Reviews of the GL2 Digital Video Camcorder
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CNET Review
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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alaTest.com
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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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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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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