Get into the new Canon XLH1A HDV Pro Camcorder Today!

With this Videoguys Kit, you get all the basics that allows you to start shooting High Def straight out of the box!

This Videoguys Starter Kit Includes:

• 1 x Canon XLH1A HDV Pro Camcorder
  
• 1 x Canon BP970 Large Battery
• 10X Sony DVM60Pro Mini DV Tapes
  
• 1 x Kata CCC-10A Camcorder Soft Bag
• Inca Magic Fibre Cleaning Cloth

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

• Zooming

• Focusing

• 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)

This Videoguys Starter Kit Includes:

• 1 x Canon XLH1A HDV Pro Camcorder
  
• 1 x Canon BP970 Large Battery
• 10X Sony DVM60Pro Mini DV Tapes
  
• 1 x Kata CCC-10A Camcorder Soft Bag
• Inca Magic Fibre Cleaning Cloth