For more than a decade, Canon has brought industry-leading lens optics and image processing expertise to the professional market with the XL Series camcorders. In that time, leading videographers have come to rely on the superior image quality and ultimate creative control available to them through the XL Series' features and open architecture system. The latest in that line is the Canon XL H1S 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 H1S 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 H1S is the compelling choice for anyone seeking to produce the best in high definition video.
New Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III with Professional L Series Fluorite The new Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III with Professional L Series Fluorite is the latest in a long and distinguished line of industry-leading lenses from Canon. It has been specifically designed for demanding producers of High Definition video who require the ultimate in optical quality. This lens brings features which give the XL H1S user unprecedented control over zoom, focus and iris settings, delivering an even higher level of creative expression.
Canon interchangeable XL Lens Mount Independent Manual Focus, Zoom and Iris Ring
Zooming Responsive manual zoom ring with three settings (Slow, Normal, Fast) Increased weighting of zoom ring for smoother control Smooth zoom start and stop Selectable rotational angle of zoom between Wide and Tele (45°, 60° or 90°) *Zoom Grip Lever has 16 zoom levels. Maximum and minimum speeds have been expanded. Handle Zoom Lever can be set to any of 3 speeds
Focusing Manual focus capability during zoom (in both Manual Focus and AF Modes) Selectable response on focus ring (Slow, Normal, Fast) Focus Limit (On/Off) Four selectable focus preset speeds Push AF
Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer Two built-in ND Filters (1/32, 1/6
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)
HD/SD-SDI Terminal BNC Connector (output only) SD-SDI: compliant with SMPTE 259M (video std.), 272M (embedded audio std.), RP 188 (LTC) (timecode std.) HD-SDI: compliant with SMPTE 292M (video std.), 299M (embedded audio std.), RP 188 (LTC) (timecode std.)
Timecode Terminals BNC Connector (input and output)
Component Terminal 1080i/480i supported
Image Stabilization Optical (VAP)
Filter Diameter 72mm (20x HD Video Zoom XL 5.4 - 108mm 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) 5.6 lbs. (2540 g)
Weight (fully loaded) 8.8 lbs. (3995 g)
STANDARD ACCESSORIES XL H1S Camcorder Body Canon 20x HD Video Lens III Camera Dust Cap Lens Cap, Lens Dust Cap, and Lens Soft Case Lens Hood Color Viewfinder Unit CA-920 Compact Power Adapter with AC Cable Microphone Unit External Microphone Holder Adjustment Band HDVM-E63PR Digital Video Cassette DC-920 DC Coupler BP-950G Battery Pack with terminal cover SDC-32M Memory Card WL-D5000 Wireless Controller (2) AA Batteries (for WL-D5000) SS-1100 Shoulder Strap DTC-1000 Component Video Cable STV-250N Stereo Video Cable External Monitor Cable Tripod Adapter Base
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES BP-930 Lithium-Ion Battery (approx 90 minutes) BP-945 Lithium-Ion Battery (approx 2 hrs) BP-950G Battery BP-970G Battery CA-920 Compact Power Adapter CB-920 Car Battery Adapter CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder DC-920 DC Coupler EF Adapter Allows use of Canon EOS EF lenses FS-72U Filter Set FU-1000 Monochrome Viewfinder HC-3200 System Case TA-100 Tripod Adapter VL-10Li II Video Light ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Control
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