GL2 - Plastic or Magnesium Frame? at DVinfo.net

John C Heid · February 22nd, 2004, 11:03 PM

I plan to buy a GL2 as a premium quality vacation camera for occasions when I don't want to carry the XL-1S all day.

Is the GL2 frame magnesium like the XL-1S, or plastic? It could get banged around in transit - I'd be concerned without a magnesium frame.

Has anyone tried the Steady Stick on either the GL2 or XL-1S?

Thanks!

Patrick MCMurray · February 23rd, 2004, 01:43 AM

i thought i had read on here that it was all plastic , even the bottom. so i was surprized when i put an ugly little scar in mine twisting it on my DIY crane. the bottom is metal, but the rest is plastic; it does feel abit better than most other camcorders. theyre building everything out of plastic now, better get comfortable with it.

February 22nd, 2004, 11:03 PM	#1
John C Heid Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 54	GL2 - Plastic or Magnesium Frame? I plan to buy a GL2 as a premium quality vacation camera for occasions when I don't want to carry the XL-1S all day. Is the GL2 frame magnesium like the XL-1S, or plastic? It could get banged around in transit - I'd be concerned without a magnesium frame. Has anyone tried the Steady Stick on either the GL2 or XL-1S? Thanks!

February 23rd, 2004, 01:43 AM	#2
Patrick MCMurray Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 66	i thought i had read on here that it was all plastic , even the bottom. so i was surprized when i put an ugly little scar in mine twisting it on my DIY crane. the bottom is metal, but the rest is plastic; it does feel abit better than most other camcorders. theyre building everything out of plastic now, better get comfortable with it. __________________ Remember, Tuesdays are Soylent Green days!