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October 15th, 2001, 09:06 AM

When tape is run to end it sometimes won't rewind,instead we get an eject tape message. Sometimes removing tape and reinserting it works, but not always. Then we have to rewind in another camcorder. Any thoughts or suggestions appreciated. Mator

Hans Kuipers · October 13th, 2002, 08:56 AM

How can I test in a shop if the camcorder I want to buy is free from dead/hot pixcels on the CCD, LCD screen and the EVF??

Ken Tanaka · October 13th, 2002, 12:38 PM

Point the camera at a flat colored surface (not strictly black or white) and inspect the vf and lcd images to see if a pixel appears odd-colored. Dead is often red on lcd's, and the vf is also a lcd-type display. Then shoot 10 secs or so of footage at the same target and playback on a full-frame pro monitor or computer to check for odd pixels.

Michael Pappas · October 13th, 2002, 02:12 PM

Testing:

Put the cap on the camera. Gain up to 18db. Set shutter speed to 1/8th a second.

Viewing:

Set monitor brightness to full bright so the blacks levels are washed. This way you see the full extent of the image.

If your using the LCD 2.5 screen Turn the brightness setting to full. Clear all data on screen.

Michael Pappas

Bill Hardy · December 30th, 2002, 07:17 PM

Went to Universal Studios theme park a few days before Christmas. I am downloading some stills now but the web page is up. You can check out the frame mode stills at

http://homepage.mac.com/bhardy3/PhotoAlbum33.html

Enjoy, more stills to come. It was raining on and off so I did not make a lot of adjustments, plus my party was always moving.

Tim Palmer-Benson · December 31st, 2002, 04:53 PM

I want to use my GL2 on the ski slopes and out x-country skiing and biking. What would you people recommend as a backpack that would withstand a fall! I also plan to pack a tripod because all my shooting will be for the web and I must have a relatively still background to get the best compression.

Tb

Alex Ratson · January 1st, 2003, 03:58 PM

I would recommend a LowePro DryZone 200. Its fairly water tight, and has a spot to stick your tripod.
You can get some more info on the bag u can check it out at: http://www.lowepro.com/pages/series/dryzone/dzone.htm

Alex

Chris Hurd · January 1st, 2003, 04:28 PM

See also the CCC - 3333 Multi-Purpose Soft Case from KATA, perfect for the GL2, at http://www.dvinfo.net/canon/articles/article81.php

October 15th, 2001, 09:06 AM	#1
AB&GDigital Posts: n/a	rewinding When tape is run to end it sometimes won't rewind,instead we get an eject tape message. Sometimes removing tape and reinserting it works, but not always. Then we have to rewind in another camcorder. Any thoughts or suggestions appreciated. Mator

October 13th, 2002, 08:56 AM	#2
Hans Kuipers Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 61	dead/hot pixcel How can I test in a shop if the camcorder I want to buy is free from dead/hot pixcels on the CCD, LCD screen and the EVF??

October 13th, 2002, 12:38 PM	#3
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Point the camera at a flat colored surface (not strictly black or white) and inspect the vf and lcd images to see if a pixel appears odd-colored. Dead is often red on lcd's, and the vf is also a lcd-type display. Then shoot 10 secs or so of footage at the same target and playback on a full-frame pro monitor or computer to check for odd pixels. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

December 30th, 2002, 07:17 PM	#5
Bill Hardy Major Player Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 205	GL2 At Islands Of Adventure Went to Universal Studios theme park a few days before Christmas. I am downloading some stills now but the web page is up. You can check out the frame mode stills at http://homepage.mac.com/bhardy3/PhotoAlbum33.html Enjoy, more stills to come. It was raining on and off so I did not make a lot of adjustments, plus my party was always moving.

December 31st, 2002, 04:53 PM	#6
Tim Palmer-Benson Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Morgan, Vermont Posts: 130	Recommended back pack for GL2? I want to use my GL2 on the ski slopes and out x-country skiing and biking. What would you people recommend as a backpack that would withstand a fall! I also plan to pack a tripod because all my shooting will be for the web and I must have a relatively still background to get the best compression. Tb

October 13th, 2002, 02:12 PM	#4
Michael Pappas Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: California Posts: 667	Testing: Put the cap on the camera. Gain up to 18db. Set shutter speed to 1/8th a second. Viewing: Set monitor brightness to full bright so the blacks levels are washed. This way you see the full extent of the image. If your using the LCD 2.5 screen Turn the brightness setting to full. Clear all data on screen. Michael Pappas

January 1st, 2003, 03:58 PM	#7
Alex Ratson Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Squamish, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 149	I would recommend a LowePro DryZone 200. Its fairly water tight, and has a spot to stick your tripod. You can get some more info on the bag u can check it out at: http://www.lowepro.com/pages/series/dryzone/dzone.htm Alex

January 1st, 2003, 04:28 PM	#8
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	See also the CCC - 3333 Multi-Purpose Soft Case from KATA, perfect for the GL2, at http://www.dvinfo.net/canon/articles/article81.php __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!