Canon XH G1S / XH A1S a Broad Range of Capabilities, Ultimate HD Quality, More

The XH G1S / XH A1S - A Broad Range of Capabilities

Ultimate HD Quality

Improved lens with 20x zoom The lens features not only 20x zoom but also improved operability thanks to the knurled focus, zoom, and iris rings. In addition, you can now manually focus while using the zoom.

3CCD system By using three 1/3-in. CCDs (each with a total of 1.67 mega pixels and 1,440x1,080 effective pixels), the camcorder offers a horizontal resolution of 800 TV lines, the highest in HDV standard.

DIGIC DV II image processor The next generation of Canon’s video processing engine ensures optimal video quality and color reproduction for high-definition video.

Versatile Artistic Expression

HDV native 1080/24p, 1080/30p recording Use the 24F or 30F mode for video recordings compliant with native recordings according to HDV specifications ( 42). Whatever your video needs –TV programs, commercials, music videos or movies– you can shoot it with the XH G1S / XH A1S.

Custom presets Enjoy unparalleled image control to deliver the “look” you want. The camcorder offers 23 customizable parameters you can easily save and exchange as custom preset files ( 89).

Advanced Professional Features

Pro level connectivity An industry-standard HD/SD SDI terminal for uncompressed HD signal output, embedded audio and SMPTE time code (LTC) are just a few of the features of the XH G1S that give it the functionality of professional broadcast cameras.

Synchronization Genlock synchronization, as well as a TIME CODE terminal, allow the XH G1S to be part of any multi-camera shooting setup.

Enhanced customization Custom functions ( 97) and custom display ( 103) options give you even more freedom to control many aspects of the camcorder’s operation.

Introduction

And More

Audio options The camcorder is equipped with two sets of XLR audio input terminals with phantom power supply. Record audio using both audio inputs or combine one audio input and the built-in microphone. You can also activate the audio peak limiter ( 51) to avoid distortions during manual audio level adjustment.

Reduced audio noise Unwanted audio noise due to vibrations has been reduced as a result of an improvement to the external microphone holder’s design.

Added and improved functionality Push AE ( 59) • Gain fine-tuning in 0.5 dB increments ( 64) • Focus limit ( 40) • Eye cup attachment ( 19) • Selective NR ( 71) • Audio output level selection ( 83) • and more!

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