Canon Launches XL H1 HDV Camcorder
September 19, 2005
Lake Success, NY - Scheduled to ship by December, the new Canon XL H1 ($9,000) features uncompressed HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M) and SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M) output, as well as genlock input and SMPTE time code I/O for multi-cam shoots. It offers a customizable open-architecture approach, selectable frame rates including 24F, and multiple output options.
The XL H1 features total Cine control (customizable settings for picture elements such gain, color, pedestal, black level, noise reduction, etc.), 4-channel audio (level control for each channel), skin detail control, still image capturing at full HD resolution (1920x 1080), clear scan (for recording computer screens), Optical Image Stabilization, interchangeable lens mount, and more.
The XL H1 is capable of recording and playing back high definition (HD) images using DV cassette tapes. The camcorder records in HDV1080i, and uses a Mode Select and a Frame Rate dial to select HD signals or SD signals and the frame rate.
The images recorded on the tape are configured as follows:
Under the "HDV1080i" (HDV) specifications, 1440 x 1080 (16:9) images in 60 fields (or 50 fields for PAL--assuming 60i/50i Mode optional upgrade has been performed) are recorded. (60i/50i recording)
Under the "HDV1080i" (HDV) specifications, 1440 x 1080 (16:9) images in 30 frames (or 25 frames for PAL--if 60i/50i Mode optional upgrade has been performed) are recorded. (30F/25F recording)
Under the "HDV1080i" (HDV) specifications, 1440 x 1080 (16:9) images in 24 frames are recorded. (24F recording)
A quick review of the H1's top features includes:
*Uncompressed 1080/60i 4:2:2 HD-SDI output at 1.485 Gbps.
*Multi-format external HD recording to HDCAM, DVCPRO HD, etc.
*Genlock input and SMPTE I/O.
*20x HD L/SR OIS lens (5.4mm-108mm, f/1.6-f/3.5, 72mm fil.).
*Three 1/3-inch (1.67M pixel) CCDs (native 16:9 shape), 1440 x 1080 effective Digic DVII processor supporting 30fps & 24fps (25 fps in Europe).
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Canon XL HD1
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