I've looked across the internet and I've yet to find very solid reviews for either of these cameras. From what I've seen, they're both 3ccd and under $2,000. It looks like I would end up spending 2 or 300 dollars less on a GL1 as opposed to the XL1, however. I've always been very satisfied with Canon products, especially their digital SLR cameras. So, does anyone have any opinions on which is better quality for the price?
If you can afford it definitely go for the XL1S (Xl1s is like 100$ more on ebay and has much better picture quality than the original xl1). The GL1 is a fine camera and you may want to buy one used for your first few films just to make sure film making is something you really want to be doing. If you are sure that you are serious there is no reason not to go with an xl1s.
Well, I'm positive that I'm serious when it comes to making movies, but as of now, I only have about 1,000 dollars. The GL1 does look like a pretty solid choice for a first camcorder outside of handhelds. I'm really considering buying it for my first few movies and if I feel I need an upgrade, I'll shoot for an XL1S or an XL2.
IMDB has a fair number of movies shot on the GL-1, though I've never seen any of them:
Wow, I'm shocked to see that it was used in Jackass...
Since I've seen so many different opinions of the Canon GL and XL series, are there any 3ccd professional camcorders 1,000 - 1,500 with a mic input that any would reccomend?
After I buy the camera itself I'm sure green screen, lights, and mics will take up much of the money in my $2,000 budget.
Yeah, you're going to find a lot of different opinions on every camera. People get really attached to the cameras they buy and tend to really champion them. Some even denigrate the brands they don't use.
Under $1,500 is really tough price range. Most of the 3CCD cameras are above $1,500. There?s the Panasonic GS-200 and Sony HC-1000.
The new Sony HDR-HC7 has a fine picture, but it?s functionality is really poor - the manual controls are hard to get to and you can?t independently control the shutter speed and iris. The JVC GZ-HD7 looks promising. It's the first consumer camera to use a Fujinon lens and it records directly to a 60GB hard drive. But it's not available yet, so that info might not help, but I'm really looking forward to trying that camera.
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I know... I've really notice how tough the 1,500 range is. I mean... do you have any specific opinions of the GL1? I really need a camera soon, but I don't want to rush into it to the point of needing to upgrade in a few months.
I have also been researching this price range a lot recently(notice my 3 posts in a row asking similiar questions), and I found a few that have not been mentioned. The Panasonic AG-DVX100B is just inside your price range, and has 3CCD 1/3". It also has XLR mic in, and XLR audio in/out. The downside is it isn't shouldermounted. The AG-DVX100A variant is similiar, but a slightly older model, and can be found for $600. It isn't shoulder mounted either. For around your budget you can get the shoulder mounted Panasonic DC7, but it only has a single 1/4" CCD, and supposedly bad low-light capability's, though otherwise shining reviews. Tell me what you decide on, as I'm looking too!
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Where are you getting your pricing for these danstin? On ebay, the AG-DVX100A is going for 1,200-1,500 and the B model is 2,300. The reviews do look promising, though.
