8mm Camcorders

8mm Camcorders

LX-1T

L2

EX2Hi

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Marketed October 1994
Original Price indistinct

The L2[A] / EX2Hi[E] / LX-1T[J], a Hi8 video camcorder, featured a VL interchangeable lens system, allowing users to attach any of Canon’s broad lineup of EF-series interchangeable lenses. It incorporated the RC time code/data code and an indexing function, further strengthening its editing performance. A standard feature was a shuttle-ring-equipped remote control, the first in the world for a single-unit video camcorder. This allowed users to enjoy various filming techniques, including slow-motion and reverse shooting.

Video recording system 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system
– Luminance signal: FM azimuth recording
– Chrominance signal: Converted subcarrier phase shift recording
Audio recording system Frequency multiplexing with the video signal by rotary head (Hi-Fi monaural)
Television system NTSC system (L2 / LX-1T) , PAL system (EX2Hi)
Tape format 8 videocassette
(L2 / LX-1T : P6/E6 type , EX2Hi : P6/E5 type)
Tape speed
(at SP mode)
L2 1.43cm/s (at SP mode) , 0.72cm/s (at LP mode)
EX2Hi 20.05mm/s (at SP mode) , 10.03mm/s (at LP mode)
LX-1T 1.43cm/s (at SP mode) , 0.72cm/s (at LP mode)
Maximum recording time L2 150 min. at SP mode, 300 min. at LP mode with only playback mode (with a 150-min. cassette)
EX2Hi 90 min. at SP mode, 180 min. at LP mode (with a 90-min. cassette)
LX-1T 150 min. at SP mode, 300 min. at LP mode with only playback mode (with a 150-min. cassette)
Fast forward/rewind time L2 6 min. (with a 120-min. cassette)
EX2Hi 7 min. (with a 90-min. cassette)
LX-1T 6 min. (with a 120-min. cassette)
Image sensor 1/2″ CCD (charge-coupled device)
L2 410,000 pixels (380,000 effective pixels)
EX2Hi 470,000 pixels (440,000 effective pixels)
LX-1T 410,000 pixels (380,000 effective pixels)
Viewfinder 0.7″ monochrome viewfinder
Built-in microphone L2 Stereo/Zoom microphone
EX2Hi Electret condenser microphone
LX-1T Stereo/Zoom microphone
Lens VL interchangeable lens system
Focusing system TTL piezo autofocus/manual focusing possible
Color temperature switching Auto-homing, with AWB set functions
Minimum illumination L2 Approx. 3 lx at Auto mode, approx. 0.5 lx at Slow shutter mode (1/8 sec.)
EX2Hi Approx. 5 lx at Auto mode, approx. 0.5 lx at Slow shutter mode
LX-1T Approx. 3 lx at Auto mode, approx. 0.5 lx at Slow shutter mode (1/8 sec.)
Recommended illumination More than 100 lx
Illumination range L2 Approx. 3 lx-100,000 lx at Auto mode
EX2Hi Approx. 5 lx-100,000 lx at Auto mode
LX-1T Approx. 3 lx-100,000 lx at Auto mode
Aperture Auto iris servo system/manual aperture possible
Output terminal (level/impedance) Video/audio output terminal RCA-pin jack, input /output switchable (audio/video)
Video output terminal 1Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced unsynchronized load
Audio output terminal -10dBv (at 47 kohms load) / less than 3 kohms unbalanced
S-Video output terminal 4-pin mini-DIN, input/output switchable
Output terminal 2.5mm mini jack, 5V DC
External microphone terminal 3.5mm stereo mini jack
Power supply 6V DC
Power consumption
(when recording and auto-focusing)
Approx. 8.8W
Operating temperature range 32-104°F (0-40°c)
Dimensions 170mm x 165mm x 237mm (when viewfinder is stored)
170mm x 165mm x 342mm (when lens is attached)
Weight Body: Approx. 1400g
When recording: Approx. 2500g
(including battery, 8mm videocassette, button-type lithium battery and lens cap)