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
• High definition video (HDV) recording of 1440 x 1080 pixels in the 16:9 aspect ratio
• 3-CCD horizontal pixel shift system
• Powered by DIGIC DV II imaging processor
• Features uncompressed digital HD-SDI output (SMPTE 292M) and GEN-LOCK input as well as SMPTE time code TC-IN/TC-OUT for multi camera shoots
• Satisfies the HDV recording needs of broadcasters, professional filmmakers and highly discerning amateur enthusiasts and many others

HD Resolution
• Records and playback HDV video footage using DV cassette tapes
• Records in HDV1080i, along with selectable frame rates of 50i and 25F,with 25F delivering spectacular clarity when shooting high speed subjects
• HD and SD signals selectable

DIGIC DV II Imaging Processor
• DIGIC DV II imaging processor is Canon’s latest innovation and delivers even faster image processing for speedier camera operations, and greatly stills and movies with
• Great movies and superb stills using two separate processing channels for optimally cater to the different needs of movies and stills.

20x HD Video Lens with Superior Canon Optics
• New XL5.4 – 108mm “L” IS II lens specifically designed for HDV recording with excellent resolution, contrast and color reproduction
• Features Canon’s XL lens mount, allowing full compatibility with Canon’s XL range of lenses, and EF lenses with the use of a mount adapter.
• 20x high zoom magnification with Canon’s Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) system featuring the Vari-Angle Prism which corrects hand shake instantly for steady shots
• Fluorite coating on the lens corrects colour aberration throughout focal length, while the new multi-coating minimizes ghosting
• 2 Neutral Density (ND) filters reduce light intensity, further reducing ghosting
• Focus and zoom presets for flexibility and convenience

Total Cine Control
• Get total control over the cine look of video footage by fine-tuning a number of variables (Cine Gammas / Color Matrixes): Knee/ black stretch/ setup level/ master pedestal/ horizontal detail/ coring/ sharpness/ noise reduction/ colour gain/ hue /master colour adjustments

Skin Detail
• Skin detail setting can be performed by adjustment of
1) Hue
2) Chroma
3) Area
4) Y Level

Professional Level Features & Connectivity
• Caters to the needs of professionals with full-featured capabilities.
• Multi-camera shoots are enabled by GEN-LOCK synchronization or SMTPE time code (TC-IN/TC-OUT) and output.
• Users have a choice of outputting uncompressed digital HD and digital SD through the broadcast/TV industry standard HD/SD-SDI (Serial Digital Interface) output.
• Users can also choose the IEEE1394 (MPEG-2 type) interface to ensure zero-loss dubbing and recording of both HD and SD footage
• Component connectors and LANC connector enables output of broadcast quality digital video format in D3 (1080i)

Audio & Connectivity
• 4 channels recording with independent level controls
• DV Recording (Locked/Unlocked)
• 2 XLR (line/mic level) inputs with phantom power (+48V)
• BNC/Component/Composite/ S-video / IEEE 1394
• Mic/Headphone terminal (3.5 mm)

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.

Other Features
• A large 2.4” LCD viewfinder with 215,000 pixels in 16:9 aspect ratio with black & white switching possible.
• 6 Custom pre-sets and 2 custom keys
• Flange back adjustments (Automatic/Manual)
• SMPTE color bars (with 1 kHz reference tone)
• Clear scan available
• Optional 60i/30F/24F upgrade (chargeable) must be performed by a Canon service centre (Singapore/ Malaysia/ Thailand/ Philippines/ India only) for end users.