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XL2 Digital Video Camera
The ultimate 3CCD DV camera system
for creative film-making.
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No more limits. Canon’s XL2 is more than just a successor to the popular XL1s – it’s a revolution in digital video camera freedom. The design concept is based on the U nprecedented level of manual control • successful ‘open architecture’ structure Pro-Quality 16:9 capability • of its predecessor, with innovation 25p progressive scan Cine-Look • upon innovation added to produce a 3 CCD 800,000 pixel sensor with horizontal • broadcast quality digital video camera of pixel shift unprecede
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Technology that pushes the possibilities. Push your imagination to the limit. With cutting-edge technology and Canon quality image processing, the XL2 not only gives you the ability to realise your creative vision, but inspires you to expand it even further. PROGRESSIVE SCAN 3CCD TOTAL MANUAL CONTROL The XL2’s superb image quality is Whatever you’re shooting, the more largely due to its three highly sensitive creative control you have the better. 1/3" progressive CCD sensors. With The
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4:3 Pro-Quality 16:9 mode gives you incredible resolution 16:9 in a wide format aspect ratio from a 4:3 sensor size. PRO-QUALITY 16:9 HORIZONTAL PIXEL SHIFT With this new recording mode, the XL2 can With this feature the images captured by maximize the captured information to deliver the three CCD’s (Red, Green and Blue) are a professional quality 16:9 aspect ratio. Even not placed exactly over each other. The green though its CCD sensors are standard 4:3 size, pixels are shifted sligh
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Lenses to expand your vision. The XL2 is designed primarily for the high performance XL interchangeable lens system, but is also easily fitted with an optional EF adapter to make full use of Canon’s pro-quality L-series EF lenses. Manual focus is possible with all capable lenses and in all shooting modes. When combined with the variety of professional presets and filters available, as well as the remarkable Vari-Angle Prism (VAP) Optical Image Stabilizer, this video camera system is capa
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- SUPERRANGE OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER L SERIES FLUORITE Using Canon’s unique Vari-Angle Prism (VAP) technology, LENS ELEMENTS the SuperRange system not only uses a gyro sensor to The new XL2 20x Zoom lens includes minimise vibration but subsequently analyses the image once a professional L-Series Fluorite lens it’s received by the CCD. This allows for better compensation element. These incredible crystalline of low frequency band vibrations. The XL2 uses vector data based elements are
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The freedom of manual control. The XL2 offers an almost unbelievable amount of manual control. With an unprecedented amount of fully adjustable custom presets, as well as Brightness Adjustment and White Balance functions, the XL2 is a revelation in artistic freedom and flexibility. The XL2 can shoot footage in a way that comes CINE-LOOK SHARPNESS remarkably close to the look and feel of actual 35mm FUNCTIONS Another essential tool for refining your film. Simply shoot in 25p mode and adj
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The XL2 features many more ways to control your Chroma: This is used to determine MANUAL images manually, eliminating the need for much of the the chroma saturation of the detected FUNCTIONS expensive and time consuming post-production process skin colour area that is essential for required by many professional video camera users. distinguishing between vibrant and pale skin colours. Once again the INDEPENDENT R / G / B GAIN detected skin area is shown with a This completely new featu
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1. White Balance of an indoor scene 1 3 set to Indoor mode 2. White Balance of an indoor scene set to Outdoor mode 3. White Balance of an outdoor scene set to Outdoor mode 4. White Balance of an outdoor scene set to Indoor mode 2 4 Setting the brightness of each shot manually is AE SHIFT MANUAL easily done through three separate parameter You can set the AE Shift function in BRIGHTNESS controls on the XL2. 13 steps from +2.0 to –2.0, allowing ADJUSTMENT you to move throug
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The power of presets. Not only does the XL2 give you a huge amount of manual control over your shooting parameters – it comes with a number of preset shooting programs and modes that allow you to focus on achieving your creative vision. The XL2 has seven different programs that give APERTURE PRIORITY (Av MODE) SHOOTING you varying degrees of flexibility over your shots, In Av mode, an aperture from f/1.6 to PROGRAMS yet always deliver the correct focus and exposure. f/16 can be selecte
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The sound of artistic freedom. The XL2 delivers all the audio results you could want – and it can all be configured manually for total creative control. FOUR CHANNEL DIGITAL AUDIO XLR CONNECTION The XL2 records in digital stereo sound. AND PHANTOM POWER Select from 16 bit audio (2 channels, The XL2 is fitted with two built-in XLR 48 Khz) or 12 bit (4 channels, 32 Khz) terminals for use with professional and from Line or Mic level audio audio equipment. It also features a sources to ensu
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More control for more creativity. There are a number of auxiliary modes and functions that give you even more creative control and help make the XL2 a complete high-performance package. CENTRE MARKER CUSTOM KEYS When turned on, the centre marker The XL2 has two Custom Keys on the appears as a small white cross in the main body that you can customise to middle of the LCD to help position use as shortcuts for a variety of 1 your shots. camera functions – independently of any other menu se
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Fully prepared for anything. The XL2 is the perfect camera for so many shooting applications because of its widely adaptable functionality. From simple handheld shots to complicated multi-camera setups, the XL2 can handle it all with consistency and exceptionally high-performance. SMPTE TIME CODE EBU COLOUR BAR AND IEEE1394 CAMERA CONTROL The XL2 achieves full professional TEST TONE (HDD) utility with SMPTE time code capability In addition to the EBU colour bar that Connect the XL2 directly
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Designed for freedom. The popularity of the XL2’s predecessor, the XL1s, was in large part due to its ‘open architecture’ skeletal design. The XL2 started with the same design philosophy and added improvements to create a completely modular video camera package to suit your needs. For maximum strength and portability, it is constructed from a high-tolerance impact-resistant magnesium alloy frame with a built-in shoulder support and distinctive pearl white finish. LCD / FULLY ADJUSTABLE P
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The map to freedom. LEFT SIDE A. Panel 12. Zoom/focus preset switch 24. White Balance set button 34. Audio 2 input selector switch 1. EVF display selector 13. Auto/manual focus switch 25. Stand-by button 35. Selector switch audio control 2. Custom keys 14. Zoom/focus preset on/set switch 26. Audio monitor on/off switch (auto or manual) for audio 2 3. Custom present keys on/off 15. Exposure lock button 27. Audio level meter and manual 36. Audio 1 input selector switch and sele
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BACK TOP RIGHT SIDE 44. Headphone volume level control 53. Record D. Panel E. Panels 45. Headphone plug 54. Fast forward 63. S-video terminal 74. Main record/pause button 46. DV in/out plug 55. Play 64. RCA/BNC selector 75. Constant/variable zoom speed 47. LANC plug 56. Rewind 65. Audio 1 RCA terminal select switch 48. 48v phantom power on/off 57. Stop 66. Audio 2 RCA terminal 76. Zoom speed select switch for channel 1 and 2 58. Pause 67. Video terminal (RCA) 77. Main zoom lever 49. XLR in
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Expand your repertoire. The creative possibilities are virtually endless with the XL2’s wide range With the EF Adapter (pictured here with the of in-box and optional accessories. EF 600mm f/4L IS USM lens), the XL2 is compatible with a huge range of professional L-series lenses. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Video Light Dual Battery Charger/Holder Battery Pack Car Battery Charger Filter Set BP-945/930 VL-10Li* CH-910 CB-920 FS-72U KIT ACCESSORIES Video (Flash) Light 20x X L Zoom Lens VFL-1 D
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XL2 Digital Video Camera Specifications CAMERA SECTION RECORDING SECTION CAMERA GENERAL Imaging Device 3x1/3" CCD (3 CCD Horizontal PixelShift) Format MiniDV Pixel Count (per CCD) T otal – 800,000 Recording Method Two rotating heads, helical scan azimuth Effective in 4:3 – 410,000 (720x576 pixels) recording Effective in 16:9 – 550,000 (962x576 pixels) Consumer digital VCR SD specifications Colour Separation Prism and Dicroic filter Complies with PAL system (625 lines, 50 fields) Digital Qua
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