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THE BROADCAST QUALITY
DIGITAL CAMCORDER
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The Canon XL1s – Meeting the Highest Expectations Canon pursued imaging greatness resulting in the ultimate digital camcorder system, the XL1s. It starts with a highly intelligent “open architecture” design, which allows you to customise your XL1s with the widest variety of optional accessories available. Plus, you have extensive control over picture and sound adjustments to tailor the “look and feel” of each recording to your preference or even your clients’. Whether you define yourself as an i
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3 CCD Pixel Shift Technology for Super-High Resolution Three Different Shooting Modes for All Your Recording Needs Normal Movie Mode By merging Canon’s superior lens quality with 3 CCD’s, the XL1s delivers stunning resolution and 3 CCD color reproduction - some of the best images outside The XL1s maximises the capability of the DV format of a TV studio. This mode records video in the by using a 3 CCD system assigning a separate CCD to standard interlaced fashion similar to conventional each prim
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Interchangeable Lens for Increased Flexibility and Creativity in Shooting FS-72U Filter Set Includes neutral density (ND 8), polarizing and ultraviolet filters. 1.6x Extender Attach this extender between the XL1s camera and the Optical Image Stabilizer 16x Zoom Lens or the Manual 16x Zoom Lens to increase the focal length magnification by 1.6x. EOS Adapter for Image Magnification The EF adapter allows you to attach Canon EOS 35 mm camera lenses to the XL1s. This is especially helpful for subject
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Keep It Steady SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer - The Most Advanced System Available Until now, Optical Image Stabilizers have used solely a gyro sensor to detect camcorder vibration (the data from which controls a vari-angle prism that continuously corrects the path of the incoming light). SuperRange goes one step further by examining the image after it is received by the CCD, and detecting any low-frequency vibrations missed by the gyro. This data is fed-back to accelerate and refine the mo
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1 Stereo microphone 10 POWER dial 2 Viewfinder focusing ring 11 EJECT button 3 Viewfinder 12 Focusing ring 4 Eye cup 13 Zooming ring 5 Shoulder strap attachment bar 14 Auto/Manual Focus switch 6 ND FILTER switch 15 PUSH AF button 7 STABILIZER switch 16 EXP. LOCK button 8 LIGHT button 17 LENS RELEASE switch 9 AUDIO MONITOR button 18 GAIN dial 1 2 3 4 5 41 42 6 7 8 9 10 11 38 40 39 23 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 35 36 37 34 36 User Preset Select Button 44 Audio 1 RCA Jacks 37 User Preset (ON/
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19 White balance selector knob 27 Accessory shoe 20 WHITE BALANCE set button 28 Headphones terminal 21 STANDBY button 29 PHONES LEVEL dial 22 Socket for Shoulder Pad SP-100, 30 Tally lamp Microphone Adapter/ Shoulder MA-100 31 Remote sensor 23 Shoulder Pad SP-100 32 Handle Zoom Control 24 EYE POINT SELECT switch 33 PHOTO Button 25 START/STOP button 34 Custom Key 1 26 LOCK lever 35 Custom Key 2 27 26 25 32 24 33 59 55 58 54 57 56 53 31 30 47 29 52 48 28 50 44 51 43 49 44 46 45 52 RECORD SEARCH -
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Four Audio Channels Headphone terminal M: Frequency Response Four Channel Digital Audio for 10.0 Recording Versatility 10.0 /Div The XL1s records digital stereo sound. You can record 16 bit audio (2 channels, 48 KHz) or 12 bit dB audio (4 channels, 32 KHz). Audio level can be fully automatic or manually controlled and monitored by an illuminated VU meter. The XL1s also accepts Line -70.0 or Mic level audio sources to ensure an accurate Fxd Y 20 Log Hz 20k impedance match. High Frequency Micropho
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Transfer your DV Footage to Film 16:9 Aspect Ratio The XL1s is equipped with two 16:9 aspect ratio methods. 16:9 Guides The 16:9 guides are thin white lines, which appear in the viewfinder only. They let you view a 16:9 wide screen composition while in the standard 4:3 aspect ratio, which is especially helpful if you’re planning to transfer your DV footage to film. 16:9 Recording Mode The XL1s includes a 16:9 recording mode, which applies an electronic anamorphic stretch allowing you to fill the
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Complete Versatility Hue Four Different Picture Adjustment Modes Up to three picture adjustment settings can be stored, allowing you quick, creative control. Zebra Pattern Color Gain Adjust the saturation of the color between off to AE Shift with Three Slow Shutter oversaturated. This adjustment allows you to shoot in Settings black and white. By adjusting the AE Shift Control you can lighten or darken the image to precisely control the exposure Hue level of the Program AE modes. Adjust the Col
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Custom Keys DV Control You can assign frequently used functions to the keys You can control the record and pause of equipment that (camera mode and VCR mode independently) to conforms to the AV/C protocol connected to the XL1s customise the camera to your shooting preferences or using the DV terminal. For example, record to a environment. You can assign the following functions miniDV tape and FireWire Hard drive simultaneously. to the Custom Keys. Time Code Camera Mode This precisely identifies
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Photo Search/ Date Search/ Index Search The wireless controller included with the XL1s allows you to quickly locate still photos on a recorded cassette. Video can be searched based on the date recorded or by the index mark. ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder Three Zoom Speeds The XL1s features three zoom speed options: Variable (pressure controlled) or Low, Medium and Fast. These apply to the zoom rockers on the handgrip and the top grip. Wireless Remote Control T
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XL1s Specifications General Viewfinder Power Supply Voltage 7.2 VDC Type Electronic colour viewfinder Power Consumption Approx. 8.7 W (using autofocus during recording) Image Display 0.7-inch TFT colour LCD, approx. 180,000 pixels Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C Eyepoint 2 positions: 23 mm (at eye) Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 223 mm x 214 mm x 415 mm Approx. 68 mm (with sports viewfinder) Weight (camera only) Approx. 1,700 g Adjustment Diopter: +2.0 to 5.0 diopter (at eye) Weight (fully equ
