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Canon XM2 PAL 3 CCD MiniDV Camcorder

Canon XM2 "PAL" 3 CCD Mini Dv Camcorder 20x Zoom/ 100x Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer (Pal Version of GL-2)

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2007-02-04T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Good features, bad mechanics

I have two XM2 Canons. I'm thankful I got the extended warranty, because they both have had problems. While the picture quality, sound, and features are good for the price, the mechanics are surprisingly poor for Canon. On One, the tape transport mech. went bad in 2nd yr. of operation, and on other the zoom failed, two years in a row, even after sending it through the repair shop. If I were you, I'd buy the next level up in a Canon video Cam.

Skoda r.

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Canon XM2 PAL 3 CCD MiniDV Camcorder Specifications

  • Audio/Video

    PCM digital sound:16 bit (48kHz/2ch) 12 bit (32kHz/4ch)
    2 rotary heads, helical scanning systemDV system (Consumer digital VCR SD system) Digital component recording

  • Television System

    PAL Color signal

  • Tape Format/Speed

    MiniDV/
    SP: 3/4 ips (18.81 mm/s):
    LP: 1/2 ips (12.56 mm/s)

  • Image Sensor

    3 CCD 1/4" Pixel Shift (charge coupled device) 410,000 pixels (380,000 effective pixels)

  • Optical Zoom

    20x Zoom

  • Digital Zoom

    100x Digital Zoom

  • Lens

    Professional L-series Fluorite Lens F/1.6-2.9, 20x power zoom, 4.2-84 mm

  • Focusing System

    TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible

  • Min. Focus Distance

    3ft 3 3/8 in. (1 m), 3/8 in. (1 cm) on maximum wide angle

  • Shutter Speed

    1/15,000 sec.

  • Illumination

    Minimum illumination: 6 lx
    Recommended illumination: More than 100 lx

  • Filter Size

    58 mm

  • Viewfinder

    0.44-inch, color LCD (approx. 180,000 pixels)

  • LCD Screen

    2.5 in. measured diagonally (6.4 cm), 200,000 pixels (approx.)

  • Manual Controls

    Focus (Ring), Exposure, White Balance, TV/AV Image Control, Picture Control, Shutter Speed (1/8 - 1/15,000), Audio Level Control

  • Special Effects

    Black & White, which removes color from the video images; Sepia, Art, Mirror, Trail and Strobe, for a stop-and-go type of motion effect.

  • Fader

    Yes

  • Titler

    No

  • A/V Dubbing

    Yes

  • Input terminals

    Special 4 pin connector (based on IEEE 1394)

  • Output terminals

    Video terminal: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalance
    S-video terminal: 1 Vp-p (Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p (C signal)
    Audio terminal: -10dBV, less than 3 kohms, unbalanced

  • Digital Photo Mode

  • Microphone

    Stereo electret condenser microphone, Mini Stereo

  • Headphone Jack

    Mini Stereo

  • Flash

    Advanced Shoe (Hot Shoe)
    Canon EX Speedlite Flash Compatibility (420EX/550EX)

  • Built-In Light

    No, Optional VL-3 Light

  • Power Requirements

    7.2 V DC
    Power consumption: 4.8 W (using viewfinder), 5.7 W (using LCD screen)

  • Dimensions

    4 5/8 x 5 3/8 x 12 in. (118 x 136 x 306 mm)

  • Weight

    2 lb. 7 1/2 oz. (1.25 kg)

  • Special Features

    16:9 Wide Screen Mode

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About Canon XM2 PAL 3 CCD MiniDV Camcorder

With the GL2, Canon has created a camcorder with a wealth of features, each selected to elevate further the standard against which other camcorders are judged. The GL2 is a must-have for the person looking for the very best video-making experience. The GL2's excellence begins with its outstanding Fluorite lens and includes pro-level picture adjustment features found only in Canon's top-of-the-line, trend-setting xL1S camcorder.

The Canon GL2 has three CCDs, delivering outstanding picture quality, highly accurate color reproduction and a wide dynamic range with virtually no color noise. On top of that, Canon has improved a broadcast technology to create aform of Pixel Shift, producing greater picture quality than that of camcorders using CCDs with almost twice the number of pixels.

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  • GL2
  • BP-915 BATTERY PACK
  • CA-920 COMPACT POWER ADAPTER
  • DC-920 DC COUPLER
  • SS-650 SHOULDER STRAP
  • WL-D77 WIRELESS CONTROLLER
  • S-150 S-VIDEO CABLE
  • USB CABLE
  • STV-250N STEREO VIDEO CABLE
  • SDC-8M 8MB SD MEMORY CARD
  • SOFTWARE
  • LENS HOOD
  • Adorama 90 Day Limited Warranty Important Note: This is a PAL System and it is not compatible with USA NTSC TV standards