Various GL1 / XM1 questions

jumbalijumbali · June 27th, 2002, 12:09 PM

Sure, plug in the firewire cable. Fire up Premiere and Capture a Movie. Hit Record and you'll be streaming it in.

Jim Steffel · June 27th, 2002, 12:30 PM

Thanks

July 22nd, 2002, 07:29 PM

My friend wants me to shoot a "fishing adventure" at night under flourescent worklights....are there any filters I should use to help w/ this?
Any tips would be appreciated. I'll be using a GL1 camera.
Thanks,
Daryl

Frank Granovski · July 22nd, 2002, 08:45 PM

Heliopan makes 2 types of fluorescent correction filters...for the 2 main types of fluorescent lighting.

Mark Sudfelt · August 5th, 2002, 05:37 PM

Hi,
I see the Canon VL-3 light can be used with the GL2. Is
it also possible to use it with the GL1/XM1 ?

Chris Hurd · August 5th, 2002, 06:09 PM

Sorry, no; the VL3 light derives power from the Advanced Accessory Shoe on the GL2/XM2. The Advanced Accessory Shoe is "hot," that is, it's wired for power. The accessory shoe on the GL1/XM1 does not supply power, therefore the various AAS accessories such as the VL3 light and DM50 stereo mic are not compatible.

Jim McNally · August 16th, 2002, 06:41 PM

I am trying to determine which would be more useful, a VL3 Light or the VL10Li. Does the number indicate the wattage? The VL3 is self powered by the camera I understand so does that mean that you need an additional 900 series battery to power the VL10Li? One for the camera, one for the light? Does a battery come with it?

How about useing them outside...are either of them useful for fill light outdoors?

Any info anyone can offer on these questions would be appreciated.

Jim

George Gerez · September 9th, 2002, 06:38 AM

Does anyone know how to bypass the Auto Power Off Feature on the GL1 while in CAMERA mode?

Clayton Farr · September 9th, 2002, 06:54 AM

Although I haven't used the GL1 extensively, I imagine it is like most cameras in that it will shut down after about five minutes or so if there is a TAPE inside. Without the tape it should stay on as long as there is power. (Again, may be a bit of conjecture for your camera specifically.)

As for keeping the power on with the tape, I haven't ever heard of a way. Are you trying to keep some settings (white balance, etc)? (Aren't these retained as long as there is power, even if the camera is off?) Or is it just the annoyance factor?

HTH,
Clayton

Barry Goyette · September 9th, 2002, 08:19 AM

Try leaving the tape door open, I'm not in front of my camera, but I think this works.

Barry

November 8th, 2002, 10:36 AM

OK this may not be the place to ask this but here go's. Which has a better picture quality a SONY TRV240E or a Cannon GL1 or GL2? I want to get a camera that has a high picture quality that is a little on the low end. I really love the new camera I saw on the back of filmaker magazine last year, it looked nice but I have no Idea on the cost and the magazine is at home. (SIGH)

Julian Luttrell · November 12th, 2002, 04:55 AM

Goldenfleece,

you are from Sheffield so I guess you are using a PAL camera - slow shutter does not change the frame rate, just how long the shutter is open on each frame. I guess that the Sony author meant to say it gives a "24 fps like effect":) It will still be 25fps on the tape.

Julian

Don Palomaki · November 12th, 2002, 07:13 AM

The TRV-240E is a 1-CCD camcorder, (1/6" in the NTSC version). It is Digital8, around US$550 or so.

Should be no contest, the GL1/GL2 should provide the better image by far under most circumstances.

Nathan Gifford · November 12th, 2002, 07:54 AM

It would be difficult for any 1-chipper to beat a 3-chipper except in low light conditions. Simply put, 3-chippers have 1 chip per primary color and that gives them a decisive advantage when it comes to image reproduction.

Since these 3-chippers are better cam, it does require a little knowledge to operate them properly. If you are always going to use "green box auto" mode you may not see much difference between a 1-chipper and a 3-chipper. However, when properly used the results can be quite awesome.

So if you are contemplating a purchase, take the time to learn a little photography before you try these cams. It will help you determine which cam is best for you.

November 21st, 2002, 08:06 PM

hi
has anyone had any problems w/getting tremendously distorted audio after playback *on both onboard speaker and computer speakers*

i noticed that after i recorded a wedding reception (which had a loud dj) the sound was super distorted when i played it back and i thought i had blown the mic, but then i recorded an live acoustic performance and it picked up excellent.

a week later i was at a party again and the bass seemed way too much for the mic when i'm playing it back now it's really distrorted again. (also my screen started recording blue and green horizontal stripes??!!)
...it's still under canon's 1 year warranty, should i consider an exchange or is there anything to do besides change the 12-bit/16-bit record levels?

sorry so long, thanks...

June 27th, 2002, 12:09 PM	#211
jumbalijumbali New Boot Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 7	Yep Sure, plug in the firewire cable. Fire up Premiere and Capture a Movie. Hit Record and you'll be streaming it in.

June 27th, 2002, 12:30 PM	#212
Jim Steffel New Boot Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 10	Cool, thank you. Thanks

July 22nd, 2002, 07:29 PM	#213
wardworld@hotmail.com Posts: n/a	lighting for GL1 My friend wants me to shoot a "fishing adventure" at night under flourescent worklights....are there any filters I should use to help w/ this? Any tips would be appreciated. I'll be using a GL1 camera. Thanks, Daryl

August 5th, 2002, 05:37 PM	#215
Mark Sudfelt New Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Zealand Posts: 15	Does the Canon VL-3 light work with XM1? Hi, I see the Canon VL-3 light can be used with the GL2. Is it also possible to use it with the GL1/XM1 ?

August 5th, 2002, 06:09 PM	#216
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Sorry, no; the VL3 light derives power from the Advanced Accessory Shoe on the GL2/XM2. The Advanced Accessory Shoe is "hot," that is, it's wired for power. The accessory shoe on the GL1/XM1 does not supply power, therefore the various AAS accessories such as the VL3 light and DM50 stereo mic are not compatible. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

July 22nd, 2002, 08:45 PM	#214
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Heliopan makes 2 types of fluorescent correction filters...for the 2 main types of fluorescent lighting.

August 16th, 2002, 06:41 PM	#217
Jim McNally New Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 15	Light Comparison I am trying to determine which would be more useful, a VL3 Light or the VL10Li. Does the number indicate the wattage? The VL3 is self powered by the camera I understand so does that mean that you need an additional 900 series battery to power the VL10Li? One for the camera, one for the light? Does a battery come with it? How about useing them outside...are either of them useful for fill light outdoors? Any info anyone can offer on these questions would be appreciated. Jim

September 9th, 2002, 06:38 AM	#218
George Gerez Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 49	Bypassing the AUTO-OFF in the GL1 Does anyone know how to bypass the Auto Power Off Feature on the GL1 while in CAMERA mode? __________________ George Gerez Tamarac, FL (Broward County) (954)821-3866 gerez@bellsouth.net --- PC Based editor: Adobe Premier Pro, Canopus DV Storm Pro. SONY VX2000, Panasonic DVX100a

September 9th, 2002, 06:54 AM	#219
Clayton Farr Contributor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 94	Although I haven't used the GL1 extensively, I imagine it is like most cameras in that it will shut down after about five minutes or so if there is a TAPE inside. Without the tape it should stay on as long as there is power. (Again, may be a bit of conjecture for your camera specifically.) As for keeping the power on with the tape, I haven't ever heard of a way. Are you trying to keep some settings (white balance, etc)? (Aren't these retained as long as there is power, even if the camera is off?) Or is it just the annoyance factor? HTH, Clayton

September 9th, 2002, 08:19 AM	#220
Barry Goyette Trustee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Luis Obispo CA Posts: 1,195	Try leaving the tape door open, I'm not in front of my camera, but I think this works. Barry

November 8th, 2002, 10:36 AM	#221
Shane Miller Posts: n/a	GL1 VS SONY TRV240E OK this may not be the place to ask this but here go's. Which has a better picture quality a SONY TRV240E or a Cannon GL1 or GL2? I want to get a camera that has a high picture quality that is a little on the low end. I really love the new camera I saw on the back of filmaker magazine last year, it looked nice but I have no Idea on the cost and the magazine is at home. (SIGH)

November 12th, 2002, 04:55 AM	#222
Julian Luttrell Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 164	24fps Goldenfleece, you are from Sheffield so I guess you are using a PAL camera - slow shutter does not change the frame rate, just how long the shutter is open on each frame. I guess that the Sony author meant to say it gives a "24 fps like effect":) It will still be 25fps on the tape. Julian

November 12th, 2002, 07:13 AM	#223
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,488	The TRV-240E is a 1-CCD camcorder, (1/6" in the NTSC version). It is Digital8, around US$550 or so. Should be no contest, the GL1/GL2 should provide the better image by far under most circumstances.

November 12th, 2002, 07:54 AM	#224
Nathan Gifford Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tickfaw, LA Posts: 1,217	It would be difficult for any 1-chipper to beat a 3-chipper except in low light conditions. Simply put, 3-chippers have 1 chip per primary color and that gives them a decisive advantage when it comes to image reproduction. Since these 3-chippers are better cam, it does require a little knowledge to operate them properly. If you are always going to use "green box auto" mode you may not see much difference between a 1-chipper and a 3-chipper. However, when properly used the results can be quite awesome. So if you are contemplating a purchase, take the time to learn a little photography before you try these cams. It will help you determine which cam is best for you. __________________ Nathan Gifford Southern Cyclist Magazine & Productions For quick answers try our Search! To see me and Rob Lohman click here

November 21st, 2002, 08:06 PM	#225
Greg Patrick Posts: n/a	gl1 mic picking up distortion - also blue/green video hi has anyone had any problems w/getting tremendously distorted audio after playback on both onboard speaker and computer speakers i noticed that after i recorded a wedding reception (which had a loud dj) the sound was super distorted when i played it back and i thought i had blown the mic, but then i recorded an live acoustic performance and it picked up excellent. a week later i was at a party again and the bass seemed way too much for the mic when i'm playing it back now it's really distrorted again. (also my screen started recording blue and green horizontal stripes??!!) ...it's still under canon's 1 year warranty, should i consider an exchange or is there anything to do besides change the 12-bit/16-bit record levels? sorry so long, thanks...