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James Kelly · April 5th, 2004, 08:07 PM

How well does the GL2 af stay on subject?

Travis Cossel · April 5th, 2004, 11:38 PM

In my experience the GL2 stays on focus very well if given enough light. In low light situations I've seen the autofocus have trouble. In all cases I prefer the GL2's autofocus feature over the XL1's It seems to me that the XL1 auto-focus searches way to often. With that said, I generally use manual focus, and you might be able to do the same.

I would imagine an indoor sporting event is going to have very good lighting in the sense of actual brightness. However, the lighting is probably going to be of the fluorescent vareity, which means, you'll definately want to manually white balance before you start recording to get the best color.

Ming Dong · April 6th, 2004, 07:57 AM

I've videotaped four indoor sports events thusfar and have only had one instance of (focus) hunting. It was very short and not noticable to the casual viewer.

James Kelly · April 6th, 2004, 08:06 AM

but am thinking that maybe I should spend the extra $'s for the VX2100 for its 1/3 sensors, bit better build and AF? As Iwill be shoting in very low light at times - just not too often. Thanks!

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Travis Cossel · April 6th, 2004, 08:53 AM

Well, do your research on the two, and do it thoroughly. In my opinion, the GL2 holds its ground with the VX. The advantages you may gain with the purchase of the VX may or may not be worth the additional dollars; it just depends on your budget perhaps.

Mark Jefferson · April 7th, 2004, 06:55 AM

I shoot lots of school sporting event with my GL2. I've had very good luck with the AF on my GL2 (you can see examples at www.slakrboy.com/videos.html).

April 5th, 2004, 08:07 PM	#1
James Kelly New Boot Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 13	anyone shoot indoor school sports? How well does the GL2 af stay on subject?

April 5th, 2004, 11:38 PM	#2
Travis Cossel Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,933	In my experience the GL2 stays on focus very well if given enough light. In low light situations I've seen the autofocus have trouble. In all cases I prefer the GL2's autofocus feature over the XL1's It seems to me that the XL1 auto-focus searches way to often. With that said, I generally use manual focus, and you might be able to do the same. I would imagine an indoor sporting event is going to have very good lighting in the sense of actual brightness. However, the lighting is probably going to be of the fluorescent vareity, which means, you'll definately want to manually white balance before you start recording to get the best color. __________________ Black Label Films www.blacklabelweddingfilms.com

April 6th, 2004, 08:06 AM	#4
James Kelly New Boot Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 13	I like the 20x zoom of the Canon ... but am thinking that maybe I should spend the extra $'s for the VX2100 for its 1/3 sensors, bit better build and AF? As Iwill be shoting in very low light at times - just not too often. Thanks! Report

April 6th, 2004, 08:53 AM	#5
Travis Cossel Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,933	Well, do your research on the two, and do it thoroughly. In my opinion, the GL2 holds its ground with the VX. The advantages you may gain with the purchase of the VX may or may not be worth the additional dollars; it just depends on your budget perhaps. __________________ Black Label Films www.blacklabelweddingfilms.com

April 6th, 2004, 07:57 AM	#3
Ming Dong Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 92	I've videotaped four indoor sports events thusfar and have only had one instance of (focus) hunting. It was very short and not noticable to the casual viewer.

April 7th, 2004, 06:55 AM	#6
Mark Jefferson Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Collinsville, Illinois Posts: 86	I shoot lots of school sporting event with my GL2. I've had very good luck with the AF on my GL2 (you can see examples at www.slakrboy.com/videos.html).