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Reviews of the GL2 Digital Video Camcorder

  • 7.9

    CNET Review

    September 23, 2002

    The Good: Excellent image quality and color fidelity; 20X optical zoom; two-channel audio control; 1.7-megapixel still image capture; lightweight.

    The Bad: Too many controls per button; onboard microphone is omnidirectional; mediocre battery life with included cell.

    The Bottom Line: This outstanding performer raises the bar for prosumer MiniDV camcorders.

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  • 7.8

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | July 9, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 86/100 and users 79/100. Comparing these reviews to 93020 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 78/100 = Good.

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  • No Rating

    digitaltrends.com

    Review Summary: With the GL2, Canon has created a camcorder with a wealth of features, each selected to elevate further the standard against which other camcorders are judged. The GL2 is a must-have for the pers...

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  • No Rating

    videomaker.com

    By D. Eric Franks | October 1, 2002

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  • 8.0

    pcmag.com

    By J.W. Olsen | September 5, 2002

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Manufacturer: Canon USA

Part number: 7920A001AA

General

  • Product Type Camcorder
  • Enclosure Color Black
  • Digital Zoom 100 x
  • Localization English
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/4"
  • Optical Sensor Type 3CCD with Pixel Shift
  • Min Illumination 6 lux
  • Analog Video Format NTSC
  • Special Effects Slim, Strobe, Stretch, Black & White
  • Image Stabilizer Optical
  • Video Head Qty 2
  • PCM Digital Sound 16bit (48KHz / 2 channels), 12bit (32KHz / 4 channels simultaneously)
  • Digital Scene Transition Fade trigger, Horizontal wipe, Black & white fader
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/15000 sec
  • Camcorder Slow Shutter Modes 1/8sec, 1/15sec, 1/30sec
  • Shooting Modes Frame movie mode, Digital photo mode
  • Shooting Programs Spotlight, Sand & snow, Sports mode, Auto mode lock
  • White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
  • Exposure Modes Zebra pattern, Automatic, Manual, Program
  • Camera Flash None

Main Features

  • Color Support Color
  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
  • TV Tuner None

Memory / Storage

  • Flash Memory 8 MB Flash - SD Memory Card
  • Floppy Drive None
  • Image Storage Fine JPEG 1488 x 1128 : 17 - With 8MB card, Standard JPEG 1488 x 1128 : 32 - With 8MB card
  • Media Type Mini DV
  • Recording Speed LP, SP

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 4.2 mm - 84 mm - F/1.6-2.9
  • Focal Length 4.2 mm - 84 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/1.6-2.9
  • Optical Zoom 20 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Min focal length 4.2 mm
  • Max focal length 84 mm
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Lens Manufacturer Canon
  • Features Fluorite glass
  • Filter Size 58 mm
  • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 40 - 806 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
  • Min Focus Range 0.4 in
  • Zoom Adjustment Manual, Motorized drive

Additional Features

  • DV input Yes
  • Clock / Timer Yes
  • Self Timer Yes
  • Edit Functions A/V insert, Audio dubbing
  • Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
  • 16:9 Mode Yes
  • Digital Still Camera Function Yes
  • Photo Preview Yes
  • Search Modes Edit search, Index search, Photo search, Record search
  • LP Recording Yes
  • Additional Features AE lock, DPOF support, Auto power save, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Sharpness control, USB compatibility, Accessories hot shoe, Analog to digital conversion with pass through
  • Time Code Yes
  • Flash Terminal Hot shoe
  • Remote control Remote control - Infrared
  • Software Drivers & Utilities
  • Included Accessories Eyepiece, Lens hood, Camcorder shoulder strap

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type LCD
  • Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.44 in
  • Viewfinder Resolution 180,000 pixels

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Detachable

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x Headphones, 1 x Control-L (LANC)
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

Audio Input

  • Audio input type Microphone
  • Microphone type Detachable
  • Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
  • Microphone Technology Electret condenser

Miscellaneous

  • Carrying Case None
  • Tripod None
  • Cables Included 1 x S-Video cable, 1 x USB cable, 1 x A/V cable, 1 x DC coupler cable

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter + battery charger - External
  • Battery type 1 x Camcorder battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
  • Run Time (Up To) 120 min

Battery

  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1500 mAh ( Included )

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

Viewfinder / Display

  • Display Form Factor Rotating
  • Display Format 200,000 pixels
  • Viewfinder Color Support Color

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
  • Max Operating Temperature 104 ?F

Physical Characteristics

  • Width 4.6 in
  • Depth 12 in
  • Height 5.4 in
  • Weight 2.6 lbs

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