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Customer Reviews for GL1
GL1
High performance comes second nature to the Canon GL1. Whether your application is event videography, film making, shooting for the Web, or simply capturing family memories, the GL1 adapts to your lifestyle, producing studio-quality results every time.
Average Customer Rating:
(5 Reviews) 5
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5 out of 5(100%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for GL1
Review 1 for GL1
Nickname: Frey
Location: Cleveland, OH
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Product replacement: No
The GL1 lived up to my hopes!
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Date:September 16, 2010
Pros: 20x optical lens is great, colors are good, dependability bar-none
Cons: low light capabilities could be better
I purchased the GL1 over 10 years ago and it still is working great! I have used it mostly for taping gymnastics and diving events. When I bought the GL1 I was most interested in a lens that could optically get me up close to my subjects from the bleachers etc. The 20x optical has worked perfectly for me. The quality has been bar-none! If there is a drawback it would be its low light capabilites, however this has never been too much of a problem for me.
I have made many DVDs for friends, family and clients and would recomend this camcorder to anyone. I currently am thinking about the GL2 as should any person considering entry professional camcorder model.
I have made many DVDs for friends, family and clients and would recomend this camcorder to anyone. I currently am thinking about the GL2 as should any person considering entry professional camcorder model.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Review 2 for GL1
Nickname: ben
Location: brick new jersey
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
awesome
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4
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Date:November 21, 2009
Pros: Compact Design, excellent image quality, Easy Computer Connectivity, Accurate, Vivid Colors, good battery life, durable, easy to use, Good Software Compatibility, good top handle.
Cons: Difficult TV Connectivity, Poor Low-Light Performance
im here to tell you that this camera after all of the times ive used it, it has been great and the quailty of the lens and the camera produtivtiy is great. i am working on getting the money for the GL2. this camera has a very good compact design, excellent image quality, and good battery life. i recomend this camera to anyone that likes to film on the go.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Review 3 for GL1
Nickname: roon
Location: San Diego
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Professional or Expert
Product replacement: No
Still works great after nine years
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Date:February 6, 2009
Pros: Compact Design, excellent image quality, Easy Computer Connectivity, Accurate, Vivid Colors, good battery life, Ergonomic/comfortable to hold, durable, easy to use
Cons: Poor Low-Light Performance, no adjustable audio, no color bar generator, menus difficult to access
I received mine as a gift and it still works great after nine years..It helped me win two awards! Sure I've had to have it realigned and a part replaced,but what the hey. Canon was always prompt with repairs. The GL1's main strength is its lens and ccd's. I had one client say his face was too clear! It still delivers great looking video and my clients are always pleased. The GL1's controls are laid out very well for a camera of it's size and tape loading is a snap! I've had television photographers walk up to me during a shoot and say "That's a good camera"! The drawbacks are no manual zoom, no adjustable audio and low light performance could be better. A great investment!
14 of 14 people found this review helpful.
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Review 4 for GL1
Nickname: chris
Location: west palm beach, florida
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Product replacement: Yes
worth the money
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5
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Price/Value
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Date:December 1, 2008
Pros: excellent image quality, Accurate, Vivid Colors, durable, easy to use
great colors, easy to use, i have had no problems with it, i use it for skateboarding not too big not to small great design!
14 of 15 people found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for GL1
Nickname: e filming school
Location: ma
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Product replacement: Yes
amazing
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Date:November 3, 2008
Pros: everthing
Cons: to light but still good
this camera is perfect for anybody who want to become better at filming i bought 5 and none of them have broken.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful.
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