Canon GL2 MiniDV Digital Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

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The Canon GL2 (like its predecessor, the GL1, and its big brother, the XL1) is helping to blur the line between consumer and professional video equipment. This camcorder borrows most of those cameras' professional-quality components and puts them into a more compact, affordable camera. Though it's small enough to carry around and doesn't cost much more than a top-of-the-line consumer camcorder, the GL2 produces such high-quality results that it could be used as a broadcast video camera.

The 3 CCD System
The GL2 maximizes the capability of the DV format by using a 3 CCD (charge-coupled device) system with a separate CCD for each primary color (red, green, blue). A beam-splitting prism separates light passing through the lens into individual color components and each is sent to its own CCD. Compared to a single CCD, the 3 CCD system achieves outstanding detail with highly accurate color reproduction suitable for the demands of high-end video production - wide dynamic range, low color noise, high-contrast detail, natural color resolution and low-aliasing. The 3 CCD system also makes advanced Pixel Shift (for increased image quality) and Low Light Recording (for increased flexibility) possible.

Professional L-Series Fluorite Lens
Canon has satisfied the demands of experienced image makers for years through the power, design and quality of 35mm and broadcast TV lenses. Canon's Professional L-Series lenses utilize Fluorite, a material which provides outstanding resolution, contrast, and color reproduction- especially in lightweight, high-magnification lenses. Incorporated into the lens on the GL2, Fluorite delivers the ultimate in clarity and image quality. The Fluorite element inside the lens defeats color aberration -- the effect when the components of light stray from one another within a lens, causing a reduction in sharpness, contrast and color. The Fluorite lens precisely controls components of light providing an excellent balance of these three critical ingredients of picture quality. This is unobtainable with conventional optical glass.

To further improve image detail, Canon has intentionally shifted the green CCD (which contains 60 percent of the picture detail) half a pixel horizontally and vertically. This shift allows more accurate interpolation, resulting in an image that Canon claims rivals those from cameras with 410,000-pixel CCDs. Each pixel is 72 square microns, which is about 1.5 times the size as those in competing camcorders. This increased size increases light sensitivity, allowing you to shoot in low-light situations. All this results in outstanding detail, with highly accurate color reproduction suitable for the demands of high-end video production. The GL2 also incorporates a 20x Professional L-Series fluorite optical zoom lens, which is equivalent to 39.5-790mm, as well as a 100x digital zoom.

Audio
The GL2's omni-directional microphone is designed to deliver realistic stereo sound. Using the GL2's advanced accessory shoe expands your audio options. Audio can be recorded in 16-bit mode on two channels on one track. Alternatively, audio can be record in 12-bit mode, where the audio track is divided into two, and two channels of audio are recorded onto one track, with the other left over for audio dubbing.

Optical Image Stabilizer
Canon's superb optical stabilization system corrects camera shake instantly so even hand held shots, at full telephoto, and shots taken from a moving car, are smooth and steady. And since it is optical, there is no loss of image quality inevitable with electronic image stabilizers. It perfectly complements the high picture quality of the DV format.

Digital Stills
You can turn your GL2 into a still camera by switching to 1.7-megapixel photo mode and capturing high-resolution still images onto the camcorder's MultiMedia/Secure Digital card. (One 8 MB Secure Digital card is included with the GL2.) The full-frame images are free from time-lag blur. A six-blade circular iris, as found on Canon's top-of-the-line XL1 and XL1S models, is used for professional exposure control, helping to deliver stunning video and still photos.

Inputs and Outputs
The GL2 comes with the standard DV IEEE 1394 port (also known as FireWire) for a super-fast, lossless connection to a PC or other DV machines. You can also connect to your PC via a USB connection to download still photos. The GL2 is designed to handle two types of analog input and output: using audio/video cables (composite) or S-video. Both connections are on the camera back.

More Features

Three shooting modes: normal movie mode, digital photo mode, and the cinema-like frame movie mode.
The Custom Key function lets you create and save your own custom settings so your common shooting modes can be readily duplicated.
Digital effects are offered for a greater imaging variety, including fader, sepia, strobe motion, and black and white.
With the Interval Timer function, you can record for a selected time with a selected interval--convenient for nature observations such as flowers or sunsets.

MiniDV Format
The Canon GL2 digital video camcorder uses the standard MiniDV cassette, producing the highest quality video possible from nonbroadcast equipment. The MiniDV format standard delivers more than 500 lines of horizontal resolution. And, because it records both video and audio as digital data, this information can be transferred--without any loss of picture or audio quality--to a computer for editing, then transferred back to DV tape, without a reduction in either picture or audio quality.

Customer Reviews:

GL2 a good camera with problems.......2007-09-12

The GL2 certainly is compact which is great for handling but means that all the inputs and outputs are squashe together and you need small nimble fingers. I specifically bought this camera to use with tapeless capture (Firestore FSD) and that has proved problematic as it records all on the screen. But it was not an unsurmountable problem, just not user friendly. The menus are clunky to use and I would like better audio inputs as standard.

Canon GL2.......2007-09-04

Great PRO 3CCD camera. We bought this camera because of it's lens quality and zoom capabilities.

No errors here..........2007-08-17

For the money, this is a great buy. I haven't had any function problems with mine yet, but that could be because I have used the same type of MiniDV tape since I got the camera. Canon says that the cause of the "remove the cassette" error is due to different kinds of build-up from different brands of tapes, so by using the same type, you probably won't encounter this problem. Now, Canon did not originally worn customers of this flaw when the camera was released, so I think they should recall it and fix them all for free, but I guess that's unrealistic.

Back to the camcorder, though. For low-budget filmmaking that looks great, this is a very good choice. Just be sure to take good care of it.

You'll be sorrrrrrryyy!.......2007-08-02

The camera has a design flaw and Canon won't admit it. In about a year
you won't be able to rewind the cassette. It'll cost about $450 to get
a new mechanism which will last about another year. I had to buy a
battery operated cassette winder and carry it wherever I want to use the camera.

The images are great! so if you don't mind using a pencil erasor or buying a
special rewinder so you can look at what you recorded; GO FOR IT!

Whole Lot of Fun.......2007-05-09

This isn't the latest and greatest camcorder, but it is still worth consideration for anyone who wants a higher quality camcorder, but isn't quite ready to become a professional.

Canon GL2 MiniDV Digital Camcorder + Deluxe Accessory Kit

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Canon GL2 MiniDV Digital Camcorder + Deluxe Accessory Kit

Manufacturer: Canon
ProductGroup: CE

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Canon GL2 MiniDV Digital Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom (Includes manufacturer's supplied accessories)
3 pc Filter Kit: UV/ Polarizing filter/Fluorescent correction & Case - BP-915 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack - AC/DC Battery Charger
Video Gadget Bag W/Multi-Configurable Interior Padded Dividers - 5pck 60-90 min Mini DV Cassettes
Deluxe Lens Care Cleaning Kit - Package of LCD Screen Protectors
1GB SD Secure Digital Memory Card - Full Sized 59.5" Tripod W/Case

ASIN: B000KMAAQC

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Feature by feature, the Canon GL2 raises the bar against which future camcorders will be judged. With precision optics, superior digital processing, and a sleek innovative design, the GL2 fully complements the user's vision and passion for excellence. Selectable 4 - 3 & 16 - 9 Aspect Ratios 7 Exposure Modes easily accessed by turning Program Dial Analog Input via composite A/V or S-Video Rapid, lossless video & audio transfer via integrated USB & 4-Pin IEEE-1394 FireWire port Stores still images on MultiMediaCards (MMC) or Secure Digital (SD) cards. More Features - Three shooting modes: normal movie mode, digital photo mode, and the cinema-like frame movie mode. The Custom Key function lets you create and save your own custom settings so your common shooting modes can be readily duplicated. Digital effects are offered for a greater imaging variety, including fader, sepia, strobe motion, and black and white. With the Interval Timer function, you can record for a selected time with a selected interval--convenient for nature observations such as flowers or sunsets. +PLUS+ ACCESSORY KIT: 3 pc Filter Kit: UV/ Polarizing filter/Fluorescent correction & Case - BP-915 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack - AC/DC Battery Charger - Video Gadget Bag W/Multi-Configurable Interior Padded Dividers - 5pck 60-90 min Mini DV Cassettes - 1GB SD Memory Card - Deluxe Lens Care Cleaning Kit - Package of LCD Screen Protectors - Full Sized 59.5" Tripod W/Case.

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This is a 2-way radio made for helmet users like motorcyclists and snowmobilers. It offers not only driver-to-driver communications, but also offers a driver-to-passenger intercom. With fourteen FRS channels and thirty-eight sub-channels you can maintain a private conversation up to two miles away. Cycle-to-cycle communication can be either push-to-talk (using either the PTT control on the unit or the external handle-bar mount button) or automatic voice-activated (with low or high VOX sensitivity select). NADY's special VOX system reduces the possibility of false triggering into transmission mode while receiving messages, plus it eliminates sidetone during reception, improving intelligibility. The radio also offers noise-canceling/wind-blocking headsets. You can use this radio on or off bike, as the radio is useable without a helmet system. The radio has a stereo input, allowing you to listen to CDs or radio. Other features include: backlit LCD screen, low battery alert, auto squelch, keypad lock, call button, auto power save, and a time-out timer.

What's in the Box
MRC-11 radio and a user's manual.

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A camera that has ambitions to become a classic has to feature an ingenious design, which will enthuse photographers for years to come. The concept at MINOX has always been to provide cameras with the smallest possible dimensions, demonstrating absolute precision and a top class design. That's MINOX. Past, present, future.

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Without having to compromise on optical performance, this small but powerful camera controls all required functions automatically. Using high-strength plastics reinforced with glass fiber, the Minox MX Subminiature Camera weighs in at a tiny 55 grams. You can concentrate on the subject and let your creative imagination run free.

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I always wanted one.......2002-02-26

SInce I was a kid, I always wanted one of those tiny spy cameras I saw in the movies. Now I have one. I have no idea when or how I'll use this camera, and the small negative guarantees less than stellar picture quality, but who cares. It's neat. The quality is first rate (it is a Minox, after all) and the price was right.

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Novajet 500, PROe & Kodak 2000 Series, Go Plus Ink & Cartridge KitYellow

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Encad NOVAJET 500, PROe Kodak 2000 Series, GO PLUS Ink Cartridge Kit, Yellow

Manufacturer: ENCAD
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Color(s) - Yellow
For Model Number(s) - NOVAJET 500, PROe & Kodak 2000 Series, GO PLUS
Contains - Ink & Cartridge Kit
Ink Jet Color(s) - Yellow
Ink Cartridge Number - 21997400

ASIN: B000F3VUAG

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Encad NOVAJET 500, PROe Kodak 2000 Series, GO PLUS Ink Cartridge Kit, Yellow

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NOVAJET 500, PROe & Kodak 2000 Series, GO PLUS Ink & Cartridge Kit, Yellow

Manufacturer: Encad,Inc-A Kodak Company
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Novajet 500, PROe & Kodak 2000 Series, Go Plus Ink & Cartridge Kit
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NETGEAR's FS524S Stackable Switch connects multiple PCs together with web, print, file, and e-mail servers, as well as routers. The 2 dedicated stacking ports on the back of each switch allow you full use of the 24 Fast Ethernet ports on the front. You can grow your network up to 192 users with additional switches, using a robust backbone bandwidth of up to 4000 Mbps. It gives you the same throughput you'd get with a more expensive 24+2 copper gigabit switch, but for much less money. With the FS524S, you can expand your network without paying for extras.

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Placed between the camera body and lens, a teleconverter contains a set of optics that will effectively increase the focal length of any lens it is used with. The KENKO Teleplus MC 7 AF converter has the effect of doubling the focal length of your lens. For example, using the MC 7 AF teleconverter with a 300 mm lens will effectively increase the focal length to 600 mm.It is an easy and inexpensive way to increase the abilities of your telephoto lens without the expense of purchasing and carrying another telephoto lens. Kenko Teleplus converters are small and easy to carry in your camera bag.KENKO Teleplus MC7 AF converters are made with high quality multicoated optical glass supplied by Hoya Corporation, the worlds largest manufacturer of optical glass.The MC 7 converter has genuine Gate Array IC (Integrated Circuitry). It means that the converter's unique circuitry maintains signal integrity between the camera body and lens. These converters are designed to electronically operate the same way an original manufacturer's converter would.Full AF operation with Teleplus MC7 is possible with camera lenses with open aperture of F/2.8 or brighter. Diaphragm coupling is fully automatic.

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