03-02-2004, 12:39 AM
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GL-2
I'm looking at the Canon GL-2. I'm not concerned with it's price as much, I'm mainly concerned that I won't use it as much as I think I will 
Is there any other similar camcorder I should also look at that has these features but with a better value to price ratio? I want something nice like this so that I can expand with it without having to upgrade immediately. Any suggestions? |
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03-02-2004, 04:53 AM
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When Jason discovers this thread, he will tell you how great the camera is.
Truly, you cant put a price on features and quality. Ask just about anyone who owns one, it's a great value to THEM.
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03-02-2004, 04:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Gary Sheynkman
When Jason discovers this thread, he will tell you how great the camera is.
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That's what I was hoping. I figured he'd have a strong opinion on it!
I love to video things and I have the money for it, I'm just not sure if I would use it enough to justify the cost. I have always wanted to shoot a documentary though......................... |
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03-02-2004, 05:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Gary Sheynkman
When Jason discovers this thread, he will tell you how great the camera is.
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That's what I was hoping. I figured he'd have a strong opinion on it!
I love to video things and I have the money for it, I'm just not sure if I would use it enough to justify the cost. I have always wanted to shoot a documentary though......................... |
the question you have to answer for yourself is whether or not you want a camera that you can grow into over time. If you buy just a "point and shoot" camcorder it might not have enough features (or quality) down the road when (if) you want to do some more serious shooting
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03-02-2004, 08:22 AM
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Perhaps I can phrase the question in a different way that may help answer the question - since price is not the concern, then if not the GL-2 then what else? Are you thinking of a digital still camera or just another video camera?
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03-02-2004, 05:43 PM
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The GL2 is an awesome camera, with amazing quality, but it's also pretty hefty in comparison to some of the tiny cameras out there today. I'm not a great videographer, but I think the GL2 would make a good choice for a documentary (just remember to get an external microphone if you're interviewing subjects). This is not the camera you'd whip out to film your baby's first steps though. ;-)
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03-02-2004, 09:44 PM
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This is not the camera you'd whip out to film your baby's first steps though. ;-)
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Yeah, I have a hi-8 that I use for that, which I'll probably upgrade to a small mini dv. The GL-2 would be for more "special interest" stuff. More like a hobby than anything else. |
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03-03-2004, 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Jason Dunn
This is not the camera you'd whip out to film your baby's first steps though. ;-)
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Unless you had it already for your documentaries ;-)
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03-03-2004, 12:16 AM
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I can see it in lights now "The life of (insert child's name here)" a documentary by Ben Mathew. That would require two things though, 1.giving up the freedom of my 25 yr old bachelor life 2. Procreating 8)
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03-03-2004, 12:57 AM
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Haha, that is hilarious. 
I can totally see people going artistic/creative with the videos of their kids' first steps. ;-)
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