Specifications

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. It then examines the image on the CCD to
refine the prism’s movements. The new XL2 20x Zoom lens
incorporates this technology, which works in standard 4:3 as
well as Pro-Quality 16:9 mode.
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SERIES FLUORITE
LENS ELEMENTS
The new XL2 20x Zoom lens includes
a professional L-Series Fluorite lens
element. These incredible crystalline
based elements are grown especially for
professional 35mm and broadcast lenses
because of their ability to minimise colour
aberration during high magnification.
The XL2’s lens also includes 2 aspherical
lens elements that allow it to achieve a
more compact profile whilst maintaining
the highest standard of optical performance.
ZOOM/FOCUS PRESETS
The new XL2 20x Zoom lens supports
both focus and zoom position presets, a
feature normally only found on higher end
camcorders. This is especially useful for
feature or short film production requiring
multiple takes from the same mark or
any dramatic, automatic zoom or focus
shifts. Zoom and focus speeds are also
manually adjustable.
16-LEVEL ADJUSTABLE
ZOOM SPEED SETTING
The 16-level adjustable zoom speed setting
is used during grip zoom operation and adds
another level of flexibility to your shooting
possibilities, especially for handheld camera
moves. It’s also possible to adjust the zoom
speed of the handle section zoom lever in
three steps, from Low to Medium to High.
1. Any camera shake sensed
via the XL2’s Vibration Sensor is
compensated for using the Optical
Image Stabilizer's Vari-Angle Prism.
2. The XL2’s professional lens
employs Fluorite lens elements
to reduce image aberrations.
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Ordinary optical glass
Large colour aberration
Fluorite
Small colour aberration