Canon XL-H1A 3CCD HDV High Definition Professional Camcorder with 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III

For more than a decade, Canon has brought industry-leading lens optics and image processing expertise to the professional market with the XL Series camcorders. In that time, leading videographers have come to rely on the superior image quality and ultimate creative control available to them through the XL Series' features and open architecture system.

The latest in that line is the Canon XL H1A HD camcorder. It has many of the features that have made the XL Series a favorite of independent filmmakers, corporate and event shooters. To complement these features, the Canon XL H1A has added an even higher level of customization options and capabilities which will make it an even more useful creative partner for the demanding videographer. With the XL H1A this remarkable capability is available at a lower price than ever before, offering users who have come to rely on their XL1, XL1s or XL2 camcorders the opportunity to make the move up to HD video.

The XL H1A has a wider range of image control settings and options, combined with the new Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III with Professional L Series Fluorite. To back up that superb lens are three 1/3-inch Native 16:9 CCDs with 1.67M Pixels (delivering a full 1440 x 1080) and Canon’s exclusive DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor. The XL H1A is the compelling choice for anyone seeking to produce the best in high definition video.

Canon XL-H1A Highlights

New Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III with Professional L Series Fluorite The new Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III with Professional L Series Fluorite is the latest in a long and distinguished line of industry-leading lenses from Canon. It has been specifically designed for demanding producers of High Definition video who require the ultimate in optical quality. This lens brings features which give the XL H1A user unprecedented control over zoom, focus and iris settings, delivering an even higher level of creative expression.

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Three 1/3-inch native 16:9 CCD with 1.67M pixels (1440 x 1080) Building on the superior image quality of the industry-leading XL Series, the XL H1A is built around a 3 CCD system with separate native 16:9 CCDs for red, green and blue. With the XL H1A, each 1/3-inch CCD has 1.67M pixels delivering a full 1440 x 1080 image. The result is outstanding picture quality, highly accurate color reproduction and a wide dynamic range with virtually no color noise.

Canon DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor The latest generation of Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV signal processing technology, the DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor delivers the optimal image quality possible for both HD video and still images. The different color requirements of video and still images are recognized by the DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor and maximized for each type of output.

Complete Customization One of the hallmarks of the XL Series has been the vast range of adjustments, control functions and features to customize the camcorder to fit the user's exact needs. This is Complete Customization, which brings a higher level of tuning to help you realize your creative objectives with greater precision than ever before. New, wider ranges of adjustments can be found in Color Gain, Color Matrixes, Menu Display Adjustments, Custom Operation Functions, Preset File Sharing, Push AE, Iris Control, wider White Balance Color Temperature Range, Color Correction and Noise Reduction, to name just a few.

Image Adjustments Gamma, Knee, Black, Master Pedestal (+/- 9 steps), Setup Level (+/- 9 steps), Sharpness (+/- 9 steps), Horizontal Detail, Horizontal/Vertical Detail Balance (+/- 9 steps), Coring (+/- 9 steps), Noise Reduction 1, Noise Reduction 2, Color Matrix, Color Gain (+/- 50 steps), Hue (+/- 9 steps), Master Red Gain (+/- 50 steps), Master Blue Gain (+/- 50 steps), Master Green Gain (+/- 50 steps), Six Color Matrixes (each color matrix can be adjusted +/- 50 steps).

Menu Display Adjustments Rec Programs, Camera Data 1 (f/stop and Shutter Speed), Camera Data 2 (Exposure, White Balance, Gain), Zoom, Focus, ND Filter, Image Effects, Focusing Assist (Peaking and Magnification), Customize (Custom Function and Custom Preset), Video Recording Standard, DV Recording Mode, Frame Rate, Tape (Operation Mode, Time Code, DV Control), Tape Remainder (Normal, Warning, Off), Tape/Card (External Control, Image Stabilization, Image Size/Quality), Light Metering (Spot AE Point and Light Metering), Card (Drive Mode, Flash), Card Remainder (Normal, Warning, Off), Audio (Mic Mode, XLR, DV Audio), Dew Condensation, Battery (Normal, Warning, Off), Wireless Remote (Normal, Warning, Off).

Custom Operation Functions Shockless White Balance/Gain, AE Response, High-Speed Zoom, Focus Ring Control, Button Operation, Rings Direction, Dials Direction, Focus Priority, Still Image Recording, Marker Level (Marker Brightness), Focusing Assist, B&W Gearing Mode, Subject Distance Unit, Zoom Indicator, Color Bars, 1 kHz Tone, Wireless Remote, Power Save, Tally Lamp, LED, Beep, Record (Character, Magnifying).

Additional Functions Connections and Terminals For the professional videographer, the XL H1A gives you the robust capabilities you need-no matter what the job.
 



Audio System The audio features of the XL H1A are designed to further enhance the flexibility and level of customization you expect from a Canon XL Series camcorder. Operation In keeping with the Canon XL Series, the XL H1A provides the level of operating convenience demanded by professional users in the field.
 
Monitoring In order to provide a high level of information to the XL H1A user, Canon has added new monitoring features to the comprehensive list available in the XL H1A. All together, they can significantly enhance the user's control over the video footage they create.