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Canon XH-A1S

Features

• 1080i HDV recording (50i, 25F, optional 24F/30F/60i modes)
• 1/3” 1.67MP 3CCD
• 20x L-series HD Video Lens with simultaneous three-ring control
• Enhanced audio functions
• Full image control
• Improved ease of use
• Canon CPS Video Support

Design and ergonomics

With dimensions of 163 x 192 x 394 mm and weighing in at 2.4kg fully equipped, the XH A1s is easy to use, featuring improvements in the layout of exterior buttons to prevent accidental operation. Mechanical refinements include sturdier terminals such as a 6-pin Firewire connection.

Canon has redesigned the 20x L-series HD Video Lens to make it more comfortable to use, and more efficient in operation. The lens now features a new control ring design, as well as simultaneous, independent control of Focus, Iris and Zoom. Lens ring operation can be modified to suit the individual user’s needs.

Lens and audio-visual quality

Fluorite lens elements and Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) glass are used in the 20x L-series HD Video Lens to combat chromatic aberrations ensuring clarity. The shift-type Super Range Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) helps ensure footage remains steady.

High-resolution shooting is enabled by a 1/3” 1.67 megapixel 3CCD sensor system which works in harmony with Canon’s DIGIC DV II – a processor built to handle the amount of data required for HD. With the XH A1s you can capture footage at a resolution of 1.17 mega pixels and 1.56 mega pixel stills.

Canon has increased the audio options on the XH A1S to give cameramen greater flexibility and control. The camera incorporates twin XLR audio inputs but adds independent limiters in manual mode and simultaneous use of built-in and XLR microphones. Independent XLR sensitivity settings are also included.

Recording system

The XH A1S delivers 1080i HD recording with selectable frame rates of 50i and 25F. Choose 50i and shoot with ultra-crisp realism, or adopt 25F for the traditional look of film. 24F/30F/60i shooting modes are available via an optional upgrade, for truly global recording capability.

This camcorder records high definition video footage onto mini DV cassettes, providing a higher, less compressed image quality than any other consumer camcorder recorder system. You can record 40 minute of high definition video on to a 60 minute mini DV cassette in normal play.

Your recordings will still have to be captured to PC and possibly edited before creating DVDs.

Connectivity

Microphone inputs: Front microphone jack (5V DC jack), 2x XLR inputs with 48V phantom power supplies   
Headphone output: 3.5mm mini jack  
HDV/DV terminals : Input/Output  
Video jacks: AV mini-terminal (input/output), BNC jack (output), component jack (output), viewfinder component jack  
AV terminal: 3.5mm 4-pin mini jack (V: input/output, A: input/output)  
Editing jack: LANC control jack, IEEE1394 - 6 pin  
Memory card terminal: (SD/SDHC/MMC)  
EVF jack: D-terminal component jack (SD output only, including EVF symbols and display).

In The Box

Cables
Battery
Charger

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