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Product Rating: 5 star(s) Photographers best mate

, Jul. 15, 2003
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I need to capture complex processes in the paper industry. The features of this camera allow me to shoot even high speed shots with normal flash light. No other camera can do this; only Canon has this feature to use the standard TTL Speed Light Flash on M

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Pros: Very compact and reliable under extreme climate, hot and wet
Cons: Mounting of microphone is weak
Has Owned Product: 2 years
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Product Rating: 5 star(s) GL1 Review

, Dec. 5, 2002
Comments:
The GL1 is everything that the Reviews say it is. I was Not Disappointed despite Paying 2K (w/ 250.00 rebate). It is loaded w/ features. Having owned 4 camcorders over the last 17years I say this Camcorder is the 'BOMB'. It has NO downside. However, it is

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Pros: Unbelievable Picture quality. Colors are amazingly VIVID.
Cons: Expensive but worth it. This is Not a Beginners Camera
Has Owned Product: 6 months
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Product Rating: 5 star(s) very good camera

, Jul. 22, 2002
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very good picture quality, but it's successor is announced. would recommend it!

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Pros: very good picture quality
Cons: it's successor is announced
Has Owned Product: 2 years
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Product Rating: 4 star(s) Ease with Quality

, Apr. 13, 2002
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Excellent color resoution and picture quality. The manual is easy to read and directions are simple. The no memory batteries recharge very fast and you don't have to worry about overcharging and/or decreasing the life of the batteries. Also the picture o

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Pros: The camera is light and easy to handle.
Cons: Flip screen is small. Extension microphone uses mini plug.
Has Owned Product: 2 months
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Product Rating: 5 star(s) Good choice, top video camera.

, Apr. 12, 2002
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This is a great choice when either going for home use or even something more professional. I have used this camera for enjoyment and buisness purposes and am very satisfied in both ways. It is user friendly and also very high quality.

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Pros: Produces great quality. Style makes it easy to use.
Cons: Cannot see input volume, nor control input volume.
Has Owned Product: 2 years
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Product Rating: 5 star(s) Best video money I ever spent

, Apr. 12, 2002
Comments:
This camera makes excellent pictures with a minimum of frustration. The audio is great for ambient sound and the device seems very compatible with popular DV configurations of hardware and software. I replaced my three 2/3 inch chip cameras with this and

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Pros: Far exceeded my expectations. Worth three times the money.
Cons: Neither viewfinder hi-res enough for precise manual focus
Has Owned Product: 2 years
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