I am a baby! I just got me a GL2 a quick question? Please help at DVinfo.net

Danny Mendoza · January 18th, 2005, 11:42 AM

After reading from all of you Pro People which I thank, I got me a canonGL2
I need help.
I have a VL10video light and i am buying the Sennheiser MKE300 mic,
I want to have both running or attach to the GL2 so that i can record the sounds and at the same time have the light on.
Do i need to buy the canon MA-300 mic adapter or what do i need buy
or can someone give me some tips

Thank you Very Much
Danny from El Paso Texas

Chris Hurd · January 18th, 2005, 03:39 PM

The MA-300 includes an accessory shoe at the top so you can mount your VL-10i up there. Just be careful because the entire assembly is plastic and all that stuff will put a lot of stress on the GL2's hot shoe.

Danny Mendoza · January 18th, 2005, 04:27 PM

Mr. Hurd
What if instead i buy the Azden pro wireless mic system
Is that a better route to go? without hurting the shoe mount, and if so how will i connect both the
wireless mic and the light, is there a device that can do that and
please where can i buy it from.
Many Thanks

Regards
Danny from el Paso Texas

Donovan Kruger · January 20th, 2005, 09:49 AM

You can use a device such as the Bracket 1 to hold your wireless receiver. I use one on my GL2 and it works well.

http://www.bracket1.com/

You can buy them from B&H.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=284435&is=REG

<<<-- Originally posted by Danny Mendoza : Mr. Hurd
[...]how will i connect both the wireless mic and the light, is there a device that can do that and please where can i buy it from.

Mike Donley · January 20th, 2005, 11:57 AM

Avoid using a bracket that has a metal mounting plate. The shoe on a GL-2 is a smart shoe for connecting a video light or a microphone. According to Canon tech support, a metal plate placed in a smart shoe might damage the camera. This was not a problem with a GL1 which did not have a smart shoe.

January 18th, 2005, 11:42 AM	#1
Danny Mendoza Tourist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2	I am a baby! I just got me a GL2 a quick question? Please help After reading from all of you Pro People which I thank, I got me a canonGL2 I need help. I have a VL10video light and i am buying the Sennheiser MKE300 mic, I want to have both running or attach to the GL2 so that i can record the sounds and at the same time have the light on. Do i need to buy the canon MA-300 mic adapter or what do i need buy or can someone give me some tips Thank you Very Much Danny from El Paso Texas

January 18th, 2005, 03:39 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	The MA-300 includes an accessory shoe at the top so you can mount your VL-10i up there. Just be careful because the entire assembly is plastic and all that stuff will put a lot of stress on the GL2's hot shoe. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

January 18th, 2005, 04:27 PM	#3
Danny Mendoza Tourist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2	Thanks Chris Hurd Mr. Hurd What if instead i buy the Azden pro wireless mic system Is that a better route to go? without hurting the shoe mount, and if so how will i connect both the wireless mic and the light, is there a device that can do that and please where can i buy it from. Many Thanks Regards Danny from el Paso Texas

January 20th, 2005, 09:49 AM	#4
Donovan Kruger New Boot Join Date: May 2003 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 10	Bracket 1 for your wireless receiver You can use a device such as the Bracket 1 to hold your wireless receiver. I use one on my GL2 and it works well. http://www.bracket1.com/ You can buy them from B&H. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=284435&is=REG <<<-- Originally posted by Danny Mendoza : Mr. Hurd [...]how will i connect both the wireless mic and the light, is there a device that can do that and please where can i buy it from.

January 20th, 2005, 11:57 AM	#5
Mike Donley Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 96	Don't Use Metal Avoid using a bracket that has a metal mounting plate. The shoe on a GL-2 is a smart shoe for connecting a video light or a microphone. According to Canon tech support, a metal plate placed in a smart shoe might damage the camera. This was not a problem with a GL1 which did not have a smart shoe. __________________ Mike Donley