CANON XM2 Mini DV camcorder

CANON XM2 - A high-quality, versatile model suitable for serious camcorder enthusiasts and professional videographers. Its advanced technology delivers unrivalled image qua (...) See more See less

lity in its class.The XM2 offers all the features of the market-leading XM1 plus some enhancements, including a new picture adjustment feature and manual control for picture adjustments. ¼” 470K pixel 3CCD with pixel shift Canon Professional L-Series Fluorite Lens 20x optical zoom/100x digital zoom F1.6 Optical image stabiliser with VAP Direction accurate stereo microphone Two-channel audio level manual control 2.5” 200K colour LCD/0.44’ 180K colour VF Three shooting modes: normal, photo, frame movie The XM2's advanced technology delivers unrivalled image quality in its class The XM2 improves on the market leading and successful XM1 in a number of key areas. It comprises of a brand new 1/4" 470,000-pixel 3CCD increasing image quality. Not forgetting a new manual control in picture adjustments and shooting adjustments even for professional users. Technology The XM2 includes a new high-sensitivity ¼” 470,000-pixel 3CCD for superb 540-line horizontal resolution and super low light performance. A new generation camera signalling processing LSI improves approximately 3dB in S/N ratio from the XM1. The result is an improvement in colour, low light performance, resolution and dynamic range. Pixel shift The XM2 is equipped with a pixel shift system that boosts both resolution and sensitivity and allows users to achieve superb picture quality results. Picture adjustments The following picture adjustments have been greatly improved in the XM2. Colour gain adjustments, colour phase adjustments, sharpness adjustment and black level can be adjusted to desired value and up to 1 type of preset registration is possible. Custom preset - after picture adjustments, settings can be stored as a custom Slow shutter speed - XM2 can be set to slow shutter speeds to 1/6 of a second Gain control - gain can now be increased up to a maximum of 18dB Frame movie mode - frame mode can m (Description excerpted from: Eclipse Computers)