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Monday, September 12, 2011

Canon XL2 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

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 with 2 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. 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't 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. Flourite Zoom Lens with Optical Image Stabilization SMPTE time code Custom Presets EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Dimensions - 8.9 x 8.7 x 19.5 in. / Weight (not including lens and battery pack) 5.3 lbs.

Amazon Sales Rank: #5474 in Camera & Photo Brand: Canon Model: 9549A001AA Released on: 2009-11-30 Dimensions: 11.00" h x 15.50" w x 21.00" l, 5.30 pounds Display size: 2 Professional 3CCD DV camcorder with open architecture design for cinema attachments 20x optical zoom lens, XL interchangeable lens system Color viewfinder, interchangeable with optional professional monochrome viewfinder 16:9 widescreen and 4:3 ratio, 3 selectable frame rates: 60i, 30p, and cinema 24p Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack

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 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't 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 and 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. Fluorite 'L' series lens Canon is known worldwide for its optics -- its broadcast and photo lenses, for example. The new 20x Professional L-Series Fluorite optical zoom lens for the XL2 is an outstanding lens, using fluorite to deliver outstanding resolution, contrast and color reproduction. In addition, the lens features Canon's superb optical stabilization system. This corrects camera shake instantly and, with its SuperRange feedback system, even catches low-frequency vibrations, refining the movement of the vari-angle prism, delivering the most advanced optical image stabilization available today. Canon has satisfied the demands of experienced image makers for years through the power, design and quality of 35mm and broadcast TV lenses. Canon's Professional L-Series lenses utilize fluorite, a material that provides outstanding resolution, contrast, and color reproduction - especially in lightweight, high-magnification lenses. Incorporated into the XL2's 20x lens, fluorite delivers the ultimate in clarity and image quality. The fluorite element inside the lens defeats color aberration (an effect that causes a reduction in sharpness, contrast and color). The fluorite lens precisely controls components of light providing an excellent balance of these three critical ingredients of picture quality. This is unobtainable with conventional optical glass. 20x Optical zoom Canon's 20x Professional L-Series Fluorite lens for the XL2 is the equivalent, in 35mm format, of a 42.3 - 846mm lens when the camera is recording in 16:9 widescreen format. When the 20x Professional L-Series Fluorite lens for the XL2 is recording video in the TV-standard 4:3 aspect ratio, it is the equivalent, in 35mm format, of a 51.8 - 1036mm lens. Super Range Optical Image Stabilization (VAP type) Canon's superb optical stabilization system corrects camera shake instantly so even hand held shots, at full telephoto, and shots taken from a moving car, are smooth and steady. And since it is optical, there is no loss of image quality inevitable with electronic image stabilizers. It perfectly complements the high picture quality of the DV format. Previously, optical image stabilizers have used a gyro sensor to detect camcorder vibration (the data from which controls a vari-angle prism that continuously corrects the path of the incoming light). SuperRange goes one step further by examining the image after it is received by the CCD, and detecting any low-frequency vibrations missed by the gyro. This data is fed back to accelerate and refine the movement of the vari-angle prism. This greatly improves performance for low frequency vibration, resulting in the most advanced optical image stabilization available today. f/1.6 - f/3.5 Canon's 20x Professional L-Series Fluorite lens features a fast aperture of f/1.6, variable to f/3.5 at full telephoto. This maximum aperture of f/1.6 aids in capturing quality video in low light conditions. 72mm filter thread With a standard 72mm filter thread, the 20x Professional L-Series Fluorite lens offers the availability of a wide variety of filters from Canon and other suppliers. You can customize the XL2 to fit your specific application and preferences through a full range of accessories. They include optional lenses, viewfinders, mounts and microphone adapters. 6 blade iris diaphragm A six-blade circular iris is used in the XL2 for professional exposure control. This helps to deliver stunning video and still photos. 2 independent ND filters The 20x Professional L-Series Fluorite optical zoom lens includes two neutral density filters to help control light -- for example under bright, sunlit conditions, or when less depth of field is desired. The two built-in filters, 1/6 ND and 1/32 ND, can be used independently. Electronic focus and zoom ring The focus ring and the zoom ring are independent controls on the 20x lens. They are servo controlled and the speed can be changed by the speed of the rotation of the ring. There is also a zoom control on the handgrip and one on the top handle. Zoom preset position This function allows memorization of a zoom point, so that the lens can return to that framing by a push of the button. The speed of the zoom can easily be controlled. Focus preset position This function allows memorization of a focus point, so that the lens can return to that focus by a push of the button. A 'pull focus' can easily be accomplished. The speed of the focus can easily be controlled.

The best feedback from customers 306 of 307 people found the following review helpful. The true story of someone using the camera by Douglas H. Hunter OK, I have been beaten from the camera rental house last year, so when I had to finish a project that drags on and makes me shoot on different days, I said "what the hell" and left money for XL2. I was a reluctant buyer not excited at all about buying a DV camera. I was prepared to be disappointed by another shitty DV camera and expensive. Two months later, I'm glad I bought it, and I would say is the best Prosumer DV cameras out there, period. Here are some of the positive and negative for the camera based on experience. Positive: signal 1) Cleaning: Although not as good as something like the Sony DSR 500 its cleaner signal than the VX2000, PD150, Panasonic DVX100A and. Of all the DV cameras I've shot that I like the sign of the XL2 is the best. 2) Interlacing: I shot a lot of cameras, especially the Sony DSR 500 and Sony's image is always funky, the interlacing is especially details such as hair and what is not visible. Even with all the menus have the right by a great DP the Sony cameras always set very hard and intertwined. Even if you shoot in 60i mode The XL2 does not have it and it does the little things better than the Sony cameras I am used to. 3) the buttons and menus: The design of the keyboard layout and the menu is very good. If you subscribed to the Panasonic DVX100A you really enjoy the way the weapon is suspended, you have to go deep in the menus for each shot on the XL2. The only really bad decision was to film grain and color bars on the same button. There was an error. Why they hell this camera have a film grain button anyway? 4) BNC output: A small addition, but really useful for the XL2 is that it has a BNC output. Fall for all those who like this BNC to RCA adopters or lost its high time that a pro-Sumer camera this simple thing for people who know an external monitor 5) tend to get the custom menus include: For professionals: If you shot Pro cameras are on you, of course, on your own menus, such as a joke, a pro-Sumer "toy" look. I will not try to tell you that it is not a "toy" But they actually work! What a great surprise. I have used the camera on set and on outdoor sports documentary shot. I think when things are like the black stretch and knee work and are useful, they do not like what you find on a Beta camera for example, but they are much better than anything else you can find for the money. For Consumers: This camera comes with a lot of features that you do not use if you have a point and shoot, "Let the camera do it for me" kind of person. But if you're willing to learn or are interested in videography, you'll find these features interesting and with some practice down pretty well 6) color: To the professionals: These work well, you do not have very deep control of the color enhancement and RGB settings, but you get some and they work pretty well, that says a lot for a camera under $ 5000! I am developing a love for photography with the color gain and RGB settings pretty high and then pulling them down in color correction if needed. Saturating in post using After Effects perform well, but it has been necessary so often, and I would prefer to paint out instead of trying to restore to Consumers: The color controls are better than any other camera than you think, most have none. The XL2 gives you noticeable control over the saturation of colors, and how much red, green and blue that you see in the picture. 7) Her: I do not know what it is, if the microphone or signal processing but the XL2 has better quality sound you expect from a DV camcorder out of the box Use a real micro and the results are excellent. Negatives: Too many rip off artists trying to sell it.

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