HD Capture, 20x Optical Zoom, SD/MMC Recording, XL Interchangeable Lens System
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Whether you're a broadcast ENG producer or documentary, feature, or commercial videographer, the XL H1 is the affordable, lightweight HD camcorder you've been waiting for.
Its superior Canon optics and exceptional image processing give you a brilliant HD image. The XL H1 also features uncompressed HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M) and SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M) output, as well as Genlock input and SMPTE time code input and output for multi-camera shoots. And, with its customizable open-architecture approach, selectable frame rates including 24F, and multiple output options, you've got exactly the right tool -- every time.
The XL H1 features total Cine control, customizable settings and a well-balanced design for the creative control, flexibility and advanced capability your video work demands.
- New Optional Accessory - Canon HD Video Lens 6x Zoom XL 3.4-20.4mm L
- HD Resolution with Selectable Frame Rates
- HD-SDI/SD-SDI Out, Genlock, Time Code (all SMPTE compliant)
- Total Cine Control
- 20x HD Video Lens
- Still Image Recording
- Three Native 16:9 Image Sensors
- DIGIC DV II Image Processor
- Combination 16:9 EVF and LCD panel
- Custom Presets and Custom Keys
- Flange Back Adjustment
- SMPTE Time Code and Color Bars
- Clear Scan
- Skin Detail
- 4 Channel Audio
- Interface Connections
- 60i / 50i Video Mode Option
- HDV Recording

| Power Supply (rated) |
7.4V DC (battery pack) |
| Video Recording system |
Two rotating heads, helical scan azimuth recording, HDV: HDV1080i; DV specifications (Consumer VCR SD specifications) |
| Audio Recording system |
DV: PCM digital recording: 16 bits (48 kHz/2 channels), 12 bits (32 kHz//2 channels) selectable. 12 bit/synchronous (32 kHz/4 channels) is possible HDV: MPEG1 Audio Layer II: (Sampling frequency 48 kHz, bit rate 384 kbps/2 channels); |
| Image Sensor |
Size 1/3", approx. 1.67 megapixels per CCD, CCD x3 (charge-coupled device) with horizontal pixel shift. Effective pixels: HD approx. 1.56 megapixels, SD/4:3 approx. 1.17 megapixels, SD/16:9 approx. 1.56 megapixels |
| Tape Format |
Video cassettes bearing the MiniDV mark |
| Tape Speed |
HDV/DV: SP mode: 0.74 ips (18.81mm/second), DV, LP mode; 0.49 ips (12.56 mm/second) |
| Maximum Recording Time (with an 80-min. cassette) |
HDV/DV: SP mode 80 min. DV:LP; 120 min. |
| Lens Mount |
XL interchangeable lens system |
| Focusing System |
TTL autofocus. Manual focusing possible (20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS II installed) |
| Minimum Focusing Distance |
20mm (Wide macro), 1m (entire zoom range): (20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS II installed) |
| Minimum Illumination |
60i, 1/60 shutter speed = 7 lux; 30F, 1/30 shutter speed = 4 lux; 24F, 1/48 shutter speed = 6 lux |
| Filter Diameter |
72mm (XL lens) |
| Viewfinder |
2.4-inch (wide type) color LCD; Approx. 215,000 pixels |
| Microphone |
High-performance MS stereo electric condenser microphone |
| Recording Media |
SD, MMC |
| DV Terminal |
Special 4-pin connector (IEEE1394 compatible); both input/output |
| Video Terminal |
(a) Also serves as RCA pin jack (yellow); both input/output (b) Also serves as BNC connector; both input/output |
| Output Levels |
Max. -10 dBv (for 47 kohm load)/3 kohm unbalanced |
| S-video Terminal |
4-pin mini-DIN; both input/output |
| Audio Terminal |
(a) Also serves as RCA pin jack (white/red, L/R) both input/output (2 systems) (b) XLR 3-pin jack (2 systems); switchable between MIC/LINE |
| Audio |
Auto Mode, Gain 18dB |
| Microphone Terminal |
3.5mm stereo mini-jack |
| Operating Temperature range |
32-104° F (0-40° C) |
| Dimensions |
8.9 x 8.7 x 19.5 in. (226 x 220 x 496mm) |
| Weight (not including lens and battery pack) |
5.4 lbs. (2435g) |
| Weight (fully loaded) |
8.3 lbs. (3750g) |
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