Canon XL H1S High Definition Camcorder
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Canon XL H1S High Definition Camcorder
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XL H1S
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circa June 2008
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- 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.
- Features
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
- o Responsive manual zoom ring with three settings (Slow, Normal, Fast)
- o Increased weighting of zoom ring for smoother control
- o Smooth zoom start and stop
- o 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
- o Manual focus capability during zoom (in both Manual Focus and AF Modes)
- o Selectable response on focus ring (Slow, Normal, Fast)
- o Focus Limit (On/Off)
- o Four selectable focus preset speeds
- o Push AF
- 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)
Building on the superior image quality of the industry-leading XL Series, the XL H1S is built around a 3 CCD system with separate native 16:9 CCDs for red, green and blue. With the XL H1S, each 1/3" CCD has 1.67M pixels delivering a full 1440 x 1080 image. The result is outstanding picture quality, highly accurate color reproduction and a wide dynamic range with virtually no color noise.
Canon DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor
The latest generation of Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV signal processing technology, the DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor delivers the optimal image quality possible for both HD video and still images. The different color requirements of video and still images are recognized by the DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor and maximized for each type of output.
Complete Customization
One of the hallmarks of the XL Series has been the vast range of adjustments, control functions and features to customize the camcorder to fit the user's exact needs. This is Complete Customization, which brings a higher level of tuning to help you realize your creative objectives with greater precision than ever before. New, wider ranges of adjustments can be found in Color Gain, Color Matrixes, Menu Display Adjustments, Custom Operation Functions, Preset File Sharing, Push AE, Iris Control, wider White Balance Color Temperature Range, Color Correction and Noise Reduction, to name just a few.
Selectable Frame Rates: 24F, 30F, 60i (Optional Upgrade performed by Canon's Factory Service Center to add 50i/25F frame rates)
- Image Adjustments: Gamma, Knee, Black, Master Pedestal (+/- 9 steps), Setup Level (+/- 9 steps), Sharpness (+/- 9 steps), Horizontal Detail, Horizontal/Vertical Detail Balance (+/- 9 steps), Coring (+/- 9 steps), Noise Reduction 1, Noise Reduction 2, Color Matrix, Color Gain (+/- 50 steps), Hue (+/- 9 steps), Master Red Gain (+/- 50 steps), Master Blue Gain (+/- 50 steps), Master Green Gain (+/- 50 steps), Six Color Matrixes (each color matrix can be adjusted +/- 50 steps)
- Menu Display Adjustments: Rec Programs, Camera Data 1 (f/stop and Shutter Speed), Camera Data 2 (Exposure, White Balance, Gain), Zoom, Focus, ND Filter, Image Effects, Focusing Assist (Peaking and Magnification), Customize (Custom Function and Custom Preset), Video Recording Standard, DV Recording Mode, Frame Rate, Tape (Operation Mode, Time Code, DV Control), Tape Remainder (Normal, Warning, Off), Tape/Card (External Control, Image Stabilization, Image Size/Quality), Light Metering (Spot AE Point and Light Metering), Card (Drive Mode, Flash), Card Remainder (Normal, Warning, Off), Audio (Mic Mode, XLR, DV Audio), Dew Condensation, Battery (Normal, Warning, Off), Wireless Remote (Normal, Warning, Off)
- Custom Operation Functions: Shockless White Balance/Gain, AE Response, High-Speed Zoom, Focus Ring Control, Button Operation, Rings Direction, Dials Direction, Focus Priority, Still Image Recording, Marker Level (Marker Brightness), Focusing Assist, B&W Gearing Mode, Subject Distance Unit, Zoom Indicator, Color Bars, 1 kHz Tone, Wireless Remote, Power Save, Tally Lamp, LED, Beep, Record (Character, Magnifying)
- Additional Functions:
- o SDHC Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Slot (for storing custom presets, custom functions and photos)
- o Sharing of XL H1S Custom Preset files with additional Canon XL H1S camcorders, as well as Canon XL H1A, XH A1, and XH G1 camcorders (XL H1 files may be shared with XL H1S, but XL H1 cannot read XL H1S files)
- o Program AE Modes (Auto, Full Auto, TV, AV, Manual, Spotlight, Night), with Manual Mode located next to OFF for easier access
- o Skin Detail
- o Push AE (Usable in Manual Exposure Mode)
- o Gain Settings (-3dB, 0dB, +3dB, + 6dB, +12dB, +18dB, +36dB, with fine tuning in 0.5dB increments from 0dB to +18dB)
- o AGC Limit
- o Iris Limit (Limits minimum iris setting to f/9.5)
- o Iris control using LANC (while using optional ZR-2000)
- o Custom Preset files: Store 9 Custom Preset files on the XL H1S; Store 20 Custom Preset files to a memory card
- o White Balance Auto, Set (2), Preset (outdoor/indoor), Color Temperature (2,000 K to 15,000 K)
- o Color corrections (16 areas, 2 regions)
- o Selective Noise Reduction (enables application of NR to targeted color areas)
- o Numbers used for Menu selection bar (EVF SETUP/Skin detail/Color correction)
- o Two Custom keys
- o Clear Scan (100 levels: 60.1 Hz - 203.9 Hz)
HD-SDI/SD-SDI Out, Genlock In, Timecode In & Out, and Other Terminals
For the professional videographer, the XL H1S gives you the capabilities you need - no matter what the job, no matter what the facilities. Multi-camera shoots are no problem using Genlock synchronization or SMPTE Time Code input and output. Also provided are uncompressed HD-SDI and SD-SDI output. The XL H1S has industry-standard terminals to bring together all these capabilities, and lets you quickly and conveniently make the connection you need.
Industry-Standard Connection Terminals (BNC Style): HD-SDI & SD-SDI Output with embedded audio and time code
- HD-SDI
- Video Standard: SMPTE 292M
- Embedded Audio Standard: SMPTE 299M
- Time code Standard: SMPTE RP 188 (LTC)
- SD-SDI
- Video Standard: SMPTE 259M
- Embedded Audio Standard: SMPTE 272M
- Time code Standard: SMPTE RP 188 (LTC)
The HD-SDI Output provides 1.485 Gbps signal at 1920x1080 resolution with 4:2:2 color sampling and embedded audio and time code.
SMPTE Time Code Input & Output Terminals
- Genlock Input (HD or SD reference signal synchronization in Genlock HD mode)
- 6-Pin IEEE 1394 terminal, providing a more rugged connection when using external devices
- Component Video Out
- LANC Terminal
- Flash Accessory Shoe, supporting Canon EX Series Speedlites
Audio System
The audio features of the XL H1S are designed to further enhance the flexibility and level of customization you expect from a Canon XL Series camcorder.
- Two Built-in XLR terminals providing +48V Phantom power
- 3.5 mm Microphone terminal
- 3.5 mm Headphone terminal, with reinforced metal base
- Separate sensitivity settings for each XLR input channel (Line/Mic)
- Simultaneous use of the built-in microphone and XLR input
- Two-step switching for line output level
- Higher sensitivity for XLR line input
- XLR/microphone sensitivity selection range, +12dB/+6dB/0dB/-6dB/-12dB
- Audio Limiter (On/Off)
- Choice of setting in automatic level control for both XLR channels for link or non-link (independent) of channels when both are set to microphone or line
- 1 kHz Reference Tone (-12dB, -18dB, -20dB)
- LR/LL/RR/monaural selectable for monitor output
Monitoring
In order to provide a high level of information to the XL H1S user, Canon has added new monitoring features to the comprehensive list available in the XL H1. All together, they can significantly enhance the user's control over the video footage they create.
- 2.4" Widescreen combination EVF/LCD Monitor (215,000 Pixels). Adjustable brightness, contrast, color and sharpness as well as Black & White mode; Comfortable shooting for any operator: Viewfinder is adjustable from front to back and side to side
- Aspect guides for industry-standard picture formats (4:3, 13:9, 14:9, 1.66:1, 1.75:1, 1.85:1, 2.35:1)
- Horizontal, Center and Grid Markers
- Remaining capacity displayed when using Focus Enhancements HDD
- Zebra pattern (70% -100%, selectable in 5% increments)
- Focusing Aides Peaking (adjustable gain and frequency) Magnifying, which can be recorded; Magnifying function is allocated to Photo button for easy access
- External monitor output, through the B/W viewfinder terminal to the component terminal of a larger monitor for manual focus confirmation.
- Multi-language support (9 languages)
- Custom Preset name display
- SDI bitmap display
- ALL display
- f/stop gray display
- Histogram & EXIF display
Operation
In keeping with the Canon XL Series, the XL H1S provides the level of operating convenience demanded by professional users whether in the field or the studio.
- Memory cards can be formatted in the camcorder
- Color bar selection capability (two types each for NTSC & PAL)
- To avoid accidental operation, the responsiveness of the buttons controlling shutter, zoom, focus, PUSH AF, AE LOCK, WB SET, AE shift dial, REC REVIEW, DE SEL, DE ON, End-Search and Gain Set can be set.
- 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)
Genlock Terminal: BNC Connector (input only)
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)
- Supplies & Accessories
- Canon DigitalMaster HDVM-E63PR Mini DV Tape: For Professional Use. Trust your memories will be captured and saved in high-quality when you use this Canon HDV tape, recommended recording media for any Canon HDV camcorder. (63 min. recording capacity.)
- System Case HC-3200: A new system case, the HC-3200, is designed specifically to fit the XL2, complete with lens, standard microphone and viewfinder fitted. With a depth of almost 300mm, the case will also hold a range of other accessories in its base, making the package completely versatile.
- Zoom Remote Control ZR-1000: Controls Start/Stop, Focus, On-Screen, Record Search (+/-)
- FU-2000 Color Viewfinder Unit: FU-2000 Color Viewfinder Unit
- Monochrome Viewfinder FU-1000
- Tripod Adapter TA-100: TA-100 Tripod Adapter allows you to quickly mount/dismount the XL2 on or from a tripod.
- CB-920 Car Battery Adapter: The CB-920 powers the camera or charges the battery by plugging into a car's cigarette lighter socket.
- DC-Coupler DC-920: Combines with the CA-920 or CB-920
- CA-920 Compact Power Adapter: This is the standard charger and power source for the GL2. It will charge one battery at a time.
- CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder: The CH-910 holds two battery packs and can charge them one after the other. Once the batteries are charged, the CH-910, with batteries in place, can be clipped to your belt and then connected directly to a Canon Digital Camcorder. This will give you twice the recording time of just one battery. It can be used with any combination of Canon BP-900 series Lithium-Ion batteries.
- Video Light VL-10Li II: A small, light and powerful video light for indoor and outdoor use. Rated at 10 watts, it accepts a Lithium-Ion battery pack for power and attaches to the XH G1 / XH A1's accessory shoe.
- BP-945 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack: An optional accessory for the XL1S, the BP-945 can deliver over two hours of recording time using the color viewfinder.An optional accessory for the GL2, the BP-945 can deliver up to three-and-a-half hours of recording time using the viewfinder only or up to 200 minutes when the LCD screen is used.
- BP-930 Lithium Ion Battery Pack: Record for up to 90 minutes with the compact BP-930.The BP-930, an optional power pack, will deliver up to 135 minutes of power when using the viewfinder only or up to 130 minutes when using the LCD screen.
- Battery Pack (BP-970G)
- Battery Pack (BP-950G)
- FS-72U Filter Set: Includes Neutral Density (ND8), polarizing and ultra-violet filters. 72mm thread size. For use on all XL lenses except the 3D lens.
- EF Adapter: The optional EF Adapter fits onto the XL1S allowing use of Canon EOS EF lenses for quality still imaging.
- Extender XL 1.6x: Extender XL 1.6x
- Canon RC-72 0.8x Wide Angle Adapter for Ratio Conversion
- What's in the Box
- 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
Item Code: 2080B001
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