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Summary: Too many GL2's with "Remove The Cassette" problem.
Review: I bought a GL2 because I had used the GL1 and I liked it. The GL2 was just past the warranty and I kept getting the error message on the screen that said "Remove The Cassette" I paid almost $250.00 for the repair facility to replace the tape transport system which they said was bent. No camera in the world gets better treatment than this one believe me, $2,200 is a lot of money to me. Now the camera is doing the same thing again after less than 6 hours of use. I would strongly suggest doing some searches to see just how many people are having this problem. Mine is anything but an isolated incident. Go to google or dogpile and do a search under gl2 remove the cassette or go to camcorderinfo.com and read the many complaints about this problem in the Canon forum area.
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Summary: The GL2 is an unreliable camera
Review: After just one and a half years of use representing around 200 hours of filming the manual zoom function acquired a mind of its own. There is no true manual zoom on this cam so if the internal logic that interfaces the zoom buttons both top and side goes whacky you lose control of zoom. This camera also has a real and serious focus lag problem if you do any sports/action shooting.
Optics and image quality are tops in its class but what difference does that make if you can't control the friggin zoom!
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Summary: Canon Gl2 Blues
Review: An ok camera, just not what I expected. I own a Sony VX2000 and PD-150 we use in video production of homes for sale. We bought the GL2 because of the fact it was about a half pound lighter and a little smaller than the Sony cameras. The first problem is when you attache the small 3 watt Canon light, the drain on the battery is too great and shuts down the camer before the battery is one half way drained. Even with the biggest battery that Canon makes the battery life is short with their fill light. The second problem was when the telephoto zoom button failed after 70 minutes of use, making the auto zoom function useless. Now I must send the camera back to Canon only after 20 days of use. The mail order place would only take it back within 15 days. The third problem is the low light noise is a little worse on the camera when compared to the Sony VX2000 or Sony PD-150. It is not a big difference, but it is noticeable. I never had a reason to mail in a Sony camera for repairs, even after years of use. It's a dissapointment to have a new camera fail in so many ways.
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Summary: This Thing...WOW!
Review: Dude. This thing...WOW! I bet it's so good. Can't wait to not buy it.
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Summary: Canon GL2 / XM2 bad camera - WARNING!!
Review: Great camera when I first got it, I felt like I had got something really good - so I should have, it cost me a whole load of cash. Just after the warranty had expired, I find out the hard way that the whole line of Canon camcorders have a serious problem with the tape transport system causing the warning message "REMOVE THE CASSETTE" appearing in big red letters on the LCD. Camera will not function until expensive repairs have been carried out.(...)
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Summary: Good...if you're lucky
Review: Great camera. Fantastic quality picture, analong/digital converter throughput is great, small and lightweight. I did get the REMOVE THE CASSETTE message sometimes (it seemed most common when the battery got low) and that was always scary. I never had to send it in for repairs, though.
This week I got ahold of a Sony PD-150, which I was pretty impressed with. The battery life of the PD-150 was incredibly longer than that of the Canon (even using the extended-life aftermarket batteries for the GL2). It felt strong, was only a bit bigger, and does DVCAM. I suggest you look into the PD-150/170 line.
This camera is nice. It will do great work. However, I've heard too many horror stories about pried open transport doors to recommend buying it -- unless you're pretty lucky.
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Summary: Undependable
Review: I bought GL-2 camera for my business. I had it less than a month before I started having problems with it. The camera would not rewind or fast forward. Also the image has a mosaic half the time I tried to replay the tape.
I kept calling Canon repair service. I always had to wait on hold for a minimum of 20 minutes. (No toll free call to the repair center)
I had used a small Digital Sony camera for the past 3 years. NEVER had a problem with it.
Canon would not replace my camera. They wouldn't send me a loaner. etc.
My camera has been in the shop somewhere in New Jersey for over two weeks. It's June, and weddings are abundant, I've had to resort back to my ole Sony cameras.
I am very disappointed with Canon and will never buy another Canon again.
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Summary: A fantastic high-end prosumer digital camcorder
Review: I bought this camera to create some instructional videos and have been very impressed. With a tripod and the remote control, the user can make excellent videos of himself/herself with family and friends. The GL2's controls also offer much flexibility in the lighting, sound, and other aspects of the recording experience. I have had only great results with my GL2 and therefore recommend it to anyone looking for a digital camcorder on this level.
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Summary: THE BEST CAMERA FOR ANYTHING ANYWHERE REVIEW!!!!!
Review: I have never seen a camera better than this. It is 100% perfect. The image quality will knock you out!!! The controolability is great. There are only more good things to say! I wont waist you'r time.
*YOU MUST BUY THIS CAMERA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: THE BEST CAMERA FOR ANYTHING ANYWHERE REVIEW!!!!!
Review: I have never seen a camera better than this. It is 100% perfect. The image quality will knock you out!!! The controolability is great. There are only more good things to say! I wont waist you'r time.
*YOU MUST BUY THIS CAMERA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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