GL2 vs AG-DVC30 at DVinfo.net

Ron Kolstedt · March 31st, 2005, 09:17 AM

I'm trying to make up my mind which camera I should buy. I currently shoot a Panasonic 3 chip AG-EZ30. I have noticed numerous complaints about the GL2's transport mechanism jamming. Canon stated it's because users are mixing brands of video tape & the tape lubricants mix & cause the eject/run function to fail. I've never heard of a tape problem like this. Has anyone experienced this problem with the AG-DVC30?

Shawn Mielke · April 4th, 2005, 01:12 PM

Don't know if you got your questions answered elsewhere in the last few days but here are a few remarks.

Mixing dry and wet tape lubes from different manufacturers is indeed a known occurence/problem. Is that really what the problem was with the GL2, I do not know. The GL2 is a popular camera, I'm sure any tape mech problems were specific and momentary, and that this is a fine camera to work with.

That said, I would go with the DVC30, of the two. Newer technology, more useful options, better looking.

Robert Mann Z. · April 4th, 2005, 01:54 PM

picture quality aside, i choose the gl2 over the dvc 30 because of the zoom handle, when shooting from the waist this becomes priceless, i also thought the ois worked better on the gl2...

March 31st, 2005, 09:17 AM	#1
Ron Kolstedt Tourist Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brevard, NC Posts: 1	GL2 vs AG-DVC30 I'm trying to make up my mind which camera I should buy. I currently shoot a Panasonic 3 chip AG-EZ30. I have noticed numerous complaints about the GL2's transport mechanism jamming. Canon stated it's because users are mixing brands of video tape & the tape lubricants mix & cause the eject/run function to fail. I've never heard of a tape problem like this. Has anyone experienced this problem with the AG-DVC30?

April 4th, 2005, 01:12 PM	#2
Shawn Mielke Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Santa Rosa, California Posts: 745	Don't know if you got your questions answered elsewhere in the last few days but here are a few remarks. Mixing dry and wet tape lubes from different manufacturers is indeed a known occurence/problem. Is that really what the problem was with the GL2, I do not know. The GL2 is a popular camera, I'm sure any tape mech problems were specific and momentary, and that this is a fine camera to work with. That said, I would go with the DVC30, of the two. Newer technology, more useful options, better looking. __________________ Breakthrough In Grey Room

April 4th, 2005, 01:54 PM	#3
Robert Mann Z. Skyonic New York Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 614	picture quality aside, i choose the gl2 over the dvc 30 because of the zoom handle, when shooting from the waist this becomes priceless, i also thought the ois worked better on the gl2...