Fully prepared for anything.

The XL2 is the perfect camera for so many shooting applications because of its widely adaptable functionality. From simple handheld shots to complicated multi-camera setups, the XL2 can handle it all with consistency and exceptionally high-performance.

SMPTE TIME CODE

The XL2 achieves full professional utility with SMPTE time code capability

the standard system for broadcast use – and is available in three different options:

Free Run: Essential for synchronising between tapes on multi-camera shoots, this feature allows the counter to run regardless of the power / recording settings.

Rec Run: The DV convention, this feature has the counter running only during recording – the continuous time code is recorded onto the tape.

Preset Setting: With this option you can set the counter to whatever value you like – this is particularly useful for ensuring counter continuity from one tape to the next.

EBU COLOUR BAR AND

TEST TONE

In addition to the EBU colour bar that allows post-production colour synchronisation, the XL2 also features a 1Khz test tone at either –12 or –20 dB.

INDEX STAMP

An essential feature for most filmmakers, the XL2 offers more than just the basic index signal. The Memory function is not necessary to record with an Index Stamp, nor is it recorded directly onto the picture.

REC SEARCH AND REVIEW

The Rec Search feature automatically finds the start of each new recording to ensure continuous sequential recording. The Rec Review function allows you to review your footage

in the camera’s LCD / EVF.

USER BIT SETTING

Instead of a clapperboard, this feature can display and record scene data using a hexadecimal system of eight figures (numbers from 1 to 9 and letters from A to F) that can be set

in four groups of two.

IEEE1394 CAMERA CONTROL (HDD)

Connect the XL2 directly to an HDD recorder using the built-in IEEE1394 interface and AV/C protocol.

This also permits multi-camera setups with remote operation from one XL2 to others connected to it.

DV DIRECT TO PC RECORDING

The XL2 can be connected directly to a PC via its IEEE1394 connection. This allows for remote operation as well as recording direct to the PC’s hard disk (using free DV-PC Recorder software available for download from Canon’s website).

DV STREAMING WITH

FIREWIRE IEEE1394

Using its FireWire IEEE1394 connection, the XL2 permits streaming data transfer without any degradation in picture or sound quality.

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