Canon's High Definition Video Camera - the XL H1

The new XL H1 HD video camera features Canon's XL-interchangeable lens mount system so users can choose the lens best suited to their unique recording situations.

Professional Use Functions

Canon's XL H1 is the first HDV-format video camera to incorporate broadcast industry standard HD-SDI (Serial Digital Interface) output connectors. This allows uncompressed output for seamless integration into broadcast studios, or high-quality image transfer to non-linear editing systems.

In addition the XL H1 incorporates a range of new features and enhancements to meet the needs of professional users, including SMPTE time code input and output connectors that enable synchronisation of time code data on footage taken by multiple video cameras or recorders, as well as a Genlock synchronisation input feature for multi-camera shots without image distortion when switching the video feed source.

Users selling their work overseas will benefit from XL H1's option of a service upgrade to enable both NTSC and PAL recording capability.

Total Image Control

The XL H1 offers the highest degree of customisation available thanks to its complete range of image quality adjustment functions. Movie makers seeking the look and feel of film can adjust a range of variables including three colour matrices for a wide range of colour correction and two cine gammas for intricate adjustment of dynamic range. Other controls include customisable knee, black stretch, horizontal detail, coring, sharpness, noise reduction, colour gain, hue and master colour, giving users ultimate control over the appearance of their video.

Software Designed for broadcast and filmmaking applications, Canon's new Console software provides remote control over four key XL H1 camera functions: image control, camera operation, video recording in HDV or SD and playback. Users will be able to receive a trial version to assess the software before purchase, available in late November

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