GL / XM assorted posts, 2003

Jeff Donald · April 14th, 2003, 02:47 PM

Mini Disk is a good idea as a safe guard. Is your wireless system VHF or UHF? VHF is prone to interference. Anything from CB radio's to microwave ovens to cordless phones can cause problems. I doubt you would of had that problem with UHF unless there was an electric component that failed.

K. Forman · April 14th, 2003, 03:21 PM

I have the Azden wr22 setup, and have never had problems with it. I guess the antennas are extremely fussy with these units, and need to be set the way the instructions say.

Don Palomaki · April 14th, 2003, 04:49 PM

SA568 or SA600? Low end looks like a fast falloff below 200 Hz as well. Also, the 1600 ohm impedance at hypercardoid setting is a bit on the high side for use with the GL1, which has 600 ohm input. That said, it may work OK, but as a minimum the effective output will be less than expected due to the mismatch.

http://www.nrgresearch.com/sa568.htm
http://www.nrgresearch.com/sa600.htm

Jason Balich · April 15th, 2003, 09:25 AM

Is it possible to keep the camera from shutting down when i'm in camera mode?

Somehow to over ride the film head protection setting from automaticaly shuting off after 5 minutes of being on?

Will Fastie · April 15th, 2003, 09:37 AM

Manual, page 36.

You can't stop the recorder from shutting off but you can change the setting so the camera stays on and only the recorder shuts down, as opposed to everything shutting down. When shutting down only the recorder, camera settings are retained.

Rob Wilson · April 15th, 2003, 09:46 AM

In setup under VCR setup, change the PWR SAVE mode from "shut off" to "VCR Stop". This will leave the camera powered up but still protects the head.

Jason Balich · April 15th, 2003, 10:03 AM

I appreciate that as i have been trying to get to know the camera and it keeps me turning it on and off -lol-

Thanks again.

Joseph Henry · April 16th, 2003, 04:07 PM

I have an older Shure with XLR connector (round ball type), but do not know which model. Don't know much about mics. Will this mic work with the mic input of the GL2, and is there a special cable adapter to do this? Thanks. JH

Jason Balich · April 17th, 2003, 08:46 AM

Hello All,

#1. Im realy curious as to what exactly this ND filter is for. It seems to go very dark when I press this button and the manual says to use it when it is very bright outside. Does this compisate for the light with regards to the iris? Im not sure what this is. Can someone give me a good lamens terms of the use for this and when?

# 2. Also, why is it that when i flip the view screen around that I can't work with menu settings? Is there a way to show it when the view screen is reversed?

Thank-you for your comments.

Bud Kuenzli · April 17th, 2003, 11:04 AM

The ND filter is an internal neutral density filter. It cuts down the amount of light the camera receives so you can shoot in bright light. The camera will tell you when you need to use it by putting up a message and it will also tell you when you need to add more filtration beyond the ND filter if it is too bright for the first ND filter. The manual explains it. Can't help with the other issuee...

Ken Tanaka · April 17th, 2003, 11:11 AM

Jason,
To my knowledge, no, the full menu displays cannot be activated on the LCD when it's rotated. Note, though, that the viewfinder -is- active when the LCD screen is rotated, so you can work with the camera's menus through the eyepiece.

Tustin Larson · April 18th, 2003, 11:52 AM

Sorry it took me so long everyone. I have been a busy guy. Here is the Pictures I promised you Grazie, And everyone else out there who is interested in the MINI ROVER. This is a great accessory for the GL2, I don't do handhelds without it anymore!

You can check out the pictures here:
http://image1ex.villagephotos.com/2231890.jpg

Have a great Day. If you have any questions.... please don't hesitate to ask.

Tustin Larson
tlarson@cathedralcity.gov

ATTENTION ALL NEW GL2 OWNERS
Have you seen the Title Mix Function Video??? It is very informitive. You can find it on the Son of Watchdog Page, or look for the thread in this forum.

Graham Bernard · April 19th, 2003, 01:28 AM

Tustin - Thank You! - I'm assuming you put the ext mic in a gizzmo on top of the Rover handle - within a separate shoe? This must taqke it outside of the "reach" of the WD Angle lens - Or does the lamp go in here?

Grazie

Tustin Larson · April 19th, 2003, 05:27 PM

Yes, I usually use the EXT. Mic in the ROVER shoe. And the light on the Camera shoe. I have found that this setup works best for me personally. If you have any suggestions or comments, please let me know. I am always open for criticism.

Have a good weekend.

Tustin Larson

Charles King · April 21st, 2003, 12:45 AM

I'm just repeating what someone asked on another forum, hopefully I can convey the message back to him. Though I am curious to know as well:

"I wonder if anybody ever saw a gadget to be attached to a Canon GL/XM machine that functions as a sort of click-on between camera and battery that makes it possible to use NP instead of BP batteries?"

April 14th, 2003, 02:47 PM	#256
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Mini Disk is a good idea as a safe guard. Is your wireless system VHF or UHF? VHF is prone to interference. Anything from CB radio's to microwave ovens to cordless phones can cause problems. I doubt you would of had that problem with UHF unless there was an electric component that failed. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

April 15th, 2003, 09:25 AM	#259
Jason Balich Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 58	GL2 - Automatic shutoff Override ? Is it possible to keep the camera from shutting down when i'm in camera mode? Somehow to over ride the film head protection setting from automaticaly shuting off after 5 minutes of being on? __________________ It's not the tools that make u great. It's how you use them!

April 15th, 2003, 10:03 AM	#262
Jason Balich Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 58	thank-you I appreciate that as i have been trying to get to know the camera and it keeps me turning it on and off -lol- Thanks again. __________________ It's not the tools that make u great. It's how you use them!

April 16th, 2003, 04:07 PM	#263
Joseph Henry Tourist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 4	GL2 & Shure XLR I have an older Shure with XLR connector (round ball type), but do not know which model. Don't know much about mics. Will this mic work with the mic input of the GL2, and is there a special cable adapter to do this? Thanks. JH

April 17th, 2003, 08:46 AM	#264
Jason Balich Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 58	ND filter On/Off ++ Reveresed, View Screen not Showing Menu? Hello All, #1. Im realy curious as to what exactly this ND filter is for. It seems to go very dark when I press this button and the manual says to use it when it is very bright outside. Does this compisate for the light with regards to the iris? Im not sure what this is. Can someone give me a good lamens terms of the use for this and when? # 2. Also, why is it that when i flip the view screen around that I can't work with menu settings? Is there a way to show it when the view screen is reversed? Thank-you for your comments. __________________ It's not the tools that make u great. It's how you use them!

April 14th, 2003, 03:21 PM	#257
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	I have the Azden wr22 setup, and have never had problems with it. I guess the antennas are extremely fussy with these units, and need to be set the way the instructions say.

April 14th, 2003, 04:49 PM	#258
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,488	SA568 or SA600? Low end looks like a fast falloff below 200 Hz as well. Also, the 1600 ohm impedance at hypercardoid setting is a bit on the high side for use with the GL1, which has 600 ohm input. That said, it may work OK, but as a minimum the effective output will be less than expected due to the mismatch. http://www.nrgresearch.com/sa568.htm http://www.nrgresearch.com/sa600.htm

April 15th, 2003, 09:37 AM	#260
Will Fastie Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Jarrettsville, MD Posts: 353	Manual, page 36. You can't stop the recorder from shutting off but you can change the setting so the camera stays on and only the recorder shuts down, as opposed to everything shutting down. When shutting down only the recorder, camera settings are retained.

April 15th, 2003, 09:46 AM	#261
Rob Wilson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 473	In setup under VCR setup, change the PWR SAVE mode from "shut off" to "VCR Stop". This will leave the camera powered up but still protects the head.

April 17th, 2003, 11:04 AM	#265
Bud Kuenzli Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 197	nd filter The ND filter is an internal neutral density filter. It cuts down the amount of light the camera receives so you can shoot in bright light. The camera will tell you when you need to use it by putting up a message and it will also tell you when you need to add more filtration beyond the ND filter if it is too bright for the first ND filter. The manual explains it. Can't help with the other issuee... __________________ on the Internet, when you get where you're going you still don't know where you are

April 17th, 2003, 11:11 AM	#266
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Jason, To my knowledge, no, the full menu displays cannot be activated on the LCD when it's rotated. Note, though, that the viewfinder -is- active when the LCD screen is rotated, so you can work with the camera's menus through the eyepiece. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

April 18th, 2003, 11:52 AM	#267
Tustin Larson Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 86	How I hold my GL2 w/MINI ROVER Sorry it took me so long everyone. I have been a busy guy. Here is the Pictures I promised you Grazie, And everyone else out there who is interested in the MINI ROVER. This is a great accessory for the GL2, I don't do handhelds without it anymore! You can check out the pictures here: http://image1ex.villagephotos.com/2231890.jpg Have a great Day. If you have any questions.... please don't hesitate to ask. Tustin Larson tlarson@cathedralcity.gov ATTENTION ALL NEW GL2 OWNERS Have you seen the Title Mix Function Video??? It is very informitive. You can find it on the Son of Watchdog Page, or look for the thread in this forum.

April 19th, 2003, 01:28 AM	#268
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Ah! Soooo That's How! Tustin - Thank You! - I'm assuming you put the ext mic in a gizzmo on top of the Rover handle - within a separate shoe? This must taqke it outside of the "reach" of the WD Angle lens - Or does the lamp go in here? Grazie

April 19th, 2003, 05:27 PM	#269
Tustin Larson Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 86	Yes, I usually use the EXT. Mic in the ROVER shoe. And the light on the Camera shoe. I have found that this setup works best for me personally. If you have any suggestions or comments, please let me know. I am always open for criticism. Have a good weekend. Tustin Larson

April 21st, 2003, 12:45 AM	#270
Charles King Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: sweden Posts: 795	NP type battery for the XM-2 I'm just repeating what someone asked on another forum, hopefully I can convey the message back to him. Though I am curious to know as well: "I wonder if anybody ever saw a gadget to be attached to a Canon GL/XM machine that functions as a sort of click-on between camera and battery that makes it possible to use NP instead of BP batteries?" __________________ Charles 'What we perceive to be may not be what we believe to be.'