GL2 and XL1S compared... at DVinfo.net

Ryan Krga · January 29th, 2003, 09:46 PM

Hello, I was watching a video today that had footage with both the GL2 and XL1S footage in it. I know the XL1S has a very cinematic look to it, but I'm not too sure about the GL2. I couldnt really make out the difference in quality between them except one looked a little more film like. But I am not sure which it was. Can anyone help me out?

Ryan Krga · January 29th, 2003, 09:48 PM

By the way, it was filmed in movie mode with both cameras.

Thanks,
Ryan Krga

Rob Lohman · January 30th, 2003, 03:41 AM

Can anyone help you out with what? I don't think any camera
has a film-look (whatever that may be). They just produce good
images imho. And there will be some differences between the
cameras, although probably very little.

Don Palomaki · January 30th, 2003, 05:41 AM

Under most shooting circumstances the images should be very close, but the GL2 may tend to default to a 'harder', more contrasty (video-ish) image and the XL1s setup may default to a slightly softer image.

Steve Nunez · January 30th, 2003, 09:28 PM

I just picked up a new GL2.....I'm an XL1S "convert" and not looking back.....the GL2 is smaller, lighter, sharper, better in low light, less expensive and utilizes newer technology....

...I know a new XL will come out..but for me the GL2 is an awesome machine at a good price...the only machine I lust for more is the new Panasonic and with JVC just announcing a new HD cam that records on MiniDV tapes- times are gonna get interesting....

..this will all hit full circle when they finally forgo tape and utilize notebook hard-drives....

drooling !!

Anyone thinking about a GL2----- run, don't walk and get one!

'Nuff Said
( a little NYC style )

Scott Silverman · January 30th, 2003, 10:14 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Don Palomaki : Under most shooting circumstances the images should be very close, but the GL2 may tend to default to a 'harder', more contrasty (video-ish) image and the XL1s setup may default to a slightly softer image. -->>>

Don,
What would cause this difference? DOF stuff, or CCD specs, or what? I own a GL2 - wonderful cam - and was wonderin what would cause the GL2 to look more video like?

Thanks!

January 29th, 2003, 09:46 PM	#1
Ryan Krga Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 116	GL2 and XL1S compared... Hello, I was watching a video today that had footage with both the GL2 and XL1S footage in it. I know the XL1S has a very cinematic look to it, but I'm not too sure about the GL2. I couldnt really make out the difference in quality between them except one looked a little more film like. But I am not sure which it was. Can anyone help me out?

January 30th, 2003, 03:41 AM	#3
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Can anyone help you out with what? I don't think any camera has a film-look (whatever that may be). They just produce good images imho. And there will be some differences between the cameras, although probably very little. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

January 30th, 2003, 09:28 PM	#5
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	I just picked up a new GL2.....I'm an XL1S "convert" and not looking back.....the GL2 is smaller, lighter, sharper, better in low light, less expensive and utilizes newer technology.... ...I know a new XL will come out..but for me the GL2 is an awesome machine at a good price...the only machine I lust for more is the new Panasonic and with JVC just announcing a new HD cam that records on MiniDV tapes- times are gonna get interesting.... ..this will all hit full circle when they finally forgo tape and utilize notebook hard-drives.... drooling !! Anyone thinking about a GL2----- run, don't walk and get one! 'Nuff Said ( a little NYC style ) __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

January 30th, 2003, 10:14 PM	#6
Scott Silverman Major Player Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cupertino, California, USA Posts: 301	<<<-- Originally posted by Don Palomaki : Under most shooting circumstances the images should be very close, but the GL2 may tend to default to a 'harder', more contrasty (video-ish) image and the XL1s setup may default to a slightly softer image. -->>> Don, What would cause this difference? DOF stuff, or CCD specs, or what? I own a GL2 - wonderful cam - and was wonderin what would cause the GL2 to look more video like? Thanks! __________________ Scott Silverman Shining Star Digital Video Productions Bay Area, CA

January 29th, 2003, 09:48 PM	#2
Ryan Krga Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 116	By the way, it was filmed in movie mode with both cameras. Thanks, Ryan Krga

January 30th, 2003, 05:41 AM	#4
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,488	Under most shooting circumstances the images should be very close, but the GL2 may tend to default to a 'harder', more contrasty (video-ish) image and the XL1s setup may default to a slightly softer image.