GL2 and the War at DVinfo.net

Tim Palmer-Benson · March 9th, 2003, 09:59 PM

On CNN the other day, they showed a GL2 as part of a reporter's equipment., along with a Titanium Power Book and a dish. The GL2 I saw had a special microphone attachment for cutting down on wind noise. It looked like one of the attachments you can get for an XL-1. Did anyone else see this. I would like to find out more about this

Also, isn't the GL2 a little delicate for this kind of environment!!??

Tim

Frank Granovski · March 9th, 2003, 10:03 PM

I think the GL2 is a very sturdy, well-built cam. Easy to hold and operate too. The fluff you put on the mic is to muffle wind noise, and other little unwanted noises---sort of like softening the video with a warm filter.

Ken Tanaka · March 9th, 2003, 11:06 PM

Frank's right. The GL2 should be able to withstand battle duty pretty well. Although the body is plastic and will scuff it's tough stuff and can take a beating. All of the small controls are recessed and not prone to whack damage. It should do at least as well as a Sony PD-150, the favorite "toy cam" among news agencies.

Tim Palmer-Benson · March 10th, 2003, 07:42 AM

Thanks for the replies but what I was asking about was the apparent attachment to this camera. It looked like a Light Wave attachment with the big fuzzy windsock over an outrigger microphone. Have any of you heard of any attachments like this for the GL2. I am still getting a lot of wind noise despite cutting the lows electronically. At the very least, is their a commercial windsock to go over the existing mike.

Tim

Terry White · March 10th, 2003, 07:47 AM

For an inexpensive version, check out http://www.mikemuff.com. I don't work for them. It looks very good for this setup. They have one for the GL1. Should work on the GL2?

Canon also has one under their accessories.

Terry near Baltimore, MD USA

Rob Wilson · March 10th, 2003, 08:53 AM

Sure wouldn't want to repeat it, but.... 2 weeks after I got my GL2, it was tossed out of a sadle bag on the horse I was riding at a full gallop. Landed on the dirt road and bounced a couple of times. Before picking it up, I had written it off as at least partially broke. Not so, dusted it off and everything worked (and 6 months later) still does. It's clearly a keeper! I'm sure impressed with the build quality.

Ken Tanaka · March 10th, 2003, 11:39 AM

Tim,
Is something like this what you think you saw?

Tim Palmer-Benson · March 10th, 2003, 07:44 PM

The attachment I saw looked like the Light Wave set up for the XL1

But I see that Light Wave has a smaller version for the GL 1/2. It sounds like it might do the job. Their XL1 version that I have for my XL-1 is excellent. Of course I have to keep it away from the dog.:)

Tom

Don Palomaki · March 11th, 2003, 05:38 AM

Back in the days of the L2, I recall reading that folks would use masking or gaffers tape around the openings and tape loading door to help keep out sand/dust. Might be worth considering for the XL1/GL series.

March 9th, 2003, 09:59 PM	#1
Tim Palmer-Benson Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Morgan, Vermont Posts: 130	GL2 and the War On CNN the other day, they showed a GL2 as part of a reporter's equipment., along with a Titanium Power Book and a dish. The GL2 I saw had a special microphone attachment for cutting down on wind noise. It looked like one of the attachments you can get for an XL-1. Did anyone else see this. I would like to find out more about this Also, isn't the GL2 a little delicate for this kind of environment!!?? Tim

March 9th, 2003, 11:06 PM	#3
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Frank's right. The GL2 should be able to withstand battle duty pretty well. Although the body is plastic and will scuff it's tough stuff and can take a beating. All of the small controls are recessed and not prone to whack damage. It should do at least as well as a Sony PD-150, the favorite "toy cam" among news agencies. __________________ 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

March 10th, 2003, 07:42 AM	#4
Tim Palmer-Benson Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Morgan, Vermont Posts: 130	GL2 and the war Thanks for the replies but what I was asking about was the apparent attachment to this camera. It looked like a Light Wave attachment with the big fuzzy windsock over an outrigger microphone. Have any of you heard of any attachments like this for the GL2. I am still getting a lot of wind noise despite cutting the lows electronically. At the very least, is their a commercial windsock to go over the existing mike. Tim

March 10th, 2003, 11:39 AM	#7
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Tim, Is something like this what you think you saw? __________________ 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

March 10th, 2003, 07:44 PM	#8
Tim Palmer-Benson Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Morgan, Vermont Posts: 130	gl2 and the war The attachment I saw looked like the Light Wave set up for the XL1 But I see that Light Wave has a smaller version for the GL 1/2. It sounds like it might do the job. Their XL1 version that I have for my XL-1 is excellent. Of course I have to keep it away from the dog.:) Tom __________________ Wedding and Events Videography www.video-vermont.com

March 9th, 2003, 10:03 PM	#2
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	I think the GL2 is a very sturdy, well-built cam. Easy to hold and operate too. The fluff you put on the mic is to muffle wind noise, and other little unwanted noises---sort of like softening the video with a warm filter.

March 10th, 2003, 07:47 AM	#5
Terry White Tourist Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arbutus, MD USA Posts: 4	For an inexpensive version, check out http://www.mikemuff.com. I don't work for them. It looks very good for this setup. They have one for the GL1. Should work on the GL2? Canon also has one under their accessories. Terry near Baltimore, MD USA

March 10th, 2003, 08:53 AM	#6
Rob Wilson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 473	Sure wouldn't want to repeat it, but.... 2 weeks after I got my GL2, it was tossed out of a sadle bag on the horse I was riding at a full gallop. Landed on the dirt road and bounced a couple of times. Before picking it up, I had written it off as at least partially broke. Not so, dusted it off and everything worked (and 6 months later) still does. It's clearly a keeper! I'm sure impressed with the build quality.

March 11th, 2003, 05:38 AM	#9
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,488	Back in the days of the L2, I recall reading that folks would use masking or gaffers tape around the openings and tape loading door to help keep out sand/dust. Might be worth considering for the XL1/GL series.