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The Canon XL2 allowsyou to capture images closer to the finished product than ever before. Work that previously was limited to post-production can be simply and effectively accomplished in the field, in the camcorder. Lens not included. Short Description: An Open Architecture philosophy, performance found only in much more expensive video cameras, Total Image Control and the solid foundation of Genuine Canon Optics, interchangeable lens capability and superbCanon image processing quality are united in the XL2. The XL2 brings a host of performance and convenience features to this class of video camcorder- benefits that can't be found in this combination on other high-end video cameras. They include: dual aspect ratios; various frame rate capabilities; image gamma and detail controls; skin detail control and convertible LCD display among others.
Features: * 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio shootingformats: With an increasing consumer shift towards widescreen TVs that deliver the full width of film-based theatrical movies, plus the resulting need for productions in the 16:9 aspect ratio, Canon's XL2 offers both the standard 4:3 aspect ratio and the 16:9 widescreen TV aspect ratio. * Variable frame rates: 60i / 30p / 24p (2:3 and 2:3:3:2 both with 1/48th second shutter speed) frame rates are available in the XL2. * Customizable Cine Look: With "big name" and not so well known producers turning to digital video for their "films," increasing emphasis has been placed on delivering the cine look to video. * Total Image Control: Professional videographers need to have control over the set-up of their camcorder. From complete automatic setting to fine adjustments of Master RGB, Setup Level, Master Pedestal, Skin Tone Detail, Program AE, Gain, AE Shift and Lock, White Balance, Shutter Speeds, Aperture Control, Zebra Patterns Clear Scan and Interval Timer the XL2 has the total image control that professionals need. * XL Mount Interchangeable Lens System: A key feature of the Canon XL-series camcorders (and the only MiniDV format camcorders with this feature), is the XL mount interchangeable lens system. * SMPTE time code: The Canon XL2 offers many on-camera enhancements to help capture high-quality footage, including features commonly found on broadcast camcorders. Among these is the placement of a SMPTE time code on the tape. SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers) time code is a digital signalthat assigns a number to every frame of video, representing hours, minutes, seconds, frames, plus some additional information. * Custom Presets: Three custom presets are provided on the XL2, and each can be assigned any one of a number of functions, accessible at the touch of a button, for faster and easier camera operation. Among the functionsare: color gain, color phase, sharpness, setup level, V detail, color matrix, gamma, knee, black stretch, skin detail (hue, gain, area, Y level). *Professional Audio Connections: The XL2 offers 4-channel audio through two built-in XLR connectors with phantom power. * 3CCD Progressive Scan: The XL2 features a 3 CCD system with a separate progressive scan CCD (chargecoupled device) for each primary color (red, green and blue). Each CCD contains 680,000 pixels. * Multi-functional Color EVFwith 2" LCD Monitor: Having a fully adjustable Viewfinder is critical for getting that perfect shot. * Two Custom Keys: You select options from either the Camera Menu (Index Write, Zebra pattern, VCR stop, TV screen, Audio 1 in, Audio 2 in, Zoom grip speed, Zoom handle speed) or the VCR Menu (TV screen, Data code, Audio 1 in, Audio 2 in) and create up to two customized settings for each. * Advanced Accessory Shoe: When specific accessories compatible with the Advanced Accessory Shoe are attached, the XL2 can exchange data with them and supply power directly to them.
Description
XL2 3-CCD MiniDV Digital Camcorder - Body Only without Lens
Macro Focus , PC Connection , PCM Digital Recording , Time Code , Viewfinder , World Clock
Power
Power Source
DC Input , Lithium-Ion Battery , Rechargeable Battery
Dimensions
Weight
5.3 lbs
Depth
19.5 in
Width
8.9 in
Height
8.7 in
Warranty
Warranty Information
1 Year Limited Warranty
More Info
URL
Manufacturer Link
General
Frame Rate
24p , 30p , 60i
General Information
Manufacturer
Canon, Inc
Manufacturer Part Number
9819A001
Manufacturer Website Address
www.usa.canon.com
Product Model
XL2
Product Name
XL2 Digital Camcorder Body Kit
Marketing Information
When you choose the Canon XL2 Body Kit, you've chosen a rock-solid foundation on which to build a video camera system uniquely suited to your creative vision, as well as your technical needs and preferences. By starting with the XL2 body alone, with its Open Architecture philosophy and modular design, you can customize your system exactly the way you want it.
Add lenses from the XL series of video lenses, third-party cine lenses, or Canon's extensive range of photo lenses. Add components such as vi
wfinders, mounts and audio components. The result is a video system that conforms to you - not the other way around.
And no matter how you customize your system, you're building it on the foundation of a recognized industry leader: the Canon
L2. The XL2 gives you performance found only in much more expensive cameras, with Total Image Control, dual aspect ratios, variable frame rates, customizable cine-look, advanced controls, and much more.
Because every filmmaker or videographer
s unique, every XL2 camera system should be unique, too. With the Open Architecture of the XL2, they can be. And that means - you're open to anything.
Product Type
Digital Camcorder
Display & Graphics
Display Screen
2" Active Matrix TFT Color LCD 200 Kilopixel
Image Sensor
3 x 0.33" CCD
Effective Resolution
1.05 Megapixel
1.38 Megapixel
Total Resolution
2.04 Megapixel
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Lens
Optical Zoom
Not Applicable
Audio
Microphone Type
Stereo Electret Condenser Microphone
Video
Video Signals
NTSC
Storage
Recording Media
MiniDV
Storage Media
Not Applicable
Interfaces/Ports
Interfaces/Ports
1 x 4 pin IEEE 1394 Input/Output
1 x 4 pin S-Video Input/Output
1 x Video Input/Output
1 x Audio Input/Output
1 x DC Power Input
1 x Microphone
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions
8.9" x 8.7" x 19.5"
Weight
5.3 lb - not including lens and battery pack
Standard Warranty
1 Year Limited
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