Canon XL H1s Professional HDV PAL Camcorder with 12 month Canon UK warranty

£5,879.99
LIMITED STOCK at this SALE PRICE including VAT & 12 month Canon UK warranty. Insured carriage £19.99. In Stock.

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2 Year Service Pack Warranty - £299.99

The Canon XL H1 s with a complete range of professional specifications, the Canon XL H1S offers versatile HD recording: for broadcast quality images, whether in the studio or in the field.

The Canon XL H1 s - The versatile broadcast-quality HD camcorder. The XL H1S provides broadcast-quality 1080i High Definition. Choose 50i shooting for ultra-crisp realism; opt for 25F to give movies the look of traditional film.

Canon XL H1 s Features:

- HD 1080i (50i, 25F)
- 1/3” 1.67MP 3CCD
- 20x lens with separate focus, zoom and iris rings
- HD-SDI with embedded audio
- Gen lock in, Time code in/out
- Fast processing
- Full image control
- 2-channel XLR audio

3CCD shooting
The 1/3” 1.67 Megapixel 3CCD system delivers unparalleled image quality in the camcorder’s class.

HD Video Lens
The 20x L-series HD Video Lens features separate focus, zoom and iris rings, offering complete manual control. Each can be operated separately and simultaneously – the sensitivity of the focus ring can also be customised. A Fluorite lens element corrects chromatic aberrations; a Vari-angle Prism Optical Image Stabilizer (VAP OIS) helps to ensure steady footage. The XL interchangeable lens mount adds to the versatility of XL H1S, allowing a range of lenses to be used.

HDV and uncompressed HD
For fieldwork, choose to record High Definition Video to tape media (HDV). For studio-based productions, the XL H1S exports the highest quality 1920x1080 uncompressed HD with embedded audio, via HD-SDI.

Multi-camera shoots
The XL H1S has Gen lock input and Time code input/output connections: the industry standard for multi-camera shoots.

HD processing
The unique DIGIC DV II image processor is optimised for the increased data stream of HD. Advanced noise reduction technology delivers images with superb colour over a wide tonal range. Split path processing allows still image and video signals to be handled separately – ensuring that each appears at their best.

Full control over images
A complete range of image adjustment functions – including gain and matrix settings – give moviemakers total control. A special CINE mode matches the characteristics of film, for video that is suited to direct transfer. Custom settings can be stored to SD/MMC card and even shared with Canon XH series camcorders.

2-channel audio
The XL H1S offers 2-channel XLR audio recording, with independent limiters and auto/manual settings. The supplied stereo microphone can also be used as a mono microphone recording to one channel.

Optional NTSC shooting
The XL H1S can be customised, making it suitable for both NTSC and PAL shooting. This upgrade provides a full range of capture options, including 60i, 50i, 30F, 25F and 24F.

The Canon XL-H1s included accessories:-

- HD-20X zoom XL5.4-106mm L IS II
- Wireless Controller
- WL-D5000 (AA size batteries)
- Battery Pack (BP-950G)
- Compact Power Adapter (CA-920)
- Power Supply Coupler (DC-920)
- AC Cable
- Microphone Unit
- Shoulder Strap (SS-1000)
- Skirt Adapter (PC-A10)
- Adapter Holder
- D Terminal Component Cable (DTC-1000)

Canon XL H1s Review

The XL H1S has an identical form factor to the Canon XL H1A, but adds uncompressed HD/SD-SDI output, Genlock and Timecode. Both camcorders are damn good, offering the performance and handling that can stand up to the most discerning critics.

David Kender

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click here for the Canon XL H1s manual

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