Importing with the GL2 at DVinfo.net

Micah Garner · June 30th, 2006, 08:11 AM

I've heard that its not great for the heads if you import with your camera straight into the computer. I've heard it suggested that its best to get a lower end camera to import the footage to save the heads. I've also used dubbing decks before, but those are really expsensive. Any recommendations would be great.

Tim Johnson · June 30th, 2006, 11:13 AM

aslong you clean the heads etc regularly you shouldnt have any problems.

Jim OMalley · June 30th, 2006, 01:19 PM

I've had my GL2 for almost 3 years now, and haven't had any problems using it as a capture device. However, I didn't want to push my luck so I just purchased a Elura 100 which I will use from this point on as my source machine for video captures. Nice little camera at a reasonable price.

David L. Holmes · June 30th, 2006, 04:47 PM

There have been discussions on this board about a possibility of blowing out your firewire on your GL2 by hooking it up to your computer. I myself bought a ZR700 to save my GL2 from a possible problem later in life. $300.00 insurance card... Plus it saves the transport mechanism and motors from early failier.

June 30th, 2006, 08:11 AM	#1
Micah Garner New Boot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 14	Importing with the GL2 I've heard that its not great for the heads if you import with your camera straight into the computer. I've heard it suggested that its best to get a lower end camera to import the footage to save the heads. I've also used dubbing decks before, but those are really expsensive. Any recommendations would be great.

June 30th, 2006, 11:13 AM	#2
Tim Johnson Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 101	aslong you clean the heads etc regularly you shouldnt have any problems. __________________ (Wishes to be more informative and helpful than a nuisance)

June 30th, 2006, 01:19 PM	#3
Jim OMalley Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 81	I've had my GL2 for almost 3 years now, and haven't had any problems using it as a capture device. However, I didn't want to push my luck so I just purchased a Elura 100 which I will use from this point on as my source machine for video captures. Nice little camera at a reasonable price.

June 30th, 2006, 04:47 PM	#4
David L. Holmes Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Detroit, MI USA Posts: 96	There have been discussions on this board about a possibility of blowing out your firewire on your GL2 by hooking it up to your computer. I myself bought a ZR700 to save my GL2 from a possible problem later in life. $300.00 insurance card... Plus it saves the transport mechanism and motors from early failier.