GL-2 on Canon's Webpage at DVinfo.net

Nathan Gifford · June 25th, 2002, 06:00 PM

http://www.canondv.com/gl2/index.html

Looks pretty good. Even has manual audio control, MA-300 XLR adapter, souped up accessory mic, multiple zebra levels, image controls, clear scan, SMPTE Color Bars(!). Really sounds like a XL-1S shrunken into a GL-1 case.

I think one of the neatest things is the MA-300. If the price is right that will be one interesting puppy.

Nathan Gifford

Hagop Matossian · June 26th, 2002, 03:56 PM

don't forget the xl1's lens! its huge! I'm sure it catches far more light than any of the smaller cams, and the lens is what makes a camera after all

Rob Lohman · June 26th, 2002, 11:27 PM

The lens is only one of the important pieces. You'd be amazed
at what the GL1 (and probably the GL2) can do with its miniature
lens! Ultimately it is about the story and the way you portray
it that counts, not your lens size. But, ofcourse, it can help you
in getting that richer picture.

Nathan Gifford · June 27th, 2002, 06:33 AM

After reading lots of comments about the GL2 one of the best observations concerns its price. The author there questions the wisdom of having a camera sell around $3,000.

The question is what will the street price be? It is almost a PD150 already (heck, I know some of the things the PD150 has that the GL2 does not) but it is cheaper than the PD150.

If the GL2 street price approaches that of the VX2000, I expect there will be quite a battle between these two machines. My guess is that sales of anamorphic to continue to climb.

Finally, why the heck did Canon put a digital still cam in the GL2??

Later
Nathan Gifford

Barry Goyette · June 27th, 2002, 08:03 AM

B&H photo has the camera listed at $2799, and there is a thread over at 2-pop.com that indicates that is the "M.A.P." price. My quess is it will hover around that price for a few months and then drop to the $2500 range in the fall.

June 25th, 2002, 06:00 PM	#1
Nathan Gifford Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tickfaw, LA Posts: 1,217	GL-2 on Canon's Webpage http://www.canondv.com/gl2/index.html Looks pretty good. Even has manual audio control, MA-300 XLR adapter, souped up accessory mic, multiple zebra levels, image controls, clear scan, SMPTE Color Bars(!). Really sounds like a XL-1S shrunken into a GL-1 case. I think one of the neatest things is the MA-300. If the price is right that will be one interesting puppy. Nathan Gifford

June 26th, 2002, 11:27 PM	#3
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	The lens is only one of the important pieces. You'd be amazed at what the GL1 (and probably the GL2) can do with its miniature lens! Ultimately it is about the story and the way you portray it that counts, not your lens size. But, ofcourse, it can help you in getting that richer picture. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

June 27th, 2002, 06:33 AM	#4
Nathan Gifford Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tickfaw, LA Posts: 1,217	Big question will be the street price... After reading lots of comments about the GL2 one of the best observations concerns its price. The author there questions the wisdom of having a camera sell around $3,000. The question is what will the street price be? It is almost a PD150 already (heck, I know some of the things the PD150 has that the GL2 does not) but it is cheaper than the PD150. If the GL2 street price approaches that of the VX2000, I expect there will be quite a battle between these two machines. My guess is that sales of anamorphic to continue to climb. Finally, why the heck did Canon put a digital still cam in the GL2?? Later Nathan Gifford

June 26th, 2002, 03:56 PM	#2
Hagop Matossian Woodyfang Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: London/Nicosia Posts: 125	don't forget the xl1's lens! its huge! I'm sure it catches far more light than any of the smaller cams, and the lens is what makes a camera after all

June 27th, 2002, 08:03 AM	#5
Barry Goyette Trustee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Luis Obispo CA Posts: 1,195	B&H photo has the camera listed at $2799, and there is a thread over at 2-pop.com that indicates that is the "M.A.P." price. My quess is it will hover around that price for a few months and then drop to the $2500 range in the fall.