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| Canon XLH1A 1.67mp 3 CCD, 20x HD Video Lens Camcorder |
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The latest in that line is the Canon XL H1A HD camcorder. It has all the features that have made the XL Series a favorite of independent filmmakers, corporate and event shooters, in addition to broadcast and news markets. To complement these features, the Canon XL H1A has added an even higher level of customization options and capabilities which will make it an even more useful creative partner for the demanding professional.
Industry-standard connections and terminals along with a wider range of image control settings and options are combined with the new Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III with Professional L Series Fluorite. To back up that superb lens are three 1/3" Native 16:9 CCD with 1.67M Pixels (delivering a full 1440 x 1080) and Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor. The XL H1A is the compelling choice for anyone seeking to produce the best in high definition video.
Key Features of XL H1A
- New Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III with Professional L Series Fluorite
- Canon interchangeable XL Lens Mount
- Independent Manual Focus, Zoom and Iris Ring
- Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer
- Two built-in ND Filters (1/32, 1/6)
Three 1/3" Native 16:9 CCD with 1.67M Pixels (1440 x 1080)
Canon DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor
Complete Customization
Image Adjustments
Menu Display Adjustments
Custom Operation Functions
SDHC Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Slot
Sharing of XL H1A Custom Preset files
Program AE Modes
Skin Detail
Push AE
Gain Settings
AGC Limit
Iris Limit
Iris control using LANC
Custom Preset files
White Balance
Color corrections
Selective Noise Reduction
Numbers used for Menu selection bar
Two Custom keys
Clear Scan
Connections & Terminals
- Pin IEEE 1394 terminal
- Component Video Out
- LANC Terminal
- Flash Accessory Shoe
Audio System
Two Built-in XLR terminals
3.5 mm Microphone terminal
3.5 mm Headphone terminal
Separate sensitivity settings
Simultaneous use
Two-step switching
Higher sensitivity
XLR/microphone sensitivity selection range
Audio Limiter
Choice of setting in automatic level control for both XLR channels
1 kHz Reference Tone
LR/LL/RR/monaural selectable for monitor output }
Monitoring
2.4" Widescreen combination EVF/LCD Monitor
Aspect guides for industry-standard picture formats
Horizontal, Center and Grid Markers
Remaining capacity displayed when using Focus Enhancements HDD
Zebra pattern
Focusing Aides
External monitor output
Multi-language support
Custom Preset name display
SDI bitmap display
ALL display
f/stop gray display
Histogram & EXIF display
Operation
Memory cards can be formatted in the camcorder
Color bar selection capability
Letterbox format supported when signals are converted during playback
Default write & protect
Marker color specification
Frame grab compatibility to SD/SDHC memory card during shooting or playback (1920 x 1080)
Specifications
Digital Video
Power Supply (rated)
7.4V DC (battery pack)
Video Recording system
HDV: HDV1080i; DV: DV specifications
Two rotating heads, helical scan azimuth recording, (Consumer VCR SD specifications)
Audio Recording system
HDV: 2-channel recording MPEG1 Audio Layer II: (bit rate 384 kbps);
DV: 2-channel recording PCM digital recording: 16 bits (48 kHz), 12 bits (32 kHz, 12 bits selectable)
Image Sensor
(3) 1/3-inch Native 16:9 CCDs (1440x1080)
Total Pixels
Approx. 1.67 Megapixels each x 3
Effective Pixels
HD approx. 1.56 Megapixels (1440 x 1080)
SD (4:3) approx. 1.17 Megapixels (1080 x 1080)
SD (16:9) approx. 1.56 Megapixels (1440 x 1080)
Tape Format
Video cassettes bearing the MiniDV mark
Tape Speed
HDV/DV: SP mode 18.81mm/second
DV: LP mode 12.56 mm/second
Maximum recording time
HDV/DV: SP mode 60 min. DV:LP; 90 min.
Lens
Canon 20x HD Video Zoom XL 5.4-108 mm L IS lll
Lens Mount
XL interchangeable lens system
Focusing System
TTL-video signal sensing system autofocus. Manual focusing possible (20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS III installed)
Minimum Focusing Distance
20mm (wide macro), 1m (entire zoom range): (20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS III installed)
Frame Rate
60i, 24F, 30F
Minimum Illumination
60i, 7 lux (1/60 shutter speed); 30F, 4 lux (1/30 shutter speed); 24F, 3 lux (1/24 shutter speed)
Component Terminal
1080i/480i supported
Image Stabilization
Optical (VAP)
Filter Diameter
72mm (20x HD Video Zoom XL 5.4 - 108 mm L IS III Lens)
Viewfinder
2.4-inch widescreen, TFT color EVF/LCD Monitor, approx. 215,000 pixels
Microphone
High-performance stereo electric condenser microphone
Recording Media
SD/SDHC, MMC
DV Terminal
HDV/DV Special 6-pin connector (IEEE1394 compatible); both input/output
Output Levels
-12 dBV (with 47-kohm load, 1 Vrms output level setting and -12 dB full scale)
S-video Terminal
4-pin mini-DIN; both input/output
Audio Terminal
(a) Also serves as RCA pin jack (white/red, L/R) both input/output (2 systems)
(b) XLR 3-pin jack (2 systems); switchable between MIC/LINE
Microphone Terminal
3.5mm stereo mini-jack
Operating Temperature range
32 - 104° F (0 - 40° C)
Dimensions
8.9 x 8.7 x 19.5 in. (226 x 220 x 496mm)
Weight (not including lens and battery pack)
5.5 lbs. (2500 g)
Weight (fully loaded)
8.7 lbs. (3935 g)
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