The XH G1 and XH A1 are successors to the XL H1, Canon’s first video camcorder to support HDV^* recording, which, featuring an interchangeable lens system, has garnered high acclaim in the broadcast and video production industries since its release in November 2005. While maintaining the outstanding performance features of the XL H1, the XH G1 and XH A1 offer superior mobility, resulting from advancements in body design and the incorporation of an integrated lens system, to meet the needs of a wide range of users, from advanced amateur videographers to professional video engineers.
Canon’s DIGIC DV II image engine, combined with a 1/3-inch 1.67-megapixel 3-CCD imaging sensor system^**, make possible the recording and playback of high-quality HDV 1080i images boasting outstanding detail and faithful color reproduction.

The Canon XH G1 and XH A1 are equipped with a newly developed 20x optical zoom L-series lens that employs a fluorite lens element and UD (ultra-low dispersion) lenses to effectively correct for a variety of aberrations throughout the zoom range and realize high-definition, high-contrast images. Additionally, the new HDV camcorders incorporate several advanced technologies supporting high-quality film production, including Canon’s Super Range Shift OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) system that enables the detection and correction of low-frequency vibrations often missed by conventional optical systems, Instant AF that employs an angle detection system to track fast zoom operation, and a manual focus ring for adjusting the iris in addition to focus and zoom.

* Format established by Sharp Electronics Corp., Sony Corporation, Japan Victor Company (JVC), and Canon Inc. in September 2003
** Effective pixels: Each CCD sensor utilizes approximately 1.56 megapixels when recording in HDV Mode or 16:9 SD Wide Mode, and approximately 1.17 megapixels in 4:3 Standard (SD) Mode