With the GL2, Canon has created a camcorder with a wealth of features, each selected to elevate further the standard against which other camcorders are judged. The GL2 is a... more
elevate further the standard against which other camcorders are judged. The GL2 is a must-have for the person looking for the very best video-making experience. The...
Canon GL2 Digital Camcorder
With the GL2, Canon has created a camcorder with a wealth of features, each selected to
... more
elevate further the standard against which other camcorders are judged. The GL2 is a must-have for the person looking for the very best video-making experience. Wha...
judged. With precision optics, superior digital processing, and a sleek innovative design, the GL2 fully complements the user's vision and passion for excellence. ...
elevate further the standard against which other camcorders are judged. The GL2 is a must-have for the person looking for the very best video-making experience. The...
Canon GL2 Digital Camcorder
With the GL2, Canon has created a camcorder with a wealth of features, each selected to
... more
elevate further the standard against which other camcorders are judged. The GL2 is a must-have for the person looking for the very best video-making experience. What's new in the GL2? 1.Three CCD, 1/4 410K (effective 380K) pixels per CCD 2. 200K pixel LCD panel (EVF is 180K pixels) 3. 1.7 MegaPixel Digital Photos 4. Manual Audio Level Controls (2 mechanical, dedicated controls) 5. VU Level Meters (side of camera / LCD / EVF) 6. Advanced Accessory Shoe (for attaching optional accessories: MA-300 XLR audio adapter,VL-3 video light,DM50 directional microphone, Speedlight flashes 420EX / 520EX 7. Slow Shutter Speeds of 1/30, 1/15, 1/8 of a second 8. Gain Control (additional setting of + 18dB; total of 0, +6, +12, +18dB) 9. Clear Scan (60.5Hz -- 201.5 Hz in 120 steps) for use when shooting computer screens 10. Picture Adjustments:a.Camera Color: Color Shift (? 6 steps)b. Camera Sharpness: Picture Sharpness (? 6 steps) c.Camera Color Gain (? 6 steps)d. Camera Setup: Black Level (? 6 steps) 11. Variable Zebra Level (80/85/90/95/100 IRE) 12. Custom Keys and Presetsa.One Custom Keys (one settings for camera mode and one for VCR mode) b. One Picture adjustment memory 13. SMPTE Color Bars 14. Power Save (VCR Stop -- Defeats the 5 minute automatic shut-down) 15. EVF Display ON / partly OFF / OFF 16. 16:9 Electronic Guides in Viewfinder (for composing 16:9 images while shooting 4:3 aspect ratio)17. Two Eyecups included: Standard and Large (for use with glasses or outdoors) 18. Character Record (option to burn year, month, day, hour, minute and second permanently onto video 19. Analog / Digital Converter (transfer analog video Directly to computer) 20. Interval Recording (Interval: 30sec/1min/5min/10min; Recording time: 0.5sec/1.0sec/1.5sec/2.0sec) 21. Preset Speeds on Grip Zoom -- Variable/Low/Medium/High 22. DV Control -- controls external 1394 devices through DV Cable - REC/REC PAUSE 23. Index REC. = Good Mark Shot 24. SD/MMC Memory Card Slot for Still Images 25. USB Terminal for transfer of Digital Photos Specifications: Power supply (rated): 7.2 V DC Power consumption:4.8 W (using viewfinder), 5.7 W (using LCD screen) Television system: EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Video recording system:2 rotary heads, helical scanning systemDV system(Consumer digital VCR SD system)Digital component recording Audio recording system:PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48kHz/2ch), 12 bit (32kHz/4ch) Image sensor:3 CCD 1/4 Pixel Shift (charge coupled device)410,000 pixels (380,000 effective pixels) Tape Format:Videocassettes bearing the MiniDV mark Tape speed:SP: 3/4 ips (18.81 mm/s):LP: 1/2 ips (12.56 mm/s) Maximum recording time: SP: 80 minutes (with an 80-min. cassette); LP: 120 minutes (with an 80-min. cassette) Fast forward/rewind time:2 min. 50 sec. (with a 60 min. cassette) Lens:F/1.6-2.9, 20x power zoom, 4.2-84 mm Focusing system:TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible Minimum focusing distance:3ft 3 3/8 in. (1 m), 3/8 in. (1 cm) on maximum wide angle Maximum shutter speed:1/15,000 sec. Minimum illumination:6 lx Filter diameter:58 mm Viewfinder:0.44-inch, color LCD (approx. 180,000 pixels) LCD screen:2.5 in. measured diagonally (6.4 cm), 200,000 pixels (approx.) Microphone: Stereo electret condenser microphone DV terminal:Special 4 pin connector (based on IEEE 1394) Video terminal: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced S-video terminal: 1 Vp-p (Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p (C signal) Audio terminal:-10dBV, less than 3 kohms, unbalanced Operating temperature range: 32 - 104? F (0 - 40? C) Dimensions: 4 5/8 x 5 3/8 x 12 in. (118 x 136 x 306 mm) Weight:2 lb. 7 1/2 oz. (1.25 kg) Kit Contents: GL2 BP-915 BATTERY PACK CA-920 COMPACT POWER ADAPTER DC-920 DC COUPLER SS-650 SHOULDER STRAP WL-D77 WIRELESS CONTROLLER S-150 S-VIDEO CABLE USB CABLE STV-250N STEREO VIDEO CA...
Advantages: Excellent image quality and color fidelity Disadvantages: onboard microphone is omnidirectional
Canon replaces its popular three-CCD GL1 MiniDV camcorder and goes after Sony's VX2000 with the GL2, offering a superior 20X zoom lens, a 1.7-megapixel photo mode, and excellent color fidelity at a price point similar to the VX2000's. The camera's long lens, pristine images, and light weight make it a superb option for documentary filmmakers. We found the rocker switch very easy to control and quite smooth, and the camera's variable zoom settings ...
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Advantages: features, size, vibrant color Disadvantages: standard definition
...style of this camera. Canon has improved the camera to a HD level now, but this one is in Standard Definition but still rocks the prosumer level camera. Let me list my favorite things about this camera. I like the size and weight of this camera. Its not to small, so it feels liek you are holding something, but not to big to feel bogged down. the colors that the 3ccd produce is wonderful. I have compared this to some home camers and this blows them ...
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With the GL2, Canon has created a camcorder with a wealth of features, each selected to elevate further the standard against which other camcorders are judged. The GL2 is a must-have for the person looking for the very best video-making experience. The GL2's excellence begins with its outstanding Fluorite lens and includes pro-level picture adjustment features found only in Canon's top-of-the-line, trend-setting XL1S camcorder.
Additional features
DV input: Yes
Self Timer Delay: 10 sec, 2 sec
Edit Functions: A/V insert, audio dubbing
Low Lux / Night Mode: Yes
Digital Still Camera Function: Yes
Search Modes: Record search, date search, photo search, index search, Record search, edit search, photo search, index search
Time Code: Yes
Flash Terminal: Hot shoe
Additional Features: Built-in speaker, auto power save, date/time stamp, DPOF support, display brightness control, AE/FE lock, analog to digital conversion with pass through, USB compatibility, built-in speaker, auto power save, date/time stamp, DPOF support, sharpness control, analog to digital conversion with pass through, AE lock, accessories hot shoe
LP Recording: Yes
Photo Preview: Yes
16:9 Mode: Yes
Clock / Timer: Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type: LCD
Viewfinder Color Support: Color
Viewfinder Diagonal Size: 0.44"
Viewfinder Resolution: 180,000 pixels
Display
Type: LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5" - color
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