Superrange Optical Image Stabilizer

Using Canon’s unique Vari-Angle Prism (VAP) technology, the SuperRange system not only uses a gyro sensor to minimise vibration but subsequently analyses the image once it’s received by the CCD. This allows for better compensation of low frequency band vibrations. The XL2 uses vector data from the gyro sensor to control the angle of the VAP in order to continuously correct the path of the incoming light.

It then examines the image on the CCD to refine the prism’s movements. The new XL2 20x Zoom lens incorporates this technology, which works in standard 4:3 as well as Pro-Quality 16:9 mode.

L-SERIES FLUORITE

LENS ELEMENTS

The new XL2 20x Zoom lens includes

aprofessional L-Series Fluorite lens element. These incredible crystalline based elements are grown especially for professional 35mm and broadcast lenses because of their ability to minimise colour aberration during high magnification.

The XL2’s lens also includes two aspherical lens elements that allow it to achieve a more compact profile whilst maintaining the highest standard of optical performance.

1	2
Ordinary optical glass	Fluorite
Large colour aberration	Small colour aberration

1.Any camera shake sensed via the XL2’s Vibration Sensor is

compensated for using the Optical Image Stabilizer’s Vari-Angle Prism.

2.The XL2’s professional lens employs Fluorite lens elements to reduce image aberrations.

ZOOM / FOCUS PRESETS

The new XL2 20x Zoom lens supports both focus and zoom position presets, a feature normally only found on higher end video cameras. This is especially useful for feature or short film production requiring multiple takes from the same mark or any dramatic, automatic zoom or focus shifts. Zoom and focus speeds are also manually adjustable.

16-LEVEL ADJUSTABLE ZOOM SPEED SETTING

The 16-level adjustable zoom speed setting is used during grip zoom operation and adds another level of flexibility to your shooting possibilities, especially for handheld camera moves. It’s also possible to adjust the zoom speed of the handle section zoom lever in three steps, from Low to Medium to High.