New Gl-2 owner at DVinfo.net

Greg Darnell · June 6th, 2008, 10:47 AM

I have just purchased a new GL-2 to start doing some wildlife videography. I have started videoing but could use some help with the advanced operating functions. Any recommendations on GL-2 operating tutorials?

Trond Saetre · June 6th, 2008, 12:02 PM

You have come to the right place.
There is a lot of useful information here on DVinfo already.
Best tips I can give.. Practice, practice and practice.

Chris Soucy · June 6th, 2008, 01:55 PM

One of the best tutorials you can wade through is the back issues of this very forum/ thread.

There are literally hundreds, if not thousands of questions asked here, usually with a shed load of answers.

It is very likely that 99.9% of the questions you might want to ask have already been asked and answered (in spades).

Might be a bit time consuming but definately worthwhile.

CS

Alan Craig · June 7th, 2008, 01:16 AM

I would say first and foremost get a decent tripod because you are more than likely going to be using zoom a lot to capture wildlife so you do no want to be holding a camera when zoomed right in and then experiment with your camera and enjoy and as chris said in his post there is a whole wealth of info on this site if you search good luck and happy filming.

p.s. I have had a XM2 for nearly 6 years good camera and also have a XHA1 now as well. Think about buying a wide angle lense to get a bit closer to your wild life.
Alan

June 6th, 2008, 10:47 AM	#1
Greg Darnell Tourist Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belton, SC Posts: 2	New Gl-2 owner I have just purchased a new GL-2 to start doing some wildlife videography. I have started videoing but could use some help with the advanced operating functions. Any recommendations on GL-2 operating tutorials?

June 6th, 2008, 01:55 PM	#3
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,682 Images: 18	Hi Greg........ One of the best tutorials you can wade through is the back issues of this very forum/ thread. There are literally hundreds, if not thousands of questions asked here, usually with a shed load of answers. It is very likely that 99.9% of the questions you might want to ask have already been asked and answered (in spades). Might be a bit time consuming but definately worthwhile. CS

June 6th, 2008, 12:02 PM	#2
Trond Saetre Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 3,375	You have come to the right place. There is a lot of useful information here on DVinfo already. Best tips I can give.. Practice, practice and practice.

June 7th, 2008, 01:16 AM	#4
Alan Craig Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Warrington England Posts: 143	I would say first and foremost get a decent tripod because you are more than likely going to be using zoom a lot to capture wildlife so you do no want to be holding a camera when zoomed right in and then experiment with your camera and enjoy and as chris said in his post there is a whole wealth of info on this site if you search good luck and happy filming. p.s. I have had a XM2 for nearly 6 years good camera and also have a XHA1 now as well. Think about buying a wide angle lense to get a bit closer to your wild life. Alan