X-Craig_W_Scribner
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Jun 14, 2001, 3:34 PM
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Re: film frame mode and gl1 vs vx2000
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: : Hello,
: : I ordered the vx2000 from a store that told me they were in stock but now I find out they are out so I have some time before
: : I get the camera. Anyway, they have the gl1 in stock and I have been reading about the 'film frame mode' and the 30fps thing. What do you all think of the 'film frame mode'?
: : I've been reading that the vx2000 is a good camera for shooting sports/corporate/journalism stuff ('what ever that means..') and that the gl1 might be a better choice to shoot short films which is what I am going to be using the camera for. I can get the gl1 for cheaper and I can get it now so should I just cancel the vx2000 order and go with the gl1? Do any of you think that I should get the gl1 over the vx2000 just for the 'film frame mode'?
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: Tad;
: there are many differences between the GL1 and VX2000 - one of the most important is the look of the image you get; sony is very proud of it's 'vivid' look; whereas Canon prides itself on looking more 'natural'; you have to decide which look you like better; one thing I can say easily; the GL1 has a better lens on it not only is it a 20x optical zoom; but the digital zoom is usable up to 40x; sony has a 12x optical zoom only; the glass on the GL1 is just better; the sony has few more bells and whistles; but it's a question of paying for them; i believe image quality is more important but it's up to you.
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Tad,
I take it you haven't had an opportunity to see tape shot by the GL1 in "frame mode." I've had my GL1 since October, 2000 and have shot over forty hours of tape, mostly sports events (I have four teenagers). I bought the GL1 for the lens; the "frame mode" wasn't really even a consideration. However, once I used "frame mode" and saw it on the television screen, it has become my second favorite feature of my GL1 (next to the simply fantastic lens--more on that later). It's difficult to describe what "frame mode" looks like without comparing it to film. It doesn't have the harsh look of videotape, but looks more like good 16 mm film (have you seen "Hoop Dreams?" The first time I ever used "frame mode" was some footage of my sons playing basketball in the driveway and that's what they compared it to).
Gotta go, but the lens is fantastic and looks great, even with the 40X digital boost. I've had lots of compliments on the tape I've taken, and I'm strictly an amateur, but learning more every day about the capabilities of my GL1. You can't go wrong with the Canon or the Sony, but my advice is to do your best to try them out before you buy.
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