[videoblogging] Re: Looking for comments on Canon GL-2
That's really good looking video. Also, GeekBrief is shot using that camera: http://www.geekbrief.tv/about/our-setup Very crisp, vivid video. Bill Cammack http://BillCammack.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Scott Parent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Harold, Yes, the XH-A1 was used to shoot that piece. However, Iwasn't happy with the lighting. A better example of the camera with better lighting is all of the pieces on this site: http://pod.sbiff.org/ All were shot with the XH-A1 -Scott On Tue, May 13, 2008 at 5:12 PM, Harold [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Scott, Is the Canon XH-A1 the only camera you're using right now? Is the following video entirely recorded with it? http://americancliche.net/2008/05/10/actv-8/ Thanks for letting me know, Harold --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com, Scott Parent theamericancliche@ wrote: Hi Richard, I think the GL2 is a solid choice. I have a Canon XH-A1 and I love it. -- --- American Cliche http://www.americancliche.net [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Looking for comments on Canon GL-2
Hi Scott, Is the Canon XH-A1 the only camera you're using right now? Is the following video entirely recorded with it? http://americancliche.net/2008/05/10/actv-8/ Thanks for letting me know, Harold --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Scott Parent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Richard, I think the GL2 is a solid choice. I have a Canon XH-A1 and I love it.
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Looking for comments on Canon GL-2
Harold, Yes, the XH-A1 was used to shoot that piece. However, Iwasn't happy with the lighting. A better example of the camera with better lighting is all of the pieces on this site: http://pod.sbiff.org/ All were shot with the XH-A1 -Scott On Tue, May 13, 2008 at 5:12 PM, Harold [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Scott, Is the Canon XH-A1 the only camera you're using right now? Is the following video entirely recorded with it? http://americancliche.net/2008/05/10/actv-8/ Thanks for letting me know, Harold --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com, Scott Parent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Richard, I think the GL2 is a solid choice. I have a Canon XH-A1 and I love it. -- --- American Cliche http://www.americancliche.net [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Looking for comments on Canon GL-2
Thanks for the link, and thanks for the info. Scott! Harold --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Scott Parent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Harold, Yes, the XH-A1 was used to shoot that piece. However, Iwasn't happy with the lighting. A better example of the camera with better lighting is all of the pieces on this site: http://pod.sbiff.org/ All were shot with the XH-A1 -Scott On Tue, May 13, 2008 at 5:12 PM, Harold [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Scott, Is the Canon XH-A1 the only camera you're using right now? Is the following video entirely recorded with it? http://americancliche.net/2008/05/10/actv-8/ Thanks for letting me know, Harold --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging% 40yahoogroups.com, Scott Parent theamericancliche@ wrote: Hi Richard, I think the GL2 is a solid choice. I have a Canon XH-A1 and I love it.
[videoblogging] Re: Looking for comments on Canon GL-2
Hi Richard, The Canon GL/2 is a great camera. I've used it for a number of years. The 3 chip CCD makes all the difference and it's good in low light too. I like the shape of the camera and how it handles with large controls. Recently I've had a problem with the camera being recognized by FCP on a MacBook Pro. I'm not using the most current FCP, so an upgrade mught help. It used to work with no problem, but over time, software incompatability has been introduced. The new iMovie 08 recognized hte GL2 and I can capture footage with that for now. I really should drag the GL2 into an Apple store and try capturing footage in there. --Steve --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Richard Amirault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am seriously thinking of upgrading from my consumer gear. My top choice at the moment is the Canon GL-2 (currently with a $250 rebate). I want to stay with tape .. and I want a unit with 20x optical zoom at a minimum, and I don't care about HD right now. What are the downsides to this camera that I should be aware of, and/or are there other camcorders out there that meet my needs? Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Looking for comments on Canon GL-2
We have a GL2 at work that plugs up to an iMac with FCE and iMovie 08 on it - we had a Lacie external firewire drive plugged in too, and the GL2 / Mac wasn't able to capture video footage. But with some serious googling of that problem, we discovered that we had to unplug the external drive - THEN everything worked great. It had something to do specifically with the GL2 and Lacie drives, apparently. FYI (it IS a great camera!) David On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 5:56 AM, Steve Garfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Richard, The Canon GL/2 is a great camera. I've used it for a number of years. The 3 chip CCD makes all the difference and it's good in low light too. I like the shape of the camera and how it handles with large controls. Recently I've had a problem with the camera being recognized by FCP on a MacBook Pro. I'm not using the most current FCP, so an upgrade mught help. It used to work with no problem, but over time, software incompatability has been introduced. The new iMovie 08 recognized hte GL2 and I can capture footage with that for now. I really should drag the GL2 into an Apple store and try capturing footage in there. --Steve --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com, Richard Amirault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am seriously thinking of upgrading from my consumer gear. My top choice at the moment is the Canon GL-2 (currently with a $250 rebate). I want to stay with tape .. and I want a unit with 20x optical zoom at a minimum, and I don't care about HD right now. What are the downsides to this camera that I should be aware of, and/or are there other camcorders out there that meet my needs? Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ -- David King davidleeking.com - blog http://davidleeking.com/etc - videoblog [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Looking for comments on Canon GL-2
Thanks David. That's my setup too. LaCie drives. I'll try to test GL2 directly to MacBook Pro today. External LaCie drives USED to work though. At one point, using a card to add additional Firewire ports to the laptop worked, but then it didn't. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, David King [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We have a GL2 at work that plugs up to an iMac with FCE and iMovie 08 on it - we had a Lacie external firewire drive plugged in too, and the GL2 / Mac wasn't able to capture video footage. But with some serious googling of that problem, we discovered that we had to unplug the external drive - THEN everything worked great. It had something to do specifically with the GL2 and Lacie drives, apparently. FYI (it IS a great camera!) David
[videoblogging] Re: Looking for comments on Canon GL-2
I know you said you needed 20X zoom, I'm not sure why you want that...but if you change your mind on that I HIGHLY recommend the Panasonic DVX100BIt's a really, really good camera Heath http://batmangeek.com http://heathparks.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Richard Amirault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am seriously thinking of upgrading from my consumer gear. My top choice at the moment is the Canon GL-2 (currently with a $250 rebate). I want to stay with tape .. and I want a unit with 20x optical zoom at a minimum, and I don't care about HD right now. What are the downsides to this camera that I should be aware of, and/or are there other camcorders out there that meet my needs? Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Looking for comments on Canon GL-2
- Original Message - From: Heath I know you said you needed 20X zoom, I'm not sure why you want that...but if you change your mind on that I HIGHLY recommend the Panasonic DVX100BIt's a really, really good camera I'm sure it is .. but it's out of my price range .. AND .. I really want at least a 20x optical. All my current camcorders (Sony consumer ... one Hi-8 and two mini-DV) have at least 20x optical. That long zoom has come in *very* handy when shooting from the rear of a room/auditorium. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Looking for comments on Canon GL-2
FYI, there have been a bunch of reports about the casette loading mechanism going faulty with the GL-2. It could just be a bad factory run that's cleared out or something. I considered the GL-2, but I'm settling on a Sony PD-170 because of the strong reports of its powerful performance in low light, and I'm going to start shooting some roller derby bouts soon that will be in a dim skating rink. -- Rhett. http://www.weatherlight.com/freetime http://www.weatherlight.com/greentime Richard Amirault wrote: - Original Message - From: Heath I know you said you needed 20X zoom, I'm not sure why you want that...but if you change your mind on that I HIGHLY recommend the Panasonic DVX100BIt's a really, really good camera I'm sure it is .. but it's out of my price range .. AND .. I really want at least a 20x optical. All my current camcorders (Sony consumer ... one Hi-8 and two mini-DV) have at least 20x optical. That long zoom has come in *very* handy when shooting from the rear of a room/auditorium. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ Yahoo! Groups Links
