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XL1S Digital Video Camera:
Features
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| Digital Video Format and IEEE 1394
 The XL1S is a consummate
professional creation tool that supports the established industry
standards, MiniDV and IEEE 1394. Support of these standards make
the XL1S a flexible video creation tool that interoperates with
standard DV equipment and computer editing systems as accorded by
engineering, scientific and broadcast communities.
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more about
DV
Format Technology and Advantages
IEEE
1394 (DV Terminal)
DV
Control
NTSC
- PAL
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| Interchangeable Lens System
Unlike other DV systems available, the XL1S
supports interchangeable lenses, both for video and still imaging,
as well as extender zooms. With the XL mounting system, the XL1S
offers maximum flexibility and an unbeatable range with potential
focal ranges between 24 and 17,280 mm (35 mm photography equivalent).
Canon supported lensing options include standard XL lenses and extenders.
In addition, via an EF adapter, EOS EF (camera) lenses are also
compatible.
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more about
Canon
XL1S Lenses
Canon
Lens Adapters
Canon
Filters
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3CCD
 The
XL1S maximizes the capability of the DV format by using a 3CCD (charge-coupled
device) system with a separate CCD for each primary color (red, green,
blue). A beam-splitting prism separates light passing through the
lens into individual color components and each is sent to its own
CCD. Compared to a single CCD, the 3CCD system achieves outstanding
detail with highly accurate color reproduction suitable for the demands
of high-end video production - wide dynamic range, low color noise,
high-contrast detail, natural color resolution and low-aliasing. The
3CCD system also makes advanced Pixel Shift (for increased image quality)
and Low Light Recording (for increased flexibility) possible.
Learn
more about
Pixel
Shift
Super
High Resolution and Super Low Light
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| Shooting Modes and Aspect Ratios  The
XL1S has three shooting modes: Normal Movie, Digital Photo Mode,
and the cinema-like Frame Movie Mode that is very popular among
filmmakers. The XL1S offers both the standard 4:3 aspect ratio and
the 16:9 wide screen TV aspect ratio. 16:9 is the recently set world
standard aspect ratio for HDTV. Currently in use with PAL+ in Europe,
and used in nearly 200 DTV broadcasting stations in the US, this
aspect ratio more accurately conforms to human peripheral vision
and visual perception.
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more about
Shooting
Modes
Aspect
Ratios
Interval Recording
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| Programmed Auto Exposure
 Programmed
Auto Exposure Modes provide automated advanced recording techniques
ensuring professional results in various shooting conditions. There
are six AE programs available including Shutter-Priority, Aperture-Priority,
Spotlight, Manual, Full Auto, and Auto Mode. These applications
are designed to give you creative freedom while allowing the recording
control desired.
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more about
Shutter-Priority
Aperture-Priority
Spotlight
Manual
Full
Auto
Auto
Mode
Shutter
Speeds
Computer
Shooting
AE
Shift
AE
Lock
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| Shooting Enhancements
The Canon XL1S offers many on-camera enhancements
that help avoid common shooting errors and make capturing high-quality
footage trouble-free. The shooting enhancements also include basic
conventional features that are commonly found on broadcast camcorders.
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more about
SMPTE
Color Bars - NTSC, EBU Color Bar - PAL
Power
Save
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Grip w/Recording Control
Variable
Zoom Speed
CHAR
REC
Index
Write
Zebra
Level
EVF
Display ON/OFF
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SuperRange
Optical Image Stabilization
 Until
now, optical image stabilizers have used solely a gyro sensor to detect
camcorder vibration. The data collected by the sensor controls a vari-angle
prism that continuously corrects the path of the incoming light. SuperRange
goes one step further by examining the image after it is received
by the CCD, and detecting any low-frequency vibrations missed by the
gyro. This data is fed 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. This feature is found only on Canon's optical Image
Stabilized 16x zoom lens.
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Picture Adjustments
Attaining the best picture possible is the
essence of filmmaking, photography, videography - and Canon. The XL1S
automates and also allows manual control of the essential ingredients
that go into capturing great images. Learn
more about
Color
Phase
Cameras
Sharpness: Picture Sharpness
Color
Gain
Set-up
Level
Gain
Control
White
Balance
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| Audio Adjustments
Canon knows that audio is crucial to professional
productions, and the XL1S provides the highest standards in audio
capture available on a digital video system with a 16-bit, 2-channel
recording option. The XL1S also has two additional 12-bit recording
channels allowing simultaneous recording on four channels. Audio
levels can be controlled manually to further extend sound quality
as it is recorded.
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more about
16
bit/12 bit
Audio
Level Control
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| Video and Audio Inputs and Outputs  The
XL1S offers a plethora of means by which to get audio and video
in and out of the camcorder. The XL1S is designed to handle two
types of analog video input and output: using audio/video cables
(composite) or S-video. There are four audio inputs and outputs.
All connections are on the camera body.
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more about
Video
and Audio Inputs
Video
and Audio Outputs
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Custom Keys
and Presets
Two Custom Keys (two settings for camera mode
and two for VCR mode) The XL1S allows you to create and save your
own custom settings so your common shooting modes can be readily duplicated.
Select options from either the Camera Menu or the VCR Menu and create
up to two customized settings for each.
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Canon's XL1S makes it possible to truly customize your shooting experience. Its unique open architecture design, full manual control, and extensive list of dedicated accessories allow the camera to become an extension of your creative spirit. Superior image quality and pro-oriented features make the XL1S ideal for those with discriminating taste.