Epinions Recent Reviews for Canon GL2 Digital Camcorder Camcorders

Canon GL2 Digital Camcorder Camcorders: Canon Gl2 Rewind and Eject Cassette Problems

Sun, 1 Jul 2007 22:12:34 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author cliklive - Frustrating problems with tape transport. In particular, the rewind mechanism. Come on Canon...Fess up...this is the Edsel of the Prosumer Video...

Canon GL2 Digital Camcorder Camcorders: Dead Pixel Problem

Tue, 2 Jan 2007 02:09:49 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author timburrland - I am very very disappointed with the GL2. Mine is about 2 years old with very little use. Recently I've noticed 2 dead pixels on my footage. This is extremely frustrating because I also have a XL1s with the same issue. I use the cameras for wedding...

Canon GL2 Digital Camcorder Camcorders: Canon GL2 - EJECT Tape Message

Mon, 10 Oct 2005 21:18:50 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author wfogarty - The camera a itself is great until suddenly it gives you a Reject Tape message. It is very easy to use, but with this major problem I do not recommend...

Canon GL2 Digital Camcorder Camcorders: Stay away from Canon

Thu, 29 Sep 2005 12:29:22 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author fedup_w_canon - The infamous "Eject" problem. Rewinding function fails after very light use (less than 100 hrs). This is the my 2nd Canon camcorder that had the same problem. I bought a ZR40 a few years back. It "ate" up my tape while rewinding. Rather than paying...

Canon GL2 Digital Camcorder Camcorders: Good camcorder but poor customer service and outrageous prices to fix

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 09:06:54 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author studpoker1 - I purchased 2 Canon GL2's about 2 years ago. They are good cameras and do a fine job until you need to get some work done on them. There are only 2 facilities in the US to get them worked on. NJ and CA. To clean the heads it is a minimum of $250.00...

Canon GL2 Digital Camcorder Camcorders: Works pretty good until the warranty runs out

Fri, 26 Aug 2005 17:15:29 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author speedball9 - In a two-year span I have done three important projects that went to DVD and maybe five family home videos. I'm getting pretty good at using manual settings to get rich colors and high quality shots. But lately, as I watch the video from the last two...

Canon GL2 Digital Camcorder Camcorders: Good Camera Or More Of A Problem?

Sun, 24 Jul 2005 20:30:08 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author blondie1513 - I like this camera a lot, the videos came out perfectly, almost as if it was done by a professional. The problems I did encounter were the batteries not lasting too long, and some troubles understanding the buttons and how to use them. It took me awhile...

Canon GL2 Digital Camcorder Camcorders: Canon should be shot from a cannon

Tue, 12 Jul 2005 11:40:53 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author rocky_racoon - The GL2 takes great pictures, easy to use, and has many great features, BUT; it has one major problem, the rewind mechanism has a design flaw! Like many others, I got the infamous "EJECT TAPE" message. Until Canon recalls the cameras with rewind...

Canon GL2 Digital Camcorder Camcorders: Good camera til the tape transport fails

Sat, 2 Apr 2005 22:29:51 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author dealferret - This is a great camera, features-wise, and gives great video results. The audio upgrades over the GL-1 are also very good. The controls are reasonably ergonomic and the operation of the camera is comfortable. However, all the positive attributes of this...

Canon GL2 Digital Camcorder Camcorders: GL2 tape system needs to be recalled

Sat, 6 Nov 2004 21:31:38 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author crimesceneguy - My GL2 was eagerly awaited and received. I have been using a XL1 since April 2000 which has well over 350 hours of shooting time, not counting tape packing, playback and dubbing. It has survived harsh environments and handling and is still running...

Canon GL2 Digital Camcorder Camcorders: Eject Tape message -- these cams should be recalled

Wed, 11 Aug 2004 20:50:31 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author julie799 - I've had my Canon gl2 for a little over a year and I recently started getting the Eject Tape message listed above by one of your reviewers here. I am currently sending my camera back to the Canon Repair Center (which you have to actually mail it to)...

Canon GL2 Digital Camcorder Camcorders: dv filmmaking: WAY biggest bang for the buck

Fri, 2 Jul 2004 17:29:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author geffxl5 - No doubt about it, the consensus in the film community is clear: the CANON GL2 (in the UK called "XL2") is the best bang for the buck in the semi-pro miniDV format (remarkably, this includes Canon's own XL1s!). What's more, the next best camcorder in...

Canon GL2 Digital Camcorder Camcorders: Excellent for aspiring film makers!

Mon, 17 May 2004 02:53:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Thedude - I got this camera as a gift, and I love it to death. I can honestly say it's the most amazing camera I've ever had. You get what you pay for, and you get a lot from this camera. I cannot however say that this is a camera that the general public should...

Canon GL2 Digital Camcorder Camcorders: Great camera...also large weakness

Wed, 28 Apr 2004 08:36:55 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bglazen - great for a prosumer level camera...very versatile and takes a beating, large weakness of permanent lens...can only use a clip on wide angle adapter....keep this in mind....once you get past a prosumer level of shooting...you'll need to buy a new...

Canon GL2 Digital Camcorder Camcorders: Canon XM2 (GL2) Camcorder

Mon, 26 Apr 2004 21:11:17 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author honet - Great video camera ...until the tape system craps out ...only after use for a while you find out common problems with Canon's range of camcorders. At the end of 2002 I had been looking to upgrade from my old Sony Hi 8 camcorder to one of...

Canon GL2 Digital Camcorder Camcorders: Why not save your video memories to the Best?

Sat, 27 Mar 2004 20:04:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gw3194 - I have many years of video experience (starting in '85). Recently I transferred ALL 60 hours of video (Beta, VHS-C) to DVD. The interesting thing is the better the quality the better the memory. I have "grainy" video from the daughter's birth in...

Canon GL2 Digital Camcorder Camcorders: Excellent camera hands down.

Sun, 6 Jul 2003 20:31:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author alphaproject - I was looking for a new miniDV cam for a long time. I had to make sure that the choice was researched and researched so I didn't go wrong. I knew I wanted a 3CCD camera. That seperates colors and luminance and contrast I think. Something like that. You...

Canon GL2 Digital Camcorder Camcorders: The Best in It's Class, Hands Down!

Mon, 3 Feb 2003 17:15:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author revertmedia - The Canon GL-2 sets the standard for pro-sumer level digital video equipment. With the introduction of level meters, more pixels per CCD, and many more innovations, Canon improved on the already impressive GL-1. Canon's pixel shift technology combined...

Canon GL2 Digital Camcorder Camcorders: Best semi-pro camcorder? Closest there is.

Fri, 20 Dec 2002 12:49:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author papalazarou - The successor to the outgoing XM1/GL1 adds manual audio record levels to the spec sheet and a beefed up still camera.

Canon pretty much got it right with the XM1/GL1 so there is little to fault on this machine.

The optics are the best in it's...