Canon XL H1A High Definition (HD) 16:9 Camcorder Start Price USD 6,800.00 Current Price USD 6,800.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 20, 2008 End Time Saturday, December 20, 2008 Location rochester, NY See more about 'Canon XL H1A High Definition (HD) 16:9 Camcorder' Description Canon XL H1A High Definition (HD) 16:9 Camcorder....... Canon XL H1A High Definition (HD) 16:9 Camcorder For more than a decade, Canon has brought industry-leading lens optics and image processing expertise to the professional market with the XL Series camcorders. In that time, leading videographers have come to rely on the superior image quality and ultimate creative control available to them through the XL Series' features and open architecture system. The latest in that line is the Canon XL H1A HD camcorder. It has many of the features that have made the XL Series a favorite of independent filmmakers, corporate and event shooters. To complement these features, the Canon XL H1A has added an even higher level of customization options and capabilities which will make it an even more useful creative partner for the demanding videographer. With the XL H1A this remarkable capability is available at a lower price than ever before, offering users who have come to rely on their XL1, XL1s or XL2 camcorders the opportunity to make the move up to HD video. The XL H1A has a wider range of image control settings and options, combined with the new Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III with Professional L Series Fluorite. To back up that superb lens are three 1/3" Native 16:9 CCDs with 1.67M Pixels (delivering a full 1440 x 1080) and Canon’s exclusive DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor. The XL H1A is the compelling choice for anyone seeking to produce the best in high definition video. The Canon XL H1A is packed with features. Click a feature set below for more details. New Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III with Professional L Series Fluorite Three 1/3" Native 16:9 CCD with 1.67M Pixels (1440 x 1080) Canon DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor Complete Customization Connections & Terminals Audio System Monitoring Operation Detailed Features Specifications: Power Supply (rated) 7.4V DC (battery pack) Video Recording system HDV: HDV1080i; DV: DV specificationsTwo rotating heads, helical scan azimuth recording, (Consumer VCR SD specifications) Audio Recording system HDV: 2-channel recording MPEG1 Audio Layer II: (bit rate 384 kbps);DV: 2-channel recording PCM digital recording: 16 bits (48 kHz), 12 bits (32 kHz, 12 bits selectable) Image Sensor (3) 1/3-inch Native 16:9 CCDs (1440x1080) Total Pixels Approx. 1.67 Megapixels each x 3 Effective Pixels HD approx. 1.56 Megapixels (1440 x 1080)SD (4:3) approx. 1.17 Megapixels (1080 x 1080)SD (16:9) approx. 1.56 Megapixels (1440 x 1080) Tape Format Video cassettes bearing the MiniDV mark Tape Speed HDV/DV: SP mode 18.81mm/secondDV: LP mode 12.56 mm/second Maximum recording time HDV/DV: SP mode 60 min. DV:LP; 90 min. Lens Canon 20x HD Video Zoom XL 5.4-108 mm L IS lll Lens Mount XL interchangeable lens system Focusing System TTL-video signal sensing system autofocus. Manual focusing possible (20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS III installed) Minimum Focusing Distance 20mm (wide macro), 1m (entire zoom range): (20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS III installed) Frame Rate 60i, 24F, 30F Minimum Illumination 60i, 7 lux (1/60 shutter speed); 30F, 4 lux (1/30 shutter speed); 24F, 3 lux (1/24 shutter speed) Component Terminal 1080i/480i supported Image Stabilization Optical (VAP) Filter Diameter 72mm (20x HD Video Zoom XL 5.4 - 108 mm L IS III Lens) Viewfinder 2.4-inch widescreen, TFT color EVF/LCD Monitor, approx. 215,000 pixels Microphone High-performance stereo electric condenser microphone Recording Media SD/SDHC, MMC DV Terminal HDV/DV Special 6-pin connector (IEEE1394 compatible); both input/output Output Levels -12 dBV (with 47-kohm load, 1 Vrms output level setting and -12 dB full scale) S-video Terminal 4-pin mini-DIN; both input/output Audio Terminal (a) Also serves as RCA pin jack (white/red, L/R) both input/output (2 systems)(b) XLR 3-pin jack (2 systems); switchable between MIC/LINE Microphone Terminal 3.5mm stereo mini-jack Operating Temperature range 32 - 104° F (0 - 40° C) Dimensions 8.9 x 8.7 x 19.5 in. (226 x 220 x 496mm) Weight (not including lens and battery pack) 5.5 lbs. (2500 g) Weight (fully loaded) 8.7 lbs. (3935 g) Dimensions Hot Shoe DV Drawer Ports Ports Controls Controls Controls Controls Controls Controls New Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III with Professional L Series Fluorite The new Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III with Professional L Series Fluorite is the latest in a long and distinguished line of industry-leading lenses from Canon. It has been specifically designed for demanding producers of High Definition video who require the ultimate in optical quality. This lens brings features which give the XL H1A user unprecedented control over zoom, focus and iris settings, delivering an even higher level of creative expression. - Canon interchangeable XL Lens Mount- Independent Manual Focus, Zoom and Iris RingZooming Responsive manual zoom ring with three settings (Slow, Normal, Fast) Increased weighting of zoom ring for smoother control Smooth zoom start and stop Selectable rotational angle of zoom between Wide and Tele (45°, 60° or 90°) Zoom Grip Lever has 16 zoom levels. Maximum and minimum speeds have been expanded. Handle Zoom Lever can be set to any of 3 speeds. Focusing Manual focus capability during zoom (in both Manual Focus and AF Modes) Selectable response on focus ring (Slow, Normal, Fast) Focus Limit (On/Off) Four selectable focus preset speeds Push AF Super Range Optical Image StabilizerTwo built-in ND Filters (1/32, 1/6)   Three 1/3" Native 16:9 CCD with 1.67M Pixels (1440 x 1080)Building on the superior image quality of the industry-leading XL Series, the XL H1A is built around a 3 CCD system with separate native 16:9 CCDs for red, green and blue. With the XL H1A, each 1/3" CCD has 1.67M pixels delivering a full 1440 x 1080 image. The result is outstanding picture quality, highly accurate color reproduction and a wide dynamic range with virtually no color noise.Canon DIGIC DV II HD Image ProcessorThe latest generation of Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV signal processing technology, the DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor delivers the optimal image quality possible for both HD video and still images. The different color requirements of video and still images are recognized by the DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor and maximized for each type of output. Complete CustomizationOne of the hallmarks of the XL Series has been the vast range of adjustments, control functions and features to customize the camcorder to fit the user's exact needs. This is Complete Customization, which brings a higher level of tuning to help you realize your creative objectives with greater precision than ever before. New, wider ranges of adjustments can be found in Color Gain, Color Matrixes, Menu Display Adjustments, Custom Operation Functions, Preset File Sharing, Push AE, Iris Control, wider White Balance Color Temperature Range, Color Correction and Noise Reduction, to name just a few. Selectable Frame Rates: 24F, 30F, 60i(Optional Upgrade performed by Canon's Factory Service Center to add 50i/25F frame rates) Image AdjustmentsGamma, Knee, Black, Master Pedestal (+/- 9 steps), Setup Level (+/- 9 steps), Sharpness (+/- 9 steps), Horizontal Detail, Horizontal/Vertical Detail Balance (+/- 9 steps), Coring (+/- 9 steps), Noise Reduction 1, Noise Reduction 2, Color Matrix, Color Gain (+/- 50 steps), Hue (+/- 9 steps), Master Red Gain (+/- 50 steps), Master Blue Gain (+/- 50 steps), Master Green Gain (+/- 50 steps), Six Color Matrixes (each color matrix can be adjusted +/- 50 steps)   Menu Display AdjustmentsRec Programs, Camera Data 1 (f/stop and Shutter Speed), Camera Data 2 (Exposure, White Balance, Gain), Zoom, Focus, ND Filter, Image Effects, Focusing Assist (Peaking and Magnification), Customize (Custom Function and Custom Preset), Video Recording Standard, DV Recording Mode, Frame Rate, Tape (Operation Mode, Time Code, DV Control), Tape Remainder (Normal, Warning, Off), Tape/Card (External Control, Image Stabilization, Image Size/Quality), Light Metering (Spot AE Point and Light Metering), Card (Drive Mode, Flash), Card Remainder (Normal, Warning, Off), Audio (Mic Mode, XLR, DV Audio), Dew Condensation, Battery (Normal, Warning, Off), Wireless Remote (Normal, Warning, Off) Custom Operation FunctionsShockless White Balance/Gain, AE Response, High-Speed Zoom, Focus Ring Control, Button Operation, Rings Direction, Dials Direction, Focus Priority, Still Image Recording, Marker Level (Marker Brightness), Focusing Assist, B&W Gearing Mode, Subject Distance Unit, Zoom Indicator, Color Bars, 1 kHz Tone, Wireless Remote, Power Save, Tally Lamp, LED, Beep, Record (Character, Magnifying) Additional Functions SDHC Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Slot (for storing custom presets, custom functions and photos)Sharing of XL H1A Custom Preset files with additional Canon XL H1A camcorders, as well as Canon XL H1S, XH A1, and XH G1 camcorders (XL H1 files may be shared with XL H1A, but XL H1 cannot read XL H1A files)Program AE Modes (Auto, Full Auto, TV, AV, Manual, Spotlight, Night), with Manual Mode located next to OFF for easier accessSkin DetailPush AE (Usable in Manual Exposure Mode)Gain Settings (-3dB, 0dB, +3dB, + 6dB, +12dB, +18dB, +36dB, with fine tuning in 0.5dB increments from 0dB to +18dB)AGC Limit Iris Limit (Limits minimum iris setting to f/9.5)Iris control using LANC (while using optional ZR-2000)Custom Preset filesStore 9 Custom Preset files on the XL H1AStore 20 Custom Preset files to a memory cardWhite Balance Auto, Set (2), Preset (outdoor/indoor), Color Temperature (2,000 K to 15,000 K)Color corrections (16 areas, 2 regions)Selective Noise Reduction (enables application of NR to targeted color areas)Numbers used for Menu selection bar (EVF SETUP/Skin detail/Color correction)Two Custom keysClear Scan (100 levels: 60.1 Hz - 203.9 Hz) Connections & Terminals For the professional videographer, the XL H1A gives you the robust capabilities you need - no matter what the job.6-Pin IEEE 1394 terminal, providing a more rugged connection when using external devicesComponent Video OutLANC TerminalFlash Accessory Shoe, supporting Canon EX Series Speedlites Audio System The audio features of the XL H1A are designed to further enhance the flexibility and level of customization you expect from a Canon XL Series camcorder. Two Built-in XLR terminals providing +48V Phantom power3.5 mm Microphone terminal3.5 mm Headphone terminal, with reinforced metal baseSeparate sensitivity settings for each XLR input channel (Line/Mic)Simultaneous use of the built-in microphone and XLR inputTwo-step switching for line output levelHigher sensitivity for XLR line inputXLR/microphone sensitivity selection range, +12dB/+6dB/0dB/-6dB/-12dBAudio Limiter (On/Off)Choice of setting in automatic level control for both XLR channels for link or non-link (independent) of channels when both are set to microphone or line1 kHz Reference Tone (-12dB, -18dB, -20dB)LR/LL/RR/monaural selectable for monitor output MonitoringIn order to provide a high level of information to the XL H1A user, Canon has added new monitoring features to the comprehensive list available in the XL H1A. All together, they can significantly enhance the user's control over the video footage they create.     2.4" Widescreen combination EVF/LCD Monitor (215,000 Pixels)Adjustable brightness, contrast, color and sharpness as well as Black & White modeComfortable shooting for any operator: Viewfinder is adjustable from front to back and side to sideAspect guides for industry-standard picture formats (4:3, 13:9, 14:9, 1.66:1, 1.75:1, 1.85:1, 2.35:1)Horizontal, Center and Grid MarkersRemaining capacity displayed when using Focus Enhancements HDDZebra pattern (70% -100%, selectable in 5% increments)Focusing Aides Peaking (adjustable gain and frequency) Magnifying, which can be recorded; Magnifying function is allocated to Photo button for easy accessExternal monitor output, through the B/W viewfinder terminal to the component terminal of a larger monitor for manual focus confirmation.Multi-language support (9 languages)Custom Preset name displaySDI bitmap displayALL displayf/stop gray displayHistogram & EXIF display OperationIn keeping with the Canon XL Series, the XL H1A provides the level of operating convenience demanded by professional users in the field. Memory cards can be formatted in the camcorder.Color bar selection capability (two types each for NTSC & PAL)To avoid accidental operation, the responsiveness of the buttons controlling shutter, zoom, focus, PUSH AF, AE LOCK, WB SET, AE shift dial, REC REVIEW, DE SEL, DE ON, End-Search and Gain Set can be set.Letterbox format supported when signals are converted during playbackDefault write & protectMarker color specificationFrame grab compatibility to SD/SDHC memory card during shooting or playback (1920 x 1080) Place a Bid!