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Ok, here's a review on something I don't sell from the site here. The Canon GL2.
I've owned this camera for 3-1/2 years and recorded about 12 hours of film on it. My setup also includes the Century Optics doubler that is a must for filming game, as it gives you a 40X optical zoom and allows you to get pretty good video out to 300-400 yards.
I have not had any problems with the camera (knock on wood). Although, when it's really cold (below 10), I have had the camera report dirty heads and lost video as a result. My guess is that below 10 degrees is just about too cold. I now try to keep it close to my body and a bit warmer when filming in real cold weather.
I like this camera because it does offer good long range video, yet the camera is fairly small and lightweight. I usually pack it throughout most hunts. The heavy tripod is still a hassle though. It's needed to get good, steady video, but a pain to pack. I use the Bogen Tripod and Head, weighs about 8-1/2 pounds. Looking for another affordable option.
One feature that I really like with the GL2 is the still pictures it takes. Though they are only 1.7 meg., that feature works well. I hope there is eventually a high-quality video camera that takes 5-6 meg photos. That would be awesome!
As it is now, I usually opt to take photos with the GL2 rather than the Lumix FZ10 that I have. It's just too much of a hassle to pack both cameras, especially while hunting.
That's my opinion of the GL2, what do you other guys who own it think?
Brian Latturner
MonsterMuleys.com
I've owned this camera for 3-1/2 years and recorded about 12 hours of film on it. My setup also includes the Century Optics doubler that is a must for filming game, as it gives you a 40X optical zoom and allows you to get pretty good video out to 300-400 yards.
I have not had any problems with the camera (knock on wood). Although, when it's really cold (below 10), I have had the camera report dirty heads and lost video as a result. My guess is that below 10 degrees is just about too cold. I now try to keep it close to my body and a bit warmer when filming in real cold weather.
I like this camera because it does offer good long range video, yet the camera is fairly small and lightweight. I usually pack it throughout most hunts. The heavy tripod is still a hassle though. It's needed to get good, steady video, but a pain to pack. I use the Bogen Tripod and Head, weighs about 8-1/2 pounds. Looking for another affordable option.
One feature that I really like with the GL2 is the still pictures it takes. Though they are only 1.7 meg., that feature works well. I hope there is eventually a high-quality video camera that takes 5-6 meg photos. That would be awesome!
As it is now, I usually opt to take photos with the GL2 rather than the Lumix FZ10 that I have. It's just too much of a hassle to pack both cameras, especially while hunting.
That's my opinion of the GL2, what do you other guys who own it think?
Brian Latturner
MonsterMuleys.com