Canon XL H1 HDD Camcorder

The XL H1 supports HDV and HD production at 1080i, DV production with SD and offers professional versatility with a range of production options and frame rates (50i and 25f).

Canon XL H1 Review

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The good: Very high resolution; extensive image controls; interchangeable lenses; compatible with the Canon XL system of lenses and accessories; compatible jack pack is ideal for multicam studio work. The bottom line: Canon's semipro high-definition XL H1 video camera is a winner for event, reality, ENG, and documentary shooters, but its price is high.

Canon XL H1 High Definition camcorder | Digital Camera

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Canon's Xl features include uncompressed digital HD-SDI output for seamless integration into broadcast studios or high-quality image transfer to non-linear editing systems. The Genlock feature allows movie sets to easily synchronize camera settings across multiple camcorders and SMPTE time-codes in-and-out allow for streamlined tape and edit management.

Canon XL H1 Camcorder Review

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Noise levels are low. Contrast also looks good. The resolution was outstanding. Even in the very fine detailed areas of the resolution trumpets, there was almost no moiré – none at all, in fact, in the vertical. Of course, the Canon XL H1 doesn’t just shoot HDV. DV modes are available in both 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios. As the CCDs are native 16:9, we’ll start there. At 3000 lux in 16:9, 60i, the camcorder produced yet another great image.

Good Gear Guide - Canon XL-H1 - Review

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A unique HDV camcorder that�s just as comfortable in the field as it is cabled to a multi-cam studio setup. Professionals will find a lot to like in the XL-H1, while enthusiasts and semi-pro events videographers would be better off looking at a less expensive model.

Test Bench: Canon XL H1 HDV Camcorder

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After working with the XL H1, we can say that you get what you pay for. In this case, you get Canon's interchangeable HD lens and the ability to record uncompressed HD to a video deck. These two features alone put the XL H1 in the highest class of HDV camcorders. The quality of the glass is an important part of any camcorder, but especially when shooting hi-def. In the XL H1's case, resolution higher than the current crop of fixed-lens HDV cams is achieved. We found the XL H1 to produce accurate color using the manual white balance controls. In auto white balance, our midday shots looked a bit warm, although some videographers consider this warming a pleasing effect, as it enhances skin tones.