20 Most Recent Canon GL1 Mini DV Digital Camcorder Questions & Answers

cannon only take cannon tapes sony and cannon never shared there tape size. you can only use cannon dv disc

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/camcorders/minidv_camcorders/gl1#DriversAndSoftwareTry this page. Good luck!

What's your question? The rules are the same for video as for still pictures. After all, all the video camera is doing is taking a rapid sequence of still pictures.

Buy a cleaning cassette. Read it's instructions before using it.

You need to get a cleaning cassette.Read it's instructions before using.

This is usually caused by an oxidized, misaligned or defective Audio/Video drum. You can try running a cleaning tape through the camera. If this does not solve the problem the camera will need to be serviced by a qualified service technician.

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You mean it's not 'in sync.' (synchronisation) ?
Is it possible to establish whether sound is behind or in front of the image, meaning if for instance, someone clapped their hands together visually, do you hear the sound of the handclap just before you see them close? That's sound ahead.
If you see the hands come together then hear the handclap that's sound behind.
Tried a cleaner cassette?
Does it do it with one tape or any?

This is usually caused by an oxidized, misaligned or defective Audio/Video drum. You can try running a cleaning tape through the camera. If this does not solve the problem the camera will need to be serviced by a qualified service technician.

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Tape mechanism problems can be quite complicated. This will require disassembling the camera to repair the tape mechanism and can be done fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired by a qualified service technician.

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I love this model of camera. I personally use a firewire cable, in my opinion that is the best way.

Canon GL1 was working fine last night,now it want do ANYTHING today,want power up or anything,want even eject tape when I push eject button. Any suggestions?

This is usually caused by an oxidized, misaligned or defective Audio/Video drum. You can try running a cleaning tape through the camera. If this does not solve the problem the camera will need to be serviced by a qualified service technician.

My name is Rick and I'm a professional repair technician with over 20 years in the business and have repaired many of these. I'm semi retired and work from home with little overhead so I can keep repair costs low. If you decide to have the camera repaired, please click HERE for a directory listing that suits your needs.

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