Secondary Camera

Tom Woodworth · September 17th, 2005, 02:56 PM

Excellent information. Thanks, I've been feeling more positive about my prospects with a second less expensive Canon model. I'd love to hear whatever else you guys have to say on going with a GL1 or GL2. I'm also curious to know what people are speculating on the release date of a new Canon camera to match something like Sony's $1,500 dollar HDV cam.

Kevin Wild · September 17th, 2005, 04:25 PM

Wow, I just got guessing all about the new HD camera. Not sure I'm ready to guess the GL3! Seriously, if it's in line with the others in the series, the price point would probably be in the $2500 - $3000 range. No guesses on anything else including release date. That's for area 51...but I was surprised it wasn't announced this past week.

As far as buying a GL1 or GL2, I would seriously think about getting one used. The market is saturated with good cameras right now from people wanting to move up to HDV cameras. If not, I love www.zgc.com and always deal with Chris. She's awesome and has never let me down.

Good luck.

Kevin

Miguel Lombana · September 17th, 2005, 09:04 PM

Glad that I found this thread, I was about to ask the same question about matching the GL and XL since I have a shoot in November where I'm shooting my 2 GL2's and a friend is coming up with his XL2. I needed to know if anyone had done the a/b's on these 2 cams and could advise on what might be some good setups to get the job done since we won't have much time on set to get things right.

Now that I also saw this thread I noted that some of you might be interested in a used GL2, if that's the case, I'm contemplating on selling 1 of my 2 units so that I might trade up to the XL2 (no HD in my future so no XL H1). If you're someone that's interested in a used GL2, email me offline and I'll give you the details. Might feel better selling privately here than on Ebay knowing that it will go to a good home where the end user knows what they're doing!

Now back to the original question, does anyone have a setup for both the XL2 and GL2?

ML

Pete Bauer · September 18th, 2005, 05:23 AM

Oh, I forgot when I posted last time...I have a crude comparison of the GL2 and XL2 on my web site:

http://www.geosynchrony.com/scratchpad.htm

(Scroll down to "Side by Side Comparison of the XL2 and GL2")

It ain't much but does show a definite difference in resolution between the XL2's true 30p and the GL2's 30F.

Tom Woodworth · September 19th, 2005, 01:40 PM

I saw pricing on Canon's H1 HD camera...$9,000.00, I guess I was a little surprised. I thought that Canon would come out with an HD camera that might be closer in price to say Sony's HDR HC-1 HD camera. Anyone else seen pricing on the H1, and will there be a GL3?

Miguel Lombana · September 20th, 2005, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Woodworth

I saw pricing on Canon's H1 HD camera...$9,000.00, I guess I was a little surprised. I thought that Canon would come out with an HD camera that might be closer in price to say Sony's HDR HC-1 HD camera. Anyone else seen pricing on the H1, and will there be a GL3?

I got a quote from Zotz and list is 8999 so that's right, only a matter of time however before that comes down and I like you agree, I expected something on the order of the Sony but hey this is a full feature camera with interchangable lenses and a host of other cool features, it's for pro shooters and they will pay that much to be the first on the block, I however will wait!

Tom Woodworth · September 20th, 2005, 01:27 AM

I will wait also. I agree that due to the camera being full featured and that it has the interchangeable lens system, it should be more then the Sony. However, I was hoping for maybe only $1,000.00 more. In any case, I'm on the hunt for the best deal I can find on either a GL2 or XL1 between now and the end of October. I'm not sure which to look for the hardest though, the GL2 or the XL1. I always like the input so thanks again.

Miguel Lombana · September 20th, 2005, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Woodworth

I will wait also. I agree that due to the camera being full featured and that it has the interchangeable lens system, it should be more then the Sony. However, I was hoping for maybe only $1,000.00 more. In any case, I'm on the hunt for the best deal I can find on either a GL2 or XL1 between now and the end of October. I'm not sure which to look for the hardest though, the GL2 or the XL1. I always like the input so thanks again.

Tom send me an email at miguel@lauderdaledj.com let me know what you're looking for in a GL2 and we'll discuss, I'm putting mine on Ebay in the coming week and getting it to someone that wants it and knows what to do with it might be better for both of us.

Miguel

September 17th, 2005, 02:56 PM	#16
Tom Woodworth Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 42	Secondary Camera Excellent information. Thanks, I've been feeling more positive about my prospects with a second less expensive Canon model. I'd love to hear whatever else you guys have to say on going with a GL1 or GL2. I'm also curious to know what people are speculating on the release date of a new Canon camera to match something like Sony's $1,500 dollar HDV cam.

September 17th, 2005, 09:04 PM	#18
Miguel Lombana Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Litchfield Park, AZ (W/of Phoenix) Posts: 502	GL2 and XL2 Matching Glad that I found this thread, I was about to ask the same question about matching the GL and XL since I have a shoot in November where I'm shooting my 2 GL2's and a friend is coming up with his XL2. I needed to know if anyone had done the a/b's on these 2 cams and could advise on what might be some good setups to get the job done since we won't have much time on set to get things right. Now that I also saw this thread I noted that some of you might be interested in a used GL2, if that's the case, I'm contemplating on selling 1 of my 2 units so that I might trade up to the XL2 (no HD in my future so no XL H1). If you're someone that's interested in a used GL2, email me offline and I'll give you the details. Might feel better selling privately here than on Ebay knowing that it will go to a good home where the end user knows what they're doing! Now back to the original question, does anyone have a setup for both the XL2 and GL2? ML __________________ Miguel Lombana http://www.miguellombana.com & http://www.phoenixhamradio.com

September 18th, 2005, 05:23 AM	#19
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Oh, I forgot when I posted last time...I have a crude comparison of the GL2 and XL2 on my web site: http://www.geosynchrony.com/scratchpad.htm (Scroll down to "Side by Side Comparison of the XL2 and GL2") It ain't much but does show a definite difference in resolution between the XL2's true 30p and the GL2's 30F. __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

September 19th, 2005, 01:40 PM	#20
Tom Woodworth Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 42	Canon HD Camcorder I saw pricing on Canon's H1 HD camera...$9,000.00, I guess I was a little surprised. I thought that Canon would come out with an HD camera that might be closer in price to say Sony's HDR HC-1 HD camera. Anyone else seen pricing on the H1, and will there be a GL3?

September 17th, 2005, 04:25 PM	#17
Kevin Wild Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 540	Wow, I just got guessing all about the new HD camera. Not sure I'm ready to guess the GL3! Seriously, if it's in line with the others in the series, the price point would probably be in the $2500 - $3000 range. No guesses on anything else including release date. That's for area 51...but I was surprised it wasn't announced this past week. As far as buying a GL1 or GL2, I would seriously think about getting one used. The market is saturated with good cameras right now from people wanting to move up to HDV cameras. If not, I love www.zgc.com and always deal with Chris. She's awesome and has never let me down. Good luck. Kevin

September 20th, 2005, 01:27 AM	#22
Tom Woodworth Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 42	I will wait also. I agree that due to the camera being full featured and that it has the interchangeable lens system, it should be more then the Sony. However, I was hoping for maybe only $1,000.00 more. In any case, I'm on the hunt for the best deal I can find on either a GL2 or XL1 between now and the end of October. I'm not sure which to look for the hardest though, the GL2 or the XL1. I always like the input so thanks again.