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Canon XH-A1s 1080i HDV NTSC Digital Camcorder:
R 37 569.00
The Canon XH A1S High Definition HDV Camcorder 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.
Features:
| Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Lens III with
Professional L-Series Fluorite: The XH A1S comes with a Genuine
Canon 20x HD lens that shows why the name Canon is synonymous with
optical excellence |
| SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer: The XH
A1S also comes with Canon's innovative SuperRange Optical Image
Stabilizer (OIS), which combines gyro- and image-sensors to give
image stabilization through a wider range of camera motions |
| Three 1/3" Native 16:9 CCD Image
Sensors with 1.67 Megapixels (1440 x 1080): The XH A1S is equipped
with three 1/3" Native 16:9 CCDs (1.67 Megapixels) - the same
image sensor that is at the heart of Canon's exceptional XL H1S
and XL H1A |
| Canon DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor: DIGIC
DV II HD is the next generation of Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV
signal processing technology. Designed specifically for processing
the immense volume of information in 1080i HD signals, DIGIC DV II
ensures optimal image quality for HD video |
| Complete Customization: Image, display and
the functionality of the camcorder can be customized to suit your
preference or application. This customization ensures that your XH
A1S fits your creative, production and personal needs and
preferences exactly |
| Image Control: A variety of image control
functions gives you as much or as little exposure control as you
want and lets you fine-tune your exposures for outstanding video |
| 7 Program AE Modes: A variety of AE modes
allow you to take as much or as little control of exposure as you
need |
| 9 Custom Presets: With the XH A1S, you can
make set a variety of image quality adjustments and store them for
later use or for exporting to other camcorders |
| Custom Functions: With the XH A1S's Custom
Functions capability, you can establish the camera settings best
suited to your preference. Three custom functions (C.Fn1, C.Fn2
and C.Fn3) are provided. Each custom function allows a total of 21
main items to be selected |
| Custom Display: The Custom Display function
lets you set 22 display items to create a custom menu to suit your
specific needs. Once set, the functions can be recorded on a
memory card and can then be downloaded to another XH A1S or XH G1S
camcorder |
| 1080 HD Capture with 60i, 30F, or 24F
Progressive frame rates: The XH A1S delivers 1920 x 1080 HD, with
the three Native 16:9 CCDs and the Genuine Canon 20x HD lens and
DIGIC DV II Image Processor |
| 30F Progressive Frame Rate: In addition to
the standard interlaced video frame rate of 60i, you may choose to
set the XH A1S to capture video in 30F (30 progressive frames,
recorded in 60i) which is ideal for footage which will be uploaded
to the Internet |
| 24F Progressive Frame Rate: This setting
gives a "film look" to the footage you record as the
video frame capture rate is 24F, giving the appearance of the same
frame rate as movie film |
| 60i / 50i Video Frame Rate Option: With the
XH A1S's versatile open-architecture approach, you can even
customize your HD camcorder to record in both 60i and 50i (this
optional upgrade must be performed by a Canon Factory Service
Center) |
| Industry-Standard Connections &
Terminals: The Flash Accessory Shoe of the XH A1S supports Canon
EX Series Speedlites, enabling you to use the proper lighting
accessory to provide the illumination you need for practically any
subject in any situation |
| Audio System: The two built-in XLR Terminals
with independent audio level control on the XH A1S helps you to
record audio at as high a level as your video |
| Monitoring: To assist you in making sure
that the shots you see are the shots you get, the XH A1S has a
number of enhancements in function monitoring |
| Operation: Improvements have been made to
the manual zoom, manual focus and iris ring on the XH A1S to
further enhance its operability and which make it even easier to
achieve your creative vision |
| Zooming: Responsive manual zoom ring with
three settings (Slow, Normal, Fast) Three preset zoom speeds
(Slow, Normal, Fast), Increased weighting of zoom ring for
smoother control, Smooth zoom start and stop, Selectable
rotational angle of zoom between Wide and Tele |
| Focusing: Manual focus capability during
zoom (in both Manual Focus and AF Modes), Selectable response on
focus ring (Slow, Normal, Fast), Focus Limit (On/Off), Four
selectable focus preset speeds |
| Iris Ring: Improved ring design for better
performance is an extremely useful function on the XH A1S. The
manual iris adjustment ring allows you to adjust your f-stop with
the same hand and in the same manner as you focus and zoom |
| Instant AF: With HD, focus is more critical
than ever. It demands Instant AF: the next generation of auto
focus, designed with HD resolution in mind. Because HD resolution
is higher, focusing time is longer - it's harder to find perfect
focus |
| SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Slot (for
storing custom presets, custom functions and photos) allowing the
sharing of XH A1S Custom Preset files with other XH A1S', as well
as Canon XL H1S, XL H1A and XH G1S camcorders |
| 2.8" Widescreen LCD and .57"
Widescreen EVF provide you with bright, high-resolution views. The
LCD gives approximately 207,000 pixels and the EVF, 269,000. The
LCD and EVF can be used at the same time, giving both cameraperson
and director a view of the action |
| Still Image Shooting capabilities turn your
XH A1S into a valuable production tool for storyboarding,
continuity and publicity shots and other applications |
Specifications:
| 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 |
Also serves as RCA pin jack (yellow); both
input/output
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 |
4.7 lbs (2135 g) (not including lens hood and
eyecup) |
| Weight (fully loaded) |
5.3 lbs (2400 g) |
| Warranty |
Canon 1 year parts & labor limited warranty |
What's in the box?
- Canon XH A1S HDV 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
- Canon 1 Year Parts & Labor Limited Warranty
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