Introducing the XL1

Digital Video

XL1 conforms to the new digital video Mini standard to give you outstanding picture quality. It is fitted with a DV terminal for digital-to-digital dubbing (IEEE 1394 standard).

Interchangeable Lens System

A super-flexible system with an unbeatable range. XL1 maximizes your options with a focal range of between 24 and 2160 mm (35mm camera equivalents), made possible through the use of XL and EF lenses.

EF Adapter (optional)

A valuable accessory is the EF Adapter that fits onto the XL1 to allow you to use Canon EF lenses (that have manual focusing). The difference in size between the XL1’s CCD and 35 mm film means that the effective focal length of the EF lens is multiplied by 7.2⋅. A 300 mm lens, for example, can be transformed into an incredible 2,160 mm super telephoto.

16⋅ (32⋅ Digital) Zoom Lens
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From wide-angle to 16⋅ telephoto — with unparalleled optical quality. The digital zoom doubles this magnification for even more dramatic results.

PCM Digital Audio

Offers you stunning digital sound — 16-bit for highest quality sound, and two 12-bit modes for the playback of audio-dubbed cassettes, or simultaneous recording (and independent output) of 4 audio channels.

Multi-View Finder

Slide the professional style (180,000 pixel) color

viewfinder across to the position that suits your	Introduction
viewfinder across to the position that suits your
individual line of sight — whether you use your
left or right eye. What’s more, you can set the
viewpoint from close-range to open-range at the
flick of a switch.

3CCD System with Pixel Shift Technology

Superb picture quality results from using a larger light capturing area for each pixel (and fewer pixels) to give higher sensitivity, higher SN ratio and a greater dynamic range, and then horizontally shifting the green CCD to ensure high image resolution. In addition, you can now get stunningly clear still pictures from video action.

SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer

Canon’s latest advances in stabilization technology give you steadier images than ever before, even at the furthest reaches of the zoom range. Essential to this is a new feedback system, which boosts suppression performance for low frequency vibration.

High Performance Lenses

XL lenses resolve over 600 TV lines to give an extraordinarily sharp image. By exceeding the DV standard of 530 TV lines, The Canon lens delivers greater visual “sharpness” through its higher sensitivity in the all important 100 to 250 TV line resolution area.

Manual Control

Choose to operate the XL1 using the Manual recording program to access the complete set of manual functions, for exceptional creative freedom.

Shoulder Supported Design

The slim line styling of the XL1 allows you to support the camera against the front of your shoulder when recording. Alternatively, operate the camera using the top recording controls located on the handle — which functions as a second gripping position for low-angle shooting.

Magnesium Alloy Casing

The XL1 is cast from magnesium alloy to provide heavy-duty protection from a lightweight body.