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Canon GL2 - Cheap Tapeless/ Tapes

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Le0_.skis
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I just got a Canon GL2(XL2), I was doing some research and the price of the MiniDV tapes are trough the roof. So I think the long term goal would be to make it tapeless. But this is also not cheap, does anyone know w cheap option/rig for going tapeless.

Also Looking for:

Cheap Tapes

Cheap Capture Card

Message me if you have any of these for sale.
3 years ago
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T.L.
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That's funny has hell.. I just scooped one up on ebay in immaculate condition in the box and everything for like $260. Showed up 2 days ago. I got it to capture all my old tapes I never got around to but I'll be doing some filming with it too I'm sure.

I got the ElGato video capture cable and it's been working flawlessly.

I've looked into a few ways to convert it but I don't think I will as of right now. I got a 10 pk of tapes on Amazon for $60 so if I do any filming I'll be set for a while at least.
3 years ago
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swherity
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just buy used tapes thats what my friend does he said you can record over them
3 years ago
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Whackson
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There's cheap miniDV tapes on amazon. From there you can get an av cable to usb video capture and upload video thru OBS or VLC etcetc. Even easier is just using a firewire if you have a mac tho.
https://www.amazon.com/USB-2-0-Audio-video-Converter/dp/B06XJKSJZ8/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3OFZ4UNEMXGP5&keywords=av+to+usb+video+capture&qid=1647871594&sprefix=av+to+usb+video+capture%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-3

**This post was edited on Mar 21st 2022 at 10:07:45am
3 years ago
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SSteezle
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I will never miss that process.
3 years ago
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theabortionator
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3-5 years ago I almost bought a gl2 off NS but the guy decided to hang onto it. Always been, still my dream to own one. Idk why. I suck now and idk what I'd even film but got I love those things.
3 years ago
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T.L.
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https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1312&_nkw=canon+gl2&_sacat=0
3 years ago
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Christian_Bale
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theabortionator3-5 years ago I almost bought a gl2 off NS but the guy decided to hang onto it. Always been, still my dream to own one. Idk why. I suck now and idk what I'd even film but got I love those things.

personally I'm a big fan of the GL2. Considering the price I think its a great alternative to some similar and more expensive cameras.
3 years ago
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Le0_.skis
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Anyone got an extra hood lens, btw I got the camera working
3 years ago
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Jems
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T.L.That's funny has hell.. I just scooped one up on ebay in immaculate condition in the box and everything for like $260. Showed up 2 days ago. I got it to capture all my old tapes I never got around to but I'll be doing some filming with it too I'm sure.

I got the ElGato video capture cable and it's been working flawlessly.

I've looked into a few ways to convert it but I don't think I will as of right now. I got a 10 pk of tapes on Amazon for $60 so if I do any filming I'll be set for a while at least.


you can find tapes soooo much cheaper on eBay man
3 years ago
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T.L.
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Jemsyou can find tapes soooo much cheaper on eBay man


Yeah i know I just wanted some brand new ones.
3 years ago
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