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Reviews of the Canon XL H1

  • 7.7

    CNET Review

    February 13, 2006

    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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  • 8.9

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 21, 2009

    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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  • No Rating

    camcorderinfo.com

    By Jeremy Stamas and David Kender | February 6, 2009

    Review Summary: Canon XL H1A Camcorder Review

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  • 5.7

    camcorderinfo.com

    By Jeremy Stamas and David Kender | February 6, 2009

    Review Summary: Canon XL H1A Camcorder Review

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  • No Rating

    videomaker.com

    By Tom Skowronski | December 20, 2008

    Review Summary: Canon has given professional cinemaniacs a vast array of shooting options at an affordable price.

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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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