Newsletter
Archive

Canon XL2 Camcorder

With an increasing consumer shift towards widescreen TVs that deliver the full width of film-based theatrical movies, plus the resulting need for productions in the 16:9 aspect ratio, Canon's XL2 offers both the standard 4:3 aspect ratio and the 16:9 widescreen TV aspect ratio. Representing the ratio of the screen width to its height, the 4:3 aspect ratio is that of the common TV screen, and is the most commonly used aspect ratio in broadcasting today.

The 16:9 aspect ratio is the more common aspect ratio for film-based movies, and produces full screen playback on widescreen TVs. 16:9 also is the world standard aspect ratio for HDTV.

By offering a camcorder that is able to be switched between the two aspect ratios, Canon opens the door for multiple production options with the same camera -- the XL2.

Features

  • 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio shooting formats
  • Variable frame rates
  • Customizable Cine Look
  • Total Image Control
  • XL Mount Interchangeable Lens System
  • Fluorite Zoom Lens with Optical Image Stabilization
  • SMPTE time code
  • Custom Presets
  • Professional Audio Connections
  • Open Architecture Design

    Specifications
    Power Supply (rated) 7.2V DC (battery pack)
    Power Consumption (While recording AF="ON") 7.1W (recording with AF, 20x zoom XL 5.4-108 L IS mounted)
    Television System EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal
    Video Recording system Two rotating heads, helical scan azimuth recording, DV System (Consumer digital VCR SD system) digital component recording
    Audio Recording system PCM digital recording: 16 bit (48 kHz/2 channels); 12 bit (32 kHz/4 channels) Synchronous 4-channel recording is possible
    Image Sensor Size 1/3", approx. 680,000 pixels (total), Progressive Scan CCD x3 (charge-coupled device) with horizontal pixel shift
    Tape Format Video cassettes bearing the MiniDV mark
    Tape Speed SP: 0.74 ips (18.81mm/second), LP; 0.49 ips (12.56 mm/sec)
    Maximum Recording Time (with an 80-min. cassette) SP; 80 min.
    Maximum recording time LP; 120 min.
    Fast Forward/Rewind time Approx. 2 minutes and 20 seconds (using 60-minute tape)
    Lens Mount XL interchangeable lens system
    Focusing System TTL autofocus. Manual focusing possible (20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS installed)
    Minimum Focusing Distance 20mm (Wide macro), 1m (entire zoom range): (20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS installed)
    Frame Rate 60i, 30p, 24p (2:3 & 2:3:3:2)
    Minimum Illumination Approx. 5.5 lx (20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS installed, auto mode, 60i frame rate, 4:3 aspect ratio, 1/60th second shutter)
    Recommended Illumination More than 100 lx
    Filter Diameter 72mm (XL lens)
    Viewfinder 2.0-inch TFT color LCD; Approx. 200,000 pixels, RGB delta configuration
    Microphone Stereo electric condenser microphone
    Number of Recording Pixels 16:9 target area: approx. 460,000 pixels (962 x 480) x3 CCD, 0.289" diagonal
    4:3 target area: approx. 350,000 pixels (720 x 480) x3 CCD, 0.236" diagonal
    DV Terminal 4-pin connector (complies with IEEE1394); input/output switching
    Video Terminal RCA pin jack; input/output switching/BNC jack; input/output switching 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced
    Output Levels Max. -10 dBv (for 47 kohm load)/3 kohm unbalanced
    S-video Terminal 4-pin mini-DIN; input/output switching 1 Vp-p/75 ohms (Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms (C signal)
    Audio Terminal RCA pin jack (L/R) 2 systems; input/output switching
    Input Levels During input; Min. -10 dBv/47 kohms unbalanced
    Microphone Terminal 3.5mm stereo mini-jack unbalanced -55 dBv (Auto), -67 dBv (Manual/Vol Max)/600 ohms
    Operating Temperature range 32-104° F (0-40° C)
    Dimensions 8.9 x 8.7 x 19.5 in. (225 x 220 x 496mm)
    Weight (not including lens and battery pack) 5.3 lbs. (2410g)
    Weight (fully loaded) 7.8 lbs. (3545g)

    If you would like more information or would like to talk with a salesperson please contact the office nearest you or email sales@vmivideo.com with your request (please include the article name, and your contact information).

  • SITEMAP SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER STRATEGIC PARTNERS CONTACT VMI
    VMI
    San Francisco Bay Area
    Sunnyvale
    TEL: 408.745.1700
    FAX: 408.745.6721
    VMI
    Central California
    Rancho Cordova
    TEL: 916.369.6911
    FAX: 916.369.7331
    VMI
    Southern California
    Los Alamitos
    TEL: 562.594.1111
    FAX: 562.594.1116
    VMI
    Western Washington
    Edmonds
    TEL: 425.778.1330
    FAX: 425.771.5081
    VMI
    Eastern Washington
    Spokane
    TEL: 509.532.0118
    FAX: 509.532.0197
    2003 VMI, Inc. All Rights Reserved