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Similarly, the GL2's grouping of the controls for gain, exposure, and shutter speed on one menu-driven dial seems a bit crowded to us. To do the same thing on the XL1S, you merely move the power-on switch to one of the four programmed-exposure modes inscribed on the camera body, with no menus or remembering necessary. You might forget, for instance, that to select one of the four programmed-exposure modes, you'll need to actuate a switch on the lower left side of the camera body, then push in the wheel labeled only Select (in other modes, it's used for other purposes), then choose from an onscreen menu.
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This is a camcorder with a great deal of control to offer, but how to exercise that control isn't always apparent at first. Its 2.5-inch flip-out LCD-one of the few things on the GL2 that you won't find on the XL1S-also makes it well suited for shooting sans tripod. At 2 pounds, 14.5 ounces with battery and media loaded, it's a little bit lighter than its predecessor, the GL1, as well. The GL2 also trims about half a pound from the VX2000's weight, easing the load on your arms for handheld shooting and making this a dramatically lighter handheld alternative to Canon's own XL1S. The GL2 follows the sleek lines pioneered by Sony's VX series, reinterpreted only slightly here with a silver and charcoal color scheme trimmed in red.
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Playback controls are located in a panel on the camera handle. The camera's long lens, pristine images, and light weight make it a superb option for documentary filmmakers. Canon replaces its popular three-CCD GL1 MiniDV camcorder and goes after Sony's VX2000 with the GL2, offering a superior 20X zoom lens, a 1.7-megapixel photo mode, and excellent color fidelity at a price point similar to the VX2000's.