• 3x 1/3" 800,000 pixel CCDs
• 50i & 25p frame rate
• Total manual image control
• Pro Quality 16:9
• XL interchangeable lens system
• 20x zoom lens
• Optical Image Stabilizer
• 4 channel audio, XLR in, BNC out
• SMPTE time code
• IEEE1394 PC connect

Professional's choice
• With 3x 1/3" 800k progressive scan CCDs, the broadcast quality XL2 is the flagship of the Canon range, setting the standard in versatile, light-weight professional digital video. Revolutionising its class, the XL2 provides full manual control over a myriad of variables, allowing all the fine adjustments necessary to satisfy even the most demanding professional videographer
• Both 16:9 (962 x 576 effective pixels) and 4:3 (720 x 576 effective pixels) formats are supported. A 3rd generation signal processing LSI delivers outstanding Signal/Noise ratio performance, with high sensibility and low smear

Create your own cine look
• With 25p recording and selectable variables such as colour matrix and coring to customize your video recordings, you can create your own cine look. Gamma curve controls include Knee adjustments to tame white clipping and Black controls bring out or suppress detail in the low brightness areas. Colour matrix is selectable from Video and Cinema, while V Detail allows flexible resolution in the vertical direction. Skin Detail allows control over phase and chroma for softer, warmer skin tones. Manual control is provided over Master RGB, Setup level, Master Pedestal, Gain, Coring, Sharpness, Noise Reduction, Colour Gain and Hue

Control
• Two custom keys instantly recall any chosen manual setting within the 8 main menu functions. Favourite settings can be saved to three custom presets. Independent control is provided over R Gain, G Gain and B Gain. White balance can be set to true white or adjusted manually

Lens
• Fluorite and aspheric elements in the 20x zoom lens eliminate both chromatic and spherical aberrations. A circular iris provides beautiful background blur and built-in neutral density (ND) filters allow the iris to open fully in harsh light conditions. The XL mount system is compatible with all XL video lenses, and over 60 Canon EF lenses via an optional adapter

Go steady
• Optical image stabilization (OIS) eliminates unwanted camera shake before the image reaches the sensor. SuperRange OIS extends IS by examining the image after it is received by the sensor and suppressing low frequency movements

In sync
• Both Rec Run and Free Run SMPTE time code is supported. 2 built-in phantom powered XLR jacks and a BNC jack for monitor output is provided. An IEEE1394 connection allows direct hard disk recording

Video System
Video System: MiniDV

CCD
Type: 3CCD 1/3" Progressive Scan
Total pixels: 3x 800,000
Effective pixels: 4:3 mode: 410,000 pixels
16:9 mode: 550,000 pixels
Filter: RGB Independent Primary Colour

Lens
Optical Zoom: 20x
Digital Zoom: N/A
Focal length: 5.4 - 108mm
Maximum aperture: f/1.6
Minimum focusing distance: 20mm
Image Stabilizer: YES (OIS)
Filter diameter: 72mm

LCD
Screen size: 2.0"
Pixels: 200,000
Manual adjustment: Brightness, Contrast, Color, Sharpness Adjustment
Multi image screen: N/A

Minimum illumination
Minimum Lux.: 0.8 lux (in night mode)
Night Mode: YES
Super Night Mode: NO

Focus
Auto/Manual: YES
Control: YES

AE Mode
Program AE: Full Auto, Auto, Tv, Av, Manual, Spotlight, Night Mode

Backlight Compensation
Backlight Compensation: YES

White balance
Type: TTL
Auto: YES
Set/Preset: YES
Lock: YES

Shutter speed
Maximum: 1/16000
Slow: 1/6

Digital Effect
Fade: NO
Effect: NO

Custom Key
Custom Key: YES (2)

Still Image
Capture image size: N/A
Continuous shooting mode: NO
Auto Exposure Bracketing: NO
Simultaneous Photo Recording: NO
Selecting AF Frame Function: NO
Photo Button: NO

Self timer
Self timer: YES

REC. review/REC. search
REC. review/REC. search: YES

Recording mode
LP mode: YES
Extended Recording mode (ELP mode): NO

Search
Still image: YES
Date: YES

Memory Card
Multi Media Card: NO
Secure Digital Card: NO
Movie Recording: NO

Audio
System:
PCM Digital Stereo
16bit-48kHz 2ch
12bit-32kHz 4ch
Manual Rec. level control: YES
Audio Dubbing: NO

Terminal
Headphone: YES
Microphone: YES (2x Phantom Powered XLR)
USB: NO
DV: YES out/in
Direct Print: NO
Analogue-in: YES
AV: YES
S-video: YES

Accessory shoe
Accessory shoe: YES (Advanced Accessory Shoe)

Built-in Video light
Built-in Video light: NO

Built-in Flash
Built-in Flash: NO

Wireless controller
Wireless controller: WL-D4000

Analogue Digital Converter
Analogue Digital Converter: YES

Battery Pack
Type: Li-Ion
Battery included in the kit: BP-930
Long life Battery: BP-945
Longer recording time- a): 3h 50m

Dimensions
W x H x D: 225 x 220 x 496mm
Weight: 2410g