Couple of Q's at DVinfo.net

Craig Sharp · November 10th, 2005, 02:22 AM

I recently had a chance to shoot a wedding using a friends VX2000 and was very impressed, i was wondering though, how does it compare to the GL2? any light differences? umm, how about overall quality? i know that there will be a lot of biased answers, but if u could just let me know each of y'alls experiences with the two, i'd greatly appreciate it.

Also, on a different note, I have a 12" powerbook 1.33 ghz and was wondering if there was anyone out there with a dual processor Mirror door drive they are wanting to get rid of, if so, would u be interested in trading? i really need a powerful desktop to do my editing and was just kinda curious.

Thanks
Craig

Glen Elliott · November 10th, 2005, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig Sharp

I recently had a chance to shoot a wedding using a friends VX2000 and was very impressed, i was wondering though, how does it compare to the GL2? any light differences? umm, how about overall quality? i know that there will be a lot of biased answers, but if u could just let me know each of y'alls experiences with the two, i'd greatly appreciate it.

Craig having owned and used both cameras I feel the VX2000 is superior for wedding/event work. It's got 1/3" ccds vs the Canon's 1/4". In addition to that the low-light capability of the VX is worlds above the GL. That said I still think the GL is a great camera. In fact I like the smaller footprint. If they are similar prices definitly go with the VX over the GL.

Mike Cook · November 10th, 2005, 10:04 AM

If weddings are your target I will second Glen. You will be constantly battling low light and you NEED a low light cam. The VX/PD has got the edge there. Unless you want to start toting around lights and run a cam light (ugh).

Cheers

Mike

Jim Ioannidis · November 10th, 2005, 02:50 PM

i just shot a wedding using my GL2 and my buddys VX2000.

Even though i love my GL2 , the VX2000 saved the shoot cuz of it's low light ability.
I got the GL2 when i was doing action sports videography and it's a great camera. It's been rock solid for me, the 20X is great for outdoors but for weddings, VX2000.

November 10th, 2005, 02:22 AM	#1
Craig Sharp New Boot Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22	Couple of Q's I recently had a chance to shoot a wedding using a friends VX2000 and was very impressed, i was wondering though, how does it compare to the GL2? any light differences? umm, how about overall quality? i know that there will be a lot of biased answers, but if u could just let me know each of y'alls experiences with the two, i'd greatly appreciate it. Also, on a different note, I have a 12" powerbook 1.33 ghz and was wondering if there was anyone out there with a dual processor Mirror door drive they are wanting to get rid of, if so, would u be interested in trading? i really need a powerful desktop to do my editing and was just kinda curious. Thanks Craig

November 10th, 2005, 02:50 PM	#4
Jim Ioannidis Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 60	i just shot a wedding using my GL2 and my buddys VX2000. Even though i love my GL2 , the VX2000 saved the shoot cuz of it's low light ability. I got the GL2 when i was doing action sports videography and it's a great camera. It's been rock solid for me, the 20X is great for outdoors but for weddings, VX2000. __________________ www.downfallproductions.com

November 10th, 2005, 10:04 AM	#3
Mike Cook Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Portland OR Posts: 190	If weddings are your target I will second Glen. You will be constantly battling low light and you NEED a low light cam. The VX/PD has got the edge there. Unless you want to start toting around lights and run a cam light (ugh). Cheers Mike