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Whether you define yourself as an imaging enthusiast, professional videographer or digital filmmaker, there is a Canon XL1s digital camcorder configuration that’ s just right for you. • Premium picture quality and performance •...
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The result is approximately an overall 14 dB improvement in sensitivity. By merging Canon’ s superior lens quality with 3 CCD’ s , the XL1s delivers stunning resolution and color reproduction - some of the best images outside of a TV studio.
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24 to 2,160 mm. This super-flexible system with unbeatable range is made possible though the use of Canon’ s XL and EF 35 mm camera lenses. This lens resolves over 600 TV lines to deliver an extraordinarily sharp image.
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This greatly improves performance for low frequency vibration, resulting in the most advanced Optical Image Stabilizer available today. This feature is found only on Canon’ s Optical Image Stabilizer 16x zoom lens. Focal range expressed as 35 mm equivalents...
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The XL1s records digital stereo sound. You can record 16 bit audio (2 channels, 48 KHz) or 12 bit audio (4 channels, 32 KHz). Audio level can be fully automatic or manually controlled and monitored by an illuminated VU meter. The XL1s also accepts Line or Mic level audio sources to ensure an accurate impedance match.
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The Tv and Av modes permit easy operation while retaining the creative image controls commonly found on Canon’ s 35mm SLR cameras. In the Tv mode, you select the shutter speed from 1/6 to 1/16000 of a second and the XL1s will automatically set a matching aperture.
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Up to three picture adjustment settings can be stored, allowing you quick, creative control. Adjust the saturation of the color between off to oversaturated. This adjustment allows you to shoot in black and white. Adjust the Color Phase toward red or green for exact control.
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Add a new scene into your video from another source such as a camcorder or VCR. (Your video must be recorded in SP mode.) You can also add a new stereo audio track onto your video such as a voice over or background music.
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Internet or post them on your Web site. Also, you can print them out on a Canon color printer, transfer them back to your Canon camcorder and archive them on a Mini DV cassette, or create a dubbing master.
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Temporary Focus Override without turning the AF off One Push AF By pressing one pus AF button when AF is off Canon Camera Museum www.canon.com/camera-museum Canon Australia Pty. Ltd. 1, Thomas Holt Drive, North Ryde, N.S.W. 2113, Australia Free-call: 1800 816 001 www.canon.com.au Canon New Zealand Ltd.