On Tue, 22 Apr 2003 08:22:57 GMT, Scott <varis84@hotmail.com> wrote:

>Hello, I'm currently shopping for a decent prosumer-level camcorder,

>and I've decided on a Canon, namely the GL2 or the XL1-s. The Sony

>VX-2000 is out because it is too expensive (around 3500 euro/dollar).

>I live in the Netherlands by the way, where all camcorders are more

>expensive than in the US.

>I can get the GL2 for around 2400, and a used XL1-s at a respectable

>electronics shop for 2900. Now I love the portability of the GL2 but

>the XL1-s has larger CCD's and thus (?) is better for low-light

>situations (which I intend to do more than occasionally).

>Are the low-light capabilities of the GL2 really that bad? What would

>you do?

Stop reading Canon sales literature...? ;-)

The GL2 is a noticeably better camera than the

XL-1 in terms of picture-quality and ease of

use. Save 500 Euros and get the better camera...