Used Canon Canon XL2 MiniDV Camcorder, 20X Optical Zoom Lens, Advanced Optical Image Stabilizer, 1/3-Inch 3-CCD Widescreen with 24P Recording

Canon XL2 3CCD MiniDV Professional Camcorder - SKU#1542291 Features

• The XL2's Clear Scan feature is designed to record a computer CRT screen or similar equipment without displaying a black band or flicker on the screen. The camera can adjust shutter speeds, allowing you to perfectly match the CRT's scan rate. The Interval Timer can be programmed to record at various intervals for varying amounts of time.
• This is time lapse motion videography. Set intervals include: 30 seconds; 1 minute; 5 minutes; 10 minutes. Set recording times include: 0.5 second; 1.0 second; 1.5 seconds; 2.0 seconds. When specific accessories compatible with the Advanced Accessory Shoe are attached, the XL2 can exchange data with them and supply power directly to them.
• These accessories include the VL-3 Video Light, VFL-1 Video Flash Light (only light is functional on the XL2), DM-50 Directional Microphone, as well as the MA-300 Microphone Adapter that lets you connect two additional XLR connector microphones.
• The XL2 has individual gain controls for each of the 4 audio channels. Along with these controls, there are various switches to automatic or manual level recording, select different inputs and attenuation. The audio level can be monitored in the viewfinder and the side of the camcorder by the built-in VU meters.
• There is a headphone terminal with level control for monitoring the audio when recording or playback.
• The XL2 has two built-in XLR connectors on the camera body for professional and high-end audio equipment. For more creative control, Canon offers the optional MA-300 Microphone Adapter, with two additional XLR connectors.
• The XL2 can generate SMPTE color bars, and a 1KHz reference tone. On top of that, the camera can record a SMPTE time code on the tape (drop, non-drop, rec run, free run, user bit). For specialized applications the date and time can be burned onto the video. The XL2 also has BNC, RCA, and S-video terminals.
• The XL2's viewfinder has three indicators which light up to alert you of vital camcorder settings and operations (Shutter, Rec, Gain). In addition, all viewfinder display information can be removed, providing you with a clear, unobstructed viewing area.
• Total Image Control: Master RGB Gain: The Master RGB control offers 13 steps of adjustment to each of the red, green and blue components of the
• Set Up Level: For professional fine tuning of the image, the IRE setup level of the XL2 can be adjusted in 13 steps.
• Master Pedestal: The Master Pedestal, which is the starting point of the gamma curve, can be adjusted in 13 steps.
• Skin Detail: You can adjust hue, chroma, area, and Y level to determine the skin area and soften detail to reduce the appearance of skin imperfections. A zebra pattern identifying the skin area appears, which alternates with the normal picture.
• Gain : The following video gain settings can be selected: -3, 0, +3, +6, +12, and +18 dB, as well as automatic adjustment.
• Gamma: The gamma curve of the image can be adjusted independently for a video look (Normal) or a film look (Cine).
• Knee (H/M/L): The highlight area level is adjustable (High, Middle, or Low) using the XL2's knee circuit.
• Black: Control the depth of black in the dark areas of an image. You can emphasize contrast in the video's dark areas (by selecting Stretch) or deepen or enhance the dark area (by selecting Press).
• Color Matrix: You can change from a video (Normal) look to a film (Cine) look.
• Vertical Detail: There are 2 settings: Normal for vertical detail optimized for playback on an interlaced monitor, Low for a progressive scan monitor like a PC.
• Sharpness: Change the degree of sharpness in the image. Images that do not require a lot of detail can be softened, such as imperfections during close-ups.
• Coring: Helps decrease image noise by reducing fine detail information that is not a major contributor to the picture detail.
• Noise Reduction: Remove video noisenonpicture artifacts such as those commonly found in low-light imageswithout hurting image detail or creating motion artifacts.
• Color Gain: Adjustable in 13 steps, from off to oversaturated, this adjustment will let you shoot in black and white, for example.
• Color Phase: Adjust the Color Phase of the image towards red or green for exact control.
• Film Grain: To simulate the graininess normally experienced when shooting on film, you can use the XL2's film grain effect.
• 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio shooting formats
• Variable frame rates
• Customizable Cine Look
• Total Image Control
• XL Mount Interchangeable Lens System
• Flourite Zoom Lens with Optical Image Stabilization
• SMPTE time code
• Custom Presets
• Professional Audio Connections
• Open Architecture Design
• 3CCD Progressive Scan
• Multi-functional Color EVF with 2" LCD Monitor
• Two Custom Keys
• Advanced Accessory Shoe
• New Standard Lens
• 20x Optical zoom
• Super Range OIS (VAP type)
• f/1.6 - f/3.5
• 72mm filter thread
• 6 blade iris diaphragm
• 2 independent ND filters
• Electronic focus and zoom ring
• Zoom preset position
• Focus preset position
• CCD's Aspect Ratios and Shooting Modes: 3 CCDs, 1/3 inch, gross 680K (each) progressive scan, horizontal pixel shift
• 16:9: 960x480 effective pixels (460,800 pixels per CCD, total 1,382,400)
• :3: 720x480 effective pixels (345,600 pixels per CCD, total 1,036,800)
• 60i, 30p and 24p (NTSC format)
• 24p - both 2:3 and 2:3:3:2 with 1/48th second shutter speed
• DSP (Digital Signal Processor)
• 2 XLRs on body
• Phantom power on body XLRs
• 2 other channels through MA-300
• Microphone
• All audio setup by switches under audio door
• XLR gain up adjustment
• VU meters: side body and EVF
• Headphone plug
• 1kHz tone (with color bars) -12dB and -20dB levels
• Zoom Control: Zoom rocker (23 degrees/ one side, manual control - 16 speeds)
• Zoom speed control behind rocker handle.
• Custom Presets
• Internal and External Store / Recall
• Copy Custom Preset from another XL2 through IEEE1394
• Store / Copy from a PC through IEEE1394 (3rd party software needed)
• SMPTE color bars with 1 kHz tone (-20dB and -12dB)
• Zebra pattern (5 levels: 100%, 95%, 90%, 85%, 80%)
• BNC/RCA/s-video terminals
• LANC terminal
• DV Streaming
• World Clock
• Built-in shoulder pad
• Dust gasket on tape door
• Wireless remote controller
• EVF
• Software - DVPC Recorder - only available to XL Owner's Club members
• Power Standby modes (VCR Power Same)