Is a GL2 a good buy right now?

David Ennis · August 21st, 2006, 07:53 AM

In choosing between the GL2 and the XL2, bear in mind that you will be shooting very poor audio in bleak contrast to the outstanding video until you manage to invest in sound equipment.

What are you going to be shooting?

Darko Flajpan · September 5th, 2006, 10:17 AM

I had same dillema...and bought XM2 (GL2) and for difference in price i afford myself XLR adapter, pro mic and decent tripod. That was 2 years ago and i still don't feel that i need something "better" for my needs and expectations. It serves just beautiful as a backup camera for my bigger kit. And like most people on this forum would agree, this cammie can produce some stunning images.

Steven Davis · September 5th, 2006, 10:23 AM

Having a Gl2 is like having a toaster, no home is complete without one. :}

Kenneth Tong · September 7th, 2006, 08:25 PM

I agree that even a wide angle is not very useful. The most important things : a large battery, a bag, a lot of tapes and do a lot of shooting. Maybe a shotgun mic is useful for shooting live performances. To avoid tear and wear to your GL2, you may consider buying a cheap DV cam to rewind your tapes and as a second cam. The footage of my GL cam does not play very well in my second cam(sometimes no sound). You may take one recorded tape of your GL and put it in the second cam to try before buying.

Kenneth

Gregg Sullivan · October 3rd, 2006, 07:22 AM

Just picked up a refurbished GL2 in perfect (waranteed) condition from techforless. Their stock is irregular, but I am sure you can find a refurbished unit in the $1600 range for this model. Make sure it carries some sort of warranty if it is a refurb - usually just open box stock anyway...mine is perfect.

August 21st, 2006, 07:53 AM	#16
David Ennis Fred Retread Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hartford, CT Posts: 1,227	In choosing between the GL2 and the XL2, bear in mind that you will be shooting very poor audio in bleak contrast to the outstanding video until you manage to invest in sound equipment. What are you going to be shooting? __________________ "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

September 5th, 2006, 10:17 AM	#17
Darko Flajpan Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bjelovar, Croatia Posts: 153	I had same dillema...and bought XM2 (GL2) and for difference in price i afford myself XLR adapter, pro mic and decent tripod. That was 2 years ago and i still don't feel that i need something "better" for my needs and expectations. It serves just beautiful as a backup camera for my bigger kit. And like most people on this forum would agree, this cammie can produce some stunning images. __________________ XM2 Sony DXC637P BetaSP

September 5th, 2006, 10:23 AM	#18
Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	Having a Gl2 is like having a toaster, no home is complete without one. :} __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button?

September 7th, 2006, 08:25 PM	#19
Kenneth Tong Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 71	Accessories I agree that even a wide angle is not very useful. The most important things : a large battery, a bag, a lot of tapes and do a lot of shooting. Maybe a shotgun mic is useful for shooting live performances. To avoid tear and wear to your GL2, you may consider buying a cheap DV cam to rewind your tapes and as a second cam. The footage of my GL cam does not play very well in my second cam(sometimes no sound). You may take one recorded tape of your GL and put it in the second cam to try before buying. Kenneth

October 3rd, 2006, 07:22 AM	#20
Gregg Sullivan New Boot Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 20	GL2 on the Cheap Just picked up a refurbished GL2 in perfect (waranteed) condition from techforless. Their stock is irregular, but I am sure you can find a refurbished unit in the $1600 range for this model. Make sure it carries some sort of warranty if it is a refurb - usually just open box stock anyway...mine is perfect.