Digital Video
Power Supply (rated)
7.4V DC (battery pack)
Video Recording system
HDV: HDV1080i; DV: DV specifications
Two rotating heads, helical scan azimuth recording, (Consumer VCR SD specifications)
Audio Recording system
HDV: 2-channel recording MPEG1 Audio Layer II: (bit rate 384 kbps);
DV: 2-channel recording PCM digital recording: 16 bits (48 kHz), 12 bits (32 kHz, 12 bits selectable)
Image Sensor
(3) 1/3-inch Native 16:9 CCDs (1440x1080)
Total Pixels
Approx. 1.67 Megapixels each x 3
Effective Pixels
HD approx. 1.56 Megapixels (1440 x 1080)
SD (4:3) approx. 1.17 Megapixels (1080 x 1080)
SD (16:9) approx. 1.56 Megapixels (1440 x 1080)
Tape Format
Video cassettes bearing the MiniDV mark
Tape Speed
HDV/DV: SP mode 18.81mm/second
DV: LP mode 12.56 mm/second
Maximum recording time
HDV/DV: SP mode 60 min. DV:LP; 90 min.
Lens
Canon 20x HD Video Zoom XL 5.4-108 mm L IS lll
Lens Mount
XL interchangeable lens system
Focusing System
TTL-video signal sensing system autofocus. Manual focusing possible (20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS III installed)
Minimum Focusing Distance
20mm (wide macro), 1m (entire zoom range): (20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS III installed)
Frame Rate
60i, 24F, 30F
Minimum Illumination
60i, 7 lux (1/60 shutter speed); 30F, 4 lux (1/30 shutter speed); 24F, 3 lux (1/24 shutter speed)
Component Terminal
1080i/480i supported
Image Stabilization
Optical (VAP)
Filter Diameter
72mm (20x HD Video Zoom XL 5.4 - 108 mm L IS III Lens)
Viewfinder
2.4-inch widescreen, TFT color EVF/LCD Monitor, approx. 215,000 pixels
Microphone
High-performance stereo electric condenser microphone
Recording Media
SD/SDHC, MMC
DV Terminal
HDV/DV Special 6-pin connector (IEEE1394 compatible); both input/output
Output Levels
-12 dBV (with 47-kohm load, 1 Vrms output level setting and -12 dB full scale)
S-video Terminal
4-pin mini-DIN; both input/output
Audio Terminal
(a) Also serves as RCA pin jack (white/red, L/R) both input/output (2 systems)
(b) XLR 3-pin jack (2 systems); switchable between MIC/LINE
Microphone Terminal
3.5mm stereo mini-jack
Operating Temperature range
32 - 104° F (0 - 40° C)
Dimensions
8.9 x 8.7 x 19.5 in. (226 x 220 x 496mm)
Weight (not including lens and battery pack)
5.5 lbs. (2500 g)
Weight (fully loaded)
8.7 lbs. (3935 g)
XL H1A Camcorder Body
Canon 20x HD Video Lens III
Camera Dust Cap
Lens Cap, Lens Dust Cap, and Lens Soft Case
Lens Hood
FU-2000 Color Viewfinder Unit
CA-920 Compact Power Adapter with AC Cable
Microphone Unit
External Microphone Holder Adjustment Band
HDVM-E63PR Digital Video Cassette
DC-920 DC Coupler
BP-950G Battery Pack with terminal cover
SDC-32M Memory Card
WL-D5000 Wireless Controller
(2) AA Batteries (for WL-D5000)
SS-1100 Shoulder Strap
DTC-1000 Component Video Cable
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
External Monitor Cable
Tripod Adapter Base
New Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III with Professional L Series Fluorite
Three 1/3" Native 16:9 CCD with 1.67M Pixels (1440 x 1080)
Canon DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor
Complete Customization
Connections & Terminals
Audio System
Monitoring
Operation
New Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III with Professional L Series Fluorite
The new Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III with Professional L Series Fluorite is the latest in a long and distinguished line of industry-leading lenses from Canon. It has been specifically designed for demanding producers of High Definition video who require the ultimate in optical quality. This lens brings features which give the XL H1A user unprecedented control over zoom, focus and iris settings, delivering an even higher level of creative expression.
Canon interchangeable XL Lens Mount
Independent Manual Focus, Zoom and Iris Ring
Zooming
Responsive manual zoom ring with three settings (Slow, Normal, Fast)
Increased weighting of zoom ring for smoother control
Smooth zoom start and stop
Selectable rotational angle of zoom between Wide and Tele (45°, 60° or 90°)
*Zoom Grip Lever has 16 zoom levels. Maximum and minimum speeds have been expanded. Handle Zoom Lever can be set to any of 3 speeds.
Focusing
Manual focus capability during zoom (in both Manual Focus and AF Modes)
Selectable response on focus ring (Slow, Normal, Fast)
Focus Limit (On/Off)
Four selectable focus preset speeds
Push AF
Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer
Two built-in ND Filters (1/32, 1/6)