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Posted by PTravel on 10/06/45 11:52
"Mr. Tapeguy" <mr.tapeguy@pro-tape.com> wrote in message
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> riclanders@gmail.com wrote:
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>> Used Canon GL2's and GL1's are selling for under $1000.
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>> Can they do the job?
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>> ric
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> They can "do the job." If you want XLR connections you'll need to get
> an adaptor from Studio One or Beachtek.
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> PTravel gave some excellent references including dvinfo.net which is
> run by my friend Chris Hurd and considered one of the foremost
> discussion areas for pro dv cameras. If you want a broader scope you
> can try camcorderinfo.com.
Chris is a great guy, isn't he?
I'll offer my usual caution about camcorderinfo.com. Robin Liss has,
sometimes, some rather bizarre takes on equipment. I'm not sure if it's
because she reviews from the standpoint of the casual consumer, or because
she is reluctant to offend the sources of the cameras that she reviews (she
drools over new equipment, just as we all do). Usually, buried within the
reviews, you can find the pertinent information, e.g. it may sound like a
rave review, but you'll see something a page down like, "however, in low
light color saturation is reduced and some grain shows up." If you look at
the sample frame capture, you'll see that color saturation is reduced to the
point where there is no color, just grays, the grain is the size of golf
balls, and video gain is so reduced that it looks black construction paper.
What the review should say is, "this is a good camcorder if you're only
going to use it in very bright sunlight, but is unusable indoors or at
night." Of course, she'll never publish that on her website.
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> If you buy a used unit (and we have a couple by the way) I would be
> extremely cautious. 4 out of the last 5 pieces of gear I have
> purchased used have been DOA for various reasons. If you get one I
> would pay a little more from a reputable source.
Obviously, very good advice. One additional point: Sony will, usually,
repair its gear for a flat rate. For example, it will repair cameras in its
prosumer line, which includes the VX2000/2100 and PD-150/170 for a flat fee
of $575 (provided the camera hasn't been deliberately abused or submerged in
water). A broken PD-170 for under $1,000, after a repair job by Sony, will
yield a $3,000 camera for a little over $1,500.
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> But before you go with Canon compare the features/specs with similarly
> priced units and make sure that's what you want. If you find one you
> like that's slightly above your price range let me know and I'll see if
> we can get a B-stock unit or demo for you.
>
> Craig
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> http://www.pro-tape.com
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