Canon GL2 Review
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August 7th, 2003
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 person looking for the very best video-making experience. The GL2's excellence begins with its outstanding Fluorite lens and includes pro-level picture adjustment features found only in Canon's top-of-the-line, trend-setting XL1S camcorder.
Specs
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| Basic Information |
Description: |
GL2 Mini DV (20X Optical, 100X Digital, 2.5" LCD) |
| Manufacturer: |
Canon |
| Lowest Price: |
$1699.00 |
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| Detailed Specifications |
| Features: |
Viewfinder |
| Power Source: |
Rechargeable Battery |
| Remote Control: |
Basic Remote |
| Connectors: |
A/V Input, A/V Output, Headphone Jack, IEEE 1394, Mic, S-Video, USB - Universal Serial Bus |
| Additional Features: |
Backlight Compensation, Built-In Edit Capability, Date Code, Fader Function, PC Connection, PCM Digital Recording, Tally Lamp, Time Code |
| Audio Format: |
PCM |
| CCD Quantity: |
3 |
| CCD Size: |
0.25 in |
| Digital Zoom: |
100 X |
| Exposure Settings: |
Auto Exposure, Manual Exposure, Multiple Program Modes |
| Flash Characteristics: |
Flash Not Included |
| Focus Features: |
Auto Focus, Manual Focus |
| Image Stabilization: |
Optical |
| Included Components: |
AC Adapter, Battery, Battery Recharger, Cables, Editing Software, Recording Media, Remote, Shoulder Strap |
| Included Software: |
Editing Software |
| LCD Screen Size: |
2.5 in |
| Max Aperture: |
2.9 1/f |
| Max Focal Length: |
84 mm |
| Min Aperture: |
1.6 1/f |
| Min Focal Length: |
4.2 mm |
| Number of CCD Pixels: |
410000 |
| Optical Zoom: |
20 X |
| Recording Format: |
Mini DV, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card |
| Special Effects: |
Black and White, Negative Art, Sepia, Strobe |
| White Balance: |
Manual |
| Min Focus Distance: |
0.37 in |
| Maximum Shutter Speed: |
15000 1/f |
| Dimensions |
| Height: |
5.37 in |
| Width: |
4.62 in |
| Depth: |
12 in |
| Weight: |
2.47 lbs |
| Warranty |
| Base Warranty: |
1 year(s) |
| Labor Warranty: |
1 year(s) |
| Parts Warranty: |
1 year(s) |
| Reference |
| Warranty Information: |
1 Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty. |
| SKU: |
D7920A001AA |
| URL: |
Manufacturer Link | | | |
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