Reviews of the Canon XL H1
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CNET Review
The Good: Very high resolution; extensive image controls; interchangeable lenses; compatible with the Canon XL system of lenses and accessories; compatible jack pack is ideal for multicam studio work.
The Bad: No true progressive shooting; strange ergonomics; stock lens hard to focus manually; pricier than the competition.
The Bottom Line: Canon's semipro high-definition XL H1 video camera is a winner for event, reality, ENG, and documentary shooters, but its price is high.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 79/100. Comparing these reviews to 104854 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.
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videomaker.com
Review Summary: Canon has given professional cinemaniacs a vast array of shooting options at an affordable price.
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Part number: 0967B001
General
- Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
- Enclosure Color Black
- Effective Sensor Resolution 1.17 megapixels
- Total Pixels 1.56 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/3"
- Optical Sensor Type 3CCD
- Min Illumination 0.5 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Image Stabilizer Optical
- Video Head Qty 2
- PCM Digital Sound 16bit (48KHz / 2 channels), 12bit (32KHz / 2 channels)
- Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/15000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets 2800K - 12000K (100K steps)
- Exposure Modes Manual, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
- Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
- Camera Flash None
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1.67 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 1.56 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Status LCD Display Illumination Yes
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
Pro Camcorder Features
- Audio Signal Format PCM, MPEG1 Audio Layer II
- Gain Selection 0 dB, +3 dB, +6 dB, -3 dB, +12 dB, +18 dB, Automatic
- Features SMPTE Time Code, SMPTE Color Bars, Total Cine Control, Flange Back Adjustment, Selectable frame rates, 4 channel audio recording
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 16 MB Flash - SD Memory Card
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG 1920 x 1080, JPEG 1440 x 1080, JPEG 848 x 480, JPEG 640 x 480
- Media Type Mini DV (HDV)
- Recording Speed LP, SP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 5.4 mm - 108 mm - F/1.6-3.5 L IS II Canon XL
- Focal Length 5.4 mm - 108 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.6-3.5
- Optical Zoom 20 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 5.4 mm
- Lens System Mounting Canon XL
- Max focal length 108 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Lens Manufacturer Canon
- Features Focus preset, Fluorite glass, Aspherical lens, Zoom preset position, Built-in 1/6 neutral density filter, Built-in 1/32 neutral density filter
- Filter Size 72 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 38.9 - 778 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Min Focus Range 0.8 in
- Zoom Adjustment Manual, Motorized drive
Additional Features
- DV input Yes
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Additional Features AE lock, DPOF support, Digital noise reduction
- Time Code Yes
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities
- Included Accessories Skirt adapter, Adapter holder, Camcorder shoulder strap
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 2.4 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 215,000 pixels
- Image Aspect Ratio (camcorders) 16:9
- Features Zebra pattern
Display
- Type LCD passive matrix - 2.4 in
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Detachable
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x Microphone, 1 x TC input, 1 x TC output, 1 x Genlock, 1 x HD/SD-SDI output, 1 x Headphones, 1 x Component video output, 1 x Control-L (LANC)
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Detachable
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1, 1 x DC coupler cable, A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery type - AA Alkaline
Battery
- Supported Battery Canon BP-950G
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 215,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Physical Characteristics
- Width 8.9 in
- Depth 19.5 in
- Height 8.7 in
- Weight 5.3 lbs
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