CANON XL H1S Mini DV camcorder

CANON XL H1S - Versatile broadcast-quality HD camcorder with a comprehensive array of professional studio connections including HDSDi, gen lock, & time code. Features Professi (...) See more See less

onal quality 1080i HD output (50i, 25F) High resolution 1/3" 1.67 Megapixel 3CCD system 20x L-series HD Video Lens with separate focus, zoom and iris rings - offering simultaneous control HDV recording; plus HD-SDI output (uncompressed 1920x1080) with embedded audio Gen lock in, Time code in/out for multi-camera shoots DIGIC DV II processor for fast, accurate HD data handling Full image customisation; settings saved to SD/MMC card - compatible with XH series camcorders 2-channel audio recording with independent limiters and auto/manual settings Optional NTSC shooting (60i/30F/24F) Canon CPS Video Service Support Specifications Camera Image sensing device Image size 1/3-inch CCD System 3CCD horizontal pixel shift Total pixels 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 Lens Optical zoom magnification 20x HD Video Lens supplied Zoom, Iris and Focus rings (Interchangeable lens system) Focal length 5.4-108mm (35mm eqv: 38.9-778mm) f-number f/1.6 - 3.5 Aperature leaves (Number of leaves) 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) Filter diameter 72mm Minimum illumination Auto mode Approx. 6 lux (shutter speed1/50, Gain 18dB, i selected) Manual mode Approx. 0.4 lux (shutter speed 1/3, Gain 18 dB, f1.6, i selected) Image stabilizer Image stabilization system Optical Image Stabilization (when HD 20x zoom XL5.4-108mm L IS III is installed, VAP / Super Range system is used) Sensing method Angle detection and movement vector detection Shooting functions AE mode 7 modes: Auto, Tv, Av, Manual, Spotlight, Night, Full Auto Photometry system Center weighted average Full Auto mode, Auto mode, Night mode, Tv mode, Av mode and Manual mode Ev (Description excerpted from: Jigsaw24)