flaubert 51790@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ 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? bottenbay on "Canon Wide converter WD-58H Camcorder Lens for GL XM" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-wide-converter-wd-58h-camcorder-lens-for-gl-xm#post-49059 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:29:43 +0000 bottenbay 49059@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ For Sale ON eBay.com: <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=220449163926" rel="nofollow">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=220449163926</a> This Product Used only ONE TIME for a film project. Like new NormanWillis on "How do I sell an almost new Canon GL2?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-do-i-sell-an-almost-new-canon-gl2#post-47712 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:52:56 +0000 NormanWillis 47712@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Thank you for the caution. 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. She has expressed a big interest in photography, and she wants to get a DSLR for her graduation. zoobie on "How do I sell an almost new Canon GL2?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-do-i-sell-an-almost-new-canon-gl2#post-47700 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:41:49 +0000 zoobie 47700@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Placing an ad on eBay isn't too bad. 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... NormanWillis on "How do I sell an almost new Canon GL2?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-do-i-sell-an-almost-new-canon-gl2#post-47667 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:03:30 +0000 NormanWillis 47667@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ I should probably say this: the reason I want HD is that I am in a different situation than most. 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. 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. Thank you for your help and advice. Norman NormanWillis on "How do I sell an almost new Canon GL2?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-do-i-sell-an-almost-new-canon-gl2#post-47666 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:42:22 +0000 NormanWillis 47666@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Thank you all for your advice. 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. 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. I have never placed an ad on EBay. Is it difficult? Thank you, Norman zoobie on "How do I sell an almost new Canon GL2?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-do-i-sell-an-almost-new-canon-gl2#post-47664 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:38:31 +0000 zoobie 47664@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Omtech, keep in mind it's probably a NTSC cam whereas you're probably in PAL country. I'd keep it as a backup. XTR-91 on "How do I sell an almost new Canon GL2?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-do-i-sell-an-almost-new-canon-gl2#post-47659 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:24:49 +0000 XTR-91 47659@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ 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. EarlC on "How do I sell an almost new Canon GL2?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-do-i-sell-an-almost-new-canon-gl2#post-47656 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:59:15 +0000 EarlC 47656@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ 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. 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. 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. You will NOT get what that camera is really worth, trust me. Omtech on "How do I sell an almost new Canon GL2?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-do-i-sell-an-almost-new-canon-gl2#post-47655 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:35:29 +0000 Omtech 47655@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ 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 videochick on "How do I sell an almost new Canon GL2?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-do-i-sell-an-almost-new-canon-gl2#post-47646 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:56:00 +0000 videochick 47646@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi, Norman.. Â Besides Robert's Craigslist suggestion or eBay, you might try any one of the several companies that specialize in buying used equipment focused on video production. In Videomaker, we have a company listed, KP Pro Video, that buys and sells used gear. <a href="http://www.kpprovideo.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.kpprovideo.com</a>. We also have an ad for a company called In-Sync, <a href="http://www.insyncpubs.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.insyncpubs.com</a>, but I don't know if they buy as well as sell used gear. Check these two companies out. I think B&H also buys used gear, if it's very very slightly used as you mention. Â Â robgrauert on "How do I sell an almost new Canon GL2?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-do-i-sell-an-almost-new-canon-gl2#post-47644 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:25:32 +0000 robgrauert 47644@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ put an ad on Craig's List. NormanWillis on "How do I sell an almost new Canon GL2?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-do-i-sell-an-almost-new-canon-gl2#post-47642 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:16:18 +0000 NormanWillis 47642@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hello. It is a long story, but I bought a Canon GL2 a few years ago, and used it for about twenty hours. It was a great camera, but then I was hit by a series of moves. Now that I am finally getting set up, I think I need to shoot everything in HD. Does anyone know how I would market or sell a Canon GL2 in almost new condition (with shotgun microphone, XLR adapter, big battery and hard case)? I think I maybe even still have a year left on one of those aftermarket warranties. Thank you, Norman XTR-91 on "best wireless mic for Canon GL2" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-wireless-mic-for-canon-gl2#post-47291 Thu, 28 May 2009 13:38:53 +0000 XTR-91 47291@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ NADY has a dual set of entry-level pro quality dynamic microphones (about $50). I purchased a set of dynamic mics before I realized what I needed was a shotgun mic. I will probably be selling these on eBay later on, at a cheaper price. <a href="http://www.nady.com/dkw_duo.html">http://www.nady.com/dkw_duo.html</a> Sterling on "best wireless mic for Canon GL2" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-wireless-mic-for-canon-gl2#post-47282 Thu, 28 May 2009 04:31:30 +0000 Sterling 47282@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ I have a GL-1 with Beachtek XLRmixer/adapter, an Azden dual channel wireless system and Shure SM-11 wired lavalier mics. Whenever I can, I would rather use the wired lavalier mics. I don't have to worry about interference and batteries and switches. mistermom007 on "Considerations going from a GL2 to XL2" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/considerations-going-from-a-gl2-to-xl2#post-47180 Tue, 26 May 2009 06:27:27 +0000 mistermom007 47180@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hey, thanks both of you. I just purchased a used XL2 and can't wait for it to get here. I had considered several things to try and capture great sound with my GL2, among them a Beachtek DXA-6HD Dual Hi-Definition Audio Adapter<a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=workaround.jsp&A=details&Q=&sku=531333&is=REG"></a>, a Rode NTG-2 Battery or Phantom Powered Condenser Shotgun Microphone<a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=workaround.jsp&A=details&Q=&sku=400806&is=REG"></a>, and a Sennheiser Evolution G2 100 Series - UHF Lavalier System. Tell me if I figured wrong, but won't the XL2 eliminate the need for the first two? Will the shotgun mic on the XL2 be sufficient? What do you think? digitalhq on "Considerations going from a GL2 to XL2" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/considerations-going-from-a-gl2-to-xl2#post-47069 Fri, 22 May 2009 02:13:48 +0000 digitalhq 47069@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ I agree with Ryan. I frequently shoot event and wedding video with both a GL2 and an XL1 (very similar to XL2) and am overall very happy with the results. Surprisingly, even with smaller CCD's the GL2 holds its own with the more expensive XL1. I typically never use the digital zoom function on either camera, though, so no input on that aspect. Ryan3078 on "Considerations going from a GL2 to XL2" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/considerations-going-from-a-gl2-to-xl2#post-47027 Wed, 20 May 2009 21:08:40 +0000 Ryan3078 47027@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ No problem, glad I could help. mistermom007 on "Considerations going from a GL2 to XL2" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/considerations-going-from-a-gl2-to-xl2#post-46921 Mon, 18 May 2009 01:29:23 +0000 mistermom007 46921@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Thanks Ryan, your experience and input is very much appreciated! Ryan3078 on "Considerations going from a GL2 to XL2" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/considerations-going-from-a-gl2-to-xl2#post-46881 Sun, 17 May 2009 00:33:57 +0000 Ryan3078 46881@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ I've used both cameras extensively, and they work quite well together! As both are made by Canon, the image from both matches perfectly. The stock XL2 does have a 20X zoom lens, and I've never really needed more. The XL2 is a definite step up from the GL2 in quality and options, and would be a great purchase choice to make! I've filmed several plays and concerts using the Canon GL2, XL2, and XHA1, and they work together beautifully! You can learn more about the XL2 at <a href="http://dvcreators.net/media/demos/xl2featuretour/xl2featuretour.html" title="Xl2 Feature Tour">http://dvcreators.net/media/demos/xl2featuretour/xl2featuretour.html</a> mistermom007 on "Considerations going from a GL2 to XL2" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/considerations-going-from-a-gl2-to-xl2#post-46879 Sat, 16 May 2009 23:13:28 +0000 mistermom007 46879@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ I have been using a GL2 for a couple of years now and mostly shoot pageants, plays, graduations, some weddings, recitals, etc. Thinking about purchasing a used XL2 and am concerned about being able to use both the GL2 and the XL2 for multi-camera shoots and it look right. I use Sony Vegas 8. Does anyone have any similar experiences? I sometimes use up the 40X digital zoom on the GL2 but am I correct in thinking the stock XL2 has up to 20X zoom? Would the picture be a lot better on the XL2 but I might be limited by the wide angle and zoom abilities with the XL2? Please give me your experiences. Thanks. KeithKorchok on "Is the VX2100 better to film skateboarding than the canon GL2 ?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/is-the-vx2100-better-to-film-skateboarding-than-the-canon-gl2#post-46865 Sat, 16 May 2009 10:07:23 +0000 KeithKorchok 46865@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Ok, my other camera is the same way, i just need to buy a 52mm adapter ring then. EarlC on "Is the VX2100 better to film skateboarding than the canon GL2 ?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/is-the-vx2100-better-to-film-skateboarding-than-the-canon-gl2#post-46856 Sat, 16 May 2009 01:33:44 +0000 EarlC 46856@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ The GL2 is a fixed lens camera. Though I am sure there are a number of screw-on optical elements you could attach to the front, the lens itself is not removable. KeithKorchok on "Is the VX2100 better to film skateboarding than the canon GL2 ?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/is-the-vx2100-better-to-film-skateboarding-than-the-canon-gl2#post-46854 Fri, 15 May 2009 22:28:05 +0000 KeithKorchok 46854@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ thank you for all the input, You can change lenses on the GL2 right? I am looking to by a wide angle lens as well. I have a fisheye as of right now but its thread is too small for the GL2 EarlC on "Is the VX2100 better to film skateboarding than the canon GL2 ?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/is-the-vx2100-better-to-film-skateboarding-than-the-canon-gl2#post-46852 Fri, 15 May 2009 21:33:10 +0000 EarlC 46852@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ It is an easy to use tool, once you familiarize yourself with its adjustments, and the panel of controls available and accessible via the back of the camera, adjacent to the battery attachment area. The push and roll control to scroll through options and adjustments, once you KNOW them, are easy to accomplish and relatively intuitive. I would not agree that audio is pristine and perfect, but it is not as bad as some have idicated regarding internal camera mechanics noise transfer, audio clarity, etc. It has manual focus and audio adjustments that are functional, and there is an option to acquire an adapter for XLR inputs. I've not identified a need to go that direction, but I also religiously use my Zoom H2 digital audio recorders for sound acqusition at most gigs, so... To be honest, I am not familiar with, nor have I used or read up on or confirmed the availability of time lapse, but I do know I can shoot standard or wide screen and I find that helpful if I know going in I want or prefer one or the other for a particular production. I have never had an overwhelming lighting situation that has defeated the camera's ability to give me decent video reproduciotn - even at events such as dance recitals and community plays where dramatic lighting often challenges a camera's low light abilities. I rarely ever have to use on-camera lighting or enhancement to augment the GL2's ability to render a decent image. I have two Canon XL1 cameras and one GL2. If I had known the minor benefit interchangeable lenses was to prove to be, and the significant quality and performance of the GL2, I could have saved a bundle and purchased three of the GL2's instead. I love my XL1 cameras, but changing lenses has proven a premium I never needed to have spent. KeithKorchok on "Is the VX2100 better to film skateboarding than the canon GL2 ?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/is-the-vx2100-better-to-film-skateboarding-than-the-canon-gl2#post-46851 Fri, 15 May 2009 21:20:44 +0000 KeithKorchok 46851@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ I have been wanting to get the GL2 for a while now, how do you like your's? How is the video quality as well as the audio? I read about it having a time lapse feature. This would save me alot of editing.. is it easy to use? EarlC on "Is the VX2100 better to film skateboarding than the canon GL2 ?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/is-the-vx2100-better-to-film-skateboarding-than-the-canon-gl2#post-46850 Fri, 15 May 2009 20:45:30 +0000 EarlC 46850@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Size-wise they both fit the bill. Ruggedness? In your chosen area of video production you will almost HAVE to approach them as disposables, although with some degree of consideration for their well-being, I suspect either one could take a licking and keep on ticking. I know my GL2 has sustained some serious trauma over the years, but continues to serve me well, but then I haven't taken it to the slopes - snow or concrete. KeithKorchok on "Is the VX2100 better to film skateboarding than the canon GL2 ?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/is-the-vx2100-better-to-film-skateboarding-than-the-canon-gl2#post-46846 Fri, 15 May 2009 19:58:03 +0000 KeithKorchok 46846@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ I am curious about which camera would be more suitable for filming skateboarding and snowboarding. I am rough on cameras and I want to know which would be the better camera for this type of filming.