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Reviews of the XL2 Camcorder

  • 7.9

    CNET Review

    April 18, 2005

    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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  • 8.5

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | October 27, 2009

    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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  • 7.9

    asia.cnet.com

    By Ben Wolf, Staff | October 5, 2005

    Review Summary: Canon returns to the state of the art in DV but doesn't set a new standard.

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  • 8.0

    goodgearguide.com.au

    By Laurence Grayson | July 1, 2005

    Review Summary: A suitable model for professionals

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  • No Rating

    videomaker.com

    By D. Eric Franks | December 1, 2004

    Review Summary: The Canon XL2 takes the Mini DV format to its artistic limits.

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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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