Canon GL2 Camcorder

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Manufacturer: Canon

Mfg Part#: 7920A001AA

Buy.com Sku: 90136343

UPC: 013803014884

UPC 14: 00013803014884

Buy.com Sales Rank: 85139

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Canon GL2 Canon Mini DV Camcorder, Digital Video Formatand IEEE 13942.5 "" measured diagonally (6.4 cm), 200,000 pixels (approx.) LCD screenCanon hastaken professional level features and placed themin a versatile DV camcorder designed for enthusiasts and consumers alike. The new GL2 allows the most novice videographer and aspiring filmmaker to create outstanding videos by combiningadvanced technologies in lens design and signal processing, along with manual and automatic controls to achieve a perfect balance of amazing picturequality, function, and performance. With a 410,000 Pixel CCD imaging sensor, improved Pixel Shift technology, a 20x L-Series fluorite optical zoom lens with 100x digital zoom, and other advanced features, the GL2 compliments one's vision and passion for excellence in videocreation.Specifications:Power supply (rated): 7.2 V DCPower consumption: 4.8 W (using viewfinder),5.7 W (using LCD screen)Television system: EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signalVideo recording system: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning systemDV system (Consumer digital VCR SD system)Digital component recordingAudio recording system: PCM digital sound:16 bit (48kHz/2ch)12 bit (32kHz/4ch)Image sensor: 3 CCD 1/4"" Pixel Shift (charge coupled device)410,000 pixels (380,000 effective pixels)Tape Format: Videocassettes bearing the MiniDV markTape speed: SP: 3/4 ips (18.81 mm/s):LP: 1/2 ips (12.56 mm/s)Maximum recording time: SP: 80 minutes (with an 80-min. cassette);LP: 120 minutes (with an 80-min. cassette)Fast forward/rewind time: 2 min. 50 sec. (with a 60 min. cassette)Lens: F/1.6-2.9, 20x power zoom, 4.2-84 mmFocusing system: TTL autofocus, manualfocusing possibleMinimum focusing distance:3ft 3 3/8 in. (1 m), 3/8 in. (1 cm) on maximum wide angleMaximum shutter speed: 1/15,000 sec.Minimum illumination: 6 lxRecommended illumination: More than 100 lxFilter diameter: 58 mmViewfinder: 0.44-inch, color LCD (approx. 180,000 pixels)LCD screen: 2.5 in. measured diagonally (6.4 cm), 200,000 pixels (approx.)Microphone: Stereo electret condenser microphoneDV terminal: Special 4 pin connector (based on IEEE 1394)Output levels: Video terminal: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalancedS-video terminal: 1 Vp-p (Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p (C signal)Audio terminal: -10dBV, less than 3 kohms, unbalancedOperating temperature range: 32 - 104°F (0 - 40° C)Dimensions: 4 5/8 x 5 3/8 x 12in. (118 x 136 x 306 mm)

Features

	20x Zoom Lens with 100x Digital Zoom: The GL2 incorporates a 20x Professional L-Series Fluorite optical zoom lens, which transforms distant subjects into dramatic close-ups. The 20x optical zoom is the 35 mm focal length equivalent of 39.5 -- 790 mm. Add the optional WD-58 Widewide-converter to increase the field of view by 30% for indoor shots or panoramic views. The digital zoom, capable of extending to 40x and a maximum of 100x, provides sharper detail compared to others thanks to Canon's superior lens quality. You'll reveal details too distant to be seen with just the eye alone. At full telephoto, the 35 mm focal length equivalent is an amazing 39500 mm.
	Professional L-series Fluorite Lens: Canon has satisfied the demands of experienced image makers for years through the power, design and quality of 35mm and broadcast TV lenses. Canon's Professional L-Series lenses utilize Fluorite, a material which provides outstanding resolution, contrast, and color reproduction- especially in lightweight, high-magnification lenses. Incorporated into the lens on the GL2, Fluorite delivers the ultimate in clarity and image quality. The Fluorite element inside the lens defeats color aberration -- the effect when the 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.
	3 CCD: The Canon GL2 has three CCDs, delivering outstanding picture quality, highly accurate color reproduction and a wide dynamic range with virtually no color noise. On top of that, Canon has improved a broadcast technology to create a new form of Pixel Shift, producing greater picture quality than that of camcorders using CCDs with almost twice the number of pixels.
	Optical Image Stabilizer: Canon's superb optical stabilization system corrects camera shake instantly so 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 inevitable with electronic image stabilizers. It perfectly complements the high picture quality of the DV format.
	Shooting Modes and Aspect Ratios: Three shooting modes are offered in the GL2 because Canon knows you will want to be able to meet a variety of shooting environments, from standard recording to digital stills to the specialized frame-by-frame. Normal Video In this context, "normal" has nothing to do with the type of video you shoot. Rather, it relates to the standard video recording system of interlaced frames, for smooth and natural playback on a TV or editing computer. While Normal Movie Mode is similar to that of conventional camcorders, in combination with the GL2's other features -- including superior lens quality and three CCDs -- the results are stunning both in terms of resolution and color reproduction. Frame Movie Mode Unlike Normal Movie Mode, where video is captured using interlaced frames, in Frame Movie Mode video is captured by the GL2 in a non-interlaced form at the rate of 30 frames per second. This delivers spectacular clarity -- perfect for those who need to grab high-quality images from videos for making prints, adding website content, or sending images over the Internet. This non-interlaced method was popularized by Canon's XL1S and has been acknowledged by users for its cinematic-like appearance. Digital Photo Mode Digital Photo Mode lets you capture more than 700 brilliantly clear digital still pictures on a single tape (using an 80-minute cassette). The GL2 records each still image for approximately 6 seconds, as well as the sound for your verbal notes or narration. Once captured, select digital still images using the supplied remote control to search the tape for the photos. 1.7 Mega Pixel Photo Mode You can turn your GL2 into a still camera by switching to 1.7 Mega Pixel Photo Mode and capturing high resolution still images onto the camcorder's MultiMediaCard. The full frame images are free from time lag blur. A six-blade circular iris, as found on the top-of-the-line XL1 and XL1S models, is used for professional exposure control, helping to deliver stunning video and still photos. The 8MB card will hold up to 105 images. Those pictures are then transferred to computer via the GL2's USB connection using software that comes with the camcorder.
	Audio and Video Inputs: The GL2's analog audio inputs let you perform dubbing or insert editing from conventional audio sources such as CDs, cassettes, microphones or the soundtracks of other videocassettes. Two-Channel Digital Audio Because the GL2 offers you audio recording options, you can record live on two channels and leave two channels open for post production audio recording (narration, music, etc.). Manual level controls let you adjust the sound coming in on those two open channels -- to match the levels of the live sound, for example. Analog Line Input with A/D Converter What if you have analog video or audio, and want to include it in your DV production? The GL2 lets you input that analog signal from your TV, VCR, or camcorder and record it onto DV. The GL2's A/D converter lets you take any of your analog productions and convert them to digital. It's great for making copies or preserving precious originals. You can then store the video and/or audio on your computer, a CD, or a DVD with a properly equipped computer. Audio Dub Using a recording made in the 12-bit audio mode you also can add (dub in) stereo sound from another audio source or through the internal or external microphone. AV Insert Add new video from a VCR or another camcorder to a tape recorded in SP mode. The GL2 gives you the option of adding video and/or audio to an existing SP-recorded DV tape. Input can be digital, or analog video and analog audio.
	IEEE 1394 (DV Terminal): The GL2 is equipped with a DV In/Out terminal that conforms to the IEEE 1394 standard (also known as FireWire®). A single digital video cable is all that is required to transfer or copy your videos in pure digital form to your DV compatible computer or to another Canon DV camcorder. By transferring images and sound to a computer with the appropriate DV input card you enter the world of video editing and enhancing still images using popular software programs. Using a digital connecting cable (IEEE 1394), you can dub multiple generations without signal or quality loss. If a digital video signal is being transferred from your camcorder to your computer or back again via the DV In/Out terminal, the signal does not go through any conversion process. Therefore, there is no signal loss.
	USB Terminal: The GL2 has a USB connection for transferring still images to a computer. The camcorder comes with the computer software necessary to transfer still images from the GL2 to computer.
	MultiMediaCard / SD Memory Card Capability: For the storage of digital still images captured by the GL2, you can use either MultiMediaCards or SD memory cards in the GL2. An 8MB SD Card comes with the camcorder, storing up to 17 fine quality still pictures or 32 standard quality images.
	Specifications
	power supply (rated): 7.2 V DC
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Tech Specs

	Product Type - Camcorder
	Width - 4.6 in
	Depth - 12 in
	Height - 5.4 in
	Weight - 2.5 lbs
	Enclosure Color - Black, silver
	Localization - English
	Media Type - Mini DV
	Color Support - Color
	Horizontal Resolution - 525 lines
	Optical Sensor Type - 3CCD
	Total Pixels - 410,000 pixels
	Effective Sensor Resolution - 380,000 pixels
	Optical Sensor Size - 1/4"
	Min Illumination - 0.37 lux
	Analog Video Format - NTSC
	Digital Zoom - 100 x
	Recording Speed - SP, LP
	Shooting Modes - Digital photo mode, frame movie mode
	Shooting Programs - Sand & snow, spotlight
	Special Effects - Art, Black & White, Sepia, Mosaic, Trail, Mirror, Strobe
	Digital Scene Transition - Overlap fader, window wipe, black fader
	Image Stabilizer - Optical
	Max Shutter Speed - 1/15000 sec
	Min Shutter Speed - 1/60 sec
	Camcorder Slow Shutter Modes - 1/30sec, 1/8sec, 1/15sec
	Exposure Metering - Center-weighted, spot
	Exposure Modes - Program, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
	Exposure Metering Zones - 80
	White Balance - Custom, automatic, presets
	White Balance Presets - Indoor, outdoor
	Remote Control - Remote control - infrared
	Flash Memory - 1 x 8 MB flash - SD Memory Card
	Image Storage - Fine JPEG 1488 x 1128 : 6 - with 8MB card ¦ Standard JPEG 1488 x 1128 : 10 - with 8MB card ¦ Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 47 - with 8MB card ¦ Standard JPEG 640 x 480 : 93 - with 8MB card
	Type - Zoom lens - 4.2 mm - 84 mm - f/1.6-2.9
	Focal Length - 4.2 mm - 84 mm
	Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera - 39.5 - 790mm
	Focus Adjustment - Automatic, manual
	Auto Focus - TTL contrast detection
	Min Focus Range - 0.4 in
	Lens Aperture - F/1.6-2.9
	Optical Zoom - 20 x
	Zoom Adjustment - Motorized drive
	Lens Construction - 10 group(s) / 12 element(s)
	Filter Size - 58 mm
	Lens Manufacturer - Canon
	Features - Fluorite glass, aspherical lens
	DV input - Yes
	Self Timer - Yes
	Self Timer Delay - 10 sec, 2 sec
	Edit Functions - A/V insert, audio dubbing
	Low Lux / Night Mode - Yes
	Digital Still Camera Function - Yes
	Search Modes - Record search, date search, photo search, index search
	Time Code - Yes
	Flash Terminal - Hot shoe
	Additional Features - Built-in speaker, auto power save, date/time stamp, DPOF support, display brightness control, AE/FE lock, analog to digital conversion with pass through
	Viewfinder Type - LCD
	Viewfinder Color Support - Color
	Viewfinder Diagonal Size - 0.44"
	Viewfinder Resolution - 180,000 pixels
	Type - LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5" - color
	Display Form Factor - Rotating
	Display Format - 200,000 pixels
	Type - Microphone - built-in
	Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
	Microphone Operation Mode - Stereo
	Connector Type - 1 x microphone ¦ 1 x headphones ¦ 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) ¦ 1 x S-Video input / output ¦ 1 x composite video/audio (input/output) ¦ 1 x Control-L (LANC) ¦ 1 x USB ¦ 1 x DC power input
	Expansion Slot(s) - 1 x SD Memory Card
	Software - Drivers & Utilities
	Cables Included - 1 x S-Video cable ¦ 1 x USB cable ¦ 1 x A/V cable ¦ 1 x DC coupler cable
	Included Accessories - Lens hood, camcorder shoulder strap, lens cap
	Min Operating Temperature - 32 °F
	Max Operating Temperature - 104 °F
	Power Device - Power adapter + battery charger - external
	Supported Battery Details - 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1500 mAh ( included )
	Average Run Time - 65 min

Product Attributes

Color:		One Color
Optical Zoom (x):		20
Optical Zoom Range (x):		> 15.0
Sensor Type:		CCD
Viewfinder Type:		Electronic

Canon GL2 Camcorder - 7920A001AA Canon GL2 Mini DV Digital Camcorder - 3CCD Image Sensor

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