Canon GL2 vs. Sony DCR-VX2100 at DVinfo.net

Randy Hopkins · December 8th, 2006, 11:34 PM

I'm a short filmmaker and I'll be taking the plunge pretty soon. I've pretty much narrowed it down between these two. I would really love to save the money by going the GL2 route, so is the VX2100 worth the extra few hundred?

Also, is there any news on when/if the GL3 is being released?

Thanks for any input.

Adam Bray · December 9th, 2006, 12:48 AM

I don't think there are any plans for a GL3. I have a GL2 and no experience with the VX. But I do like my GL2. It's a nice little cam. I don't think you can go wrong either way.

Ervin Farkas · December 10th, 2006, 08:27 AM

Most film makers will agree I hope, that Canon cameras will give you more of a "film look" while Sony cameras more of a "video/TV" look. Other than that, consider the much better low light capability of the VX. Good luck with your filming plans!

Andzei Matsukevits · December 13th, 2006, 02:16 PM

VX is much better in lowlight. VX camera body looks little bit better to my mind, actually i think bottoms are also in better place. I have worked with GL2(6months) and 2 years with vx2100. And i still like vx much more than GL2. I dont really remember did gl2 had it or not, but when you switched it off it lost all the settings. Maybe it was gl1, not sure.

GL2 has quite frame mode function, its quite good for shooting some not very fast moving things. VX has a progressive scan but its useless.

December 8th, 2006, 11:34 PM	#1
Randy Hopkins Tourist Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Friendswood, Texas Posts: 4	Canon GL2 vs. Sony DCR-VX2100 I'm a short filmmaker and I'll be taking the plunge pretty soon. I've pretty much narrowed it down between these two. I would really love to save the money by going the GL2 route, so is the VX2100 worth the extra few hundred? Also, is there any news on when/if the GL3 is being released? Thanks for any input.

December 10th, 2006, 08:27 AM	#3
Ervin Farkas Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta/USA Posts: 2,515	Most film makers will agree I hope, that Canon cameras will give you more of a "film look" while Sony cameras more of a "video/TV" look. Other than that, consider the much better low light capability of the VX. Good luck with your filming plans! __________________ Ervin Farkas www.AtlantaLegalVideo.com

December 9th, 2006, 12:48 AM	#2
Adam Bray Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Houston/Austin Posts: 394	I don't think there are any plans for a GL3. I have a GL2 and no experience with the VX. But I do like my GL2. It's a nice little cam. I don't think you can go wrong either way.

December 13th, 2006, 02:16 PM	#4
Andzei Matsukevits Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tallinn, Estonia Posts: 300	VX is much better in lowlight. VX camera body looks little bit better to my mind, actually i think bottoms are also in better place. I have worked with GL2(6months) and 2 years with vx2100. And i still like vx much more than GL2. I dont really remember did gl2 had it or not, but when you switched it off it lost all the settings. Maybe it was gl1, not sure. GL2 has quite frame mode function, its quite good for shooting some not very fast moving things. VX has a progressive scan but its useless.