Canon XL2 Professional Camcorder

Canon XL2 Professional Camcorder Canon takes its "No Compromise" attitude up a notch with the XL2 digital camcorder. This 3CCD unit is packed with features for the professional or advanced hobbyist. What makes Canon's XL system stand out from all the others is the interchangeable lens system. There are four XL system lenses plus an adapter that lets you use the entire range of Canon photographic lenses. If that wasn't enough Cine quality lenses are available from major lens manufacturers. In a good movie the picture is only part of the experience. The XL2 has two XLR connections for 4 channels of audio. Phantom power is available for condenser microphones. SMPTE time coding and color bars let you do precise audio and video edits to give your movie the look you want. Canon has included a full range of connection options including S-Video, RCA and BNC. A LANC terminal lets you hook the camera directly to compatible editing equipment. The advanced accessory shoe will power and communicate with multiple accessories like VL-3 video light and DM-50 directional microphone. Just slide them into the shoe and go, no external wires or cables are needed. Filter Diameter: 72mm (XL lens) Recording Media: MiniDV Cassette Viewfinder: Color EVF Focusing System: TTL autofocus. Manual focusing possible (20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS installed) Image Stabilization: Optical Image Stabilization Minimum Illumination: 60i, 1/60 shutter speed = 5.5 lux; 30P, 1/30 shutter speed = 6.5 lux; 24P, 1/48 shutter speed = 10 lux Horizontal Resolution: 525 lines Audio Recording: PCM digital recording: 16 bit (48 kHz/2 channels); 12 bit (32 kHz/4 channels) Synchronous 4-channel recording is possible View Details & Price