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Workflow Solutions
24F Workflow solutions for the XL H1,
XH G1 and XH A1

are

available from:

Apple, Avid*, Adobe and Canopus.
*

Avid Adrenaline and above.

Requires optional
equipment. Contact Avid for details.

XLH1

XHG1
XHA1

Image. Control. Integration.

Your Vision...in

The Canon XL HI

offers an unprecedented combination ofsuperb image quality, wide-ranging image control,
professional features and system interface options. It is an exceptional, affordable solution for a broad
spectrum of HD applications, including: broadcast, ENG, documentary and feature filmmaking, corporate,
and commercial video production.

Quality-conscious professional and advanced amatev

In addition to the XL H1's standard

have

Genuine Canon

Optics
(5.4-108mm, equivalent

to 38.9-778mm in 35mm

photography) features
Fluorite glass and SR

(component,
composite, S-Video, audio XLR,
iEEE 1394, stereo

Canon's world-renowned

HD Video Lens

multi-coating technologies. It delivers unsurpassed detail resolution,
contrast, and color. Two built-in Neutral Density filters reduce expo¬
sure

by two

five stops for added image control. Focus and

zoom

presets provide added flexibility at the touch of a button.

Super-Range Optical Image Stabilizer
Canon's

Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS)

Prism to

Vari-Angle

continuously compensate for shake and jitter.

The 20x HD Zoom XL lens

tates

OPTICAL
IMAGE
STABILIZER

incorporates Canon's Super-Range Optical IS

1080 HD Resolution
The XL H1

292M) and SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M) uncompressed 1.485 gigabit/second

3-CCD

system with separate native
16:9
x

sensors

for each

primary color. With 1.67 million pixels (1,440

1,080) per sensor, the system delivers outstanding picture quality.
ensure

virtually

highly accurate color with wide dynamic

range

and

color noise. Moreover, the frame rate is selectable:

Capture and output video in 60i, 30F

24F

needed to deliver

spectacular clarity or evoke the look and feel of film (optional
50i/25F upgrade available).
DiGIC DVII HD

Image Processor

The XL H1 system

with

some

electronic

latest-

use

HD Zoom XL 3.4-20.4mm L
to 24.5-147mm in 35mm

the

new

EF Lens

extensive range

of the finest optics. Canon also offers

Adapter that enables the

use

of Canon's world-renowned

lenses, opening entirely new possibilities such as: super¬

(equivalent

photography).
Fully HD-compatible and delivering Canon optical excellence, this
lens is ideal for applications such as ENG and documentary shooting
that frequently require a wider field of view.

The XL H1

Manual Iris

smooth

adjustment in 1/8th-stop

the lens creates the

"feel"

shooting.

lenses-a feature
many

preferred by

professional

users.

Instant AF

independently adjustable, and settings

technology. An external

be stored in six custom

presets for instant recall. Additional custom presets (up to 20) can be
on an

SD memory

card for offline storage

or easy

next-generation autofocus
sensor

nation with Canon's proven

transfer

for example, in a multi-camera shoot.

same

manual broadcast

Instant AF is Canon's

recorded

ring that enables fine,

the focus, zoom and iris rings

and surveillance

gives professional videographers total control, enabling HD

to other XL H1 cameras,

is 4.5-90mm

Ring

capture with the perfect "look and feel." More than 23 variables are
can

Super-Range Optical Image

increments. The combination of

telephoto wildlife, astronomy

Comprehensive Creative Control

optional inter¬

changeable lenses, such

optimized for HD video and

interchangeable lens system is unique, providing videographers

digital still photography.

The camera's XL lens mount system
enables the

generation DIGIC DV II HD Image

Processor is

Optional 6x HD Wide Zoom XL Lens

highest image quality. The

design makes it highly adaptable-capable of a high

manual iris

EF SLR

occurs

Canon's

Stabilizer and two built-in ND filters. Zoom range

degree of customization to meet the needs of diverse professionals.

to deliver the

of the image degradation that

stunning HD performance. It features

The XH G1 and XH A1 lens features

stabilization systems.

the

(32.5-650mm in 35mm photography). An optional HD 0.8x wide

Powerful, Customizable System

proprietary algorithms and architecture

any

XH G1 and XH A1 camcorders delivers

industry-standard color bars
in professional broadcast and

Ultra-Low-Dispersion elements,

angle adapter is available.
A

access

long focal lengths, without

also generates

post-production environments.

Engineered and manufactured by Canon,

even at

camera

and audio reference tone for setup

the DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor uses

shake correction,

and

input and output terminals for post-production require¬

ments. The

optical

the 20x HD Video Zoom lens

synchronization in live-switched environments and dedicated SMPTE

by analyzing the image at the CCD

The result is extraordi¬

shooting situations. BNC connectors provide HD-SDI (SMPTE

time code

renowned for their

performance. Incorporating Fluorite

output with 4:2:2 color sampling, Genlock input for multi-camera

technology, which further improves low-frequency vibration control
nary camera

are

integration in location and

The XL

sensor.

Canon Professional L Series lenses

studio

They

SuperRange

uses a gyro sensor

to detect camera movement and activate a

Sensors

are ;

Genuine Canon 20x HD L Series Zoom Lens

versatile JackPack that facili¬

incorporates

clear choice. The Canon XH G1 andXHAl

performance and features unmatched by other earner

headphone

LANC), it also features

Three Native 16:9

Delivering

interface terminals

and

The 20x HD Zoom XL lens

High

The Professional JackPack

AF
Canon EF Lenses

works in combi¬

high-performance

system to dramatically reduce focusing time, even in low-light

situations.

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