Compatability of GL-2's w/ cannon Vixia HV-30?? at DVinfo.net

Blayde Stone · January 27th, 2009, 10:00 AM

My wife and I use 2 Cannon GL-2's for our wedding & event videography, we also use a
third camera ( Sony 1 chipper) at the back of the sanctuary for a wide shot and to cut
back to when the need arises.We are concidering buying a Cannon Vixia HV-30 to replace
the sony, instead of buying another GL-2 (cost reasons).
Will this be a logical choice?? I know the editing will envolve mixing SD DV w/ HD DV.
and will the footage of cameras be too different??
We edit on Sony Vegas 8.0c

Thanks for Your responses!
Blayde @ Cornerstone

Chris Barcellos · January 27th, 2009, 11:04 AM

Vixia will shoot SD, either 4.3 or 16:9, or you can capture HDV in Vegas, and down rez in post. I mix this camera (actually HV20) with my Sony cameras footage (FX1 and VX2000) with good results. You will need to try to match things, even in post, but the HV30 does have an array of adjustments that can get you close.

Blayde Stone · January 29th, 2009, 09:47 AM

Thanks Chris,
We will take your info and run with it!!

Blayde & Lori @ Cornerstone

January 27th, 2009, 10:00 AM	#1
Blayde Stone Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sarasota,FL. Posts: 34	Compatability of GL-2's w/ cannon Vixia HV-30?? My wife and I use 2 Cannon GL-2's for our wedding & event videography, we also use a third camera ( Sony 1 chipper) at the back of the sanctuary for a wide shot and to cut back to when the need arises.We are concidering buying a Cannon Vixia HV-30 to replace the sony, instead of buying another GL-2 (cost reasons). Will this be a logical choice?? I know the editing will envolve mixing SD DV w/ HD DV. and will the footage of cameras be too different?? We edit on Sony Vegas 8.0c Thanks for Your responses! Blayde @ Cornerstone

January 27th, 2009, 11:04 AM	#2
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Vixia will shoot SD, either 4.3 or 16:9, or you can capture HDV in Vegas, and down rez in post. I mix this camera (actually HV20) with my Sony cameras footage (FX1 and VX2000) with good results. You will need to try to match things, even in post, but the HV30 does have an array of adjustments that can get you close. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

January 29th, 2009, 09:47 AM	#3
Blayde Stone Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sarasota,FL. Posts: 34	Thanks Chris, We will take your info and run with it!! Blayde & Lori @ Cornerstone