Professional Operability

With Unrivaled Customization Capability.

Compact and Lightweight

The XH G1 and XH A1 share a lightweight, compact design that employs an internal battery compartment. Size, therefore, is not materially affected by the battery used. The compartment will house any BP-900 series battery or DC coupler. The reduced size and weight of these camcorders make them easily transportable and maneuverable—major advantages for location work and specialized “tight-space” shooting, often making it possible to capture footage not possible with larger cameras.

An optional 0.8x HD Wide Angle Adapter is also available. Their compactness in combination with their superb HD image quality make the XH G1 and XH A1 ideal not only as support cameras in larger production environments but also as primary capture devices for smaller organizations, such as local news stations, event videographers, and independent filmmakers.

Unique Customization Features (see chart on page 14)

The unmatched customization capability built into the XH G1 and XH A1 make them exceptionally versatile and flexible. The customiza- tion features enable them to be precision-tailored for different environments, different users, and different jobs. In all, there are 23 image adjustment, 22 display option, and 21 custom function settings that define the cameras’ performance and operating char- acteristics. Groups of these settings can be saved and exported to other XH G1 and XH A1 camcorders using an SD memory card or

Canon’s Console software. Organizations that use many cameras can take advantage of this feature to easily set up multiple units for uni- form capture characteristics.

Custom Presets

Up to 9 sets of customized image adjustments can be stored in the camera’s internal mem- ory for instant recall. In addition, two Custom Keys can be programmed to provide instant access to a number of shooting functions to

suit the user or the particular application.

Two Built-in Digital Still Cameras

In addition to the capture and recording of motion video, the XH G1 and XH A1 can also capture digital still images and store them on a memory card. Still images can be captured at full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution in either video color space or digital camera color space. Still images captured in video color space include time code and

camera set-up metadata. Still images captured in digital still color space includes EXiF metadata. Also included are numerous advanced still camera features expected from Canon, such as auto exposure brack- eting, selectable metering modes, con- tinuous shooting and the option to use select EOS System Speedlite flashes. With

many pre/post production, storyboarding, and continuity applica- tions, still image recording is just another way the XH G1 and XH A1 deliver versatility.

High-Resolution

Widescreen EVF and LCD

With both an EVF and an LCD, the XH G1

and XH A1 provide a choice of precise, informative displays for image composition and data readout. The 0.57" widescreen EVF is approxi- mately 269,000 pixels. The separate 2.8" widescreen LCD also provides a clear, high-resolution image with approximately 207,000 pixels. Operators can choose from 22 levels of displayed shooting data, including an image-only setting that hides all information overlay. Two focusing aids are available: peaking, which highlights the edges of in-focus areas; and magnifying, which provides a 2x enlargement of the central portion of screen.

Zebra Pattern Display

High-brightness portions of the image are displayed as a black-and- white zebra pattern. The sensitivity level can be adjusted from 70 to 100 IRE in 5 IRE-unit increments.

Frame Overlays

The 16:9 color viewfinders include aspect guides for industry-standard picture formats, including 4:3, 13:9, 14:9, 1.66:1, 1.75:1, 1.85:1, and 2.35:1. Also, 80 and

90 percent picture and title safe areas can be superimposed. Other available overlays include a center crosshair mark, horizontal level marker, and a grid.

4:3 Output

The XH G1 and XH A1 include 4:3 output capability, which is highly useful in field situations where a widescreen monitor is not available for viewing 16:9 footage. The “letterboxed” 16:9 image output enables the entire frame to be viewed on a standard-definition 4:3 set.

Memory Card Slot

The memory card slot on the XH G1 and XH A1 accepts SDHC, SD, and MultiMediaCards (MMC). In addition to enabling camera-to- camera transfer of custom settings, memory cards can be used to store digital still images taken with the camcorder.

Flash Accessory Shoe

The accessory shoe on the XH G1 and XH A1 can be used to mount optional accessories. It can also be used

with an optional flash unit for still photog- raphy. The shoe is compatible with E-TTL II Canon Speedlite flashes, designed for use with the Canon EOS SLR camera system, such as the EX-series models.