Who Needs the XL-1? The GL-1 is Here!
Written: Dec 05 '01
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Pros: Equivalent to the XL-1 (its big brother), Incredible Optical Zoom, 3 CCD w/ PixelShift Technology
Cons: Non-Interchangeable Lens
The Bottom Line: Overall better features than its big-brother (the XL-1). Equivalent video quality with better zoom capabilities.
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| gregdashvideo's Full Review: Canon GL1 Mini DV Camcorder |
I'm a huge fan of mini-dv camcorders - not the "consumer" ones - I'm a professional who needs great equiptment at phenomenal prices. I was considering purchase of the Canon XL-1, the world's priciest minidv camcorder. After all, it's loaded with the Interchangeable-Lens feature, as well as its 3-CCD + Pixel Shift technology. Most would think this beats out all camcorders priced below - including Sony's VX2000, the "must-have" camcorder for professional videographers such as myself.
Trust me folks, money wasn't the problem when I approached the check-out line. I saw advertised the Canon GL-1. This camcorder has much more than 3 times the zoom capability the XL-1 has. In addition, it's just small enough to be classified as a handheld, so you don't need to be working out in the gym all day to lug the XL-1 around on your shoulders. The GL-1 also obtains the unique feature (unavailable to big-brother XL-1) of a flip-out 2.5" LCD monitor. I've shot numerous events with this great machine: weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, music videos, etc. The sound is also equivalent to the XL-1. Both have the 16-Bit PCM Stereo CD-Quality digital audio mic. Trust me, I've spent more thought that Canon has between all of the inexpensive and expensive minidv camcorders, and Canon GL-1 wins all bets for all conditions and scenarios. If you must have the ability to interchange lens (for fisheye effects and such, which you can add computer filters for anyway) than go with the XL-1. If you're smart, you're the GL-1.
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