Canon GL2 Manual page 8

computer via FireWire. Pictures can be stored on Memory Cards. 3CCD camcorder. Quality
comparative to that of a modern DVD or handheld standard definition camcorder. It also records in
163 Widescreen aspect ratio. Cons Simply put, its an OLD camcorder. Its perfect if youre looking for
it as a gift.
Or if youre going to shoot some average video but if you have more money or are really a stickler on
quality and features, go for a higherend HD camcorder and get something newer. Low light quality
is grainy in dim settings. Although MiniDV is the preferred format for many for easy archival, its a
slowlydying format, loosing out to hard disk and flashbased DV and HD formats. Id recommend this
to entrylevel videographers who dont yet have the funds for an expensive camcorder but want
something professional.Then the system tape rejection errors start do your research. I am now
throwing my GL2 in the trash and saving up to buy a new one. Canons repair costs are outrageous
especially when this problem has been complained about for YEARS. A Canon rep even told me to
never use the camera to play or offload videos why advertise it as a feature if its such a bad idea. He
advised that you should buy a cheaper video camera to do those types of tasks. Good advise. but
even if you do. remember to add that cost to the purchase price of the GL2 Disgruntled.Have to
order battery and cord elsewhere.Buy from this gent whenever possible.Its hard to download to your
computer. But the quality and accessibility is great!!! As a professional, I LOVE this camera and so
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