On CNN the other day, they showed a GL2 as part of a reporter's equipment., along with a Titanium Power Book and a dish. The GL2 I saw had a special microphone attachment for cutting down on wind noise. It looked like one of the attachments you can get for an XL-1. Did anyone else see this. I would like to find out more about this

Also, isn't the GL2 a little delicate for this kind of environment!!??

Tim

I think the GL2 is a very sturdy, well-built cam. Easy to hold and operate too. The fluff you put on the mic is to muffle wind noise, and other little unwanted noises---sort of like softening the video with a warm filter.

Frank's right. The GL2 should be able to withstand battle duty pretty well. Although the body is plastic and will scuff it's tough stuff and can take a beating. All of the small controls are recessed and not prone to whack damage. It should do at least as well as a Sony PD-150, the favorite "toy cam" among news agencies.

Thanks for the replies but what I was asking about was the apparent attachment to this camera. It looked like a Light Wave attachment with the big fuzzy windsock over an outrigger microphone. Have any of you heard of any attachments like this for the GL2. I am still getting a lot of wind noise despite cutting the lows electronically. At the very least, is their a commercial windsock to go over the existing mike.

Tim

For an inexpensive version, check out http://www.mikemuff.com. I don't work for them. It looks very good for this setup. They have one for the GL1. Should work on the GL2?

Canon also has one under their accessories.

Terry near Baltimore, MD USA

Sure wouldn't want to repeat it, but.... 2 weeks after I got my GL2, it was tossed out of a sadle bag on the horse I was riding at a full gallop. Landed on the dirt road and bounced a couple of times. Before picking it up, I had written it off as at least partially broke. Not so, dusted it off and everything worked (and 6 months later) still does. It's clearly a keeper! I'm sure impressed with the build quality.

Tim,
Is something like this (http://www.lightwavesystems.com/products/equalizer/default.htm) what you think you saw?

The attachment I saw looked like the Light Wave set up for the XL1

But I see that Light Wave has a smaller version for the GL 1/2. It sounds like it might do the job. Their XL1 version that I have for my XL-1 is excellent. Of course I have to keep it away from the dog.:)

Tom

Back in the days of the L2, I recall reading that folks would use masking or gaffers tape around the openings and tape loading door to help keep out sand/dust. Might be worth considering for the XL1/GL series.