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Exceptional Image Quality

Only Canon Can Deliver

Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III

The XL H1S and XL H1A have all the advantages of Canon's

proven leadership in optical technology and optics drive HD

image quality. The interchangeable Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III (35mm

equivalent 38.9–778mm) is a new high-performance L-series lens, specifically designed for HD

production. Now in its third iteration, this redesigned lens incorporates two aspherical lenses,

Canon's world-renowned fluorite glass and SR multi-coating technologies that produce superior image

quality with excellent resolution, contrast and minimal chromatic aberration. The L-series designation that is

identified by the distinctive red ring has become the symbol of professional lenses worldwide for its unmatched

reputation as the choice of industry professionals the world over. The lens also features a new manual iris

ring in 1/16-stop increments for exceptional exposure control and two built-in ND (Neutral Density)

filters that reduce exposure by 1/6 (2 stops) or 1/32 (5 stops). Focus and zoom operations have also

been improved so that they allow manual focusing during zooming. Design and ergonomics have further

been improved such as a weightier zoom ring and an adjustable rotational angle for the zoom ring,

contributing to a lens feel that many professionals prefer. Lens Presets also allow the operator to store

any given focus or zoom point and return to that position with a single touch of a button.

Fast, Responsive, Versatile Zoom

With a newly designed ring shape and increased

speed, the camera's zoom starts and stops with

exceptional smoothness and provides a comprehen-

sive array of options. The zoom can be controlled in

three different ways—the lens zoom ring, grip zoom

lever or handle zoom lever (for low-angle shots). It

features three widely ranging zoom speeds, and

16 levels of speed control. With the new Genuine

Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III attached, zooming

speeds from wide to tele range in speeds from 5 min-

utes to an astounding 1.2 sec. at the fastest setting.

Variable zoom speed operation with 16 levels of speed

control is also possible through the pressure-sensitive

zoom lever (rocker). Or choose from one of the 16

levels and set it so that zooming is done at a constant

pace. Furthermore, starting and stopping of zoom

movement is "ramped," avoiding "zoom shock" in

your videos or broadcasts for a more natural effect.

SLOW

Approx. 4.3 sec. (speed: 16x) to approx. 5 min. (speed: 1x)

NORMAL

Approx. 2.0 sec. (speed: 16x) to approx. 3 min. (speed: 1x)

FAST

Approx. 1.2 sec. (speed: 16x) to approx. 60 sec. (speed: 1x)

Zoom speed can be set to NORMAL, SLOW or FAST via C.Fn-02

Comprehensive Focus Control

The XL H1S and XL H1A deliver HD, which demands

precise focus. The highly responsive, independ-

ently functioning focus ring (with selectable oper-

ational direction) allows the videographer to focus

manually even while zooming—in both Manual Focus

and AF mode. 4 selectable preset focus speeds

are available along with three settings of sensitivity

for the focus ring allowing you to set the respon-

siveness to your liking. Push AF control lets you

temporarily override manual focus to quickly find

critical focus, while a Focus Limit function (selec-

table to on or off) limits the focusing range of the

lens such as when shooting macro. To further assist

in focusing, dedicated Peaking and Magnifying

controls are available. For Peaking, frequency (edge

thickness) and gain (edge density) levels are

adjustable. Two settings can be stored and accessed

quickly with a touch of a button. By attaching the

included external monitor cable to the component

terminal of a monitor, the operator can also use

peaking and magnify controls to check manual focus

on a larger screen rather than in the finder.

Canon Interchangeable XL Lens Mount

The XL H1S and XL H1A feature the XL mount system

that offers the added range and flexibility of using

optional interchangeable lenses, including the wide-

angle Canon 6x HD Video

Zoom XL 3.4–20.4mm L

lens (35mm equivalent

24.5–147mm), ideal for

applications requiring a

wider field-of-view. This L-series lens captures in

Full HD clarity and incorporates all of Canon's leg-

endary optical superiority. The XL lens mount also

enables the use of the Extender XL 1.6x, which

increases the focal length

by 1.6x and the EF Adapter

XL, which enables users

to attach a wide array of

Canon photographic EF

Extender

lenses (only L-series is

XL 1.6x

recommended)—for specialized image capture.

SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer

Steady images are ensured with Canon's

Optical Image Stabilizer. The system

continuously compensates for shake and

jitter by activating a Vari-Angle prism when the

gyroscopic sensors detect camera movement. The

XL H1S and XL H1A can correct a wide range of

vibration because the cameras' 20x HD Video Zoom

Lens III incorporates Canon's SuperRange Optical

Image Stabilizer technology to analyze the image at

the CCD sensor. The result is extraordinary camera

shake correction, even at long focal lengths.

Three 1/3" Native 16:9

CCDs (1440 x 1080)

Its sophisticated 3CCD design

gives each primary color a dedicated

native 16:9 sensor. Each sensor has

approx. 1.67 million pixels (1440 x 1080), giving

the XL H1S and XL H1A a high pixel count (equal to

800 TV lines of horizontal resolution). Color is ren-

dered with exceptional accuracy, in a wide dynamic

range and with virtually no color noise.

Canon DIGIC DV II

HD Image Processor

Engineered and

manufactured

exclusively by

Canon and specifically for HD, the latest generation

DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor delivers optimal

image quality at the highest operating speeds.

The DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor is designed for

HD, operating at 1440 x 1080 pixels with 4:2:2 color

sampling. Color reproduction is exquisitely natural,

especially in skin tones and in dark or light scenes.

A hybrid noise reduction system employs dual

processes to create brilliantly clear HD images.

EF Adapter XL