Canon GL2 Digital Camcorder

Incorporating Precision Optics, Superior Digital Processing, and a Sleek Innovative Design

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Canon GL2 Digital Camcorder Details

Professional L-Series Fluorite Lens
Incorporates a 20x Professional L-Series Fluorite optical zoom lens, which transforms distant subjects into dramatic close-ups
20x optical zoom is the 35 mm focal length equivalent of 39.5 -- 790 mm
Optional WD-58 Widewide-converter to increase the field of view by 30%
Digital zoom, capable of extending to 40x and a maximum of 100x, provides sharper detail
Uses Pixel Shift, a signal processing method used in broadcast TV cameras, to exceed the overall picture quality
Super High Resolution and Super Low Light
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
Three shooting modes are offered from standard recording to digital stills to the specialized frame-by-frame
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 video is captured by the GL2 in a non-interlaced form at the rate of 30 frames per second
Digital Photo Mode lets you capture more than 700 brilliantly clear digital still pictures on a single tape (using an 80-minute cassette)
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
4:3 with 16:9 Electronic Guides on viewfinder
Interval: 30sec/1min/5min/10min
Recording time: 0.5sec/1.0sec/1.5sec/2.0sec
Using audio/video cables (composite) or S-video
AV Insert
Audio and Video Inputs
Two-Channel Digital Audio
Analog Line Input with A/D Converter
Audio Dub
Audio and Video on a MiniDV cassette can be output to another camcorder or VCR
Composite / S-Video / Audio Output
Headphone Terminal (Adjustable Level)
Digital Video Format and IEEE 1394 (In / Out Terminal)
IEEE 1394 (DV Terminal)
USB Terminal
Tally Lamp
High Resolution Color Viewfinder
Low Power Consumption
Easy Menu System
Digital Effects
Digital Faders
Time Code
Data Code
Remote Control
LANC terminal on the GL2 permits easy connection of compatible edit controllers

Canon GL2 Digital Camcorder Specifications

Digital Video

Power Supply (rated): 7.2 V DC
Power Consumption: 4.8 W (using viewfinder). 5.7 W (using LCD screen)
Television System: EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal
Video Recording system: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system DV system (consumer digital VCR SD system); Digital component recording
Audio Recording system: PCM digital sound: 16-bit (48 kHz/2ch); 12-bit (32 kHz/4ch)
Image Sensor: 3 CCD 1/4" Pixel Shift (charged coupled device) 410,000 pixels (380,000 effective pixels)
Tape Format: Videocassettes bearing the MiniDV mark
Tape Speed: SP: 3/4 ips (18.81 mm/sec); LP: 1/2 ips (12.56 mm/sec)
Maximum Recording Time (with an 80-min. cassette): SP: 80min; LP: 120 min
Fast Forward/Rewind time: 2 min. 50 sec (with a 60 min cassette)
Lens: f/1.6 -2.9, 20X POWER ZOOM, 4.2-84MM
Focusing System: TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible
Minimum Focusing Distance: Tele: 3.3 ft (1m); Wide: 0.39 in (1cm) on maximum wide angle
Frame Rate: 1/15,000 sec.
Minimum Illumination: 6 lx
Recommended Illumination: more than 100 lx
Filter Diameter: 58mm
Viewfinder: 0.44 in., color LCD (approx. 180,000 pixels)
LCD Screen: 2.5 in. measured diagonally (6.4 cm), 200,000 pixels (approx.)
Microphone: Stereo electret condenser microphone
DV Terminal: Special 4-pin connector (based on IEE 1394)
Video Terminal: 1 VP-p/ 75 (Y signal) ohms unbalanced
S-video Terminal: 1Vp-p (Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p (C signal)
Audio Terminal: -10 dBV, less than 3 kohms, unbalanced
Operating Temperature range: 32-104° F (0-40° C)
Dimensions: 4 5/8 x 5 3/8 x 12 in (118 x 136 x 306 mm)
Weight (not including lens and battery pack): 2lb. 7 1/2 oz. (1.25 kg)

Memory Card:

Recording Media: MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
Image Format: Design rule for Camera File System (DCF)
Print Order format: Digital Print Order Format (DPOP)

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