Canon XL-H1

Professional 1080i HD production with XL versatility.

• Professional versatility for 1080i HD
• HD-SDI out, Gen lock in, Time code in/out
• 20x HD VIDEO lens
• High resolution 1/3" 1.67 Megapixel 3CCDs
• DiG!C DV II Processor
• Full CINE and image control
• 4 channel audio line-in
• 60i/30f/24f (option)
• CONSOLE software (option)

Shooting HD at 1080i with selectable frame rates (50i/25f), the versatile 1/3" 1.67 Megapixel 3CCD XL H1 features a new 20x HD VIDEO lens, HD-SDI output, Gen lock input and Time code input/output.Professional versatility

The XL H1 supports HDV and HD production at 1080i, DV production with SD and offers professional versatility with a range of production options and frame rates (50i and 25f).Studio integrationWith built-in high quality HD-SDI output, Gen lock input and Time code input/output, the XL H1 can be integrated into a professional studio environment and used as part of a multi camera shoot.

New precision lens for HD qualitySpecially developed for HD quality, a new 38.9-778mm (in 35mm photography) 20x HD VIDEO lens features a Fluorite element to correct chromatic aberrations and a Vari-angle Prism Optical Image Stabilizer (VAP OIS). New multi-coating (SR coating) dramatically reduces ghosting and flare.

The XL H1 inherits the revolutionary XL interchangeable lens mount system and has a preset function with new memory backup that remembers focus and zoom points even when a lens has been detached.Highest resolution for HDV*With 1/3" 1.67 Megapixel 3CCD and new DIGIC DV II processor, the XL H1 boasts the highest resolution in the HDV class*.

In conjunction with the 20x HD VIDEO lens, the XL H1 delivers outstanding true-to-life video.

Boosted digital cinema functions

Total CINE control includes new Gamma and Colour Matrix settings that are suited to direct transfer, by matching the characteristics of film.

Full control over images

The XL H1 features an expanded range of precise advanced image control functions, full manual shooting controls and Focus Assist (Magnifying, Peaking).

Custom presets can be stored to SD/MMC card.High quality audioThe XL H1 features 4 channel recording with XLR audio line level input support and Audio Lock (DV only) for the synchronisation of audio and footage.Customized 60i/30f/24f video (optional)

The XL H1 can be purchased with both NTSC and PAL shooting modes directly from Canon, making a full range of video capture options including 60i, 50i, 30f, 25f and 24f available to users.New 'CONSOLE' image control and storage software (optional)

New CONSOLE software for PC allows remote control of the XL H1 and manages the recording and playback of HDV and DV data

 

Image sensing device:
Image size :		1/3-inch CCD
System :		3-CCD horizontal pixel shift
Total pixels :		1.67 megapixels per CCD
Number of effective pixels (per CCD):		HD: Approx. 1.56 megapixels SD/4:3: Approx. 1.17 megapixels SD/16:9: Approx. 1.56 megapixels
Lens:
Optical zoom magnification :		20x HD VIDEO Lens
Focal length :		5.4 - 108mm
f-number :		f/1.6 - 3.5
Aperture leaves (Number of leaves) :		6 leaves, iris diaphragm
Zoom speed :		Handle zoom: Fixed speed (16 speed level settings available) Grip zoom: Variable speed/Fixed speed (16 speed level settings available)
Filter diameter :		72mm
Minimum illumination:
Auto mode:		Approx. 6 lux (shutter speed 1/50,Gain 18dB, i selected)
Manual mode:		Approx. 0.4 lux (shutter speed 1/3, GAIN 18 dB, f1.6, i selected)
Image stabilizer:
Image stabilization system :		Optical Image Stabilization (when HD 20x zoom XL5.4-108mm L IS II is installed, VAP compensation system is used)
Sensing method :		Angle detection and movement vector detection
Shooting functions:
AE mode :		Auto mode, Tv mode, Av mode, Manual mode, Spotlight mode, Night mode, Full Auto mode
Centre weighted average :		Full Auto mode, Auto mode, Night mode, Tv mode, Av mode and Manual mode
Evaluative photometry (128-segments) :		Spotlight mode
Exposure adjustment AE lock :		Included. EXP. LOCK button operation (Auto mode, TV mode, AV mode only)
Exposure adjustment AE shift :		Included. AE SHIFT dial mode, AV mode only) operation (±2 levels) (Auto mode, TV mode, AV mode only)
Exposure adjustment Gain setting :		Auto/Gain select (-3, 0, +3, +6, +12, +18 dB) Set to Auto in Full Auto and Night mode, Spotlight mode is fixed at 0 dB.
Frame rate setting:		i - 50i recording, F1/F2 - 25F recording
Shutter speed (Tape recording):
Shutter speed setting (at TV priority) :		13 levels (1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25, 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000, 1/16000 sec)
In Auto mode i is selected F1 is selected :		1/50 to 1/500 sec 1/25 to 1/500 sec
In Night mode i is selected F1 is selected :		1/3 to 1/500 sec 1/3 to 1/500 sec
Aperture:
Aperture value (HD 20x zoom ): AV priority		f/1.6, 2.0, 2.8, 4.0, 5.6, 8.0, 9.5, CLOSE
Image quality adjustment:
Skin setting :		The skin detail setting can be made after making the hue adjustment, chroma adjustment, area adjustment, and Y level adjustment.
Custom preset :		Gamma adjustment, knee adjustment, black adjustment, master pedestal adjustment, setup level adjustment, sharpness adjustment, H detail adjustment, H/V balance adjustment, coring adjustment, NR (1/2) adjustment, colour matrix adjustment, colour gain adjustment, hue adjustment, RGB gain independent adjustment, matrix adjustment (6-axis adjustment)
White balance:
Auto :		Yes
Preset/Set :		Outdoor (5600 K), Indoor (3200 K), Set (2 available), Colour temperature setting
System :		TTL, 128 segments
Focus:
Mode :		AF, MF, One-push AF, Preset focus (HD 20x zoom installed)
MF operation :		Focus ring operation
Time code:
Countup system :		Rec Run, free run, Recrun Preset, hold
Start value setting :		"00:00:00:00", Set, Reset selectable
Other Functions:
Digital fade:		Yes (White, black fader)
Still image recording:		Yes (1920 x 1080)
Zebra pattern:		Yes (Level adjustment: selectable from 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95% and 100%)
Colour bar:		Yes
Clear scan:		Yes
Memory card:		Yes
REC review:		Yes
Standby switch:		Yes
Power save (after recording is paused for 3 minutes):		Yes
Audio:		DV recording: 16-bit 2ch (48 kHz), 12-bit 4ch (32 kHz) 4-channel synchronous recording is possible HDV recording: 2ch recording/MPEG1 Audio layer II, 4ch recording/MPEG2 Audio layer II
Wind screen:		Yes (ON/OFF)
LCD monitor:
Size :		2.4-inch (Wide type)
Pixels :		215,000 pixels
Image quality adjustment :		Yes (Brightness, Contrast, Colour, Sharpness Adjustment, Black and White supported)
Movable :		Yes. Front and back, and side to side adjustment
VCR:
Playback system:
Frame playback :		DV recording: Forward/Reverse, HDV recording: Forward only
Slow playback speed) (±1/3, ±1/10x speed):		DV recording: Forward/Reverse, HDV recording: Forward only
2x speed playback :		DV recording: Forward/Reverse, HDV recording: Forward/ Reverse(speed is 1x speed)
1x speed playback :		DV/HDV recording: Forward/Reverse,
Cue/Review :		DV recording: 11.5x speed, HDV recording: 8x speed
Search:
Date search :		Yes
Index search :		Yes
End search :		Yes
Data code display:		Date and time display, Shooting data
Zero set memory:		Yes
System:
Microphone input jack :		Front microphone jack (with 5 V DC jack), rear microphone jack (XLR jack supporting phantom power supply: 2 systems), accessory shoe jack (supporting Microphone Adapter MA-300)
Headphone output :		3.5 mm mini jack
HDV/DV terminal :		Input/Output
Video jacks:		S jack (input/output), BNC jack (input/output), HD/SD-SDI jack (output only), component jack (output only)
AV terminal :		RCA pin (V: input/output, A: input/output 2 systems)
Editing jack :		Yes (LANC)
Time code jack :		Yes (Input, output: 1 system each)
GENLOCK terminal :		Yes (Input only)
Memory card terminal :		Yes
EVF jack :		Colour/Black and white viewfinder: 1 system each
Analogue signal to DV signal conversion :		Yes
Microphone attenuation :		Yes (Only microphones connected to the front microphone and rear XLR jacks)
Microphone level meter :		Yes
World clock :		Yes
Tally lamp :		Yes
Remote control sensor:		Yes
Accessory shoe :		Supporting Microphone Adapter MA-300, EOS flash
Custom key :		Yes(2 available)
DV control :		Yes
Backup power supply :		Lithium coin battery (built-in)
Battery pack power :		BP-930, BP-945, BP-950G, BP-970G lithium-ion battery