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Question about the Canon GL-1

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Mr-Cam-ron
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hi, im looking into buying a canon gl-1 camera

but the firewire ins and outs are broken on the camera, so i was wondering if their is a differnt way to upload videos to your computer other than firewire

thanks

Nov 29 2009 10:30PM
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ILoveOhio
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Stay the fuck away from that camera.
Nov 29 2009 10:36PM
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Jwenz
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you do not wnt to buy a gl1..or even a gl2...you need firewire for good editing programs.
Nov 29 2009 10:40PM
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Sklar
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ya, i'd stay away from it.
I have a GL2 and the firewire was blown and they had to replace the whole main board which set me back $250
Nov 29 2009 10:43PM
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Mr-Cam-ron
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hahaha k, wanna give me some info on why to stay away from it

Nov 29 2009 10:44PM
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Jwenz
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its old. as fuck. much better, cheaper alternatives now. HD is the new thing. unless your paying 10 dollars for it id say NO
Nov 29 2009 11:01PM
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Mr-Cam-ron
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haha k

the guy is asking 250

want to recomend me i different camera for no more than 300

Nov 29 2009 11:08PM
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Jwenz
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id say do some reasearch on that. i am not too sure on the price range, but the gl1 is NOT a good idea
Nov 29 2009 11:14PM
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NickSki.
Posts: 2009 - Karma: 61
Cap Cam?
Nov 30 2009 7:58PM
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