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XL H1 HD CAMCORDER
IMAGE. CONTROL. INTEGRATION.
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THE ULTIMATE HD CAMCORDER The High Definition era has arrived. Television (SMPTE 292M)/SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M) video output, production, movie-making, and every other video- Genlock input, and SMPTE time code input/output for content creation sector today demands a professional multi-camera shoots. Equipped with a Genuine Canon and affordable means of capturing superior-quality, 20x HD zoom lens, Total Image Control, selectable widescreen moving images. The solution is Canon’s frame rates, and sophi
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THE ULTIMATE HD CAMCORDER Genuine Canon Optics Canon is a worldwide leader in designing and manufacturing lenses for professional photography and broadcast television. The XL H1’s 20x HD zoom lens with SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization leverages Canon’s decades of expertise and delivers HD and SD video images of stunning clarity. Native 16:9 HD CCDs The XL H1 features three 1/3” native 16:9 CCD's with 1.67 million pixels (1440 x 1080) for each primary color. The result is outstanding reso
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GENUINE CANON OPTICS The XL H1’s high-performance 20x HD zoom lens multi-coating for minimizing ghosting and veiling of leverages Canon’s decades of optical expertise. the image. Canon’s HD auto-focus algorithim delivers Featuring Canon’s XL lens mount, the XL H1’s 20x HD the accuracy users need. And two built-in Neutral lens provides a range from 38.9mm* to 778mm, and Density (ND) filters provide added image control. The delivers the ultimate in clarity and image quality. Along 1/6 ND setting r
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GENUINE CANON OPTICS DIGIC DV II Canon's exclusive next-generation DiG!C DV II HD Digital Signal Processing chip processes the HD signal at 1440 x 1080 with 4:2:2 color sampling. XL H1 has the ability, through dual processors, to simultaneously record video and still images. Digital still images can be recorded in either digital color space or video color space. Two Built-In Digital Still Cameras In addition to the capture and recording of motion video, the XL H1 can also capture digital sti
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TOTAL IMAGE CONTROL Creating the perfect look requires total control over the image. The XL H1 provides Total Image Control of more than 23 variables, all independently adjustable. Gain Settings • -3dB, Auto, 0dB, +3db, +6dB, +12dB, and +18dB White Balance • The XL H1's electronic white balance process calibrates the picture for accurate color display in different lighting conditions (i.e., sunlight versus indoor incandescent). White balance modes include: • Auto (128 segment metering TTL) • In
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TOTAL IMAGE CONTROL Horizontal Detail Frequency (HIGH, MIDDLE, LOW) • This adjusts the center frequency of the H detail. Horizontal/Vertical Detail Balance (-9 to +9) • This is for adjusting the horizontal/vertical percentage of detail correction. Coring (-9 to +9) • Adjusts the subtle noise components on the screen. Noise Reduction 1 (OFF, HIGH, MIDDLE, LOW) • This function is for activating noise reduction that cycles through the fields. The range of the noise reduction level can be select
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CONNECTIVITY INPUTS & OUTPUTS CONNECTIVITY INPUTS & OUTPUTS Industry Standard Connection Terminals Interface Jacks • HD-SDI and SD-SDI [SMPTE 259 M, ITU-R BT.656 • D-Connection Component Analog Video out, (optional upgrade)] output. The XL H1 provides 1080/60i and 480/60i (1080/50i and 576/50i uncompressed 1.485 Gigabit output with 4:2:2 color sampling. with optional upgrade), • S-Video in/out • Genlock input. Synchronize a multi-camera, live-switched • Composite video in/out production enviro
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CONNECTIVITY INPUTS & OUTPUTS / FRAME RATES & FORMATS FRAME RATES & FORMATS The XL H1’s production versatility begins with its capture formats. Frame rates and video formats include: 1080/60i (16:9) • 1080/30F (16:9) • 1080/24F (16:9) • *1080/50i (16:9) • *1080/25F (16:9) • *576/50i (16:9 or 4:3) • 576/25F (16:9 or 4:3) • 480/60i (16:9 or 4:3) • 480 30F (16:9 or 4:3) • 480 24F (2:3) TV mode (16:9 or 4:3) • 480 24F (2:3:3:2) film- • transfer mode (16:9 or 4:3) * Requires an optional upgrade ava
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PROGRAM AUTO EXPOSURE These modes are designed for everyday shooting situations and for special circumstances. They include: • TV Mode “TV” stands for Time Value; in this mode the XL H1 automatically sets the lens aperture for a proper exposure based on the shutter speed that has been selected. • AV Mode “AV” stands for Aperture Value; in this mode the XL H1 automatically sets the shutter speed necessary for proper exposure when the aperture has been selected. • Manual Mode This mode provides
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PROGRAM AUTO EXPOSURE / CUSTOM PRESETS / SKIN TONE DETAIL PROGRAM AUTO EXPOSURE / CUSTOM PRESETS / SKIN TONE DETAIL CUSTOM PRESETS Six Custom Presets (stored in the XL H1’s internal customized shooting; these keys can be retrieved as memory) lets users save Total Image Control choices for needed. Canon’s optional Console software provides later recall. An additional 20 Custom Presets can be additional Image Control via a laptop or desktop stored on an SD Memory Card or even be e-mailed for comp
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TELEVISION NEWS MOTION PICTURES INDIE PRODUCTIO NOMENCLATURE 1 Stereo microphone 22 POWER dial 2 Stereo/Mono microphone selector 23 Focus selector 3Viewfinder 24 AF switch/ POSITION PRESET ON/SET switch 4 Focus lever 25 EXP. LOCK button 5 Eye cup 26 LENS RELEASE switch 6 Lens hood 27 SET button 7 Focus ring 28 IRIS dial/SELECT dial 8 Zoom ring 29 GAIN dial 9 ND filter operating ring 30 WHITE BALANCE dial 10 ND filter unlock button 31 END SEARCH button 11 STABILIZER ON/OFF switch 32 WHITE BALANCE
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NOMENCLATURE NS COMMERCIALS MUSIC VIDEOS DOCUMENTARIES 43 Handle zoom lever 62 TC OUT terminal 44 Handle START/STOP control 63 HD/SDI terminal 45 Handle PHOTO button 64 GEN. LOCK terminal 46 PHONES LEVEL dial 65 Battery pack 47 phones terminal 66 BATTERY RELEASE button 48 HDV indicator, HDV/DV IN/OUT terminal, L terminal 67 Videocassette compartment 49 LINE/MIC switch 68 START/STOP button and Focus & 50 +48V switch Zoom preset controls 51 MIC ATT switch 69 PHOTO button 52 S
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COMBINATION EVF/LCD VIEWFINDER XL H1 is equipped with a 2.4” combination EVF/LCD viewfinder. This design allows precise viewing and LCD for distance viewing. Zebra Pattern Indication Lights An adjustable zebra pattern is provided from 70 to 100 IRE A warning illuminates to indicate non-standard shutter, gain, and status of record/pause. Black and White Mode The XL H1 viewfinder may be switched between color and Focusing Aides black & white to match a user’s personal preference. Accurate focus
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COMBINATION EFV-LCD VIEWFINDER / CANON CONSOLE IMAGE CONTROL & STORAGE SOFTWARE CANON CONSOLE SOFTWARE Canon Console is an advanced next- shooting is done on location or in a studio. generation software product developed Console is simply and conveniently to address the creative needs of XL H1 arranged in two basic environments, the users. Combining traditional aspects of REC PANEL and the PLAY PANEL. All of a camera control unit or motion-picture- Console’s windows are contained in one of style
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ACCESSORIES FU-2000 Color Viewfinder Unit Convenient for remote viewing, the FU-2000 connects to the color PROFESSIONAL ACCESSORIES viewfinder socket of the XL H1. It can also connect to the optional *20x Zoom Lens XL 5.4-108mm f/1.6-3.5 L IS ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller for full remote viewing and control. • 20x professional L-series Fluorite zoom lens. • Zoom and focus presets. MA-300 Microphone Adapter • Super Range Optical Image Stabilization, (2) The MA-300 provides two additional XLR
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SPECIFICATIONS / ACCESSORIES SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply: 7.4 V DC (battery pack) Power Consumption: 7.8W (recording with autofocus, HD 20x L IS Lens mounted, HD mode) Television System: HD High Definition Video (HDV) 1080/60i; SD EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Video Recording System: Rotary head, helical scanning, digital component recording; HDV High Definition Video 1080i; DV Consumer digital VCR SD system. Audio Recording System: HDV MPEG-1 audio layer 2/MPEG-2 audio
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1-800-OK-CANON / WWW.USA.CANON.COM Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 Canon Canada, Inc. 6390 Dixie Road Mississauga Ontario L5T 1P7 Canada Canon Mexicana, S. de R.L. de C.V. Blvd. M. A. Camacho, No. 138, Pisos PB 15, 16 y 17 Col. Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000, Mexico D.F., Mexico Canon Latin America, Inc. 703 Waterford Way, Suite 400 Miami, FL 33126 Canon HongKong Co., Ltd. 19/F., The Metropolis Tower 10 Metropolis Drive Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong Specifications ar
