Canon GL1 Users Unite

[Word of the Day]

I just purchased a canon gl1 on eBay and was wondering if anyone has any tips (don't turn on night shit, check the hours, don't whack people over the head with it) also any accessories for it.

[thepie]

Yeah gl1!! Woo.

Anyway, more serious matters.

Pick up a Beachtek adapter for using XLR mics with it. I have one, and it is an amazing piece of hardware. Also grab a nice mic, (I use the Audio Technica AT8035) a boom pole, and shock mount.

Grab two of the extended batteries, you won't regret it.

Also get a hoodman for the LCD screen if you tend to shoot outdoors a lot.

Enjoy your camera bro!

[tjack004]

Congrats, I"ve had a GL1 for like 7 years now, and I stinkin' love it. Besides a Good Mic, start working on a decent lighting setup. No matter how Good your cameras optics are, the lighting really makes a big difference.

http://www.titusj.com (http://www.titusj.com/)

[Vaughn Whynot]

why is this not in chit chat

[Word of the Day]

I'm going to get the atr-55, atr-35, and atr-25 once I get the $$ starting with the 55. great deal on amazon. anyone else use the atr-55. what mic do they use in the early builds because I might get that too?

[Hunterr]

If you search for the ATR-55 in the search bar of this forum, you'll find that a lot of people use it here, you will get a lot of info - including that the ATR-55 was the mic that IM used in the early builds.

I would recommend the RODE VideoMic. I have it, and its a fantastic mic for money. ($120 from jacksmusicfactory.com)

-Hunter

[Fisheyesoda]

is the Canon GL1 expensive? it sounds really good but i dont know about the price.

[WesScog]

GL1 (http://www.amazon.com/Canon-GL1-Digital-Camcorder-Stabilization/dp/B0000507JI) - Approx. $3,800 ($849 Used.):
HV30 - GL1 Comparison (http://www.vimeo.com/2316932)
http://www.vimeo.com/400004 - Half of this video is Justin's camera he is giving away, upscaled to HD to conform to the other footage he shot with the V1U (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/461818-REG/Sony_HVRV1U_HVR_V1U_HDV_Camcorder.html).
http://www.vimeo.com/1663185
http://www.vimeo.com/1530012
http://www.vimeo.com/1850509
http://www.vimeo.com/1255586
http://www.vimeo.com/772846
http://www.vimeo.com/1904235
http://www.vimeo.com/1537191

[Word of the Day]

(only look at if you promise not to complain)mother of a dumb shit fucking ass licking dick sucking bitch, the guy I bought the gl1 from was a scammer. luckily I got my money back (thanks paypal)

[Hunterr]

(only look at if you promise not to complain)mother of a dumb shit fucking ass licking dick sucking bitch, the guy I bought the gl1 from was a scammer. luckily I got my money back (thanks paypal)

Yeah...that made your post that much more meaningful...

-Hunter