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GL2 SpecificationsPower supply (rated): 7.2 V DCPower consumption: 4.8 W (usingviewfinder), 5.7 W (using LCD screen)Television system: EIA standard (525 lines,60 fields) NTSC color signalVideo recording system: 2 rotary heads,helical scanning system DV system(Consumer digital VCR SD system) Digitalcomponent recordingAudio recording system:PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48kHz/2ch), 12bit (32kHz/4ch)Image sensor: 3CCD 1 /4 " Pixel Shift (chargecoupled device) 410,000 pixels (380,000effective pixels)Tape format: Videocassettes bearing the( ) mark.Tape speed: SP: 3 /4 ips (18.81 mm/s); LP: 1 /2ips (12.56 mm/s)Maximum recording time: SP: 80 minutes(with a 80 min. cassette); LP: 120 minutes(with a 80 min. cassette)Fast forward/rewind time: 2 mins 20 sec.(with a 60 min. cassette)Lens: F/1.6-2.9, 20x power zoom, 4.2-84 mmFocusing system: TTL autofocus, manualfocusing possiblewww.canondv.comPrinted on40% reused paper.Errors and omissions excepted.Weight and dimensions are approximate.Subject to change without notice.LCD view screen pictures simulated.**Connect only equipment bearing the LANC symbol.•Macintosh is trademark of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the United States and othercountries. •Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. •Other names andproducts not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of theirrespective companies. •SD Logo is a trademark. •Canon is a trademark of Canon Inc.U.S.A. CANON U.S.A., INC.Consumer Information Center toll-free at 1-800-828-4040 (in U.S.A.)One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042 USACANADA CANON CANADA INC.Consumer Information Center toll-free at 1-800-828-4040 (in Canada)6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1P7MEXICO CANON MEXICANA, S. DE R. L. DE C. V.Periferico Sur No.4124 Col.CENTROY Ex-Rancho de Anzaldo C.P. 01900 Mexico, D.F.SURAMÉRICA CANON LATIN AMERICA, INC.6505 Blue Lagoon Drive Suite 325 Miami FL 33126 USAASIA CANON HONGKONG COMPANY LTD.10F, Lippo Sun Plaza, 28 Canton Road, Tismshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong© CANON INC. 2002 PRINTED IN USAIMPRIME AU USA0031W731PUB. DCE-1370702S100This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories.When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brandaccessories or products bearing the same mark.Availability differs from area to area.CB-920 Car Battery AdapterTo charge lithium ion batteries or powerthe camera from a car cigarette lightersocket.(Available soon)Lithium IonBattery PacksA variety of one, two andthree-level battery packs are available.VL-10LiBatteryVideo LightPowerful 10 Willumination. A lithium ionbattery attaches directly, sooperation is cable-free.Creative Shooting AccessoriesCanon DigitalVideocassettesCH-910 DualBattery Charger/HolderHolds two battery packs. Can chargethem consecutively and connect directlyto GL2 to give twice the playback time.CarryingCaseWD-58HWide-converterGives wide-anglecoverage at 0.7X.(Lens hood included)DVM-CL DigitalVideo HeadCleaning CassetteDVM-E60/DVM-E80Digital VideoCassetteMaximum recording timeBattery pack using using LCDviewfinder screenBP-915 (supplied) 2 hr. 1 hr. 35 min.BP-930 (optional) 4 hr. 40 min. 3 hr. 55 min.BP-945 (optional) 7 hr. 5 hr. 55 min.When you attach two battery packs to the CH-910 DualBattery Charger/Holder, the maximum recording timewill be almost doubled.THE CANON GL2 KITPower Sources• GL2• BP-915 Battery Pack• CA-920 Compact Power Adapter• DC-920 DC Coupler• SS-650 Shoulder Strap• WL-D77 Wireless Controller• S-150 S-video Cable• STV-250N Stereo Video Cable• Lens hood• Large eyecup• SDC-8M SD Memory Card• Software/USB Cable220EX/420EX/550EXSpeedlite FlashAttaches to the GL2 to giveSLR-style flash photography.ZR-1000 ZoomRemoteControllerPlugs into the camcorder’s LANCterminal and allows you to controlfunctions such as record start/stop, zoomand focus while the camcorder ismounted on a tripod, without touching thecamcorder body itself.HC-4100System CaseA solid and lockable systemcase that provides stylish protectionduring transportation and storage.Advanced Accessory ShoeMA-300MicrophoneAdapterThe MA-300 allows attachment of 2audio inputs with XLR connectionsand the addition of a BNC videoconnector.DM-50Directional StereoMicrophoneAttaches to the shoe for cable-free operation. Picks up shotgunor shotgun + surrounding sound.Powered by the camcorder’spower source. Wind shieldsincluded.VL-3 Video LightThis 3W light attaches to theshoe for cable-free operation.Continuous on and auto on/off settings.Powered by the camcorder’s powersource.Recording media: SD Memory Card,MultiMediaCardNumber of recording pixels: 1488 x 1128pixels, 640 x 480 pixelsImage format: Design rule for CameraFormat system (DCF), Digital Print Exif2.2 compliant*, “Digital Print OrderFormat (DPOF) compliant (only imagesmarked for printing)* This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called“Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancingthe communication between camcorders andprinters. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliantprinter, the camcorder’s image data at the time ofshooting is used and optimized, yieldingextremely high quality prints.File format: JPEG (compression mode:Fine/Standard)Estimated SD Memory Card SDC-8Mcapacities (approx.)*: 1488 x 1128: Fine6 images, Standard 10 images640 x 480: Fine 47 images, Standard93 images* The actual number you can record variesdepending on the image.Warning: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights ofcopyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.Minimum focusing distance:3 ft 3 3/ 8 in (1 m), 3/ 8 inch (1 cm) onmaximum wide angleMaximum shutter speed: 1 /15,000 sec(camera mode)Minimum illumination: 0.37 lx (slow shutterat 1 / 8 of a second) (camera mode)Recommended illumination:More than 100 lxFilter diameter: 58 mmViewfinder: 0.44-inch, color LCD (approx.180,000 pixels)LCD screen: 2.5 in measured diagonally(6.4 cm), 200,000 pixels (approx.)Microphone: Stereo electret condensermicrophoneUSB terminal: mini-BDV terminal: DV 4 pin connector (based onIEEE1394)Video terminal: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalancedS-video terminal: 1 Vp-p (Y signal), 0.286Vp-p (C signal)Audio terminal: Input level: -10 dBV (AUDIOATT OFF), 0 dBV (AUDIO ATT ON)/47kohms, unbalanced; Output level: 4 dBm,less than 3 kohms, unbalancedOperating temperature range: 32 - 104° F(0 - 40° C)420EX550EXDimensions: 4 5/ 8 x 5 3 /8 x 12 in (118 x 136 x306 mm)Weight: 2 lb 71 /2 oz (1.12 kg)

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