The Canon GL2 digital camcorder opens a whole new world to home video enthusiasts. This professional video camera is well equipped and substantial. The unit promises breathtaking results that are worthy of the big screen. The GL2 is a bridge between the everyday camera and a truly professional piece of equipment.

The system has ample energy with 7.2 V DC-rated power supply. Users can expect stunning results with the EIA standard television system with NTSC color signal. The Canon GL2 has an impressive recording system that features two rotary heads, helical scanning system and consumer VCR SD system.

PCM digital sound is integrated into the unit’s recording system, promising booming sound quality that brings action to life. The 3 CCD ¼-inch image sensor boasts 410,000 pixels and 380,000 effective pixels. The camcorder uses videocassettes that feature the MiniDV mark.

The GL2 has a lens that offers all of the sophisticated quality that is expected from the Canon Company. The lens features 20x power zoom for magnificent detail even when subjects are brought up close from a distance. The focusing system offers TTL auto focus but operators can opt for manual focusing as well.

Minimum illumination for crystal clear results is 6 1x and the recommended illumination is more than 100x on this professional digital camera. The system has a 58mm filter diameter and a 0.44 inch color LCD viewfinder that boasts 180,000 pixels. The camcorder’s 2.5-inch (diagonally) LCD screen features approximately 200,000 pixels.

The Canon GL2 camcorder also features an impressive stereo electret condenser microphone for excellent sound capture. The system has a special four-pin connector based on IEE 1394 DV terminal. It also has a 1 VP-p/ 75 (Y signal) ohms unbalanced video terminal and a 1Vp-p (Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p (C signal) S-video terminal.

Anyone who is ready to join the pros should investigate the Canon GL2 digital camcorder. This device takes video recording to a new level.