New review for the GL2 (http://www.dv.com/) at DVinfo.net

Dirk Goris · September 12th, 2002, 11:34 PM

Hi,

I just received a message that the GL2 was tested by http://www.dv.com/

Let's discuss this review please.

Thanks,

Dirk

Chris Hurd · September 13th, 2002, 08:23 AM

Bruce Johnson is a good reviewer. I always appreciate his reports. Last December at DV Expo in L.A., I gave Bruce a ride back to his hotel from the DV-L party in a bar near the Biltmore.

Basically, Bruce doesn't like the MA-300, which makes sense, because he doesn't like the similar XLR placement on the Sony PD-150. And he wonders how useful the side-mounted VU meters are (when the LCD and EVF meters should suffice in his opinion). I don't know, I guess the side-mounted VU meters are helpful on a locked down camera.

Eric Richmond · September 13th, 2002, 09:22 AM

Seems like a fair review.

I can see the audio meters being useful if you're doing some kind of interview where the camera doesn't need to move.

Can't comment on the ma-300 cause I don't have it yet, but I'll need it soon :)

-Eric

Dirk Goris · September 13th, 2002, 10:19 AM

I thought is was a fair review too except that I believe the MA-300 is an accessory and the audio meters aren't doing anyone wrong by being there. Since these where his only remarks I think the camera deserved a half a star more so
that it could have been rewarded the title of "product of excellence" instead of just "recommended".

Craig Peer · September 13th, 2002, 10:33 AM

I didn't find Bruces review as in depth as I would have liked. If you haven't seen the Videosmith review go to http://digitaljournalist.org/issue0208/cameracorner.htm

I found their review more informative. I'm still waiting for a real resolution test. Craig

September 12th, 2002, 11:34 PM	#1
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September 13th, 2002, 09:22 AM	#3
Eric Richmond Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Boston, Mass Posts: 42	Seems like a fair review. I can see the audio meters being useful if you're doing some kind of interview where the camera doesn't need to move. Can't comment on the ma-300 cause I don't have it yet, but I'll need it soon :) -Eric

September 13th, 2002, 10:19 AM	#4
Dirk Goris Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 66	I thought is was a fair review too except that I believe the MA-300 is an accessory and the audio meters aren't doing anyone wrong by being there. Since these where his only remarks I think the camera deserved a half a star more so that it could have been rewarded the title of "product of excellence" instead of just "recommended".

September 13th, 2002, 10:33 AM	#5
Craig Peer Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 72	I didn't find Bruces review as in depth as I would have liked. If you haven't seen the Videosmith review go to http://digitaljournalist.org/issue0208/cameracorner.htm I found their review more informative. I'm still waiting for a real resolution test. Craig