Canon XL2

Product Type: Canon digital camcorders
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| General | |
| Product Type | Camcorder |
| Camcorder Sensor Resolution | 800 Kpix |
| Camcorder Media Type | Mini DV |
| Optical Sensor Type | 3CCD |
| Optical Sensor Size | 1/3" |
| Video Recording Modes | SP, LP |
| Image Stabiliser | Optical |
| Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection |
| AV Interfaces | Composite video, S-Video |
| Exposure & White Balance | |
| Min Illumination | 0.8 lux |
| Exposure Modes | Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
| Shooting Programs | Spotlight, low light |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets |
| White Balance Presets | Indoor, outdoor |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/16000 sec |
| Min Shutter Speed | 1/6 sec |
| Lens System | |
| Type | Canon 20 x zoom lens - 5.4 - 108 mm - f/1.6-3.5 |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual |
| Min Focus Range | 2 cm |
| Zoom Adjustment | Motorised drive, manual |
| Filter Size | 72 mm |
| Lens System Mounting | Canon XL |
| Features | Built-in 1/32 Neutral Density Filter, built-in 1/6 neutral density filter, fluorite glass, focus preset, aspherical lens, zoom preset position |
| Additional Features | |
| Low Lux / Night Mode | Yes |
| DV input | Yes |
| Additional Features | Built-in speaker, backlight compensation, auto power save, digital noise reduction, progressive scan CCD system, date/time stamp, display brightness control, analogue to digital conversion with pass through, AE lock, accessories hot shoe |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Type | LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour |
| Display | |
| Type | 2" LCD display |
| Resolution | 200,000 pixels |
| Display Features | Rotating |
| Microphone | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
| Connections | |
| Connector Type | 1 x DC power output 1 x microphone 1 x composite video/audio (input/output) 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) 1 x Control-L (LANC) 1 x headphones 1 x S-Video input / output |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Included Accessories | Lens hood, camcorder shoulder strap, dust cap, lens cap, lens case, S-Video cable, audio / video cable, IR remote control, DC coupler, power adapter with battery charger |
| Battery | |
| Details | 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included ) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Width | 22.5 cm |
| Depth | 49.6 cm |
| Height | 22 cm |
| Weight | 3.5 kg |
| Environmental Parameters | |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C |

