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John Lee August 28th, 2003 11:09 AM
GL2 wear and tear question
 
I'm using AVID XPress DV 3.5.4 on my PC and I have created a pseudo-MediaComposer setup by using a firewire connection with my GL2 to output video onto an external monitor.


Should I be worried about leaving the GL2 in Play (VCR) Mode for extended periods of time?


I am using the power adapter for the camera and there is no tape in the camera, so it is functioning solely as a Digital to Analog Convertor.

Frank Granovski August 28th, 2003 02:35 PM
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Should I be worried about leaving the GL2 in Play (VCR) Mode for extended periods of time?
Just like with any cam or VCR, the heads will wear over time.

Chris Fangio August 28th, 2003 04:33 PM
Frank,

John mentioned that there is no tape in the cam so the heads will not be in use at all. In fact it's no problem leaving the cam in VCR mode and using it as an A/D converter for extended periods.

Chris

David Woodland August 31st, 2003 09:16 PM
It's a good thing my 3 year warranty will cover the heads on my GL2.

Frank Granovski September 1st, 2003 02:40 AM
Chris, sorry, I missed that about no tape. With no tape in the cam, I wouldn't worry about wear.


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