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XL H1S

Imaging excellence beyond any other

Adopting Canon’s new MPEG-2 Full HD Codec, the XL H1S features the best in optical technology, including a genuine 20x zoom lens and a highly responsive focus adjustment ring for fine brilliance.

Professional HD camcorder with 20x zoom lens and XL lens mount
With HD-SDI, GENLOCK, Time Code
Records to DV tape

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10-bit 4:2:2 colour space

Harnessing the best of Canon’s optical technologies, the Serial Digital Interface (SDI) terminal is able to deliver full resolution uncompressed HD / SD-SDI video output at 4:2:2 colour space for superior broadcast quality. In addition, the in-built HD / SD-SDI output with embedded audio and time code, GENLOCK synchronisation, and SMPTE Time Code in/out connectors make it compatible with most professional setups and industry demands.

Interchangeable XL Lens

The Interchangeable XL Lens Mount system offers you the added flexibility of using Canon’s range of interchangeable HD Video Lenses for more creative expression. Furthermore, by using the EF Adaptor XL, each professional camcorder becomes compatible with any of Canon’s photographic EF Lenses (L-series only) for more precise image captures.

HD-SDI connectivity

No matter your connection preference, this versatile camcorder features a Professional Jackpack to integrate seamlessly with existing production environments. The in-built HD / SD-SDI output with embedded audio and time code, GENLOCK synchronisation, and SMPTE Time Code in/out connectors make it compatible with most professional setups and industry demands.

Specifications for XL H1S

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 dots
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:	10kohms
	LINE INPUT:	Impedance 10kohms, 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
	GENLOCK Terminal:	BNC type connector, input: 1 Vp-p / 75ohms (tri-level or blackburst sync)
	TIME CODE Terminals:	BNC connector, input: 1 Vp-p / 75ohms, output: 1 Vp-p / 75ohms
	HD / SD-SDI Terminal:	HD-SDI video standard – compliant with SMPTE292M; embedded audio standard: compliant with SMPTE299M; time code standard: compliant with SMPTE RP 188 (LTC) SD-SDI (480 / 60i) video standard – compliant with SMPTE259M; embedded audio standard: compliant with SMPTE272M; time code standard: compliant with SMPTE RP 188 (LTC)
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. 3995g (Includes Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III, Lens Hood, Viewfinder Unit, Supplied Microphone, BP-950G, tape, memory card)