Canon GL2E? at DVinfo.net

Stewart McDonald · April 29th, 2003, 11:39 AM

I assume that this is the PAL version of the GL2 made in the US. I live in the UK, so would it still work over here, or would there be a different power supply? Anything else I should know?

Thanks

Jeff Donald · April 29th, 2003, 11:44 AM

I believe the XM2 is the PAL version. Do a search here using the button in the upper right and you'll find many references and comments on the XM2.

Stewart McDonald · April 29th, 2003, 11:52 AM

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/product/264368/CAGL2E/REG/1919

How come that is called a GL-2E?

Graham Bernard · April 29th, 2003, 12:05 PM

Be careful! - I've got the XM2 - that's for PAL bought in the UK - yeah? Maybe and this is a strong maybe - other PAL-lands, ie Oz, etc may have a different PAL for Oz - yeah?

There maybe yet others for Europe - I don't know and couldn't advise you - other than be careful! The GL-2E maybe one of the flavours outside of the US - But which flavour and what country I don't know. Maybe one of the far east countries sport the PAL system.

mmmmm . .. . grazie

Chris Hurd · April 29th, 2003, 12:16 PM

It would appear that this "GL2E" is indeed a PAL version but with a US power supply. Going to have to find out more about it.

Jeff Donald · April 29th, 2003, 12:33 PM

If you read the first line of the site when the page opens it is referred to as GL2E "PAL" XM2. I think it is just marketing on B & H's part. Many Americans wouldn't know that the PAL version is a different model number. I think they are using it to establish a link between the two and minimize confusion. Below the title you'll see MFG. # - XM2.

Chris Hurd · April 29th, 2003, 12:41 PM

I would agree with Jeff that the model number "GL2E" is an invention of B&H, and not Canon. Although I am still curious about the power supply.

Jeff Donald · April 29th, 2003, 01:19 PM

I wonder if they are just swapping the power supplies out themselves?

Brendan Getchel · April 29th, 2003, 01:32 PM

The "E" is for "Euro" or "Europe."

Yes, it is a Euro PAL version of the GL2 -- or XM2 if you must.

April 29th, 2003, 11:39 AM	#1
Stewart McDonald Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: UK Posts: 130	Canon GL2E? I assume that this is the PAL version of the GL2 made in the US. I live in the UK, so would it still work over here, or would there be a different power supply? Anything else I should know? Thanks

April 29th, 2003, 11:44 AM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	I believe the XM2 is the PAL version. Do a search here using the button in the upper right and you'll find many references and comments on the XM2. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

April 29th, 2003, 12:16 PM	#5
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	It would appear that this "GL2E" is indeed a PAL version but with a US power supply. Going to have to find out more about it. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

April 29th, 2003, 12:33 PM	#6
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	If you read the first line of the site when the page opens it is referred to as GL2E "PAL" XM2. I think it is just marketing on B & H's part. Many Americans wouldn't know that the PAL version is a different model number. I think they are using it to establish a link between the two and minimize confusion. Below the title you'll see MFG. # - XM2. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

April 29th, 2003, 12:41 PM	#7
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	I would agree with Jeff that the model number "GL2E" is an invention of B&H, and not Canon. Although I am still curious about the power supply. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

April 29th, 2003, 11:52 AM	#3
Stewart McDonald Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: UK Posts: 130	http://www.bhphotovideo.com/product/264368/CAGL2E/REG/1919 How come that is called a GL-2E?

April 29th, 2003, 12:05 PM	#4
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Be careful! - I've got the XM2 - that's for PAL bought in the UK - yeah? Maybe and this is a strong maybe - other PAL-lands, ie Oz, etc may have a different PAL for Oz - yeah? There maybe yet others for Europe - I don't know and couldn't advise you - other than be careful! The GL-2E maybe one of the flavours outside of the US - But which flavour and what country I don't know. Maybe one of the far east countries sport the PAL system. mmmmm . .. . grazie

April 29th, 2003, 01:19 PM	#8
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	I wonder if they are just swapping the power supplies out themselves? __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

April 29th, 2003, 01:32 PM	#9
Brendan Getchel Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Waterbury, CT Posts: 101	The "E" is for "Euro" or "Europe." Yes, it is a Euro PAL version of the GL2 -- or XM2 if you must. __________________ Dumb Guy.