THE BROADCAST QUALITY DIGITAL CAMCORDER
The Canon XL1s – Meeting the Highest Expectations Canon pursued imaging greatness resulting in the ultimate digital camcorder system, the XL1s. It starts with a highly intelligent “open architecture” design, which allows you to customize your XL1s with the widest variety of optional accessories available. Plus, you have extensive control over picture and sound adjustments to tailor the “look and feel” of each recording to your preference or even your clients’.
3 CCD Pixel Shift Technology for Super-High Resolution Three Different Shooting Modes for All Your Recording Needs Normal Movie Mode 3 CCD The XL1s maximizes the capability of the DV format by using a 3 CCD system assigning a separate CCD to each primary color (red, green, blue). A beamsplitting prism precisely separates the light passing through the lens into individual color components, and each is sent to its own CCD.
Interchangeable Lens for Increased Flexibility and Creativity in Shooting FS-72U Filter Set Includes neutral density (ND 8), polarizing and ultraviolet filters. 1.6x Extender Attach this extender between the XL1s camera and the Optical Image Stabilized 16x Zoom Lens or the Manual 16x Zoom Lens to increase the focal length magnification by 1.6x. EOS Adapter for Image Magnification The Choice Is Yours… The XL1s maximizes your options via the XL mount system for a focal length range from 24 to 2,160 mm.
Keep It Steady SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer The Most Advanced System Available Until now, optical image stabilizers have used solely a gyro sensor to detect camcorder vibration (the data from which 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.
1 Stereo microphone 10 POWER dial 2 Viewfinder focusing ring 11 EJECT button 3 Viewfinder 12 Focusing ring 4 Eye cup 13 Zooming ring 5 Shoulder strap attachment bar 14 Auto/Manual Focus switch 6 ND FILTER switch 15 PUSH AF button 7 STABILIZER switch 16 EXP.
19 White balance selector knob 27 Accessory shoe 20 WHITE BALANCE set button 28 Headphones terminal 21 STANDBY button 29 PHONES LEVEL dial 22 Socket for Shoulder Pad SP-100, 30 Tally lamp Microphone Adapter/ Shoulder MA-100 31 Remote sensor 23 Shoulder Pad SP-100 32 Handle Zoom Control 24 EYE POINT SELECT switch 33 PHOTO Button 25 START/STOP button 34 Custom Key 1 26 LOCK lever 35 Custom Key 2 27 26 25 32 24 33 59 55 58 54 56 57 53 31 30 47 29 48 28 52 50 44 51 43 49 44 46
Four Audio Channels Headphone terminal Four Channel Digital Audio for Recording Versatility The XL1s records digital stereo sound. You can record 16 bit audio (2 channels, 48 KHz) or 12 bit audio (4 channels, 32 KHz). Audio level can be fully automatic or manually controlled and monitored by an illuminated VU meter. The XL1s also accepts Line or Mic level audio sources to ensure an accurate impedance match.
Transfer your DV Footage to Film 16:9 Aspect Ratio The XL1s is equipped with two 16:9 aspect ratio methods. 16:9 Guides The 16:9 guides are thin white lines, which appear in the viewfinder only. They let you view a 16:9 wide screen composition while in the standard 4:3 aspect ratio, which is especially helpful if you’re planning to transfer your DV footage to film.
Complete Versatility Color Phase Four Different Picture Adjustment Modes Up to three picture adjustment settings can be stored, allowing you quick, creative control. Zebra Pattern Color Gain Adjust the saturation of the color between off to oversaturated. This adjustment allows you to shoot in black and white. AE Shift with Three Slow Shutter Settings Color Phase By adjusting the AE Shift Control you can lighten or darken the image to precisely control the exposure level of the Program AE modes.
Custom Keys DV Control You can assign frequently used functions to the keys (camera mode and VCR mode independently) to customize the camera to your shooting preferences or environment. You can assign the following functions to the Custom Keys. You can control the record and pause of equipment that conforms to the AV/C protocol connected to the XL1s using the DV terminal. For example, record to a miniDV tape and FireWire Hard drive simultaneously.
Photo Search/ Date Search/ Index Search The wireless controller included with the XL1s allows you to quickly locate still photos on a recorded cassette. Video can be searched based on the date recorded or by the index mark. Three Zoom Speeds ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller C H-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder 420EX/550EX Speedlite Flash F U-1000 Monochrome CRT Viewfinder Unit The XL1s features three zoom speed options: Variable (pressure controlled) or Low, Medium and Fast.
XL1s Specifications Viewfinder General Power Supply Voltage Power Consumption Operating Temperature Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight (camera only) Weight (fully equipped) Continuous Recording Time Chassis Camera section Imaging Device Pixel Count (per CCD) Colour Separation Digital Quantization Signal Composition Scan Method Auto Exposure Modes Shooting Modes 7.2 VDC Approx. 8.7 W (using autofocus during recording) 0°C to 40°C Approx. 223 mm x 214 mm x 415 mm Approx. 1,700 g Approx. 2,860 g Approx.
