CCD Pixel Shift Technology for Super-High Resolution

3 CCD Pixel Shift Technology for Super-High Resolution

3 CCD

The XL1s maximises the capability of the DV format by using a 3 CCD system assigning a separate CCD to each primary color (red, green, blue). A beam- splitting prism precisely separates the light passing through the lens into individual color components, and each is sent to its own CCD. This process achieves outstanding detail with highly accurate color reproduction suitable for the demands of the high-end production field – wide dynamic range, low color noise, natural color resolution and low aliasing.

Pixel Shift

Canon solves common shooting dilemmas by using a signal processing technique called Pixel Shift, which has been used in professional grade video cameras for many years. It achieves wider dynamic range, brighter video in low light, reduced vertical smearing and sharper digital photos.

High Resolution Even In Low Light

The XL1s incorporates three CCD image sensors specifically designed for freedom when shooting under extremely low light conditions. The size of each pixel is 72 square microns. That’s 150% larger than the pixel- size on comparable models. The result is approximately an overall 14 dB improvement in sensitivity.

Three Different Shooting Modes for All Your Recording Needs

Normal Movie Mode

By merging Canon’s superior lens quality with 3 CCD’s, the XL1s delivers stunning resolution and color reproduction - some of the best images outside of a TV studio. This mode records video in the standard interlaced fashion similar to conventional camcorders. Normal Movie Mode is ideal for recording video, which appears smooth and natural during playback on a TV or video editing computer.

Digital Photo Mode with Self Timer Take almost 700 brilliantly clear still pictures on a single tape (in SP mode). The photo mode further distinguishes the XL1s by capturing extremely high resolution still images. The camera records the still pictures for approximately 6 seconds, as well as recording the sound for your verbal notes or narration. You can search through the recorded tape for your photos using the supplied remote control.

Frame Movie Mode

This mode captures video in a unique non-interlaced method allowing the XL1s to record 25 frames of video per second. Similar to a motor drive on a 35 mm camera, Frame Movie Mode performs like a Digital Motor Drive. You’ll capture every gesture and expression of your subject with spectacular clarity. It’s perfect for users who choose to grab high quality still images from video for making prints, video for website content, or even sending emotionally charged images over the internet. The non-interlaced method popularised by Canon’s XL1s has even been acknowledged by users for its cinematic-like appearance.