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Tim D Wright · March 29th, 2003, 08:26 PM

Well I finally picked up my GL2 yesterday and am now looking at all the accessories for it. As I read through the manual I thought typical they tell you how to set all the different options but not why you would want to or how to use them. Some of course are obvious but I was wiondering has anyone put together a tutorial on how and why to use the various options on the GL2? Is there anything I should read or look at? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Tim

Frank Granovski · March 29th, 2003, 08:34 PM

Hi Tim! What you should do is ask specific questions, here, once you've studied the manual. There are a lot of helpful, knowledgeable GL2 owners here, who are looking forward to your questions. Have fun with your new great cam!

Tim D Wright · March 29th, 2003, 09:41 PM

Thanks

I am sure that I will have a few questions as time goes by. I just wish there was a "getting started" tutorial. It would just help you get up to speed. I bought a book Digital Video Essentials which is pretty good as a general book. There was a guy who did tutorals on digital cameras and sold them for a few bucks. They were great as they came as a PDF which you could take with you on the road. Anyway thanks for the reply.

Frank Granovski · March 29th, 2003, 10:09 PM

Tim, perhaps start with this one:

http://www.dvinfo.net/canongl2/articles/topfive.php

Jason Balich · April 17th, 2003, 03:25 PM

I have recently bought a GL2 also and asm learning the tricks with this baby. Such a wide variety of settings on it. Have u figured out hwo to get rid of that grainy sound that comes through the onboard mic? I have tried manualy lowering the right and left channels so that it doesnt pick it up as much, but still get the fibery static tin sound.

What have u run into? Maybe we can bump heads with our limited knowledge. But as the guy above mentioned. This is a great place to get your answers and FAST at how quick people repond here. Its my fav place these days.

What is your goal with this camera anyways? Im working on my second Special effects demo reel for post production houses.

Tim D Wright · April 17th, 2003, 05:59 PM

I am still just playing with the camera had have really tried changing many of the settings. I haven't noticed that the sound is particulary bad on my camera, mind you I have mainly been filming fields full of geese and other wildlife. I know there is a couple of settings for voice and to eliminate wind noise etc. have you tried those. I will probably buy a shotgun mic for mine and a 2X converter as I plan to use it mostly for wildlife and raceing events.

R.J. Paradee · April 17th, 2003, 06:29 PM

Hey Tim,

I am also a new GL2 owner. ...Anyway, I just got the ma100 xlr adapter and it really works great! I have a nice audio technica lav....Very low noise.. I love it. Found the levels and sound better when recorded in Manual mode.

Charles King · April 17th, 2003, 10:21 PM

R.J. Paradee, how do you fit the the ma-100 to the gl-2? I'm curious. I thought it was only for the XL-1/XL1s?

Chris Hurd · April 18th, 2003, 06:45 AM

He probably has the MA300, not the MA100.

R.J. Paradee · April 18th, 2003, 07:52 AM

You're right I have the MA300. (gl2) I didn't realize I was in an Xl1 forum when I posted. Sorry guys. I'll get better, I promise.

March 29th, 2003, 08:26 PM	#1
Tim D Wright New Boot Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 24	GL2 more new user questions. Well I finally picked up my GL2 yesterday and am now looking at all the accessories for it. As I read through the manual I thought typical they tell you how to set all the different options but not why you would want to or how to use them. Some of course are obvious but I was wiondering has anyone put together a tutorial on how and why to use the various options on the GL2? Is there anything I should read or look at? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Tim

April 17th, 2003, 03:25 PM	#5
Jason Balich Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 58	Im in the same boat Tim -lol- I have recently bought a GL2 also and asm learning the tricks with this baby. Such a wide variety of settings on it. Have u figured out hwo to get rid of that grainy sound that comes through the onboard mic? I have tried manualy lowering the right and left channels so that it doesnt pick it up as much, but still get the fibery static tin sound. What have u run into? Maybe we can bump heads with our limited knowledge. But as the guy above mentioned. This is a great place to get your answers and FAST at how quick people repond here. Its my fav place these days. What is your goal with this camera anyways? Im working on my second Special effects demo reel for post production houses. __________________ It's not the tools that make u great. It's how you use them!

April 17th, 2003, 10:21 PM	#8
Charles King Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: sweden Posts: 795	R.J. Paradee, how do you fit the the ma-100 to the gl-2? I'm curious. I thought it was only for the XL-1/XL1s? __________________ Charles 'What we perceive to be may not be what we believe to be.'

April 18th, 2003, 06:45 AM	#9
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	He probably has the MA300, not the MA100. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

March 29th, 2003, 08:34 PM	#2
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Hi Tim! What you should do is ask specific questions, here, once you've studied the manual. There are a lot of helpful, knowledgeable GL2 owners here, who are looking forward to your questions. Have fun with your new great cam!

March 29th, 2003, 09:41 PM	#3
Tim D Wright New Boot Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 24	Thanks I am sure that I will have a few questions as time goes by. I just wish there was a "getting started" tutorial. It would just help you get up to speed. I bought a book Digital Video Essentials which is pretty good as a general book. There was a guy who did tutorals on digital cameras and sold them for a few bucks. They were great as they came as a PDF which you could take with you on the road. Anyway thanks for the reply.

March 29th, 2003, 10:09 PM	#4
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Tim, perhaps start with this one: http://www.dvinfo.net/canongl2/articles/topfive.php

April 17th, 2003, 05:59 PM	#6
Tim D Wright New Boot Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 24	I am still just playing with the camera had have really tried changing many of the settings. I haven't noticed that the sound is particulary bad on my camera, mind you I have mainly been filming fields full of geese and other wildlife. I know there is a couple of settings for voice and to eliminate wind noise etc. have you tried those. I will probably buy a shotgun mic for mine and a 2X converter as I plan to use it mostly for wildlife and raceing events.

April 17th, 2003, 06:29 PM	#7
R.J. Paradee Registration incomplete-contact admin. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 23	Hey Tim, I am also a new GL2 owner. ...Anyway, I just got the ma100 xlr adapter and it really works great! I have a nice audio technica lav....Very low noise.. I love it. Found the levels and sound better when recorded in Manual mode.

April 18th, 2003, 07:52 AM	#10
R.J. Paradee Registration incomplete-contact admin. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 23	You're right I have the MA300. (gl2) I didn't realize I was in an Xl1 forum when I posted. Sorry guys. I'll get better, I promise.