Has the GL2 Forum died? at DVinfo.net

David Ruhland · October 9th, 2010, 06:27 AM

Its been awhile since I have visited the site, but i was kinda sad to see the last post in the GL forum was weeks ago. Although I have also upgraded my cameras to HDV and SD...I still find the quality of theGL video astonishing. Most my stuff is for web so my GL2 works great esp when rendered at a high bit rate.

Chris Hurd · October 9th, 2010, 07:43 AM

As long as Canon USA lists the GL2 as a current product,
this forum will remain open. That camcorder has had the
most enduring longevity of any model in the market.

Tom Dickerson · October 9th, 2010, 08:01 AM

It's kind of funny...I sold both of me GL2's to buy a Panisonic HMC40 a few months ago. I kind of miss them. Most of my stuff is for DVD or web. I found the GL's quick and simple to use - and edit.

In my opinion, I don't think we see a lot on here because they are so easy to use - and seldom give a person any trouble. For me, they were real, solid, work horses.

No doubt about it, they are great cameras.

Don Palomaki · October 9th, 2010, 04:16 PM

Also, folks with GL-specific question can probably find the answer using search faster that waiting for a reply. And today's GL users are likely serious users, not newbes in need of hand holding. Most of those folks are probably buying the new AVCHD machines.

Jeremiah Rickert · October 17th, 2010, 12:03 AM

I'd like to note, that I still use my GL1 as a deck for DV projects, and as a fourth camera occasionally. Still works. No dead pixels...no scratches on the glass.

The only problem is that the LCD screen only works when it's flipped forward or pinned to the side facing out. :)

Still, pretty good mileage.

Kyle Root · October 17th, 2010, 07:02 PM

The forum may not be dead, but my original GL1 power supply/charger died Saturday morning (right before a wedding shoot) after having served me quite well for 11 years. It was starting to show signs of major wear though, as the camera charger part would barely stay plugged into the charger itself.

Fortunately, it and my XL1s charger are interchangeable!

Tom Blizzard · November 24th, 2010, 08:13 PM

Interesting........ I was shooting my GL1 along with 2 GL2 cams at a wedding in Texas and the GL1 fell from the tripod, don't ask, and fell from a second floor balcony to the wood floor below. Hit on the 3 hour Canon battery. After the initial hit, the battery fell off and the bayonet mount 16:9 anamorphic lens popped off..... The battery must have taken a major part of the shock............... because....
I picked up the GL1, put the lens back on, put in a new 1 hour battery, and to my surprise it still worked!!! Captured the footage and it is now part of the wedding video.

Michael Connor · March 6th, 2011, 01:22 PM

excellent! im still using.. and just got a 2nd. Cant wait to get filming.. im now hunting for peoples tips on 2 camera shooting and .. chromakey settings.. and trying to sus out what exactly hd upscaling software does my heed is battered!
I just know hd has more pixels/ lines.. where as these sd cams have less.. BUT.. avi files contain more info than needed.. so theroetically an upscaled HD from an sd GM2 cam should look be better than SD footage that has not been upscaled?!?

Don Palomaki · March 12th, 2011, 07:47 AM

An upscaled SD image contains no additional real information, just what ever interpolations and artifacts the scaling software adds. These may be acceptable, even pleasing, or they bomb. It all depends on the quality of the scaling, the original footage, the ultimate viewing system, and the viewers expectations.

If the intent is to produce an HD end product you are generally better off using a HD (or HDV) camera.

Recommend you run some tests with your gear and typical client viewing systems to see what works and fits into your work flow.

October 9th, 2010, 06:27 AM	#1
David Ruhland Major Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Madison WI Posts: 340	Has the GL2 Forum died? Its been awhile since I have visited the site, but i was kinda sad to see the last post in the GL forum was weeks ago. Although I have also upgraded my cameras to HDV and SD...I still find the quality of theGL video astonishing. Most my stuff is for web so my GL2 works great esp when rendered at a high bit rate. __________________ Vegas 8.0c (Build 260)-(Upgraded to Sony Vegas 10 pro)Canon GL2, Canon HV30, HF200, HF20-Sony UWP Wirelesss Mic Kit, Intel Core 2 CPU-6600@2.40GHz-3.00GB Ram

October 9th, 2010, 07:43 AM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	As long as Canon USA lists the GL2 as a current product, this forum will remain open. That camcorder has had the most enduring longevity of any model in the market. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

October 9th, 2010, 04:16 PM	#4
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,489	Also, folks with GL-specific question can probably find the answer using search faster that waiting for a reply. And today's GL users are likely serious users, not newbes in need of hand holding. Most of those folks are probably buying the new AVCHD machines. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

October 17th, 2010, 07:02 PM	#6
Kyle Root Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Decatur, AL Posts: 883	The forum may not be dead, but my original GL1 power supply/charger died Saturday morning (right before a wedding shoot) after having served me quite well for 11 years. It was starting to show signs of major wear though, as the camera charger part would barely stay plugged into the charger itself. Fortunately, it and my XL1s charger are interchangeable! __________________ Kyle KR Productions; www.kyleroot.com

March 6th, 2011, 01:22 PM	#8
Michael Connor Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Durham, England Posts: 138	Re: Has the GL2 Forum died? excellent! im still using.. and just got a 2nd. Cant wait to get filming.. im now hunting for peoples tips on 2 camera shooting and .. chromakey settings.. and trying to sus out what exactly hd upscaling software does my heed is battered! I just know hd has more pixels/ lines.. where as these sd cams have less.. BUT.. avi files contain more info than needed.. so theroetically an upscaled HD from an sd GM2 cam should look be better than SD footage that has not been upscaled?!? __________________ StMichael

October 9th, 2010, 08:01 AM	#3
Tom Dickerson Regular Crew Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 86	It's kind of funny...I sold both of me GL2's to buy a Panisonic HMC40 a few months ago. I kind of miss them. Most of my stuff is for DVD or web. I found the GL's quick and simple to use - and edit. In my opinion, I don't think we see a lot on here because they are so easy to use - and seldom give a person any trouble. For me, they were real, solid, work horses. No doubt about it, they are great cameras.

October 17th, 2010, 12:03 AM	#5
Jeremiah Rickert Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Newberg, Oregon Posts: 494	I'd like to note, that I still use my GL1 as a deck for DV projects, and as a fourth camera occasionally. Still works. No dead pixels...no scratches on the glass. The only problem is that the LCD screen only works when it's flipped forward or pinned to the side facing out. :) Still, pretty good mileage.

November 24th, 2010, 08:13 PM	#7
Tom Blizzard Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Rosemary Beach, Florida Posts: 199	Interesting........ I was shooting my GL1 along with 2 GL2 cams at a wedding in Texas and the GL1 fell from the tripod, don't ask, and fell from a second floor balcony to the wood floor below. Hit on the 3 hour Canon battery. After the initial hit, the battery fell off and the bayonet mount 16:9 anamorphic lens popped off..... The battery must have taken a major part of the shock............... because.... I picked up the GL1, put the lens back on, put in a new 1 hour battery, and to my surprise it still worked!!! Captured the footage and it is now part of the wedding video.

March 12th, 2011, 07:47 AM	#9
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,489	Re: Has the GL2 Forum died? An upscaled SD image contains no additional real information, just what ever interpolations and artifacts the scaling software adds. These may be acceptable, even pleasing, or they bomb. It all depends on the quality of the scaling, the original footage, the ultimate viewing system, and the viewers expectations. If the intent is to produce an HD end product you are generally better off using a HD (or HDV) camera. Recommend you run some tests with your gear and typical client viewing systems to see what works and fits into your work flow. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com