Various GL1 / XM1 questions

David Ennis · May 21st, 2005, 06:23 AM

I'd place my bet on vibration. There are a lot of ways that mechanical resonance can bite. Can you soften the mount at all to see if there is improvment?

BTW, Jeff are you in CT by any chance?

Andrew Mills · June 14th, 2005, 04:19 PM

I have a GL1 and I know that the GL1 has 270,000 pixels per ccd and the VX1000 has 410,000 pixels per ccd. I was just wondering if pixels play a big role in quility and if the GL1 can produce an image as good as the VX1000.

Ash Greyson · June 14th, 2005, 04:39 PM

Personal preference...

VX = cooler color/ sharper image
GL = warmer color / softer image

Sharper does NOT mean better, just sharper =o)

ash =o)

Mathieu Ghekiere · June 15th, 2005, 03:12 AM

Ash is right, it's more a preference (hope that's spelled right).

I think it depends on what you want to make. Maybe (and this is still your own choice) the GL1 is better for moviemaking because it has a more 'filmic' image, via the warm colours and the some softer image, but the VX1000 is maybe the best for weddings, scate boarding movies,...

And also remember, what feels right in your hands.
I have an XL1s but for an event I played with the Sony PD170, but I preferred the Canon much more because where buttons are placed etcetera, and the menus, it was much easier, although the PD170 is image quality - wise, much better for event videography (better low light, much less noise).
But other people may find the Sony easier to work with.

So, if you have the chance, pick both up (or maybe in stores a VX2100 and a GL2 as they are easier to find and have a lot in common with their precedors) and look what you like the best.

Nathaniel McInnes · July 31st, 2005, 05:35 AM

Hi what do you want to do. Do you want to set up a internet tv channel or do want to use it as a web cam. if you want to set up a internet tv channel you will need severs. if you want to use it as a web cam you just select the camera in the msn messenger video/audio options. i use it all the time in msn messenger. it works great.

Nathaniel McInnes · July 31st, 2005, 05:36 AM

Can i just say something. the NSTC version of the camcorder is called the GL1 and the pal version is called the XM2

Jesse Parsh · August 2nd, 2005, 07:52 AM

I just bought my first prosumer camera, the gl1. My problem is that it did not come with the manuel. Does anyone know if the manuel can be downloaded from any sites or maybe someone has a manuel that they are not in need of anymore? Any help would be great.

David Ennis · August 2nd, 2005, 08:06 AM

All the major camcorder manufacturers are now very good about this. Here you go:

http://alpha02.c-wss.com/inc/ApplSer...nu=MA&TRF=MAIN

If you have any trouble with the link, let me know and I'll email you the .PDF file myself

Ken Tanaka · August 2nd, 2005, 09:50 AM

The GL1's manual is also available from the Canon site:

http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/con...6&modelid=7376

David Ennis · August 2nd, 2005, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Tanaka

The GL1's manual is also available from the Canon site:

http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/con...6&modelid=7376

Right. It's ultimately the same link.

Jesse Parsh · August 2nd, 2005, 03:11 PM

You guys rock! I'm so glad I found this site.

Graham Bernard · August 2nd, 2005, 03:13 PM

. .and we are glad you found it too!

Have fun . .. Grazie

Jeremiah Rickert · August 4th, 2005, 05:46 PM

Oops, covered nicely.

Keith Loh · August 4th, 2005, 06:02 PM

Yes, you can run it live using Firewire. I've done it a few times on XL1s. I assume it would work using GL1 through Firewire.

Nathaniel McInnes · August 5th, 2005, 05:36 AM

Yep thats what i do is use it in msn messenger through firewire except you dont fit as much in

May 21st, 2005, 06:23 AM	#406
David Ennis Fred Retread Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hartford, CT Posts: 1,227	I'd place my bet on vibration. There are a lot of ways that mechanical resonance can bite. Can you soften the mount at all to see if there is improvment? BTW, Jeff are you in CT by any chance? __________________ "Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence..." - Calvin Coolidge "My brain is wired to want to know how other things are wired." - Me

June 14th, 2005, 04:19 PM	#407
Andrew Mills New Boot Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hammonton,NJ Posts: 13	GL1 Quaility vs Vx1000 Quality I have a GL1 and I know that the GL1 has 270,000 pixels per ccd and the VX1000 has 410,000 pixels per ccd. I was just wondering if pixels play a big role in quility and if the GL1 can produce an image as good as the VX1000.

August 2nd, 2005, 07:52 AM	#412
Jesse Parsh Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lakewood Ohio Posts: 51	Manual for GL1 I just bought my first prosumer camera, the gl1. My problem is that it did not come with the manuel. Does anyone know if the manuel can be downloaded from any sites or maybe someone has a manuel that they are not in need of anymore? Any help would be great.

August 2nd, 2005, 08:06 AM	#413
David Ennis Fred Retread Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hartford, CT Posts: 1,227	All the major camcorder manufacturers are now very good about this. Here you go: http://alpha02.c-wss.com/inc/ApplSer...nu=MA&TRF=MAIN If you have any trouble with the link, let me know and I'll email you the .PDF file myself __________________ "Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence..." - Calvin Coolidge "My brain is wired to want to know how other things are wired." - Me

August 2nd, 2005, 09:50 AM	#414
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	The GL1's manual is also available from the Canon site: http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/con...6&modelid=7376 __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

June 14th, 2005, 04:39 PM	#408
Ash Greyson Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,689	Personal preference... VX = cooler color/ sharper image GL = warmer color / softer image Sharper does NOT mean better, just sharper =o) ash =o)

June 15th, 2005, 03:12 AM	#409
Mathieu Ghekiere Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,195	Ash is right, it's more a preference (hope that's spelled right). I think it depends on what you want to make. Maybe (and this is still your own choice) the GL1 is better for moviemaking because it has a more 'filmic' image, via the warm colours and the some softer image, but the VX1000 is maybe the best for weddings, scate boarding movies,... And also remember, what feels right in your hands. I have an XL1s but for an event I played with the Sony PD170, but I preferred the Canon much more because where buttons are placed etcetera, and the menus, it was much easier, although the PD170 is image quality - wise, much better for event videography (better low light, much less noise). But other people may find the Sony easier to work with. So, if you have the chance, pick both up (or maybe in stores a VX2100 and a GL2 as they are easier to find and have a lot in common with their precedors) and look what you like the best.

July 31st, 2005, 05:35 AM	#410
Nathaniel McInnes Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Taffs well, Wales Posts: 190	Hi what do you want to do. Do you want to set up a internet tv channel or do want to use it as a web cam. if you want to set up a internet tv channel you will need severs. if you want to use it as a web cam you just select the camera in the msn messenger video/audio options. i use it all the time in msn messenger. it works great.

July 31st, 2005, 05:36 AM	#411
Nathaniel McInnes Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Taffs well, Wales Posts: 190	Can i just say something. the NSTC version of the camcorder is called the GL1 and the pal version is called the XM2

August 2nd, 2005, 03:11 PM	#416
Jesse Parsh Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lakewood Ohio Posts: 51	You guys rock! I'm so glad I found this site.

August 2nd, 2005, 03:13 PM	#417
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	. .and we are glad you found it too! Have fun . .. Grazie

August 4th, 2005, 05:46 PM	#418
Jeremiah Rickert Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Newberg, Oregon Posts: 494	Simpler way Oops, covered nicely. Last edited by Jeremiah Rickert; August 4th, 2005 at 05:47 PM. Reason: Redundant.

August 4th, 2005, 06:02 PM	#419
Keith Loh Air China Pilot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 2,389	Yes, you can run it live using Firewire. I've done it a few times on XL1s. I assume it would work using GL1 through Firewire. __________________ -- Visit http://www.KeithLoh.com \| stuff about living in Vancouver \| My Flickr photo gallery

August 5th, 2005, 05:36 AM	#420
Nathaniel McInnes Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Taffs well, Wales Posts: 190	Yep thats what i do is use it in msn messenger through firewire except you dont fit as much in