Canon Gl2 and FCP3 help?

[Wano]

I just got my Canon GL2 and I tried to hook it up to FCP3 on my 17" PB through the firewire port, but FCP3 is not recognizing it. What do I need to do?

Thanks!

 

[mislabeledstar]

Make sure you have the most curent FCP3 updates. I had problems with my gl1 and fcp3 until i had the most recent updates. that solved the problems for me.

 

[Wano]

My computer doesn't recognize it at all, not even iMovie or the software that was provided with the GL2.

 

[LethalWolfe]

Originally posted by Wano
My computer doesn't recognize it at all, not even iMovie or the software that was provided with the GL2.

Is the GL-2 in VTR mode? Is your deck control set to"Firewire basic"? You'll also have better luck if you connect them camera and then open FCP.

If you are still having a problem then something is not working properly. I've captured from GL-1's and 2's w/FCP 3 w/o a problem on more than one occasion.


Lethal

 

[Wano]

Thanks for all the help! I called canon and they said that it may be the firewire port on the gl2 or the cable i am using, so I went out and got another cable and it works fine now!

 

[jelloshotsrule]

when i got my digital hi-8 cam like 4 years ago, it was one of the first firewire cameras.... the firewire cable that came with it, was flakey to say the least... i practically had to tape it in place to get it to stay in the port on the camera.

newer cables work better, so i don't think it was the port per se


my point is just that i'm surprised you'd have a problem with such a recent camera... and canon should also pay for the new cable (in theory). good that it's a relatively simple problem though. enjoy

 

[Wano]

thanks! they did not supply a firewire cable, i had one that i used for my old camcorder, it was only about 2 ft. so it worked out fine cause now i have a 6 ft.

 

[tjwett]

i think this may not be the right camera for you. i'd be happy to take it off your hands, free of charge