XL2 DIGITAL CAMCORDER 9549A001. MODEL- XL2 VENDOR- CANON
FEATURES- XL2 Professional 3CCD Digital Camcorder The Canon XL2 allows you to capture images closer to the finished product than ever before. Work that previously was limited to post- production can be simply and effectively accomplished in the field- in the camcorder. An Open Architecture philosophy- performance found only in much more expensive video cameras- Total Image Control and the solid foundation of Genuine Canon Optics- interchangeable lens capability and superb Canon image processing quality are united in the XL2. The XL2 brings a host of performance and convenience features to this class of video camcorder- benefits that can not be found in this combination on other high-end video cameras. They include: Canon Super Range Optical Image Stabilization in the standard lens; dual aspect ratios; various frame rate capabilities; image gamma and detail controls; skin detail control and convertible LCD display among others. Unprecedented image control coordination between two XL2 cameras- remote computer camera control and direct video recording to computer are just a part of the capabilities of the XL2. Never before has so much creative power been put in the hands of the film maker- video artist- and corporate and event videographer. Includes XL2 Camcorder Body- Zoom Lens 20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS- Color Viewfinder- Lithium Battery (for Auto-Date)- WL-D4000 Wireless Controller- Two R03/AAA Batteries (for Wireless Controller)- Lens Cap- Lens Dust Cap- Lens Hood- Lens Soft Case- Camcorder Dust Cap- CA-920 Compact Power Adapter and Adapter Holder- AC Cable- DC-920 DC Coupler- BP-930 Battery Pack (with Terminal Cover)- SS-1000 Shoulder Strap- STV-150 Stereo Video Cable- S-150 S-Video Cable- Microphone- XL2 and Lens Instruction manuals. * 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio shooting formats With an increasing consumer shift towards widescreen TVs that deliver the full width of film-based theatrical movies- plus the resulting need for productions in the 16:9 aspect ratio- Canon""s XL2 offers both the standard 4:3 aspect ratio and the 16:9 widescreen TV aspect ratio. Representing the ratio of the screen width to its height- the 4:3 aspect ratio is that of the common TV screen- and is the most commonly used aspect ratio in broadcasting today. The 16:9 aspect ratio is the more common aspect ratio for film-based movies- and produces full screen playback on widescreen TVs. 16:9 also is the world standard aspect ratio for HDTV. By offering a camcorder that is able to be switched between the two aspect ratios- Canon opens the door for multiple production options with the same camera -- the XL2. * Variable frame rates 60i/30p/24p (2:3 and 2:3:3:2 both with 1/48th second shutter speed) frame rates are available in the XL2. The demands being made on the video production community to be able to provide solutions under a multitude of different scenarios have been met with the Canon XL2. It delivers 60i- 30p- 24p (2:3 and 2:3:3:2) frame rates. 60i (interlaced) is the standard video frame rate that has been in use for decades; it""s what you see on your home TV- and is captured by handheld consumer camcorders. Progressive (non-interlaced) scanning mimics a film camera""s frame-by-frame image capture. 30p- or 30-frame progressive- a non-interlaced format- produces video at