Canon XL H1S
Overview
Exceptional Image Quality...Definitive Control...Professional Functionality
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.
Specifications
Power Supply (rated)
7.4V DC (battery pack)
Video Recording system
HDV: HDV1080i; DV: DV specifications
Audio Recording system
HDV: 2-channel recording MPEG1 Audio Layer II: (bit rate 384 kbps);
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)
Tape Format
Video cassettes bearing the MiniDV mark
Tape Speed
HDV/DV: SP mode 18.81mm/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)
Genlock Terminal
BNC Connector (input only)
HD/SD-SDI Terminal
BNC Connector (output only)
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)
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)
Power Supply (rated) 7.4V DC (battery pack) Video Recording system HDV: HDV1080i; DV: DV specifications Audio Recording system HDV: 2-channel recording MPEG1 Audio Layer II: (bit rate 384 kbps) 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) Tape Format Video cassettes bearing the MiniDV mark Tape Speed HDV/DV: SP mode 18.81mm/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) Genlock Terminal BNC Connector (input only) HD/SD-SDI Terminal BNC Connector (output only) 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) 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) 5.6 lbs (2540 g) Weight (fully loaded) 8.8 lbs (3995 g) Warranty Canon 1 year limited warranty
New Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III with Professional L Series Fluorite Three 1/3" Native 16:9 CCD with 1.67M Pixels (1440 x 1080) Canon DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor Complete Customization Connections & Terminals Enhanced Flexible and Customized Audio System New Monitoring Features Convenient Operations Demanded by Professionals
