- Outline
- Specifications
| Marketed | July 2001 |
| Original Price | 470,000 yen |
The Canon XL1S succeeds the XL1, launched in February 1998, which garnered high praise in the market.
The XL1S features the exclusive XL interchangeable lens-mount system which, in addition to exclusive interchangeable video lenses, also makes possible the use of a range of Canon’s extensive lineup of EF lenses for EOS 35mm cameras when outfitted with an optional EF mount adapter. The system enables users to select the most appropriate lens for each individual shooting situation, regardless of purpose, application or shooting conditions.
A range of new features has been incorporated into the XL1S based on suggestions submitted by XL1 users, making possible greater flexibility in creative expression. Custom Preset permits users to activate desired preset picture control settings while Custom Keys enable easy access to favorite or frequently used menu features. The model also features enhanced White Balance, Zebra Pattern Level and Gain Control functions for improved performance and ease of use.
| Power Supply (rated): | 7.2 V DC |
| Power Consumption (While recording AF=”ON”): | 8.7 W (Approx., recording with the AF turned on) |
| Television System: | EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal |
| Video Recording System: | 2 rotary heads, helical scanning systemDV system (Consumer digital VCR SD system) Digital component recording |
| Audio Recording System: | PCM digital sound; 16-bit (48kHz/2ch) 12-bit (32kHz/2 from 4ch) 12-bit (32 kHz/4 ch simultaneous) |
| Image Sensor: | 3CCD 1/3″ Pixel Shift (charge coupled device) 270,000 pixels (250,000 effective pixels) |
| Tape format: | Videocassettes bearing the (MiniDV) mark |
| Tape speed: | SP: 3/4ips (18.81 mm/s): LP:1/2ips (12.56 mm/s) |
| Maximum recording time: | SP: 80 minutes (with a 80 minute cassette); LP: 120 minutes (with a 80 minute cassette) |
| Fast forward/rewind time: | 2 min. 20 sec. (with a 60-min. cassette) |
| Lens mount: | XL interchangeable lens system ([supplied]: f/1.6-2.6, 5.5-88mm) |
| Focusing system: | TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible |
| Maximum shutter speed: | 1/15,000 second |
| Minimum illumination: | 2 lux (using XL 5.5-88mm lens and slow shutter at 1/8 of a second.) |
| Recommended illumination: | More than 100 lux |
| Filter diameter: | 72mm (XL lens) |
| Viewfinder: | 0.7″, color LCD(approx. 180,000 pixels) |
| Microphone: | Stereo electret condenser microphone |
| DV terminal: | Special 4 pin connector (based on IEEE 1394) |
| Output levels: | |
| Video terminal: | RCA jack1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced,synchronized load |
| S-Video terminal: | 4 pin mini DIN 1 Vp-p (Y signal) 0.286 Vp-p (C signal) |
| Audio terminal: | RCA jack (L,R) 2 sets – 4dBm (47kohms load)/ 3kohms or less, unbalanced |
| Input level: Audio terminal: |
RCA jack (L,R)2 sets – 11dBV/47kohms (LINE), unbalanced – 35dBV/600 ohms (MIC ATT), unbalanced – 55dBV/600 ohms (MIC), unbalanced |
| Microphone terminal: | 3.5mm stereo mini-jack-59dBV (with 600 ohms mic)/600ohms |
| Operating temperature range: | 32 – 104° F (0-40° C) |
| Dimensions: | 223 mm x 214 mm x 415 mm (8 3/4 x 8 7/16 x 16 5/16 in.) |
| Weight (not including lens and battery pack): | 1.7 kg (3 lbs 11 15/16 oz approx.) |
| Weight (fully loaded): | 2.86 kg (6 lbs 4 7/8 oz approx.) |