Thinking of getting a Canon G2... at DVinfo.net

Nick Weeks · January 19th, 2006, 07:25 PM

Where can I find some sample video, un-enhanced, so I can compare image quality, light sensivity, etc to my VX2100? Any videos you guys made with the GL2 where you didn't enhance color or brightness/contrast?

Thanks

David Ennis · January 21st, 2006, 08:36 AM

If I were you I'd order a GL2 from B&H and compare directly. Just preserve the packaging and they'll accept a return without hassle if you don't want it.

Nick Weeks · January 21st, 2006, 08:10 PM

Don't they charge a 15% restocking fee? Also, do you know if they accept returns on used equipment?

Don Palomaki · January 22nd, 2006, 07:37 AM

Keep in mind that current camcorders such as the GL2 allow adjustment of the image contrast, saturation, sharpness, etc. (some might call it enhancement) before it is recorded to tape. Thus any samples you get from others will be tuned to how they setup their GL2 (which might be factory defaults). This can make a true comparison more difficult because it may not reflect how you would setup the camcorder.

David Ennis · January 22nd, 2006, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick Weeks

Don't they charge a 15% restocking fee? Also, do you know if they accept returns on used equipment?

B&H is a world class store. They don't charge a restocking fee if you call for an RMA within 7 days and the equipment is returned in "pristine" cosmetic condition and all packaging material is included and in good shape. They also require that equipment that can display usage hours not be used more than 120 minutes, but the GL2 is not in that category. I would not encourage anyone to abuse their liberal policy, or a good thing might go away. Only order if there is a very strong likelihood that the merchandise is what you want. One built-in deterrent from casual abuse is the normal shipping charges both ways.

They sometimes buy back used equipment.

Nick Weeks · January 22nd, 2006, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Palomaki

Keep in mind that current camcorders such as the GL2 allow adjustment of the image contrast, saturation, sharpness, etc. (some might call it enhancement) before it is recorded to tape. Thus any samples you get from others will be tuned to how they setup their GL2 (which might be factory defaults). This can make a true comparison more difficult because it may not reflect how you would setup the camcorder.

Good point Don, didn't really think of that. I did see some footage of the G2, and although I thought it looked great, I still want to get one in my hands. I'll probably order from B&H. I'm sure I'll end up keeping it once I get it...

January 19th, 2006, 07:25 PM	#1
Nick Weeks Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL USA Posts: 722	Thinking of getting a Canon G2... Where can I find some sample video, un-enhanced, so I can compare image quality, light sensivity, etc to my VX2100? Any videos you guys made with the GL2 where you didn't enhance color or brightness/contrast? Thanks

January 21st, 2006, 08:36 AM	#2
David Ennis Fred Retread Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hartford, CT Posts: 1,227	If I were you I'd order a GL2 from B&H and compare directly. Just preserve the packaging and they'll accept a return without hassle if you don't want it. __________________ "Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence..." - Calvin Coolidge "My brain is wired to want to know how other things are wired." - Me

January 22nd, 2006, 07:37 AM	#4
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,489	Keep in mind that current camcorders such as the GL2 allow adjustment of the image contrast, saturation, sharpness, etc. (some might call it enhancement) before it is recorded to tape. Thus any samples you get from others will be tuned to how they setup their GL2 (which might be factory defaults). This can make a true comparison more difficult because it may not reflect how you would setup the camcorder. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

January 21st, 2006, 08:10 PM	#3
Nick Weeks Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL USA Posts: 722	Don't they charge a 15% restocking fee? Also, do you know if they accept returns on used equipment?