Reviews of the XL1S Digital Video Camcorder
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CNET Review
The Good: Pleasing image quality; wealth of controls; interchangeable lenses; many optional accessories available.
The Bad: Lack of shoulder mount hampers handheld shooting; insufficient viewfinder resolution; add-on XLR microphones require optional adapter.
The Bottom Line: This three-CCD MiniDV camera offers many professional camcorder features at an entry-level-pro price.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 86/100 and users 92/100. Comparing these reviews to 104865 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 77/100 = Good.
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No Rating
PC Magazine
Review Summary: An easy to use digital camera that's difficult to beat for professional video capture.
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No Rating
digitaljournalist.org
Review Summary: As any regular reader of The Digital Journalist is well aware, we have been enthusiastic about Canon's top-of-the-line video camcorder, the XL-1, since its introduction two years ago. It still is leading the way as far as innovative design and ...
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No Rating
digitaljournalist.org
Review Summary: A couple of months ago I was contacted by a friend of mine at KDNL TV News in St. Louis, Missouri. At the time he was News Director and he wanted to know if I'd be interested in doing a shoot in Hawaii aboard the USS Missouri. There was going to be a ...
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Part number: 7046001AA
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Enclosure Color Black
- Digital Zoom 2 x
- Localization English
- Optical Sensor Size 1/3"
- Optical Sensor Type 3CCD
- Min Illumination 2 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Image Stabilizer Optical
- Video Head Qty 2
- PCM Digital Sound 16bit (48KHz / 2 channels), 12bit (32KHz / 2 of 4 channels)
- Digital Scene Transition Black fader, Fade trigger
- Min Shutter Speed 1/6 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/15000 sec
- Camcorder Slow Shutter Modes 1/8sec, 1/15sec, 1/30sec
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode, Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Spotlight, Slow shutter
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
- Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Zebra pattern, Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority, Automatic
- Exposure Metering Spot, Center-weighted, Matrix (56-zone)
- Camera Flash None
Main Features
- Color Support Color
- Audio Input Support Included
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/4 EV steps
- Status LCD Display Information Aperture, AE / FE lock, Shutter speed, Battery condition
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared - Jog dial, - Data code
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory None
- Floppy Drive None
- Media Type Mini DV
- Recording Speed LP, SP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 5.5 mm - 88 mm - F/1.6-2.6
- Focal Length 5.5 mm - 88 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.6-2.6
- Optical Zoom 16 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 5.5 mm
- Lens System Mounting Canon XL
- Max focal length 88 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Lens Manufacturer Canon
- Features Aspherical lens, Built-in 1/32 neutral density filter
- Filter Size 72 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 24 - 2160 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Min Focus Range 0.8 in
- Zoom Adjustment Manual, Motorized drive
Additional Features
- DV input Yes
- Clock / Timer Yes
- Self Timer Yes
- Edit Functions A/V insert, Audio dubbing
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- 16:9 Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Photo Preview Yes
- Search Modes Date search, Index search, Photo search
- LP Recording Yes
- Additional Features AE/FE lock, Auto power save, Date/time stamp, Backlight compensation
- Time Code Yes
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe, PC terminal
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Included Accessories Body cap, Lens cap, Lens hood, Shoulder pad, Camcorder shoulder strap
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.7 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 180,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Detachable
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x DC power output, 1 x Microphone, 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x Headphones, 1 x Control-L (LANC), 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK)
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Detachable
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Tripod None
- Cables Included 1 x A/V cable, 1 x S-Video cable, 1 x DC coupler cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery type 1 x Camcorder battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
- Run Time (Up To) 115 min
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 3000 mAh ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Viewfinder / Display
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Physical Characteristics
- Width 8.8 in
- Depth 16.3 in
- Height 8.4 in
- Weight 3.7 lbs
- Body Material Magnesium alloy
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