- Professional 3CCD SD DV camcorder with open architecture design for cinema attachments.
- 20x optical zoom lens, XL interchangeable lens system.
- Color viewfinder, interchangeable with optional professional monochrome viewfinder.
- 16:9 widescreen and 4:3 ratio, 3 selectable frame rates: 60i, 30p, and cinema 24p.
- Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack.
Product Description
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The Canon XL2 allows you 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.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 superb Canon
image processing quality are united in the XL2.
From the Manufacturer
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The Canon XL2 allows you 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.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 superb Canon
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:
Canon Super Range Optical Image Stabilization in the standard
lens; dual aspect ratios; various frame rate capabilities; image
gamma and detail controls; skin detail control and convertible
LCD display and among others.
Unprecedented image control coordination between two XL2
cameras, remote computer camera control and direct video
to computer are just a part of the capabilities of the
XL2. Never before has so much creative power been put in the
hands of the film maker, video artist, and corporate and event
videographer.
Fluorite 'L' series lens
Canon is known worldwide for its optics -- its broadcast and
photo lenses, for example. The new 20x Professional L-Series
Fluorite optical zoom lens for the XL2 is an outstanding lens,
using fluorite to deliver outstanding resolution, contrast and
color reproduction. In addition, the lens features Canon's superb
optical stabilization system. This corrects camera shake
instantly and, with its SuperRange feedback system, even catches
low-frequency vibrations, refining the movement of the vari-angle
prism, delivering the most advanced optical image stabilization
available today.
Canon has satisfied the demands of experienced image makers for
years through the power, design and quality of 35mm and broadcast
TV lenses. Canon's Professional L-Series lenses utilize fluorite,
a material that provides outstanding resolution, contrast, and
color reproduction - especially in lightweight,
high-magnification lenses. Incorporated into the XL2's 20x lens,
fluorite delivers the ultimate in clarity and image quality. The
fluorite element inside the lens defeats color aberration (an
effect that causes a reduction in sharpness, contrast and color).
The fluorite lens precisely controls components of light
providing an excellent balance of these three critical
ingredients of picture quality. This is unobtainable with
conventional optical glass.
20x Optical zoom
Canon's 20x Professional L-Series Fluorite lens for the XL2 is
the equivalent, in 35mm format, of a 42.3 - 846mm lens when the
camera is in 16:9 widescreen format. When the 20x
Professional L-Series Fluorite lens for the XL2 is
video in the TV-standard 4:3 aspect ratio, it is the equivalent,
in 35mm format, of a 51.8 - 1036mm lens.
Super Range Optical Image Stabilization (VAP type)
Canon's superb optical stabilization system corrects camera
shake instantly so even hand held s, at full telephoto, and
s taken from a moving car, are smooth and steady. And since
it is optical, there is no loss of image quality inevitable with
electronic image stabilizers. It perfectly complements the high
picture quality of the DV format.
Previously, optical image stabilizers have used a gyro sensor to
detect camcorder vibration (the data from which controls a
vari-angle prism that continuously corrects the path of the
incoming light). SuperRange goes one step further by examining
the image after it is received by the CCD, and detecting any
low-frequency vibrations missed by the gyro. This data is fed
back to accelerate and refine the movement of the vari-angle
prism. This greatly improves performance for low frequency
vibration, resulting in the most advanced optical image
stabilization available today.
f/1.6 - f/3.5
Canon's 20x Professional L-Series Fluorite lens features a fast
aperture of f/1.6, variable to f/3.5 at full telephoto. This
maximum aperture of f/1.6 aids in capturing quality video in low
light conditions.
72mm filter thread
With a standard 72mm filter thread, the 20x Professional
L-Series Fluorite lens offers the availability of a wide variety
of filters from Canon and other suppliers. You can customize the
XL2 to fit your specific application and preferences through a
full range of accessories. They include optional lenses,
viewfinders, s and microphone adapters.
6 blade iris diaphragm
A six-blade circular iris is used in the XL2 for professional
exposure control. This helps to deliver stunning video and still
photos.
2 independent ND filters
The 20x Professional L-Series Fluorite optical zoom lens
includes two neutral density filters to help control light -- for
example under bright, sunlit conditions, or when less depth of
field is desired. The two built-in filters, 1/6 ND and 1/32 ND,
can be used independently.
Electronic focus and zoom ring
The focus ring and the zoom ring are independent controls on the
20x lens. They are servo controlled and the speed can be changed
by the speed of the rotation of the ring. There is also a zoom
control on the handgrip and one on the top handle.
Zoom preset position
This function allows memorization of a zoom point, so that the
lens can return to that framing by a push of the button. The
speed of the zoom can easily be controlled.
Focus preset position
This function allows memorization of a focus point, so that the
lens can return to that focus by a push of the button. A 'pull
focus' can easily be accomplished. The speed of the focus can
easily be controlled.