gl2 for wedding shoots? at DVinfo.net

Michael Buendia · July 31st, 2003, 05:36 PM

i own a gl2 and love it but most of my shoots are outdoors or i use large lighting units so i have never had a complaint.

would you recommend the gl2 for someone who wants to become a wedding videographer (friend)? on the gl2's cons i see there is the low light (smaller chips) issue one encounters in a typical wedding.

i realize the vx2000 is better in low light but i just can't recommend it to my friend becasue of its poor audio (manual-hiss). i think the pd-150 is getting out of his price range. what camera would you all recommend?

mb

Frank Granovski · July 31st, 2003, 06:17 PM

The GL2 is a fine wedding cam, but I suggest getting an onboard light.

Bob Harotunian · August 2nd, 2003, 07:04 AM

The GL2 works just fine for weddings. I even bought a second to replace our GL1. An on-board light with diffuser is a necessity. Every facility we've covered practically turns the lights out after dinner.
Bob

Michael Buendia · August 2nd, 2003, 11:31 PM

what on-board light brand & diffuser would you recommend?

mb4

Bob Harotunian · August 3rd, 2003, 09:34 AM

I've been using the PAGLight C6. It's lightweight, runs cool, has barn doors, rotatable filters and cost under $300. Battery lasts well over an hour of continuous use but you need two. Overall, I'm very pleased with its perfomance.

Graham Bernard · August 3rd, 2003, 10:36 AM

The PagLight - yes? What type of batteries? I've seen it advertised here in the UK where it is used with NiCad, not LithIon. Is that the same in the US?

Grazie

Matt Palen · August 3rd, 2003, 04:18 PM

I do not use my GL2 professionally, but I have volunteered to tape my sisters wedding. I was thinking about purchasing the VL-10Li to use during the reception, but I am not sure if 10watts is enough power. Has anyone used this light for weddings? I dont think I justify spending more than $100 on a light given my use. But if a $100 light isnt going to work, I quess I can just rent a more professional light.

Thanks.

Rob Easler · August 3rd, 2003, 05:11 PM

I use that canon light and I think it is enough for most shots at the reception. Certainly if your trying to catch the action in front of you. If you try to shoot the whole room it wouldn't be, but for the last 20 weddings I've done it's been enough. It could use a diffuser but it is not bad.

Marc Martin · August 3rd, 2003, 07:13 PM

I have the VL3, and this small 3 watts only can save your life !

Look these 2 pics shot in same conditions: frame mode, shutter 1/25, F1.6, 0dB gain.

Without VL3:
http://marc5532b.free.fr/file/without_vl3.jpg

With VL3:
http://marc5532b.free.fr/file/with_vl3.jpg

So I imagine that the VL10 can do better.

Bob Harotunian · August 4th, 2003, 09:01 AM

The PAGLight C6 battery is a 6V 7Ah Ni-Cd battery. It comes with a shoulder strap since it weighs a few pounds. Only problem I've had is with the strap attachment that tends to fall off the battery. Using gaffer tape over the clip solves problem. Hope that helps.
Bob

Graham Bernard · August 4th, 2003, 10:40 AM

Thanks Bob,

Grazie

July 31st, 2003, 05:36 PM	#1
Michael Buendia Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: los angeles, california Posts: 71	gl2 for wedding shoots? i own a gl2 and love it but most of my shoots are outdoors or i use large lighting units so i have never had a complaint. would you recommend the gl2 for someone who wants to become a wedding videographer (friend)? on the gl2's cons i see there is the low light (smaller chips) issue one encounters in a typical wedding. i realize the vx2000 is better in low light but i just can't recommend it to my friend becasue of its poor audio (manual-hiss). i think the pd-150 is getting out of his price range. what camera would you all recommend? mb

August 3rd, 2003, 04:18 PM	#7
Matt Palen Tourist Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: minneapolis, MN Posts: 2	VL-10Li I do not use my GL2 professionally, but I have volunteered to tape my sisters wedding. I was thinking about purchasing the VL-10Li to use during the reception, but I am not sure if 10watts is enough power. Has anyone used this light for weddings? I dont think I justify spending more than $100 on a light given my use. But if a $100 light isnt going to work, I quess I can just rent a more professional light. Thanks.

July 31st, 2003, 06:17 PM	#2
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	The GL2 is a fine wedding cam, but I suggest getting an onboard light.

August 2nd, 2003, 07:04 AM	#3
Bob Harotunian Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 360	The GL2 works just fine for weddings. I even bought a second to replace our GL1. An on-board light with diffuser is a necessity. Every facility we've covered practically turns the lights out after dinner. Bob

August 2nd, 2003, 11:31 PM	#4
Michael Buendia Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: los angeles, california Posts: 71	what on-board light brand & diffuser would you recommend? mb4

August 3rd, 2003, 09:34 AM	#5
Bob Harotunian Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 360	I've been using the PAGLight C6. It's lightweight, runs cool, has barn doors, rotatable filters and cost under $300. Battery lasts well over an hour of continuous use but you need two. Overall, I'm very pleased with its perfomance.

August 3rd, 2003, 10:36 AM	#6
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	The PagLight - yes? What type of batteries? I've seen it advertised here in the UK where it is used with NiCad, not LithIon. Is that the same in the US? Grazie

August 3rd, 2003, 05:11 PM	#8
Rob Easler Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 219	I use that canon light and I think it is enough for most shots at the reception. Certainly if your trying to catch the action in front of you. If you try to shoot the whole room it wouldn't be, but for the last 20 weddings I've done it's been enough. It could use a diffuser but it is not bad.

August 3rd, 2003, 07:13 PM	#9
Marc Martin Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Paris, France Posts: 80	I have the VL3, and this small 3 watts only can save your life ! Look these 2 pics shot in same conditions: frame mode, shutter 1/25, F1.6, 0dB gain. Without VL3: http://marc5532b.free.fr/file/without_vl3.jpg With VL3: http://marc5532b.free.fr/file/with_vl3.jpg So I imagine that the VL10 can do better.

August 4th, 2003, 09:01 AM	#10
Bob Harotunian Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 360	The PAGLight C6 battery is a 6V 7Ah Ni-Cd battery. It comes with a shoulder strap since it weighs a few pounds. Only problem I've had is with the strap attachment that tends to fall off the battery. Using gaffer tape over the clip solves problem. Hope that helps. Bob

August 4th, 2003, 10:40 AM	#11
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Thanks Bob, Grazie