DIGITAL CAMCORDER Complete creative control for total artistic freedom.
No more limits. Canon’s XL2 is more than just a successor to the popular XL1s – it’s a revolution in Digital Camcorder freedom. The design concept is based on the successful ‘open architecture’ structure of its predecessor, with innovation upon innovation added to produce a broadcast quality Digital Camcorder of unprecedented flexibility. The XL2 gives you total control over virtually all of your shooting parameters for an unrestricted creative experience like no other.
Technology that expands the possibilities. Push your imagination to the limit. With cutting-edge technology and Canon quality image processing, the XL2 not only gives you the ability to realise your creative vision, but inspires you to expand it even further. The new high sensitivity 1/3" 3CCD achieves 625 lines of horizontal resolution. PROGRESSIVE SCAN 3CCD TOTAL MANUAL CONTROL The XL2’s superb image quality is largely due to its 3 highly sensitive 1/3" progressive CCD sensors.
4:3 Pro-Quality 16:9 mode gives you incredible resolution in a wide format aspect ratio from a 4:3 sensor size. PRO-QUALITY 16:9 HORIZONTAL PIXEL SHIFT With this new recording mode, the camcorder can maximize the captured information to deliver a professional quality 16:9 aspect ratio. Even though the XL2’s CCD sensors are standard 4:3 size, the quality of its 16:9 mode is equal to that of a true 16:9 CCD sensor.
Lenses to expand your vision. The XL2 is designed primarily for the high performance XL interchangeable lens system, but is also easily fitted with an optional EF adapter to make full use of Canon’s pro-quality L-series EF lenses. Manual focus is possible with all capable lenses and in all shooting modes.
SUPERRANGE OPTICAL IMAGE STABILISER Using Canon’s unique Vari-Angle Prism (VAP) technology, the SuperRange system not only uses a gyro sensor to minimise vibration but subsequently analyses the image once it’s received by the CCD. This allows for better compensation of low frequency band vibrations. The XL2 uses vector data from the gyro sensor to control the angle of the VAP in order to continuously correct the path of the incoming light.
The freedom of manual control. The XL2 offers an incredible amount of manual control. With an unprecedented amount of fully adjustable custom presets, as well as Brightness Adjustment and White Balance functions, the XL2 is a revelation in artistic freedom and flexibility. CINE-LOOK FUNCTIONS The XL2 can shoot footage in a way that comes remarkably close to the look and feel of actual 35mm film. Simply shoot in 25p mode and adjust the following functions according to your creative direction.
MANUAL FUNCTIONS The XL2 features many more ways to control your images manually, eliminating the need for much of the expensive and time consuming post-production process required by many professional camcorder users. INDEPENDENT R/G/B GAIN 4 Another innovation added to the XL2, this completely new feature allows you to independently adjust the white balance of the three primary colours. Red Gain can be tweaked from red to cyan, Green Gain from green to magenta and Blue Gain from blue to yellow.
MANUAL BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT 1 3 2 4 Setting the brightness of each shot manually is easily done through three separate parameter controls on the XL2. WHITE BALANCE While the White Balance can be set to the factory presets of Auto, Outdoor (5600k colour temperature) or Indoor (3200k colour temperature), it’s also possible to manually configure ‘true white’ at three different custom levels. 1. White Balance of an indoor scene set to Indoor Mode 2.
The power of presets. Not only does the XL2 give you a huge amount of manual control over your shooting parameters – it comes with a number of preset shooting programs and modes that allow you to focus on achieving your creative vision. The XL2 has seven different programs that give you varying degrees of flexibility over your shots, yet always deliver the correct focus and exposure. SHOOTING PROGRAMS APERTURE PRIORITY (AV MODE) In Av mode, an aperture from f/1.
The sound of artistic freedom. The XL2 delivers all the audio results you could want – and it can all be configured manually for total creative control. FOUR CHANNEL DIGITAL AUDIO The XL2 records in digital stereo sound. Select from 16 bit audio (2 channels, 48 Khz) or 12 bit (4 channels, 32 Khz) and from Line or Mic level audio sources to ensure an accurate impedance match.
More control for more creativity. There are a number of auxiliary modes and functions that give you even more creative control and help make the XL2 a complete high performance package. 1 CENTRE MARKER CUSTOM KEYS When turned on, the centre marker appears as a small white cross in the middle of the LCD to help position your shots. The XL2 has two Custom Keys on the main body that you can customize to use as shortcuts for a variety of camera functions – independently of any other menu settings.
Fully prepared for anything. The XL2 is the perfect camera for so many shooting applications because of its widely adaptable functionality. From simple handheld shots to complicated multi-camera setups, the XL2 can handle it all with consistency and exceptionally high performance.
Designed for freedom. The popularity of the XL2’s predecessor, the XL1s, was in large part due to its ‘open architecture’ skeletal design. The XL2 started with the same design philosophy and added improvements to create a completely modular camcorder package to suit your needs. It is constructed from a high-tolerance impact resistant magnesium alloy frame for strength and portability, with a built-in shoulder support and distinctive pearl white finish.
The map to freedom. LEFT SIDE A. Panel 1. EVF display selector 2. Custom keys 3. Custom present keys on/off and selector 4. Tape compartment eject button B. Panel 5. Standard viewfinder plug 6. AE shift dial 7. Viewfinder FU-1000 plug 8. Focusing ring 9. Zooming ring 10. ND filter select ring 11. IS on/off switch 12. Zoom/focus preset switch 13. Auto/manual focus switch 14. Zoom/focus preset on/set switch 15. Exposure lock button 16. Lens release slide 17.
BACK TOP RIGHT SIDE 44. Headphone volume level control 45. Headphone plug 46. DV in/out plug 47. LANC plug 48. 48v phantom power on/off for channel 1 and 2 49. XLR input for channel 1 and 2 on/off 50. Shutter speed control 51. XLR channel 1 input 52. XLR channel 2 input 53. Record 54. Fast forward 55. Play 56. Rewind 57. Stop 58. Pause 59. Top section lock button 60. Handle zoom lever 61. Handle record/pause button 62. Advanced accessory shoe D. Panel 63. S-video terminal 64. RCA/BNC selector 65.
Expand your repertoire. The creative possibilities are virtually endless with the XL2’s wide range of in-box and optional accessories. With the EF Adapter (pictured here with the EF 600mm f/4L IS USM lens), the XL2 is compatible with a huge range of professional L-series lenses.
Specifications XL2 CAMERA SECTION CAMERA Imaging Device Pixel Count (per CCD) Total Effective in 4:3 Effective in 16:9 Colour Separation Digital Quantization Signal Composition Scan Method Auto Exposure Modes Shooting Modes CAMERA SETTINGS Picture Quality Adjustment Customizable Cine Look Master RGB Setup Level Master Pedestal Skin Tone Detail Gain Custom Preset Custom Key Light Metering Method Evaluation Minimum Illumination Shutter Speed (Tv Mode) Slow Shutter Aperture (Av Mode) AE Level Shifting AE Lock
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