Canon Gl-2

amazing.. the gl2 is gonna be sick hopefully



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very good reseach gene, got any info on it for us?

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yup


*JaSoN*

Canon XM-2 Camera Specifications
Camera
Shooting functions
Motion video
Tape
Still image
Tape (Photo), memory card (Progressive Photo)
Image sensing device
Image size
¼-inch 3CCD
Total number of pixels (per CCD)
Total pixels: 470,000
Effective pixels: 440,000
System
3-plate Pixel shift (horizontal, vertical)

Filter
RGB independent primary color filter (dichroic prism)

Lens
Optical zoom magnification
20´ (12 elements in 10 groups with one fluorite lens and two aspheric lenses)

Digital zoom magnification
40´, 100´ (Card mode: None)

Focal length (optical zoom)
4.2-84 mm

(35 mm equivalent)
39.5-790 mm

F-number
With tape: F1.6-2.8
With memory card: F2.0-2.8

Aperture leaves
Iris diaphragm (5 leaves)

ND filter
Yes (Transmittance: Approx. 10% with 3 aperture)

Zoom speed
Handle zoom
3-level adjustable (H/M/L)

Grip zoom
Variable H/M/L

Filter diameter
58mm P0.75

Minimum illumination
3 lux. (Slow shutter 6 second)

Image stabilization
Optical system (double-driving VAP)

Shooting functions


Program AE


Easy Recording

Auto mode

Spotlight mode

Surf & Snow mode

Tv mode

Av mode

Manual mode

Photometry
Photometric system
Center-bottom-weighted

Evaluative photometry
80 segments

Exposure adjustment
AE lock
Yes

Exposure correction
Yes (after AE lock)

AE shift
Yes (±2 levels)

Gain setting
Yes (During manual mode)



Shutter speed
High-speed shutter
Tape
9 levels (1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000, 1/16000))
During manual mode: 27 steps

Card
Tv mode: 1/50 to 1/500

Manual mode: 1/50 to 1/700

Slow shutter
3 levels (1/25, 1/12, 1/6)

Aperture value
F1.6, F2, F2.8, F4, F5.6, F8, CLOSE

Manual mode: 19 steps (Step 13 level is telephoto end)

Card mode: F2, F2.8, F4, F5.6, F8, CLOSE

Image quality adjustment
Color gain adjustment
Yes (Custom preset)

Hue adjustment
Yes (Custom preset)

Sharpness adjustment
Yes (Custom preset)

Setup adjustment
Yes (Custom preset)

White Balance
Auto
Yes

Set
Yes (1)

Preset
Outdoor, indoor

Systems
TTL, 80 segments

Focus
Mode
AF/MF

Manual focus
Focus ring operation

16:9
Recording system
Vertical stretching

Area marker display
Area marker displayed for 16:9 in EVF 4:3 screen

Shooting effects
D. effects
Black and White, Sepia, Art, Strobe, Mirror, Mosaic, Tracer (tape)

D. fade
Black auto fade, wipe, overlap (tape)

Zebra pattern
Variable level: 80% 85% 90% 95% 100%

Motion video shooting
Mode
Tape
Normal/Frame (simulated frame process using pixel shift)

Clear scan
Tv mode, M mode: 50.3-200 Hz

Still image shooting
Mode
Tape
Normal (field image)

Card
Progressive (iris shutter)

Single pictures
Tape
6.5 seconds

PHOTO buttons
Form
Dedicated still image button (tape, card)

Pressed halfway down
Yes (only during recording standby)

Still image confirm
Yes (Card only)

Flash compatibility
Yes 220EX, 420EX, 550EX

Recorded video
Frame image (video output is field image)

Frame processing
Simulated frame (horizontal and vertical pixel shift)

Wide shooting (vertical extension)
Tape
Yes

Interval timer
Yes

(Interval time: 4 modes, Recording time: 4 modes)

Self-timer
10 seconds/Remote controller: 2 seconds

REC Search
Yes

REC Review
Yes

Standby switch
Yes

Power save (after five minutes in Recording Pause)
Power shutoff/VCR (drum) stop

Displayed text recording
Yes

Audio


Audio
16-bit 2-channel (48 kHz)

12-bit 4-channel (32 kHz)

Wind screen
Yes

(Microphone F characteristics: Normal/Voice/Wind Screen)

Recording level adjustment
Yes

Auto, manual (L/R controls with level adjustment dials)

Level meter
Yes

(EVF, inside LCD monitor, LCD information display)



EVF
Size
0.44-inch (TFT color)

Pixels
180,000

Brightness adjustment
Yes (Menu adjustment)

Movable
Downward 68° up to horizontal

Monitor LCD
Size
2.5-inch

Pixels
200,000

Brightness adjustment
Yes

Movable
Yes

VCR


Playback system
Fast forward
25x speed

Rewind
25x speed

Frame playback
Forward/Reverse

Slow playback
Forward/Reverse

2´ SP playback
Forward/Reverse

1´ SP playback
Forward/Reverse

Cue/review
11.5´ speed

Search
Photo search
Yes

Date search
Yes

Index search
Yes

Data code display
Time and date display, camera information

Audio dubbing
Yes

AV Insert
Yes

Zero Set Memory
Yes

System


Interface (terminal)
Microphone input
Yes

Headphone output
Yes

DV terminal
Yes (In/Out)

S terminal
Yes (In/Out)

AV terminal
f3.5 mm (In/Out)

Editing terminals
LANC terminal

USB port
mini-B/ Complies with mass storage class 1.0

Memory card
Card
SD memory card and MultiMedia card

Still image recording
Image size
1488 x 1128, 640 x 480 pixels

Image quality
1488 x 1128pixels

Fine (860 KB), Standard (580 KB)

640 x 480 pixels

Fine (125 KB), Standard (65 KB)

Card review
Yes (Record review button operation)

Still image playback
Slideshow
Yes

Card jump
Yes

Title image
Creation
Camera shooting

Title size
640 x 480 pixels

Title mix
Yes

(Color selection (full color, +8 color), mixed level variation)

Color bar
Yes(EBU color bar)

DV to Analog signal conversion
Yes

World clock
Yes

Speaker
Yes

Confirmation beep
Yes

Tally light
Yes

Remote control code
1, 2,

Accessory shoe
Yes

(Compatibility with advanced shoe and EX flashes)

Recording modes
LP
Yes

SP
Yes

Custom keys
Yes(1 key)

DV control
Yes(Allowed only during Camera mode)

Backup power
Lithium button battery (CR2025)

Battery pack power
900 series lithium secondary battery


*JaSoN*

ive got nothing other than whats on the site...
thanks for that long copy and paste, im sure everyone will read that. and when i say everyone, i really mean no one
f r e e r i d e z o n e d o t c o m

well i looked over some of it, anyone care to point out the real differences between the gl1 and gl2?

Skiing In New Jersey Sucks-Trust Me

hey.. on that website it shows a side by side comparison of the gl1 vs. this xm2 and shows all the difference..



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oh me oh my
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what on earth was that post for booty?
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not much difference...if you were buying for the first time, i'd get it, but its stupid to get it if you have the GL1 or similar (and it works), cause its not much better, just looks a little different.
FUCK FUCKITY FUCK FUCK FUCK

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*Leader of the random swearing to irritate people revolution*

if it was my choice, i would buy a gl1 and save a shitload of money and buy accessories
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Proud Leader Of OA-a group for those addicted to oakley products.

ahhhhh i dunno
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anyone know any digital video discussion boards?

go to gl1-411.com they have a board
'Arguing on the Internet is like running in the Special Olympics...Even if you win, you're still retarded'

www.bwayphoto.com they have the gl2 for 1625$ only 200 more than the gl1

DO NOT BUY FROM BWAYPHOTO.COM,



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vanns.com has good prices, and if u call them they always lower the prices for you. good service. legit, unlike a lotta the NY stores, this one is from montana, not the city. this place doesnt rip you off like many places will try to do
'Arguing on the Internet is like running in the Special Olympics...Even if you win, you're still retarded'

yeah the two best places to buy from are vanns.com of BH Photo, at www.bhvideo.com
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