Canon's XL H1 HD camcorder has received five industry awards
NAB2006 Award for Innovation in Media (AIM) Award
TV Technology magazine's "STAR Award"
Videography magazine's "Vidy Award"
4EVER Group's "Product Innovation Award"
Television Broadcast magazine's "Top Innovation Award".
Canon Wide Angle HD 6x Zoom XL 3.4-20.4mm L Lens
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Camera Features
Whether you're a broadcast ENG producer, or documentary, feature, or commercial videographer, the XL H1 is the affordable, lightweight HD camcorder you've been waiting for.
Its Superior Canon Optics and exceptional image processing give you a brilliant HD image. The XL H1 also features uncompressed HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M) and SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M) output, as well as Genlock input and SMPTE time code input and output for multi-camera shoots. And, with its customizable open-architecture approach, selectable frame rates including 24F, and multiple output options, you've got exactly the right tool -- every time.
The XL H1 features total Cine control, customizable settings and a well-balanced design -- for the creative control, flexibility and advanced capability your video work demands.
HD Resolution with Selectable Frame Rates: 1080i HD resolution, 60i, 30F and 24F. For high-speed subjects 30 Frame delivers spectacular clarity, 24 Frame gives the look and motion of film.
Professional JackPack: Multi-camera shoots? No problem with Genlock synchronization or SMPTE time code input and output. Uncompressed HD-SDI and SD-SDI output. Quickly and conveniently make the connection you need.
Total Cine Control: Gamma, Knee, Black, Master Pedestal, Setup Level, Sharpness, Horizontal Detail Frequency, Horizontal/Vertical Detail Balance, Coring, Noise Reduction 1, Noise Reduction 2, Color Matrix, Color Gain, Color Phase, Master Red Gain, Master Blue Gain, Master Green Gain, R-G Matrix, R-B Matrix, G-R Matrix, G-B Matrix, B-R Matrix, B-G Matrix.
20x HD Video Lens: XL H1 20x 38.9 -- 778mm lens for outstanding resolution, contrast, and color reproduction. Canon XL lens mount. superb Super Range Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) system corrects camera shake instantly for steady shots -- even when they're hand held at long focal lengths or taken with the camera in motion. The system detects low-frequency vibrations missed by the gyro and sends this data back to accelerate and refine the movement of the vari-angle prism. This greatly improves performance for low frequency vibration, resulting in the most advanced optical image stabilization available today. Since the XL H1's OIS system is optical, there isn't the loss of image quality that is inevitable with electronic image stabilizers. Focus and Zoom Presets for repeatable focus or zoom moves
Still Image Recording: Capture images at full HD resolution (1920x 1080), with all the custom settings. With many pre- and post-production, storyboarding, and continuity applications.
Three Native 16:9 Image Sensors: 3 CCDs with a separate native 16:9 CCDs for each primary color. Eeach 1/3" CCD has 1.67M pixels for higher resolution, delivering outstanding picture quality, highly accurate color reproduction and a wide dynamic range with virtually no color noise.
DIGIC DV II Image Processor: This is the next generation of Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV signal processing technology. Even though video and still images have different color requirements, DIGIC DV II HD digital signal processing ensures optimal image quality for both HD video and still images.
Combination 16:9 Electronic Viewfinder and LCD Panel: Big and bright 2.4", 16:9 Electronic Viewfinder works in either EVF or LCD mode, and can be adjusted left to right, and forward to backwards. Safe Area Markings (80%, 90%), Aspect Ratio Guides, B/W mode, Zebra Pattern (70 -- 100 IRE) make it easy to frame and check exposure, while Peaking and Magnifying Focus Help all assist you in composing your shot and getting the proper exposure. With the 20x HD video lens and the XL H1, you can also utilize the Distance Readout System in either feet or meters.
Six Custom Presets and Two Custom Keys: Quickly and easily retrieve previously defined picture and camera settings using these presets and keys. Six custom presets allow you to store different sets of camera adjustments, including: color gain, color phase, sharpness, setup level, V detail, color matrix, gamma, knee, black stretch and skin detail (hue, gain, area, Y level). Once saved, the presets are easily retrieved for duplicating a previously defined look. Using the SD / MultiMediaCard slot you can store up to 20 Custom Presets and easily transfer them to another XL H1. With the optional Console software, you can adjust all of the functions of the camcorder and transfer the Custom Presets to and from the camcorder. You can even send the presets by email to another XL H1 user. You can also define two custom keys, in both camera mode and VCR mode, giving you customized shooting modes that can be retrieved as needed.
Flange Back Adjustment: Adjust the Flange Back of a lens mounted on the XL H1. This adjustment can be done automatically or manually.
SMPTE Time Code and Color Bars: The XL H1 conforms to industry standards with SMPTE time code, Drop, Non-Drop, Rec Run and Free Run modes. The XL H1 generates industry standard SMPTE color bars with a 1 KHz reference tone (-12dB or -20dB) for adjustment purposes, and for setting up video and audio monitors in a variety of production and editing situations. When used as a lead-in, the bars also allow for fast hand-off in the professional broadcast and film post-production environments.
Clear Scan: Match the scan rate of the camera to the scan rate of computer monitors to eliminate the horizontal band effect from monitors included in your shot.
Skin Detail: Great control over hue, gain, area and Y level (+/- 6 steps). During setup EVF shows a zebra pattern over masking area flashes between picture and white-mask. During setup EE and IEEE1394 out flashes between picture and zebra pattern, enabling you to easily smooth out skin blemishes and wrinkles with total control.
Four Channel Audio: Four channel recording with independent control of levels for each channel. The HD camera's audio capabilities also include Locked or Unlocked in DV Recording.
Interface Connections: Great flexibility for the connectivity you require, regardless of project that includes BNC video, Component video, S-Video, Composite video, IEEE 1394, 2 Audio LR connections with Phantom power, Microphone terminal (3.5mm), Headphone terminal (3.5mm), LANC terminal, HD-SDI, Genlock, Time Code input and output.
60i / 50i Video Mode Option: With XL H1's open-architecture, you can even customize your HD camcorder to record in both 60i and 50i. Note that this upgrade must be performed by a Canon Service Center.
HDV Recording: The XL H1 is capable of recording and playing back High Definition (HD) images using DV cassette tapes. The camcorder records in HDV1080i, and uses a Mode Select and a Frame Rate dial to select HD signals or SD signals and the frame rate.
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| HDV1080i (HDV), 1440 x 1080 16:9 | 60 fields (50 for PAL), 60i / 50i recording |
| HDV1080i (HDV), 1440 x 1080 16:9 | 30 frames (25 for PAL), 30F / 25F recording |
| HDV1080I (HDV), 1440 x 1080 16:9 | 24 frames, 24F recording |
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Code | Description | Price $US |
0967B001A | Canon XL H1 Camcorder | $Call |
 | Once purchased, the XL H1 (and XH A1 and XH G1), can be sent direct to Canon service to be upgraded to include PAL and NTSC. Out of the box, the camera is NTSC. | $500
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| Canon XL H1 Camcorder Body Only Kit
Includes: wireless controller, 2 AA batteries, Battery Pack BP-950G, Power Adapter CA-920, Power Supply Coupler DC-920, AC Cable, Microphone Unit, Shoulder Strap, Skirt Adapter PC-A10, Adapter Holder, SD Memory Card, Component Cable DTC-1000, Viewfinder | $Call |
Z-H16X | ZGC/Canon XL H1 Body Only Kits with the Canon 6x Zoom Lens | $Call |
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Lenses |
1696B002 | Canon HD 6x XL 3.4-20.4mm L Lens | $ 2,550 |
0974B002AA | Viewfinder Unit FU-2000
2.4 inch Wide Color Finder | $ 495 |
0884V781 | FS-C Portable 60GB DTE Recorder | $ 1,199 |
0884V782 | FS-C Portable 100GB DTE Recorder | $ 1,699 |
0973B002AA | Zoom Remote Control ZR-2000
Controls Start/Stop, Focus, On-Screen, AF/MF Switch, AE Shift | $ 350 |
0971B002AA | Canon Battery Pack BP-950G
5100mAh Lithium Ion | $ 129 |
0972B002AA | Canon Battery Pack BP-970G
7200mAh Lithium Ion | $ 165 |
0974B004AA | RVC-Kit
Zoom Remote Control ZR-2000 and Viewfinder Unit FU-2000 as Kit | $ 999 |
8032A002 | MA-300 Microphone Adapter/Shoulder Pad
XLR Mic Adapter for the XL H1 | $ 169 |
9826A001 | System Case HC-3200 | Special!
$ 370 |
3140A002 | Battery Video Light VL-10Li | $ 84 |
9859A001 | Tripod Adapter TA-100 | $ 139 |
0976B001AA | D Terminal Component Video Cable DTC-1000 | $ 50 |
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