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Summary: Great Camera
Review: This is a great camera with a lot of good settings available to you. I have owned a GL2 for about 6 months and just bought by second one. I have had no mechanical problems with it at all. The features that I especially like on it are: three settings of white balance (preset indoor, preset outdoor, and one you can set) this is a must if you want to shoot indoors and still have your color look right, stereo mic settings (an adjustment for both the right and left side), and you can use it as manually as you want (you can have it in total automatic mode or be able to set your shutter speed, iris, gain, focus, etc.). I use Premiere Pro and have had no problems capturing video to my PC. I did buy a bigger battery for my camera. I got the 945 on eBay for about $90. Also, make sure you get a UV haze filter for your lens. It will protect your lens from scratches and from harmful UV rays. I looked at getting an XL1s for my second camera but the main thing better in the XL1 is the ability to change your lens. Since I don't own any others right now it wasn't worth the extra money. The only thing I haven't been able to shoot is a blacklight picture. I don't think the white balance could adjust far enough. But most people won't ever run into this problem.
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Summary: GO BUY IT!
Review: This camera is incridable. Every time i put my video in to watch, i cant beleive how beautifull the picture is. My friends litteraly gasp when they see it! Not only that, but it is very easy to use, just point and shoot. But when i'm in the mood to be creative, i have all the options i could ever want, including shutter speed and apperature controll. I already have a Canon SLR camera, so everything works just as i would expect it too.Before i bought it i read dozens of reviews and never found a worthy complaint. People argue back and forth about weather the Sony or Canon is better, as far as i can tell they are both great camera's. But when it come's to lense quality (a very important thing), i have to trust Canon who i know know's how to make a lense. As far as trouble, i havn't had a single problem. Not a one! My only gripe, if this is a good one, is the price of accesories. Since i spent 2200 on the camera, i can't afford any of them. You won't be dissapointed if you buy this camera. Go buy it and be ready to have a blast.
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Summary: Best camera ever, but not for beginners
Review: Not for the faint of heart... if you want to shoot a little league game, bbq, or basically don't have much experience with cameras this isnt the one for you. However if you have outgrown other DV cameras then by all means go ahead because it really is the greatest camera ever. I am a film student and have been using the GL2 for the past 2 years. The incredible image quality has saved many an ill fated piece. Its versatility makes it a must have for anyone who wants to shoot in a variety of situations. Bottom line, if your experienced and know exactly what you need, you can't go wrong with this camera, but if you're new too this and are unsure of the features you need, go with something cheaper.
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Summary: Great for filmmakers
Review: I own this camera, and it's my best friend. Well not really, but it's the most amazing camera I've ever had. You get what you pay for, and you get a lot from this camera. This is however, NOT a camera that the general public should buy. It's far to expensive, and really wouldn't be worth it to someone who will be using this for filming say a birthday party. There are many features on this camera, which make it as wonderful as it is, but these features would likely be unused by someone new to video cameras. So if you are in this boat, save your money and get a different camera. What's great about it? The image quality is better than anything I've seen before. With 3CCD, it's good. Unlike the XL-1S, the GL2 has a 2.5 inch color LCD. However, I rarely use this. It takes up more battery power, and you can't see it when there's sunlight. I love the audio controls, and how it's not only stereo microphone, but you can control the levels of your left and right audio, right there, on the camera. I love to convert analogue video into digitial video, and it's almost too easy using the GL2. It's great for getting your older stuff into a digital format, and being able to easily get it onto your computer. What's bad about it? Really not a whole lot. The 1.7-megapixel photo mode is really uneeded. 1.7-megapixels really isn't that good. The included 8MB card for these pictures isn't enough. If you're going to want to take digital pictures, then get a digital still camera, and don't use the GL2 as a still camera. But I can't stress enough that if you aren't going to use this for more professional projects, then you really shouldn't get this camera.
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Summary: Canon GL2 / XM2 bad camera - WARNING!!
Review: Great camera when I first got it, I felt like I had got something really good - so I should have, it cost me a whole load of cash. Just after the warranty had expired, I find out the hard way that the whole line of Canon camcorders have a serious problem with the tape transport system causing the warning message "REMOVE THE CASSETTE" appearing in big red letters on the LCD. Camera will not function until expensive repairs have been carried out.(...)
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Summary: THE BEST CAMERA FOR ANYTHING ANYWHERE REVIEW!!!!!
Review: I have never seen a camera better than this. It is 100% perfect. The image quality will knock you out!!! The controolability is great. There are only more good things to say! I wont waist you'r time.
*YOU MUST BUY THIS CAMERA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: Canon GL2 shines with sharp picture, excellent in low light
Review: The picture quality is excellent, camera works extremely well in various low-light situations. Easy to use, more features than we've yet discovered. Automatic modes make it easy for beginners to use. Highly recommend optional windscreen for microphone if used in windy conditions. We're buying a fourth camera for our local community access TV center, our fourth Canon GL2. We also have 2 Canon ZR65 cameras for kids to use. 4 1/2 stars.
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Summary: for those who are ready
Review: This is a camera whose output is TV ready. I burn that output to DVD and it is unquestionably professional. Have bought the wide angle lens, video light and a few 2 hour batteries and my documentaries are Discovery Channel ready. Maybe you have seen them. That ability in a camera around US$ 3000. Recommend to anyone who wants this level of video creativity. Buy!
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Summary: A fantastic high-end prosumer digital camcorder
Review: I bought this camera to create some instructional videos and have been very impressed. With a tripod and the remote control, the user can make excellent videos of himself/herself with family and friends. The GL2's controls also offer much flexibility in the lighting, sound, and other aspects of the recording experience. I have had only great results with my GL2 and therefore recommend it to anyone looking for a digital camcorder on this level.
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Summary: Canon GL-2
Review: I just bought this camcorder and I really like it. I had thoughts of buying the Xl1s, but I decided to save some money and buy the Gl-2. The image quality is great and it also offers great audio controls. The one thing that I wish it had is the ability to use other lenses. Other than that though, it is a great camcorder.
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