Let the video rolling with this new camcorders from Canon, the Canon XH A1S and XH G1S HD camcorders. This is an enhnaced version of XH A1 and XH G1 High Definition camcorders that is already in the market way back. Few feature highlights Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Lens with Professional L-Series Fluorite, Three 1/3″ Native 16:9 CCD Image Sensors with 1.67 Megapixels (1440 x 1080), DIGIC DV ll HD Image Processor and 2.8-inch widescreen. Both models provide Total Image Control for customizing image and color settings that can be stored to an onboard SD/SDHC Memory Card.
“HDV tape format continues to be the most cost-effective medium for high-quality high definition video capture and storage,” noted Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. “With the new XH A1S and XH G1S HD camcorders, professional user-requested refinements have been incorporated to provide even easier on-camera usability and operation.”
More specification of both professional camcorder below.
XH-G1S Specs
| Power Supply (rated) | 7.4V DC (battery pack) |
| Video Recording system | HDV: HDV1080i; DV: DV specifications Two rotating heads, helical scan azimuth recording, (Consumer VCR SD specifications) |
| Audio Recording system | HDV: 2-channel recording MPEG1 Audio Layer II: (Sampling frequency 48 kHz, bit rate 384 kbps) DV: 2-channel recording PCM digital recording: 16 bits (48 kHz), 12 bits (32 kHz, 12 bits selectable) |
| Image Sensor | (3) 1/3-inch Native 16:9 CCDs (1440×1080) |
| Total Pixels | Approx. 1.67 Megapixels each x 3 |
| Effective Pixels | HD approx. 1.56 Megapixels (1440 x 1080) SD (4:3) approx. 1.17 Megapixels (1080 x 1080) SD (16:9) approx. 1.56 Megapixels (1440 x 1080) |
| Tape Format | Video cassettes bearing the MiniDV mark |
| Tape Speed | HDV/DV: SP mode 18.81mm/second DV: LP mode 12.56 mm/second |
| Maximum recording time | HDV/DV: SP mode 80 min. DV:LP; 120 min. |
| Lens | Canon 20x HD L Series Zoom, f=4.5-90mm, f/1.6-3.5 |
| Focusing System | TTL-video signal sensing system autofocus. Manual focusing possible. |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 20mm (wide macro), 1m (entire zoom range) |
| Frame Rate | 60i, 24F, 30F |
| Minimum Illumination | NTSC: 6 lux (Shutter speed 1/60, Gain 18 dB) PAL: 5 lux (Shutter speed 1/50, Gain 18 dB) Manual mode (when Gain 18 dB, f/1.6, 60i/50i are selected) NTSC: 0.4 lux (Shutter speed 1/4), PAL: 0.3 lux (Shutter speed 1/3) (when 60i/50i is selected) |
| Genlock Terminal | BNC Connector (input only) |
| HD/SD-SDI Terminal | BNC Connector (output only) SD-SDI: compliant with SMPTE 259M, 272M, RP 188 (LTC) HD-SDI: compliant with SMPTE 292M, 299M, RP 188 (LTC) |
| Timecode Terminals | BNC Connector (input and output) |
| Image Stabilization | SuperRange Optical (Lens Shift) |
| Filter Diameter | 72mm |
| Viewfinder | .57-inch widescreen, approx. 269,000 pixels |
| LCD Screen | 2.8-inch widescreen, approx. 207,000 pixels |
| Microphone | High-performance stereo electric condenser microphone |
| Recording Media | SD/SDHC (photos), MMC (photos) |
| DV Terminal | HDV/DV Special 6-pin connector (IEEE1394 compatible); both input/output |
| Video Terminal | (a) Also serves as RCA pin jack (yellow); both input/output (b) Also serves as BNC connector; output |
| Output Levels | -12 dBV (with 47-kohm load, 1 Vrms output level setting and -12 dB full scale) |
| Audio Terminal | XLR 3-pin jack (2 systems); Switchable between MIC/LINE |
| Microphone Terminal | 3.5mm stereo mini-jack |
| Operating Temperature range | 32 – 104° F (0 – 40° C) |
| Dimensions | 6.4 x 7.6 x 15.5 in. (163 x 192 x 394mm) |
| Weight (not including lens hood and eyecup) | 4.9 lbs. (2200 g) |
| Weight (fully loaded) | 5.4 lbs. (2465 g) |
XH – A1S Specs
| Power Supply (rated) | 7.4V DC (battery pack) |
| Video Recording system | HDV: HDV1080i; DV: DV specifications Two rotating heads, helical scan azimuth recording, (Consumer VCR SD specifications) |
| Audio Recording system | HDV: 2-channel recording MPEG1 Audio Layer II: (Sampling frequency 48 kHz, bit rate 384 kbps) DV: 2-channel recording PCM digital recording: 16 bits (48 kHz), 12 bits (32 kHz, 12 bits selectable) |
| Image Sensor | (3) 1/3-inch Native 16:9 CCDs (1440×1080) |
| Total Pixels | Approx. 1.67 Megapixels each x 3 |
| Effective Pixels | HD approx. 1.56 Megapixels (1440 x 1080) SD (4:3) approx. 1.17 Megapixels (1080 x 1080) SD (16:9) approx. 1.56 Megapixels (1440 x 1080) |
| Tape Format | Video cassettes bearing the MiniDV mark |
| Tape Speed | HDV/DV: SP mode 18.81mm/second DV: LP mode 12.56 mm/second |
| Maximum recording time | HDV/DV: SP mode 80 min. DV:LP; 120 min. |
| Lens | Canon 20x HD L Series Zoom, f=4.5-90mm, f/1.6-3.5 |
| Focusing System | TTL-video signal sensing system autofocus. Manual focusing possible. |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 20mm (wide macro), 1m (entire zoom range) |
| Frame Rate | 60i, 24F, 30F |
| Minimum Illumination | NTSC: 6 lux (Shutter speed 1/60, Gain 18 dB) PAL: 5 lux (Shutter speed 1/50, Gain 18 dB) Manual mode (when Gain 18 dB, f/1.6, 60i/50i are selected) NTSC: 0.4 lux (Shutter speed 1/4), PAL: 0.3 lux (Shutter speed 1/3) (when 60i/50i is selected) |
| Image Stabilization | SuperRange Optical (Lens Shift) |
| Filter Diameter | 72mm |
| Viewfinder | .57-inch widescreen, approx. 269,000 pixels |
| LCD Screen | 2.8-inch widescreen, approx. 207,000 pixels |
| Microphone | High-performance stereo electric condenser microphone |
| Recording Media | SD/SDHC (photos), MMC (photos) |
| DV Terminal | HDV/DV Special 6-pin connector (IEEE1394 compatible); both input/output |
| Video Terminal | (a) Also serves as RCA pin jack (yellow); both input/output (b) Also serves as BNC connector; output |
| Output Levels | -12 dBV (with 47-kohm load, 1 Vrms output level setting and -12 dB full scale) |
| Audio Terminal | XLR 3-pin jack (2 systems); Switchable between MIC/LINE |
| Microphone Terminal | 3.5mm stereo mini-jack |
| Operating Temperature range | 32 – 104° F (0 – 40° C) |
| Dimensions | 6.4 x 7.6 x 15.5 in. (163 x 192 x 394mm) |
| Weight (not including lens hood and eyecup) | 4.7 lbs. (2135 g) |
| Weight (fully loaded) | 5.3 lbs. (2400 g) |
The new Canon XH A1S and XH G1S HD camcorders are scheduled to be available in late December for an estimated retail price of $3,999 and $6,999, respectively.
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