Canon GL2 Instruction Manual

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This is useful when you wish to include yourself in the picture when recording movies or still
images to tape or memory card.
1. Open the menu, select VCR SET UP and set the SELF-TIMER to ON 
or
press the SELF TIMER button on the wireless controller.
•SELF T. appears in the display.
•To have the subject monitor recording, rotate the LCD panel 180° ( 44).
2. Press the start/stop button.
•The camcorder starts to record after a 10-second countdown period (or after 2 seconds when
you use the...

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Using the DV Control
When another device such as a camcorder or a video recording device is connected to the GL2 via a
DV cable, you can operate the other device (record and pause recording) by pressing the start/stop
button on the GL2.
1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM.
2. Select DV CONTROL, set it to ON and close the menu.
Pressing the start/stop button:
A. When the GL2 is in record pause mode:
GL2: Recording Connected device: Recording
B. When the GL2 is Recording:
GL2: Record Pause...

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Using the VL-3 Video Light (Optional)
1. Slide the Video Light onto the accessory shoe and tighten the shoe lock.
•Insert the Video Light oriented in the direction indicated by the arrow on the bottom until it
clicks.
•Be careful not to pull off the Video Light when fastening the screw.
2. Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode or CARD CAMERA mode.
3. Turn the Video Light’s power switch to AUTO or ON.
•(Connection) appears in the display.
•ON: The...

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The high sensitive Directional Stereo Microphone DM-50 attaches to the  advanced accessory
shoe for cable-free operation and is powered by the camcorder’s power supply. Use it when
recording or dubbing audio.
Refer to the DM-50 Microphone instructions for further details.
Turn the camcorder’s power off before attaching/removing the microphone.
1.  Slide the microphone onto the accessory shoe and tighten with the shoe lock. 
•Insert the microphone oriented in the direction indicated by the...

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Using the MA-300 Microphone Adapter (Optional)
The MA-300 Microphone Adapter enables you to input audio to the camcorder with XLR connector
equipped microphones, and to convert video signals for the BNC connector.
Refer to the MA-300 Microphone Adapter instructions for further details.
Turn the camcorder off before attaching/detaching the microphone adapter.
1. Slide the microphone adapter straight onto the camcorder’s accessory shoe.
•Orient the microphone adapter in the direction...

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1. Set the recording program to MANUAL.
2. Press the EXP dial in.
•An arrow appears next to the shutter speed
value.
3. Pull the EXP dial up or down to increase
or decrease the shutter speed.
•You can select between 30 shutter speeds (1/8
to 1/15000) in TAPE CAMERA mode and 15
shutter speeds (1/60 to 1/720) in CARD
CAMERA mode.
•See “About the Shutter Speeds” ( 77).
4. Press the EXP dial in.
•The arrow moves next to the F number.
5. Pull the EXP dial up or down to open or close the iris....

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● About the Shutter Speeds
Pull the EXP dial toward + for a slower shutter speed, or toward – for a faster shutter speed.
Available shutter speeds in TAPE CAMERA mode:
Available shutter speeds in CARD CAMERA mode:
● About the Iris
Pull the EXPOSURE dial toward + for a shorter depth of field, or toward – for a greater depth of
field.
Available F numbers in TAPE CAMERA mode:
Available F numbers in CARD CAMERA mode:
* May not be available depending on the zoom position.
● About the Gain
Pull...

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●Exposure lock
Lock the exposure at the current level in order
to control the brightness of the image.
To lock the exposure, press the EXP dial in.
Press it again to return to the automatically set
exposure level.
Notes:
•You cannot lock the exposure in the [(Easy Recording) or MANUAL recording program.
•The standard exposure level depends on which recording program you have selected, but the
shutter normally operates at 1/60 of a second.
•The brightness of the subject may change if you...

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The camcorder focuses automatically. All you have to do is point, and whatever is in the center of
the display will usually be in sharp focus. If it does not seem to be focusing well, it may be because
the subject is not suitable for autofocus ( 144). Also, if you attach a filter other than UV or ND,
the autofocus may not work effectively. 
1. Slide the program selector to Q.
2. Push the FOCUS A/M button so that
MF appears in the display.
3. Using the zoom lever, zoom all the
way in to the...

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The camcorder’s auto white balance system
compensates for a wide range of lighting
conditions. Although slight variations are
unavoidable, colors will appear natural in
virtually every situation.
In some cases, you will get better results by
setting the white balance yourself, or using
one of the two preset modes:
xIndoor Mode
• Under halogen or studio/video lighting
• Subject is of one dominant color
• Close-ups
UOutdoor mode
• In daylight, especially for close-ups and 
when the subject...