Professional High Definition HDV Recording
• 3-CCD professional HD camcorder, 1.67-megapixels per CCD (1440 x 1080 effective pixels), records dual codec - HDV and DV
• Powered by DIGIC DV II imaging processor
• Mode select dial allows user to switch between SD (4:3, 16:9) and HD (16:9) signal
• Frame Rate dial offers 50i / 25F frame mode
• White Balance selection of Auto, Set (2 settings available), Preset (Indoor/Outdoor), with ability to set WB based on color temperature from 2000K to 15000K
• Comprehensive skin detail / tone adjustment - high, middle and low - by tweaking hue and chroma settings
• Colour Correction function (2 settings available) corrects the colour gain of 16 hues. Fine adjustments include chroma, area and brightness allows precise control
• New Focus Preset settings (4 speeds) for flexible focusing options
• New +36db gain
• New Auto Gain Control allows gain limits of up to 18db in increments of 3db when gain is set to Auto mode
• New Gain is adjustable in 0.5db increments
• Marker displays: Centre marker, horizontal marker, safety zone, aspect ratio marker and grid display
• New Iris limit custom function limits iris opening to minimum f/9.5
• Clear Scan function (corrects flickering in TV and computer screens)
• New Enhanced customized preset functions: 21 custom function items, 23 custom presets for enhancing images and 22 custom presets for display items
• 2 custom keys for allocation of time code, TC hold, zebra pattern, etc.
• New User can now save up to 9 settings such as hue, color gain, sharpness, and gamma into the camcorder memory
• Share Custom Settings reduces the hassle of preprogramming. Save and name (up to 8 characters) custom preset setting into SD memory cards to share with XHA1 and XH G1
• New AE button adjusts iris and gain settings to establish appropriate exposure in manual mode for AE
• New Adjustable focus assist (peaking) frequency and gain level settings
• Optional 60i/30F/24F upgrade (chargeable) must be performed by a Canon service centre (Singapore / Malaysia / Thailand / Philippines / India only) for end users

XL Interchangeable lens system
• New HD 20x zoom XL 5.4 – 108 mm L IS III lens
• Designed for HD specific use
• Focal length: 5.4 mm – 108 mm, f/1.6 –f/3
• ‘L’ lens featuring Fluorite element for high optical performance
• Distance display
• Built-in mechanical shutter
• Selectable 2 ND filters
• New manual Iris ring
• New Manual focus during zoom operations
• XL mount for 1/3-inch 3 CCD system
• Great variety of interchangeable EF lenses (to be used with optional EF lens adapter)

Audio Features
• New Separate sensitivity controls. XLR input and 2-channel sound recording can be controlled
• New Alternate control of both built-in microphone and XLR input
• New 2-step switching for line level output
• New Sensitivity selection for XLR line input from -12db to +12db
• New Audio limiter function prevents distortion of high sound level in manual recording mode
• Select between stereo and mono recording
• Microphone windscreen function can be toggled On and Off

LCD Viewfinder features
• 2.4” (215k pixels LCD viewfinder)
• User can toggle between colour and black/white display

Interface
• New HD/SD-SDI output connectors (embedded audio, TC) ensure convenience in studio applications
• TIME CODE input / output connectors to send and receive time code signals to and from video another device (e.g. VCR players and camera)
• New GENLOCK (generator lock) input connector syncs multiple video device inputs including synchro with HD and SD signals

Software- Console Features (optional)
• Provides image control functions with custom preset control, waveform monitor / vectorscope display and camera control
• Provide storage functions that support both HDV and SD, cache video recording and SD frame shooting

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: 5.4-108 mm, f/1.6-3.5; Independent manual focus, zoom and iris rings
Video Recording Media:
HDV 6.35 mm vapour-deposited metal tape
Recording Speed:
Approx. 18.83 mm / sec (HDV/DV: SP mode)
Approx. 12.57 mm / 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 pixels
Fast Forward/Rewind Time:
Approx. 2 mins 20 secs. (with a 60 min. 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 (48 KHz) or 12-bit (32 KHz)
Minimum Illumination:
Auto mode – 6 lux (shutter speed 1 / 50, Gain 18 dB)
Manual mode – 0.4 lux (shutter speed 1 / 3, Gain 18 dB)
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 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack (unbalanced); ATT: 20dB, -61 dBV (manual volume control at center setting and -12 dB full scale)/600 ohms; XLR: (2)(balanced)(pin1: shield, pin2: hot; pin3: cold); MIC INPUT ATT: 20 dB, -60 dBu (with manual volume control at center setting and -18 dB full scale); Impedance: 10 kohms; LINE INPUT: Impedance 10 kohms, sensitivity
+4 dBu (with manual volume control at center setting and -18 dB full scale)
HDV/DV Terminal: Compliant with IEEE1394 protocol
Headphone Terminal: ø 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack, less than 50 ohm; -infinity to -12 dBV (with 16 ohm load)
LANC Terminal: ø 2.5 mm stereo mini-jack
Operating Temperature:
0 – 40°C, 85% (relative humidity)
Power:
7.4 V DC (battery pack)
Dimensions(W x H x D):
Approx. 226 x 220 x 496 mm (excluding grip belt)
Weight:
XL H1A – Approx. 3935 g
(Includes Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III, Lens Hood, Viewfinder Unit, Supplied Microphone, BP-950G, tape, memory card)