GL / XM assorted posts, 2003

Don Palomaki · September 20th, 2003, 07:16 PM

Now here is a funky apprach. Might even work.

Lock down the camerea - no movement what so ever

Shoot the scene with proper exposure for the interior.

Later (or earlier) shoot for proper exposure of the exterior.

Key or mask the properly exposed exterior into the interior shot in post.

Andrew Fu · September 22nd, 2003, 12:09 AM

There seems to be 2 specs of dust on the inside of my GL2 lens. I've vleaned the lens thoroughly, so I am confident that my eyes are not decieving me. Does anyone know how to go about cleaning the lens or do I have to take it to a shop or get Canon to do it?

Thanks in advance!

Ken Tanaka · September 22nd, 2003, 12:40 AM

See this thread.

Jim Hill · September 22nd, 2003, 03:03 AM

There is nothing about the DC terminal in the manual, apart from labelling it in the initial diagram.

Is it input or output? Does it match up with any accessories?

Cosmin Rotaru · September 22nd, 2003, 06:01 AM

I think I remember someone telling is 5V output. I'm not sure. Also I don't know how much power (mA) could you draw from there without burning something.

I'm also interested to find out more about that DC.

Orlando Ferrer · September 22nd, 2003, 08:24 AM

Hello list:

S.O.S.
I just got my GL-2. Checking the manual... but I need to get some scenes NOW!!!

I need to find out how/where is located the buttom to change the recording to "indoors"and /o artificial light?

Also how the ND filter works...

Thank you in advance:

O. Ferrer

Joe Sacher · September 22nd, 2003, 09:08 AM

Look up the subject white balance in the manual and take a white piece of something around with you. You can also toggle between the pre-programed modes, which will be covered in the same section in the manual.

The ND filter works by reducing the amount of light hitting the CCD. This is needed for bright outdoor scenes.

Lloyd Roseblade · September 24th, 2003, 05:59 AM

Does the GL2 have built-in Automatic Gain Control?
I filmed a completely silent scene last evening and once I had exported the footage to a wmv file you could quite clearly hear the camcorder motor.

However, the other day I filmed some countryside/wildlife scenes which, although very quiet, were not absolutely silent (very slight rustling of leaves, lapping water, etc). In that film I couldn't hear the motor at all. So this has left me with the question as to whether the GL2 has AGC and whether or not it can be disabled in anyway.

I know I should fork out for a mic, and will do so ultimately, but just wanted a quick fix for now.

Thanks

Dirk Goris · September 24th, 2003, 06:56 AM

Hi,

What has AGC to do with motor sounds?

Cheers,
Dirk

Lloyd Roseblade · September 24th, 2003, 07:31 AM

Well, my theory is that if you are recording in a completely silent location and the camera has AGC then it would increase the level of gain (sensitivity) automatically to try and capture sound. Is it therefore possible that it increases the gain to such a level that it starts to "hear" the motor sound and records it accordingly?

Brad Higerd · September 24th, 2003, 10:16 AM

Lloyd,

AGC in the GL2 (XM2) world relates to video not audio. If you are asking about the audio in automatic mode (slide switch just to the right of the LCD recess) - yes, ambient noise levels can affect the amount of camera noise present in your footage.

Brad

Rob Andree · September 25th, 2003, 12:06 PM

I have the GL2 and im looking for a small hard case thats strong enough to take a fall and thats big enough for the camera but not too big to fit in a backpack. It needs to fit in a back pack because im going to be bringing it up on the mountain snowboarding and was wondering if anybody had any suggestions on that, or filming while snowboarding in winter conditions. condensation/ lighting/ coldness and how much wear and tare it can take. thanks.

Shawn Mielke · September 25th, 2003, 05:01 PM

Inquiring minds would like to know.

Adrian Douglas · September 25th, 2003, 11:24 PM

The big thing Rob is DON'T FALL!!! Unfortunately, putting your camera in a housing is basically going to double its size. Ikelite has a housing that is probably the best value and smallest size you will find. However, I really don't think you need a housing, I've shot a lot of snowboarding with my XL and never had a problem. If you want some protection then an EWA VXM 2 might be what you are looking for.

Torsten Blomfeldt · September 26th, 2003, 01:35 AM

I have not use my new Canon XM2 so much yet, so perhaps I will know soon, but....

....what's the real difference between using "Exposure adjustment" (page 76 in manual) and "Using AE Shift (page 80)?

Which one do you more often use, "Exposure adjustment" or "Using AE shift"?

September 20th, 2003, 07:16 PM	#646
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,489	Now here is a funky apprach. Might even work. Lock down the camerea - no movement what so ever Shoot the scene with proper exposure for the interior. Later (or earlier) shoot for proper exposure of the exterior. Key or mask the properly exposed exterior into the interior shot in post. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

September 22nd, 2003, 12:09 AM	#647
Andrew Fu Tourist Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2	Dust inside lens? There seems to be 2 specs of dust on the inside of my GL2 lens. I've vleaned the lens thoroughly, so I am confident that my eyes are not decieving me. Does anyone know how to go about cleaning the lens or do I have to take it to a shop or get Canon to do it? Thanks in advance!

September 22nd, 2003, 12:40 AM	#648
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	See this thread. __________________ 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

September 22nd, 2003, 03:03 AM	#649
Jim Hill New Boot Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Paris Posts: 15	DC Terminal There is nothing about the DC terminal in the manual, apart from labelling it in the initial diagram. Is it input or output? Does it match up with any accessories?

September 22nd, 2003, 06:01 AM	#650
Cosmin Rotaru Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Romania, Timisoara Posts: 453	I think I remember someone telling is 5V output. I'm not sure. Also I don't know how much power (mA) could you draw from there without burning something. I'm also interested to find out more about that DC. __________________ Cosmin Rotaru

September 22nd, 2003, 08:24 AM	#651
Orlando Ferrer Tourist Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Posts: 4	Lighting conditions ? Hello list: S.O.S. I just got my GL-2. Checking the manual... but I need to get some scenes NOW!!! I need to find out how/where is located the buttom to change the recording to "indoors"and /o artificial light? Also how the ND filter works... Thank you in advance: O. Ferrer

September 22nd, 2003, 09:08 AM	#652
Joe Sacher Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 177	Look up the subject white balance in the manual and take a white piece of something around with you. You can also toggle between the pre-programed modes, which will be covered in the same section in the manual. The ND filter works by reducing the amount of light hitting the CCD. This is needed for bright outdoor scenes.

September 24th, 2003, 05:59 AM	#653
Lloyd Roseblade Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Thatcham, UK Posts: 34	GL2 and AGC Does the GL2 have built-in Automatic Gain Control? I filmed a completely silent scene last evening and once I had exported the footage to a wmv file you could quite clearly hear the camcorder motor. However, the other day I filmed some countryside/wildlife scenes which, although very quiet, were not absolutely silent (very slight rustling of leaves, lapping water, etc). In that film I couldn't hear the motor at all. So this has left me with the question as to whether the GL2 has AGC and whether or not it can be disabled in anyway. I know I should fork out for a mic, and will do so ultimately, but just wanted a quick fix for now. Thanks

September 24th, 2003, 06:56 AM	#654
Dirk Goris Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 66	Hi, What has AGC to do with motor sounds? Cheers, Dirk

September 24th, 2003, 07:31 AM	#655
Lloyd Roseblade Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Thatcham, UK Posts: 34	Well, my theory is that if you are recording in a completely silent location and the camera has AGC then it would increase the level of gain (sensitivity) automatically to try and capture sound. Is it therefore possible that it increases the gain to such a level that it starts to "hear" the motor sound and records it accordingly?

September 24th, 2003, 10:16 AM	#656
Brad Higerd Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 186	Lloyd, AGC in the GL2 (XM2) world relates to video not audio. If you are asking about the audio in automatic mode (slide switch just to the right of the LCD recess) - yes, ambient noise levels can affect the amount of camera noise present in your footage. Brad

September 25th, 2003, 12:06 PM	#657
Rob Andree Tourist Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4	Case for snowboarding I have the GL2 and im looking for a small hard case thats strong enough to take a fall and thats big enough for the camera but not too big to fit in a backpack. It needs to fit in a back pack because im going to be bringing it up on the mountain snowboarding and was wondering if anybody had any suggestions on that, or filming while snowboarding in winter conditions. condensation/ lighting/ coldness and how much wear and tare it can take. thanks. __________________ -Rob

September 25th, 2003, 05:01 PM	#658
Shawn Mielke Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Santa Rosa, California Posts: 745	Any Xi user feedback out there yet? Inquiring minds would like to know. __________________ Breakthrough In Grey Room

September 25th, 2003, 11:24 PM	#659
Adrian Douglas Trustee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Chigasaki, Japan. Posts: 1,660	The big thing Rob is DON'T FALL!!! Unfortunately, putting your camera in a housing is basically going to double its size. Ikelite has a housing that is probably the best value and smallest size you will find. However, I really don't think you need a housing, I've shot a lot of snowboarding with my XL and never had a problem. If you want some protection then an EWA VXM 2 might be what you are looking for. __________________ Adrian DVInfo.net Search for quick answers Where to buy? From the best in the business...DVInfo.net sponsors

September 26th, 2003, 01:35 AM	#660
Torsten Blomfeldt Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 34	What's the difference? I have not use my new Canon XM2 so much yet, so perhaps I will know soon, but.... ....what's the real difference between using "Exposure adjustment" (page 76 in manual) and "Using AE Shift (page 80)? Which one do you more often use, "Exposure adjustment" or "Using AE shift"? __________________ "The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work."