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XL H1A

Recommended Retail Price: SGD 9,999.00

FEATURES

•	3-CCD professional HD camcorder, 1.67-megapixels per CCD (1440 x 1080 effective pixels), records dual codec - HDV and DV.
•	Powered by DIGIC DV II imaging processor
•	Mode select dial allows user to switch between SD (4:3, 16:9) and HD (16:9) signal
•	Frame Rate dial offers 50i / 25F frame mode
•	White Balance selection of Auto, Set (2 settings available), Preset (Indoor / Outdoor), with ability to set WB based on colour temperature from 2000K to 15000K.
•	Comprehensive skin detail / tone adjustment - high, middle and low - by tweaking hue and chroma settings.
•	Colour Correction function (2 settings available) corrects the colour gain of 16 hues. Fine adjustments include chroma, area and brightness allows precise control.
•	New Focus Preset settings (4 speeds) for flexible focusing options
•	New +36db gain
•	New Auto Gain Control allows gain limits of up to 18db in increments of 3db when gain is set to Auto mode
•	New Gain is adjustable in 0.5db increments
•	Marker displays: Centre marker, horizontal marker, safety zone, aspect ratio marker and grid display.
•	New Iris limit custom function limits iris opening to minimum f/9.5
•	Clear Scan function (corrects flickering in TV and computer screens)
•	New Enhanced customized preset functions: 21 custom function items, 23 custom presets for enhancing images and 22 custom presets for display items.
•	2 custom keys for allocation of time code, TC hold, zebra pattern, etc.
•	New User can now save up to 9 settings such as hue, colour gain, sharpness, and gamma into the camcorder memory
•	Share Custom Settings reduces the hassle of preprogramming. Save and name (up to 8 characters) custom preset setting into SD memory cards to share with XHA1 and XH G1
•	New AE button adjusts iris and gain settings to establish appropriate exposure in manual mode for AE
•	New Adjustable focus assist (peaking) frequency and gain level settings
•	Optional 60i / 30F / 24F upgrade (chargeable) must be performed by a Canon service centre (Singapore / Malaysia / Thailand / Philippines / India only) for end users

•	New HD 20x zoom XL 5.4 – 108mm L IS III lens
•	Designed for HD specific use
•	Focal length: 5.4mm – 108mm, f/1.6 –f/3
•	‘L’ lens featuring Fluorite element for high optical performance
•	Distance display
•	Built-in mechanical shutter
•	Selectable 2 ND filters
•	New manual Iris ring
•	New Manual focus during zoom operations
•	XL mount for 1/3-inch 3 CCD system
•	Great variety of interchangeable EF lenses (to be used with optional EF lens adapter)

•	New Separate sensitivity controls. XLR input and 2-channel sound recording can be controlled.
•	New Alternate control of both built-in microphone and XLR input
•	New 2-step switching for line level output
•	New Sensitivity selection for XLR line input from -12db to +12db
•	New Audio limiter function prevents distortion of high sound level in manual recording mode
•	Select between stereo and mono recording
•	Microphone windscreen function can be toggled On and Off

•	2.4” (215k pixels LCD viewfinder)
•	User can toggle between colour and black / white display

•	New HD / SD-SDI output connectors (embedded audio, TC) ensure convenience in studio applications
•	TIME CODE input / output connectors to send and receive time code signals to and from video another device (e.g. VCR players and camera)
•	New GENLOCK (generator lock) input connector syncs multiple video device inputs including synchro with HD and SD signals

•	Provides image control functions with custom preset control, waveform monitor / vectorscope display and camera control
•	Provide storage functions that support both HDV and SD, cache video recording and SD frame shooting.

*	“HDV” logo is trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company and Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC).

SPECIFICATIONS

Video Recording System	Two rotating heads, helical scan azimuth recording; HDV 1080i; DV Consumer digital VCR SD specifications (PAL: Compliant with PAL System: 1080 / 50i)
Effective Pixels	HD:	Approx. 1.56 megapixels
	SD/4:3:	Approx. 1.17 megapixels
	SD/16:9:	Approx. 1.56 megapixels
Image Sensor	1/3-inch, 3 CCDs, Approx. 1.67 megapixels (per CCD)
Lens	Interchangeable Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III (Canon XL Lens mount); Focal Length: 5.4-108mm, f/1.6-3.5; Independent manual focus, zoom and iris rings
Video Recording Media	HDV 6.35mm vapour-deposited metal tape
Recording Speed	Approx. 18.83mm/sec. (HDV / DV: SP mode) Approx. 12.57mm/sec. (DV: LP mode)
Recording / Playback Time	Max. 60 minutes (HDV / DV: SP mode) Max. 90 minutes (DV: LP mode)
Viewfinder (CVF)	2.4-inch wide, 16:9 aspect ratio TFT colour, approx. 215,000 pixels
Fast Forward / Rewind Time	Approx. 2mins. 20secs. (with a 60mins. tape)
Built-in Microphone	Stereo (using electret condenser microphone)
Frame Rate	1080 / 50i, 25F (PAL / 50i)
Image Stabilizer	Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer (Vari-Angle Prism)
AF System	TTL-video signal sensing system autofocus, manual focusing with focus ring
White Balance	Auto white balance, Set (2 positions), preset white balance (indoor: 3200k; outdoor: 5600k) or colour temperature setting (2000-15000k)
Audio Signal Recording	2-channel recording:	HDV – MPEG1 Audio Layer II, Bit rate: 384kbps (2CH) DV – PCM digital sound, 16-bit (48KHz) or 12-bit (32KHz)
Minimum Illumination	Auto mode – 6lux (shutter speed 1/50, Gain 18dB) Manual mode – 0.4lux (shutter speed 1/3, Gain 18dB)
Memory Card	Recording Media:	SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory card, SD memory card, MultimediaCard (MMC)
	Size of Images on the Card:	1920 x 1080 pixels (LW), 1440 x 1080 pixels (L), 848 x 480 pixels (SW), 640 x 480 pixels (S)
	File Format:	Design rule for Camera File System (DCF), EXIF 2.2 compliant, DPOF compliant
	Image Compression Method:	JPEG compression (Super Fine, Fine, Normal)
Terminals	Video Terminals:	Component (output only), S-Video (input / output), BNC (output only), RCA (input / output)
	Audio Terminals:	RCA (input / output), MIC: ø 3.5mm stereo mini-jack (unbalanced)
	ATT:	20dB, -61dBV (manual volume control at center setting and -12dB full scale ) / 600ohms
	XLR:	(2)(balanced)(pin1: shield, pin2: hot; pin3: cold)
	MIC INPUT ATT:	20dB, -60dBu (with manual volume control at center setting and -18dB full scale)
	Impedance:	10 kohms
	LINE INPUT:	Impedance 10 kohms, sensitivity +4dBu (with manual volume control at center setting and -18dB full scale)
	HDV / DV Terminal:	Compliant with IEEE1394 protocol
	Headphone Terminal:	ø 3.5mm stereo mini-jack, less than 50ohm; -infinity to -12dBV (with 16ohm load)
	LANC Terminal:	ø 2.5mm stereo mini-jack
Operating Temperature	0 – 40°C, 85% (relative humidity)
Power	7.4V DC (battery pack)
Dimensions(W x H x D)	Approx. 226 x 220 x 496mm (excluding grip belt)
Weight	Approx. 3935g (Includes Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III, Lens Hood, Viewfinder Unit, Supplied Microphone, BP-950G, tape, memory card)