CANON XL H1A Mini DV camcorder

CANON XL H1A - Targeted at the professional ENG & low-budget filmmaking market the successor to the XL H1 has been developed using the feedback of professional cameramen. the (...) See more See less

XL H1A takes high quality HDV recording to new levels. Separate focus, zoom and iris rings - plus full audio options - give total control. Features Professional quality 1080i HDV recording (50i, 25F) High resolution 1/3" 1.67 Megapixel 3CCD system 20x L-series HD Video Lens with three separate rings - for manual focus, zoom and aperture control - that can be operated simultaneously DIGIC DV II image processor for fast, accurate HD data handling Full image customisation and Cine Gamma controls Custom presets, functions and displays that can be saved to SD/MMC card - interchangeable with XH series camcorders 2-channel XLR audio recording with independent limiters and auto/manual settings Optional NTSC shooting (60i/30F/24F) Canon CPS Video Service Support Specifications Canon HD Video Camera Recorder XL H1A Camera Image sensing device Image size 1/3-inch CCD 1/3-inch CCD System 3CCD horizontal pixel shift 3CCD horizontal pixel shift Total pixels 1.67 megapixels per CCD 1.67 megapixels per CCD Number of effective pixels (per CCD) HD: Approx. 1.56 megapixels SD/4:3: Approx. 1.17 megapixels SD/16:9: Approx. 1.56 megapixels HD: Approx. 1.56 megapixels SD/4:3: Approx. 1.17 megapixels SD/16:9: Approx. 1.56 megapixels Lens Optical zoom magnification 20x HD Video Lens supplied Zoom, Iris and Focus rings (Interchangeable lens system) 20x HD Video Lens supplied Zoom, Iris and Focus rings (Interchangeable lens system) Focal length 5.4-108mm (35mm eqv: 38.9-778mm) 5.4-108mm (35mm eqv: 38.9-778mm) f-number f/1.6 - 3.5 f/1.6 - 3.5 Aperature leaves (Number of leaves) 6 leaves, iris diaphragm 6 leaves, iris diaphragm Zoom speed Handle zoom: Fixed speed (16 speed level settings available) Grip zoom: Variable speed/Fixed speed (16 speed level settings available) Handle zoom: Fixed speed (16 speed level settings available) Grip zoom: Variable speed/Fixed speed (16 speed level (Description excerpted from: Jigsaw24)