Canon GL2 Professional Mini Dv Digital Camcorder Canon GL2 Professional Mini Dv Digital CamcorderCanon GL2 Professional Mini Dv Digital Camcorder
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Canon GL2 Professional Mini Dv Digital Camcorder

SKU: 415415
MPN: 7920A001
BRAND: Canon
CONDITION: New

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MSRP: $1,299.99
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Setting a performance benchmark for a prosumer-level standard-def camcorder, the Canon GL2 offers high-quality digital video with up to 530 lines of resolution. Building on Canon's expertise in 35mm photographic and broadcast TV lenses, the GL2 is equipped with Canon's exclusive L-Series Fluorite optical technology for outstanding imaging power and shooting versatility in a lightweight, portable design. The camcorder's 3 CCDs deliver outstanding picture quality, accurate color reproduction and a wide dynamic range with virtually no color noise. Canon has improved a broadcast technology to create a new form of Pixel Shift technology, producing higher picture quality than that of camcorders using CCDs with almost twice the number of pixels. In addition to its enhanced quality, the camera incorporates a built-in digital photo mode for capturing crisp photos up to 1488 x 1128 pixels. Achieve Super High ResolutionThe camcorder maximizes the capability of the DV format by using a 3 CCD system, assigning a separate CCD to each primary color (red, green, blue). A beam-splitting prism precisely separates the light passing through the lens into individual color components, and each is sent to its own CCD. This process achieves outstanding detail with highly accurate color reproduction, suitable for the demands of the high-end production field - wide dynamic range, low color noise, natural color resolution and low aliasing.L-Series Fluorite LensCanon has satisfied the demands of experienced image makers for years through the power, design and quality of their 35mm and broadcast TV lenses. The professional L-Series lenses utilize Fluorite, a material which provides outstanding resolution, contrast and color reproduction, especially in lightweight, high-magnification lenses. Now incorporated into the lens on the GL-2, Fluorite delivers the ultimate clarity and image quality. The Fluorite element inside of the lens defeats color aberration - the effect when components of light stray from one another within a lens, causing a reduction in sharpness, contrast and color. The Fluorite lens precisely controls components of light, providing an excellent balance of these three critical ingredients of picture quality. This is unobtainable with conventional optical glass.Image StabilizationCanon's superb optical stabilization system eliminates image shake due to a wide range of movement and/or high wind conditions. It corrects camera shake instantly. Even hand-held shots at full telephoto, and shots taken from a moving car, are smooth and steady. And since it is optical, there is no loss of image quality as with electronic image stabilizers.Pixel ShiftThis feature solves common shooting dilemmas by using a signal processing technique called Pixel Shift, which has been used in professional grade video cameras for many years. It achieves wider dynamic range, reduced vertical smearing and sharper digital still images. The green component of a video signal contains 60% of the picture detail, and the red and blue components comprise only 40%. The green CCD in the camcorder is shifted vertically and horizontally the equivalent distance of 1/2 pixel from the red and blue CCD. The green signal is then sampled more frequently to extract the maximum picture detail from the video signal. This allows the camcorder to achieve resolution equal to camcorders with nearly twice as many pixels in video recording.Direction Accurate MicrophoneThis camcorder's built-in microphone incorporates two pairs of pick-up elements each for left and right. This arrangement realizes a superior directional ability and fuller, richer stereo sound. Also, you can change the microphone frequency characteristics to match the recording condition (normal, voice, windscreen).Top Grip with Recording ControlsIn addition to the side hand grip, the GL2 features a top carrying handle, complete with a duplicate set of recording and zoom controls. Now you can accommodate your individual shooting style, as well as make mid to low angle shooting comfortable and easy.Photo SearchRemember that you can put hundreds of still images on a DV tape when using the GL2 in Photo Mode. So having a way to find a particular image is a necessity. Using the GL2's Remote Control, Easy Photo Search lets you scan through the still pictures, even if they're recorded between sections of moving footage.Special EffectsThis feature offers you a variety of scene transition effects, producing smooth, professional-looking dissolve and wipe transitions between scenes as you record. Effects include: Black & White, which removes color from the video images; Sepia, Art, Mirror, Trail and Strobe, for a stop-and-go type of motion effect.Manual Audio Level Control with VU MetersFor complete control, the GL2 offers 2-channel manual audio adjustment (2 mechanical, dedicated controls). The audio level can be monitored by an external illuminated VU meter or in the viewfinder/LCD view screen.Clear

Key Features

  • Recording System
    NTSC
  • Optical Zoom
    20x
  • Digital Zoom
    100X
  • Storage Type
    Removable (Card/Disc/Tape)
  • Media Format
    Flash Card
  • Resolution
    0.4 MP
  • Screen Size
    2.5"
  • Weight
    44.1 Oz.

Optical Sensor

  • Sensor Type
    3CCD, 3CCD with Pixel Shift
  • Sensor Size
    1/4"
  • Optical Sensor Qty
    3

Lens System

  • Lens Type
    Zoom lens
  • Focal Length Range
    4.2mm - 84mm
  • Focus Adjustment
    Automatic, Manual
  • Lens Filter Size
    58 mm
  • Lens System Features
    Aspherical Lens, Fluorite Glass
  • Auto Focus type
    TTL contrast detection
  • Lens Construction
    10 group(s) / 12 element(s)
  • Lens Manufacturer
    Canon

Exposure

  • Max Shutter Speed
    1/15000 sec
  • Min Illumination
    6 lux
  • Min Shutter Speed
    1/60 sec
  • Exposure Metering
    Center-Weighted, Spot
  • Exposure Modes
    Aperture-Priority, Automatic, Manual, Program, Shutter-Priority

Camera Flash

  • Flash Type
    None

Memory / Storage

  • Digital Storage Media
    Microdrive

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type
    LCD
  • Viewfinder Diagonal Size
    0.44"

Dimensions

  • Depth
    12 in.
  • Height
    5.4 in.
  • Width
    4.6 in.

Display

  • Display Type
    LCD
  • Display Rotation
    Rotating
  • Screen Details
    LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5" - color
  • Display Size
    2.5"

Microphone

  • Microphone Type
    Microphone - built-in - electret condenser - stereo

Connections

  • Connector Types
    1 x DC power input, 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x headphones, 1 x microphone
  • Expansion Slot
    1 x SD Memory Card

Battery

  • Run Time Up To
    Up To 65 min
  • Battery Form Factor
    Manufacturer specific

Environmental Parameters

  • Max Operating Temperature
    40 °C
  • Min Operating Temperature
    0 °C

Resolution

  • Effective Video Resolution
    0.4 MP

Other Features

  • Additional Features
    16:9 Widescreen Mode, AF Lock, Accessories Hot Shoe, Auto Power Save, Built-In Speaker, Color Control, Color Viewfinder, DPOF Support, Interval Shooting Mode, Still Shot Capability, USB Compatibility

Miscellaneous

  • Color
    Black/Silver
  • Night Mode
    Yes
  • Shooting Modes
    Digital Photo Mode, Frame Movie Mode
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