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Nope.
I know the GL2 was a well praised camera, but it is 7 years old compared to the HF100 which is only a year & half old. Not to mention, the GL2 is standard definition while the HF100 is 1920x1080 HD. I also prefer the idea of no tape transport system.
I know the GL2 was a well praised camera, but it is 7 years old compared to the HF100 which is only a year & half old. Not to mention, the GL2 is standard definition while the HF100 is 1920x1080 HD. I also prefer the idea of no tape transport system.
I agree with xStep here. All the wedding videographers are advertising HD nowadays. You'd be at a distinct disadvantage if you only shot SD. More and more folks have HDTVs now and want/need/expect HD wedding videos.
As for the camera ... I don't think a HF100 will cut the mustard either. Sure, it's HD, but it's a consumer camcorder. I don't know all of the specs, but does it have a mic-in port? How about a hot-shoe. I'm also not sure about using SD cards. I'm sure there are other features that you'll need to make pro-quality wedding vids.
If this is for a business, then you might want to look into a pro-line HDV camcorder. I'm no pro, but I do know that in the wedding industry, image counts for a lot. The bride will likely interview with several videographers. She'll see guys with the huge pro cams and compare that to the tiny HF100 and think "gee, size matters, right?".
And since it's a business, you can write it off as a business expense. Equipment gets depreciated over 7 years, right?
As for the camera ... I don't think a HF100 will cut the mustard either. Sure, it's HD, but it's a consumer camcorder. I don't know all of the specs, but does it have a mic-in port? How about a hot-shoe. I'm also not sure about using SD cards. I'm sure there are other features that you'll need to make pro-quality wedding vids.
If this is for a business, then you might want to look into a pro-line HDV camcorder. I'm no pro, but I do know that in the wedding industry, image counts for a lot. The bride will likely interview with several videographers. She'll see guys with the huge pro cams and compare that to the tiny HF100 and think "gee, size matters, right?".
And since it's a business, you can write it off as a business expense. Equipment gets depreciated over 7 years, right?
Most Weddings end up on Standard DVD so shooting SD is not that bad. The Canon GL2 is a 3CCD camera with Balanced XLR audio, bigger and more professional.
The 3CCD's will give you better color, better performance in low-light. Also your image is a big thing in the Wedding field. The Canon GL2 is much larger, therefore you'll appear more professional. I know sounds a little crazy but its true. The Canon HF100 will look like what little Jimmy has and they'll question if your truly professional.
Plus with the XLR audio you can take a feed from the Church sound system and have it on one channel and put a wireless from your groom on another channel. To do that with the Canon HF100 you'll need to get a Beachtek.
Plus the person willing to trade you knows that the Canon GL2 i more professional.
I wouldn't worry about HD unless your clients start to ask for it. For just starting out I would use the Canon GL2. MOre manual controls and still has a great image.
HD is the future. If your clients ask for it let them know that HD is better but also comes with more of a price tag.
I have friends that do a wedding video business. Only about 1 in 10 ask for HD. And from that one he has only authored 1 in the last two years to Blu-ray HD.
The 3CCD's will give you better color, better performance in low-light. Also your image is a big thing in the Wedding field. The Canon GL2 is much larger, therefore you'll appear more professional. I know sounds a little crazy but its true. The Canon HF100 will look like what little Jimmy has and they'll question if your truly professional.
Plus with the XLR audio you can take a feed from the Church sound system and have it on one channel and put a wireless from your groom on another channel. To do that with the Canon HF100 you'll need to get a Beachtek.
Plus the person willing to trade you knows that the Canon GL2 i more professional.
I wouldn't worry about HD unless your clients start to ask for it. For just starting out I would use the Canon GL2. MOre manual controls and still has a great image.
HD is the future. If your clients ask for it let them know that HD is better but also comes with more of a price tag.
I have friends that do a wedding video business. Only about 1 in 10 ask for HD. And from that one he has only authored 1 in the last two years to Blu-ray HD.
GL2 all the wayyyy
I've been in video production for years and I trust the GL2. As was previously mentioned, 3CCD makes a HUGE difference in low-light, which is probably the biggest hurdle when filming weddings.
The GL2 doesn't come with balanced XLR ports, but there is an adapter that allows for that.
I just finished a wedding with a Canon HD camcorder and I'm very disappointed with the results... to the point that it's embarrassing.
Also, I've found the AVCHD format a pain to work with. Though capturing video real-time is annoying, it's still more flexible.
I've been in video production for years and I trust the GL2. As was previously mentioned, 3CCD makes a HUGE difference in low-light, which is probably the biggest hurdle when filming weddings.
The GL2 doesn't come with balanced XLR ports, but there is an adapter that allows for that.
I just finished a wedding with a Canon HD camcorder and I'm very disappointed with the results... to the point that it's embarrassing.
Also, I've found the AVCHD format a pain to work with. Though capturing video real-time is annoying, it's still more flexible.