Reviews of the XL2 Camcorder
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CNET Review
The Good: State-of-the-art DV imagery and controls; 24P mode; interchangeable lenses; native 16:9 capture; compatible with most XL1 lenses and accessories.
The Bad: Strange ergonomics; stock lens is hard to focus manually and stock viewfinder doesn't help; no flip-out LCD monitor; pricier than the competition.
The Bottom Line: Canon returns to the state of the art in DV but doesn't set a new standard.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 86/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 103109 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 85/100 = Very Good.
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asia.cnet.com
Review Summary: Canon returns to the state of the art in DV but doesn't set a new standard.
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No Rating
videomaker.com
Review Summary: The Canon XL2 takes the Mini DV format to its artistic limits.
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Part number: 9549A001AA
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Optical Sensor Size 1/3"
- Optical Sensor Type 3CCD
- Min Illumination 5.5 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Image Stabilizer Optical
- Max Shutter Speed 1/15000 sec
- Shooting Programs Low light, Spotlight
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
- Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
- Camera Flash None
Main Features
- Color Support Color
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory None
- Floppy Drive None
- Media Type Mini DV
- Recording Speed LP, SP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 5.4 mm - 108 mm - F/1.6-3.5
- 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
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Min Focus Range 0.8 in
- Zoom Adjustment Manual, Motorized drive
Additional Features
- DV input Yes
- Self Timer Yes
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Additional Features AE lock, Auto power save, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Accessories hot shoe, Backlight compensation, Digital noise reduction, Display brightness control, Progressive scan CCD system
- Time Code Yes
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Included Accessories Dust cap, Lens cap, Lens case, Lens hood, Camcorder shoulder strap
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2 in - Color
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 IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x Control-L (LANC), 1 x Headphones, 1 x S-Video input / output
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Detachable
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x A/V cable, 1 x S-Video cable, 1 x DC coupler cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter + battery charger - External
- Battery type 1 x Camcorder battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 200,000 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 7.7 lbs
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