Canon XL H1S

XL H1S, HD 1080i (50i, 25F), 3CCD 1/3 1.67MP, Black

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
2081B006
05-11-2010
Exceptional Image Quality...Definitive Control...Professional Functionality

For more than a decade, Canon has brought industry-leading lens optics and image processing expertise to the professional market with the XL Series camcorders. In that time, leading videographers have come to rely on the superior image quality and ultimate creative control available to them through the XL Series' features and open architecture system.

The latest in that line is the Canon XL H1S HD camcorder. It has all the features that have made the XL Series a favorite of independent filmmakers, corporate and event shooters, in addition to broadcast and news markets. To complement these features, the Canon XL H1S has added an even higher level of customization options and capabilities which will make it an even more useful creative partner for the demanding professional.

Industry-standard connections and terminals along with a wider range of image control settings and options are combined with the new Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III with Professional L Series Fluorite. To back up that superb lens are three 1/3" Native 16:9 CCD with 1.67M Pixels (delivering a full 1440 x 1080) and Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor. The XL H1S is the compelling choice for anyone seeking to produce the best in high definition video.

Storage

Camcorder media type 
Carte mémoire
Compatible memory cards 
MMC, SD, SDHC

Technical details

Colour of product 
Noir
Weight 
2,56 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH) 
226 x 496 x 220 mm
Auto focus 
Oui
Optical sensor size 
1/0,118 mm (1/3")

Ports & interfaces

DV port 
Oui
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports 
1
Microphone in 
Oui

Power

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery type 
BP-930, BP-945, BP-950G, BP-970G

Performance

Minimum illumination 
0,4 lux

Display

Display 
LCD
Display resolution (numeric) 
215000 pixels

Technical details

Display diagonal 
6,1 cm (2.4")

Lens system

Optical zoom 
20x
Filter size 
7,2 cm
Focal length range (f-f) 
5.4 - 108 mm

Focusing

Focus adjustment
Auto/Manuel

White balance

Indoor white balance
Oui
Outdoor white balance
Oui

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
0 - 40 °C

Picture quality

Sensor type 
CCD
Maximum image resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Image stabilizer 
Oui
Total megapixels 
1,56 MP

Weight & dimensions

Width 
22,6 cm
Depth 
49,6 cm
Height 
22 cm

Other features

Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out 
1
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
38.9 - 778 mm
Video out
S, BNC, HD/SD-SDI
Lens focal range 
f/1.6 - 3.5
Audio output 
RCA
Manual focus
Oui