Hello, I was watching a video today that had footage with both the GL2 and XL1S footage in it. I know the XL1S has a very cinematic look to it, but I'm not too sure about the GL2. I couldnt really make out the difference in quality between them except one looked a little more film like. But I am not sure which it was. Can anyone help me out?

By the way, it was filmed in movie mode with both cameras.

Thanks,
Ryan Krga

Can anyone help you out with what? I don't think any camera
has a film-look (whatever that may be). They just produce good
images imho. And there will be some differences between the
cameras, although probably very little.

Under most shooting circumstances the images should be very close, but the GL2 may tend to default to a 'harder', more contrasty (video-ish) image and the XL1s setup may default to a slightly softer image.

I just picked up a new GL2.....I'm an XL1S "convert" and not looking back.....the GL2 is smaller, lighter, sharper, better in low light, less expensive and utilizes newer technology....

...I know a new XL will come out..but for me the GL2 is an awesome machine at a good price...the only machine I lust for more is the new Panasonic and with JVC just announcing a new HD cam that records on MiniDV tapes- times are gonna get interesting....

..this will all hit full circle when they finally forgo tape and utilize notebook hard-drives....

drooling !!

Anyone thinking about a GL2----- run, don't walk and get one!

'Nuff Said
( a little NYC style )

<<<-- Originally posted by Don Palomaki : Under most shooting circumstances the images should be very close, but the GL2 may tend to default to a 'harder', more contrasty (video-ish) image and the XL1s setup may default to a slightly softer image. -->>>

Don,
What would cause this difference? DOF stuff, or CCD specs, or what? I own a GL2 - wonderful cam - and was wonderin what would cause the GL2 to look more video like?

Thanks!