Canon XL H1A HD Camcorder with 20X HD Zoom Lens

Package Contents

Canon XL H1A Camcorder, Canon 20x HD Video Lens III, Camera Lens Dust Cap, Lens Soft Case, Lens Hood, Color Viewfinder Unit, Compact Power Adapter with AC Cable, Microphone Unit, External Microphone Holder, Adjustment Band, Digital Video Cassette, DC Coupler, Battery Pack with Terminal Cover, Memory Card, Wireless Controller, 2 AA Batteries, Shoulder Strap, Component Video Cable, Stereo Video Cable, External Monitor Cable, Tripod Adapter Base, Canon 1 Year Limited Warranty

Overview

Canon XL H1A High Definition MiniDV Camcorder with 20x Video Zoom

The Canon XL H1A is a High Definition Camcorder. It has many of the features that have made the XL Series a favorite of independent filmmakers, corporate and event shooters. 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 videographer. With the XL H1A this remarkable capability is available at a lower price than ever before, offering users who have come to rely on their XL1, XL1s or XL2 camcorders the opportunity to make the move up to HD video. The XL H1A has a wider range of image control settings and options, 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 CCDs 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.

Features

• Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III with Professional L Series Fluorite: The 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 CanonCanon interchangeable XL Lens MountIndependent Manual Focus, Zoom and Iris RingZooming: Responsive manual zoom ring with three settings (Slow, Normal, Fast)Increased weighting of zoom ring for smoother controlSmooth zoom start and stopSelectable 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 speedsFocusing: 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 speedsPush AFSuper Range Optical Image StabilizerTwo 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 H1A is built around a 3 CCD system with separate native 16:9 CCDs for red, green and blueCanon 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 imagesComplete 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 needsConnections & Terminals: For the professional videographer, the XL H1A gives you the robust capabilities you need - no matter what the job6-Pin IEEE 1394 terminal, providing a more rugged connection when using external devicesComponent Video OutLANC TerminalFlash Accessory Shoe, supporting Canon EX Series SpeedlitesAudio System: The audio features of the XL H1A are designed to further enhance the flexibility and level of customization you expect from a Canon XL Series camcorderTwo Built-in XLR terminals providing +48V Phantom power3.5 mm Microphone terminal3.5 mm Headphone terminal, with reinforced metal baseSeparate sensitivity settings for each XLR input channel (Line/Mic)Simultaneous use of the built-in microphone and XLR inputTwo-step switching for line output levelHigher sensitivity for XLR line inputXLR/microphone sensitivity selection range, +12dB/+6dB/0dB/-6dB/-12dBAudio 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 line1 kHz Reference Tone (-12dB, -18dB, -20dB)LR/LL/RR/monaural selectable for monitor outputMonitoring: In order to provide a high level of information to the XL H1A user, Canon has added new monitoring features to the comprehensive list available in the XL H1A. All together, they can significantly enhance the user's control over the video footage they create2.4" 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 sideAspect 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 MarkersRemaining capacity displayed when using Focus Enhancements HDDZebra 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 accessExternal monitor output, through the B/W viewfinder terminal to the component terminal of a larger monitor for manual focus confirmationMulti-language support (9 languages)Custom Preset name displaySDI bitmap displayALL displayf/stop gray displayHistogram & EXIF displayOperation: In keeping with the Canon XL Series, the XL H1A provides the level of operating convenience demanded by professional users in the fieldMemory cards can be formatted in the camcorderColor 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 playbackDefault write & protectMarker color specificationFrame grab compatibility to SD/SDHC memory card during shooting or playback (1920 x 1080).

Specifications

Total Pixels	Approx. 1.67 Megapixels each x 3
Microphone Terminal	3.5mm stereo mini-jack
Recording Media	SD/SDHC, MMC
Image Stabilization	Optical (VAP)
S-video Terminal	4-pin mini-DIN; both input/output
Output Levels	-12 dBV (with 47-kohm load, 1 Vrms output level setting and -12 dB full scale)
Tape Speed	HDV/DV: SP mode 18.81mm/secondDV: LP mode 12.56 mm/second
Dimensions	8.9 x 8.7 x 19.5 in. (226 x 220 x 496mm)
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)
Tape Format	Video cassettes bearing the MiniDV mark
Operating Temperature range	32 - 104° F (0 - 40° C)
Lens Mount	XL interchangeable lens system
Weight (fully loaded)	8.7 lbs (3935 g)
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
Minimum Focusing Distance	20mm (wide macro), 1m (entire zoom range): (20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS III installed)
Component Terminal	1080i/480i supported
Microphone	High-performance stereo electric condenser microphone
Video Recording system	HDV: HDV1080i; DV: DV specificationsTwo rotating heads, helical scan azimuth recording, (Consumer VCR SD specifications)
Viewfinder	2.4-inch widescreen, TFT color EVF/LCD Monitor, approx. 215,000 pixels
Power Supply (rated)	7.4V DC (battery pack)
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)
DV Terminal	HDV/DV Special 6-pin connector (IEEE1394 compatible); both input/output
Filter Diameter	72mm (20x HD Video Zoom XL 5.4 - 108 mm L IS III Lens)
Image Sensor	(3) 1/3-inch Native 16:9 CCDs (1440x1080)
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)
Lens	Canon 20x HD Video Zoom XL 5.4-108 mm L IS lll
Warranty	Canon 1 year limited warranty
Weight (not including lens and battery)	5.5 lbs (2500 g)
Focusing System	TTL-video signal sensing system autofocus. Manual focusing possible (20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS III installed)
Maximum recording time	HDV/DV: SP mode 60 min. DV:LP; 90 min.