XL1 vs XL1s vs GL1 at DVinfo.net

Mark Moore · July 6th, 2003, 09:10 PM

I performed a search and came up with some answers, but not all.

I currently own a GL1 and shooting a documentary. I'm looking to purchase either an XL1s or a refurbished XL1. Can anyone advise if there is a noticeable difference in the footage captured between the three cams - particularly between the XL1 and the XL1s (the search told me that there is little difference between the GL1/GL2 and XL1s).

Any assistance or comments would be appreciated.

Ken Tanaka · July 6th, 2003, 09:26 PM

Mark,
I either own, or have owned, all of these cameras, many simultaneously. In general, you'll see a greater difference between the GL1 and GL2 than the XL1 and XL1s. Still, I highly recommend the GL2 or XL1s. Each has significant enhancements over its predecessor.

Mark Moore · July 6th, 2003, 09:54 PM

Thanks for the input, Ken. I own the GL1, my brother (who is also shooting the doc with me) owns the GL2. The funds available to me when I purchase may dictate which cam to buy and I'm probably not smart enough (ie: have enough experience) to take advantage of all the bells and whistles. If there isn't much difference in the captured footage between the XL1 and XL1s, then that helps a great deal.

I can get a refurbished XL1 for around $2500 so I'm leaning towards that.

Thanks again.

Dylan Couper · July 6th, 2003, 10:54 PM

I've edited XL1 and XL1s footage together from the same shoot, and cannot tell the difference between them.

Mark Moore · July 7th, 2003, 05:49 AM

Thank you for the info. This has helped a great deal.

July 6th, 2003, 09:10 PM	#1
Mark Moore Major Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 301	XL1 vs XL1s vs GL1 I performed a search and came up with some answers, but not all. I currently own a GL1 and shooting a documentary. I'm looking to purchase either an XL1s or a refurbished XL1. Can anyone advise if there is a noticeable difference in the footage captured between the three cams - particularly between the XL1 and the XL1s (the search told me that there is little difference between the GL1/GL2 and XL1s). Any assistance or comments would be appreciated. __________________ Mark Moore Sugar Free Productions

July 6th, 2003, 09:26 PM	#2
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Mark, I either own, or have owned, all of these cameras, many simultaneously. In general, you'll see a greater difference between the GL1 and GL2 than the XL1 and XL1s. Still, I highly recommend the GL2 or XL1s. Each has significant enhancements over its predecessor. __________________ 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

July 6th, 2003, 09:54 PM	#3
Mark Moore Major Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 301	Thanks for the input, Ken. I own the GL1, my brother (who is also shooting the doc with me) owns the GL2. The funds available to me when I purchase may dictate which cam to buy and I'm probably not smart enough (ie: have enough experience) to take advantage of all the bells and whistles. If there isn't much difference in the captured footage between the XL1 and XL1s, then that helps a great deal. I can get a refurbished XL1 for around $2500 so I'm leaning towards that. Thanks again. __________________ Mark Moore Sugar Free Productions

July 6th, 2003, 10:54 PM	#4
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	I've edited XL1 and XL1s footage together from the same shoot, and cannot tell the difference between them. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

July 7th, 2003, 05:49 AM	#5
Mark Moore Major Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 301	Thank you for the info. This has helped a great deal. __________________ Mark Moore Sugar Free Productions