Thanks to everyone, got my GL2! at DVinfo.net

Scott Silverman · December 25th, 2002, 07:02 PM

Hi Everyone,
I finally got my long awaited GL2. Just wanted to thank you all for your wonderful support. Without your help I probably would not have bought the GL2. This forum is truly the most valuable tool a videographer could have. I know everyone has heard this many many times, but it is because it is true. Thanks to Chris and to all the 2,000+ users that make this such a great place. I look forward to spending a lot of time with my new GL2 and this forum.

Thanks!

Graham Bernard · December 25th, 2002, 07:11 PM

Welcome aboard! Great machine - still learning what it can do. I've teamed it up with Vegas Video = even more to learn.

Merry Christmas Scott - i've seen you gradually work towards getting one - I did the same, so far so good.

What accessories did you plum for?

Best regards

Grazie

Frank Granovski · December 25th, 2002, 08:14 PM

Congrats with your new GL2, Scott!

Scott Silverman · December 25th, 2002, 11:12 PM

Hi Grazie!
Merry Christmas to you too! I was so excited about my new GL2. I've been working towards it for 5 months now and its finally mine. I watched some video I shot and was amazed. It was SUCH an upgrade from my old Sony D8 camera. So far all I have as accessories (aside from the standard included ones) are a hard shell case, lens + camera cleaning kit, extended battery, 64 MB memory card, and two tapes! My next step is a ME66 mic w/ MA-300 or a bogen 503 (3460) tripod. Can't decide which one. What would you do? Thanks Grazie. Best of luck to your holiday shots (family, friends?).

Thanks to everyone!

Graham Bernard · December 26th, 2002, 11:54 AM

"My next step is a ME66 mic w/ MA-300 or a bogen 503 (3460) "tripod. Can't decide which one. What would you do? "

. . . . - I bought the lot! - My advise is to do the same . . . . you've got a brilliant cammy. It deserves - and you TOO - to have the best chance to create a winning team - yes?

Ah go on! Do it . . . .

Thanks for your Holiday wishes,

Best regards

Grazie

Mark Härtl · December 26th, 2002, 04:20 PM

hi scott,

i wish you much fun with your new gl2 - as much as i have with it.

i would go with the tripod since the onboard-mic of the gl2, even if its not a real directional one, is already good enough for good shots. ok, in some situations its not good enough, but in most standard-situations it works! if you buy the bogen-tripod and have still money left, you could go with the canon dm-50 (i think you know that you dont need the ma-300 for it); i bought it and its a real step forward in comparison to the onboard-mic - it works great for me.

Scott Silverman · December 26th, 2002, 07:11 PM

Thanks for your advice Mark and Grazie,
Grazie: Unfortunately I can't buy both cause I don't have the money, but thanks for the advice.
Mark: I am glad you feel that way. My gut feeling was to buy the tripod also. I figured the GL2 mic was OK and that I may as well put a 2800 dollar camera on a nice tripod. The tripod will also improe my video tremendously. However, I don't think I am going to buy the Canon mic. It costs close to 200 and I would rather dealwith the standard mic on the camera and get my ME66 sooner. Also I know if I bought the Canon I would probably not end up buying the ME66 because I have a shotgun mic already.

Thanks for your help guys I guess I better start pricing out the tripod. I think that B&H has the lowest prices, but I'll look around a little.

Thanks to all!

December 25th, 2002, 07:02 PM	#1
Scott Silverman Major Player Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cupertino, California, USA Posts: 301	Thanks to everyone, got my GL2! Hi Everyone, I finally got my long awaited GL2. Just wanted to thank you all for your wonderful support. Without your help I probably would not have bought the GL2. This forum is truly the most valuable tool a videographer could have. I know everyone has heard this many many times, but it is because it is true. Thanks to Chris and to all the 2,000+ users that make this such a great place. I look forward to spending a lot of time with my new GL2 and this forum. Thanks! __________________ Scott Silverman Shining Star Digital Video Productions Bay Area, CA

December 25th, 2002, 11:12 PM	#4
Scott Silverman Major Player Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cupertino, California, USA Posts: 301	Hi Grazie! Merry Christmas to you too! I was so excited about my new GL2. I've been working towards it for 5 months now and its finally mine. I watched some video I shot and was amazed. It was SUCH an upgrade from my old Sony D8 camera. So far all I have as accessories (aside from the standard included ones) are a hard shell case, lens + camera cleaning kit, extended battery, 64 MB memory card, and two tapes! My next step is a ME66 mic w/ MA-300 or a bogen 503 (3460) tripod. Can't decide which one. What would you do? Thanks Grazie. Best of luck to your holiday shots (family, friends?). Thanks to everyone! __________________ Scott Silverman Shining Star Digital Video Productions Bay Area, CA

December 26th, 2002, 04:20 PM	#6
Mark Härtl Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 54	hi scott, i wish you much fun with your new gl2 - as much as i have with it. i would go with the tripod since the onboard-mic of the gl2, even if its not a real directional one, is already good enough for good shots. ok, in some situations its not good enough, but in most standard-situations it works! if you buy the bogen-tripod and have still money left, you could go with the canon dm-50 (i think you know that you dont need the ma-300 for it); i bought it and its a real step forward in comparison to the onboard-mic - it works great for me. __________________ Mark

December 26th, 2002, 07:11 PM	#7
Scott Silverman Major Player Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cupertino, California, USA Posts: 301	Thanks for your advice Mark and Grazie, Grazie: Unfortunately I can't buy both cause I don't have the money, but thanks for the advice. Mark: I am glad you feel that way. My gut feeling was to buy the tripod also. I figured the GL2 mic was OK and that I may as well put a 2800 dollar camera on a nice tripod. The tripod will also improe my video tremendously. However, I don't think I am going to buy the Canon mic. It costs close to 200 and I would rather dealwith the standard mic on the camera and get my ME66 sooner. Also I know if I bought the Canon I would probably not end up buying the ME66 because I have a shotgun mic already. Thanks for your help guys I guess I better start pricing out the tripod. I think that B&H has the lowest prices, but I'll look around a little. Thanks to all! __________________ Scott Silverman Shining Star Digital Video Productions Bay Area, CA

December 25th, 2002, 07:11 PM	#2
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Welcome aboard! Great machine - still learning what it can do. I've teamed it up with Vegas Video = even more to learn. Merry Christmas Scott - i've seen you gradually work towards getting one - I did the same, so far so good. What accessories did you plum for? Best regards Grazie

December 25th, 2002, 08:14 PM	#3
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Congrats with your new GL2, Scott!

December 26th, 2002, 11:54 AM	#5
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	"My next step is a ME66 mic w/ MA-300 or a bogen 503 (3460) "tripod. Can't decide which one. What would you do? " . . . . - I bought the lot! - My advise is to do the same . . . . you've got a brilliant cammy. It deserves - and you TOO - to have the best chance to create a winning team - yes? Ah go on! Do it . . . . Thanks for your Holiday wishes, Best regards Grazie