Canon XH A1S


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For the professionals who require a smaller, lighter weight HD camcorder but who won’t give up capability and performance, Canon offers the XH A1S. Our latest in a family of high quality HDV camcorders, the
XH A1S delivers advanced features and a wide range of image parameter controls to make your vision a reality- and at a very attractive price.

Starting with the superb Canon Genuine Canon 20x HD lens with Professional L Series Fluorite, the
XH A1S adds 3CCDs, each of which is at 1440 x 1080 pixels. It also means you can be sure that your shooting in the field will be the best it can be with Canon’s SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization. It corrects for a wide range of camera movement and vibration, and combined with Instant AF (Auto Focus) you’ll get ultra-quick, accurate focus. The DIGIC DV II HD image processor finishes the picture with improved color reproduction and noise reduction - for a final result that delivers excellent image quality.

To further ensure that your vision is realized, the XH A1S gives you features that let you make manual adjustments to fine-tune your video- the ultimate in total image control. For those situations in which you need to let your camcorder take care of exposure and image controls, the automatic settings on the
XH A1S will expertly assist you.

You’ll find flexibility, versatility and capability in the extensive array of features and optional accessories of the XH A1S. It is bound to meet and exceed your highest expectations.

What's in the Box:

" XH A1S Camcorder with lens cap
" CA-920 Compact Power Adapter
" WL-D5000 Wireless Controller
" DTC-1000 Component Cable
" Lens Hood
" SDC-32M SD Memory Card
" Two R6/AA Batteries
" AC Cable
" Tripod adapter base
" BP-950G Battery Pack
" STV-290N Stereo Video Cable
" IFC-300PCU USB Cable
" DC-920 Power Supply Coupler
" SS-1100 Shoulder Strap
" HDVM-E63PR Digital Video Cassette
" Eyecup
" External microphone holder adjustment band


Additional Information

Digital Video
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 (1440x1080)
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)


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