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Your Vision... in High Definition. XH A1 The XH G1 and XH A1 High Definition camcorders reflect decades of Canon leadership and know-how in the design and manufacture of cameras and lenses for professional video and still photography. Videographers get not only outstanding HD image quality but XH G1 also the operability, flexibility, reliability, and connectivity that professionals demand of their gear. The Canon XH G1 and XH A1 deliver the technologies, performance, and features that make them
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True HD Image Quality... Because Professional Standard is Canon’s Standard. without Super-Range Optical Image Stabilizer Super-Range Optical Image Stabilization Canon’s Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) uses a gyro sensor to detect camera movement and acti- vate the Lens Shift System to continuously compensate for shake and jitter. The 20x HD video zoom lens on the XH G1 and XH A1 incorporates Canon’s Super-Range IS Technology, which further improves low-frequency vibration control by using two
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A Perfect Fit for Professional Production Environments. Professional JackPack (XH G1 only) Representative Block Diagram of Interconnections between Various While there are many situations that call for smaller, Production Equipment lighter HD cameras, most such products are unsuit- able for professional applications because they HD/HDV NLE Solution lack the necessary interface capability. The Canon XH G1 features a Professional JackPack with HD-SDI HDV (Video, Sound, Time Code) (SMPTE299M) or SD
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Control Your Capture... Create with Precision. Image Enhancement The XH G1 and XH A1 provide advanced features that improve image viewability and maximize visual appeal. Skin Detail mode minimizes imperfections, such as blemishes and wrinkles, without removing detail in other areas of the image. Three intensity levels are provided, and an alternating zebra pattern in the viewfinder simplifies the process of selecting the desired area for the effect. Sky Detail can be used to enhance outdoor foot
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Professional Operability With Unrivaled Customization Capability. Compact and Lightweight The XH G1 and XH A1 share a lightweight, compact design that employs an internal battery compartment. Size, therefore, is not materially affected by the battery used. The compartment will house any BP-900 series battery or DC coupler. The reduced size High-Resolution and weight of these camcorders make them easily transportable Widescreen EVF and LCD and maneuverable—major advantages for location work and W
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Nomenclature 1 11 62 50 12 63 51 POWER Dial 64 2 52 External Control Mode 65 VCR/PLAY Mode 53 3 Power Off OFF 54 Auto A 66 4 Shutter-Priority Tv 55 Aperture-Priority Av 56 5 Manual M 67 Spotlight 57 6 Night 68 7 Easy Recording 69 70 13 58 14 15 16 8 59 9 71 18 20 22 24 26 60 10 19 21 23 25 27 28 29 30 17 61 72 31 41 73 85 86 32 87 88 89 74 90 75 42 33 91 43 44 34 76 35 45 36 77 46 92 37 93 38 94 39 78 95 47 80 81 82 83 84 96 48 40 49 79 97 1 19 37 55 73 90 DISP. (Display) Button SHUTTER Dial/
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Customization Chart Kit Contents CUSTOM PRESET CUSTOM DISPLAY CUSTOM FUNCTION Custom Custom Description Description Function Description Function No. Function No. Gamma Curve C.Fn-00 Recording Mode Icon C.Fn-00 SHCKLSS WB/GN Shockless White Balance/Gain: Softens transitions when changing white balance or gain. •XH G1 or XH A1 Knee Point Adjustment C.Fn-01 Camera Data 1 C.Fn-01 AE RESPONS AE Response: Selects the speed with which the camcorder responds to changes in AE settings. •Lens Hood Black
