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Canon XL H1 HDV Digital Camcorder

Canon XL H1 HDV Digital Camcorder

Released: Feb 06

Average

51% Positive

Video:

Average

Optics:

Good

Interface:

Average

Based on 9 expert reviews.

"spectacularly effective optical stabilizer"... Reviews.cnet.com

"No true progressive shooting."... Reviews.cnet.com

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video

1.	"the Canon XL H1 cannot record true progressive video in either HD or SD."... Reviews.cnet.com

product

1.	"the final product is outstanding."... Camcorderinfo.com

2.	"Canon's new XL H1 camcorder offers filmmakers the ability to customize their video recordings using a number of variables, including: three color matrixes for a wide range of color correction"... Camcorderinfo.com

3.	"This is a great camcorder for pros and very serious hobbyists who need an HDV camcorder with interchangeable lenses"... Camcorderinfo.com

4.	"compatible with the Canon XL system of lenses and accessories."... Reviews.cnet.com

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image

1.	"extensive image controls"... Reviews.cnet.com

2.	"powerful Super-Range optical image stabilizer"... CNet

3.	"With regard to color, the Canon XL H1 provided an accurate, saturated image."... Reviews.cnet.com

4.	"accurate, saturated image"... CNet

5.	"there is no way to override the viewfinder's underscan, making it impossible to see the full image"... CNet

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lcd

1.	"small 2.4-inch, 215,000-pixel color screen"... CNet

zoom

1.	"motorized zoom is silky smooth"... Reviews.cnet.com

control

1.	"the manual controls are precise and responsive."... Reviews.cnet.com

2.	"easily accessed mechanical controls"... Reviews.cnet.com

color

1.	"We found the XL H1 to produce accurate color using the manual white balance controls."... Videomaker.com

2.	"full SMPTE color bars"... Reviews.cnet.com

menu

1.	"The menu is colorful and adds some great new features, such as the ability to create custom presets."... Videomaker.com

lens

1.	"spectacularly effective optical stabilizer"... Reviews.cnet.com

2.	"this sharp and contrasty lens offers an unrivaled 20X zoom range"... Reviews.cnet.com

3.	"unrivaled 20X zoom range"... CNet

4.	"removable lens"... CamcorderInfo

5.	"sharp and contrasty lens"... CNet

6.	"mediocre lens"... CNet

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resolution

1.	"produces interlaced HD video of extraordinarily high resolution."... Reviews.cnet.com

2.	"Very high resolution"... Reviews.cnet.com

3.	"Video quality was excellent, and the resolution was superior"... Camcorderinfo.com

4.	"extraordinarily high resolution"... CNet

audio

1.	"high end audio options"... Camcorderinfo.com

image stabilization

1.	"compatible jack pack is ideal for multicam studio work."... Reviews.cnet.com

2.	"the Canon XL H1 is unique among its competition in offering a removable plate at the back on which to mount wireless microphone receivers, extra batteries, and other items--a very practical nod to the serious user."... Reviews.cnet.com

design

1.	"potential downside is size"... Camcorderinfo.com

picture

1.	"The pictures looked very sharp at the maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080."... Camcorderinfo.com

shutter

1.	"The Canon XL H1 retains almost all of the XL2's nonstandard but easily accessed mechanical controls over all major camera functions: iris, shutter, gain, white balance, audio levels, and so on, as well as two user-assignable custom keys."... CNet

optics

1.	"20x optical lens and superior Canon optics"... Camcorderinfo.com

hd

1.	"most expensive HD option"... CNet

2.	"mediocre low-light performance"... Reviews.cnet.com

3.	"HD capabilities are made possible by several features such as 1/3 inch CCDs, 1.767 megapixels, and 16:9 capabilities."... TestFreaks

frame-rate

1.	"The first and possibly most substantial negative is the lack of 24P."... Camcorderinfo.com

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	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 fr...	» $4800
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