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Canon XL-H1A High Definition MiniDV Camcorder with 20x Video Zoom, 2.4" LCD Widescreen Monitor

Mfr. Part: 3249B001     SKU: CAXLH1A

 

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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

Description

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 Canon
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)
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 blue
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
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
Connections & Terminals: For the professional videographer, the XL H1A gives you the robust capabilities you need - no matter what the job
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 H1A 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 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 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 H1A provides the level of operating convenience demanded by professional users in the field
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

Power Supply (rated)7.4V DC (battery pack)
Video Recording systemHDV: HDV1080i; DV: DV specifications
Two rotating heads, helical scan azimuth recording, (Consumer VCR SD specifications)
Audio Recording systemHDV: 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 PixelsApprox. 1.67 Megapixels each x 3
Effective PixelsHD 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 FormatVideo cassettes bearing the MiniDV mark
Tape SpeedHDV/DV: SP mode 18.81mm/second
DV: LP mode 12.56 mm/second
Maximum recording timeHDV/DV: SP mode 60 min. DV:LP; 90 min.
LensCanon 20x HD Video Zoom XL 5.4-108 mm L IS lll
Lens MountXL interchangeable lens system
Focusing SystemTTL-video signal sensing system autofocus. Manual focusing possible (20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS III installed)
Minimum Focusing Distance20mm (wide macro), 1m (entire zoom range): (20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS III installed)
Frame Rate60i, 24F, 30F
Minimum Illumination60i, 7 lux (1/60 shutter speed); 30F, 4 lux (1/30 shutter speed); 24F, 3 lux (1/24 shutter speed)
Component Terminal1080i/480i supported
Image StabilizationOptical (VAP)
Filter Diameter72mm (20x HD Video Zoom XL 5.4 - 108 mm L IS III Lens)
Viewfinder2.4-inch widescreen, TFT color EVF/LCD Monitor, approx. 215,000 pixels
MicrophoneHigh-performance stereo electric condenser microphone
Recording MediaSD/SDHC, MMC
DV TerminalHDV/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 Terminal4-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 Terminal3.5mm stereo mini-jack
Operating Temperature range32 - 104° F (0 - 40° C)
Dimensions8.9 x 8.7 x 19.5 in. (226 x 220 x 496mm)
Weight (not including lens and battery)5.5 lbs (2500 g)
Weight (fully loaded)8.7 lbs (3935 g)
WarrantyCanon 1 year limited warranty
  
 
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