Canon XH A1 High Definition Camcorder

• Captures true 1080 High Definition resolution video at 60i, 30F or 24F frame rates (or, 50i/60i with optional upgrade).
• It captures a true 16:9 widescreen HD image that's made for your broadcast and theatrical projects.
• Comes with a Genuine Canon 20x HD zoom lens that shows why the name Canon is synonymous with optical excellence
• Design gives you equally impressive operational performance
• Design lets you operate the zoom using the lens barrel ring, the control on the camera's grip, or the control on the camera's handle
• f1.6 - 3.5, 4.5 - 90mm lens gives you a wide view that is equivalent -- at its widest -- to a 32.5mm focal length lens on a 35mm camera
• Equipped with three 1/3" Native 16:9 CCDs (1440 x 1080 each)
• Deliver outstanding picture quality, highly accurate color reproduction, and a wide dynamic range with virtually no color noise
• Optical stabilization keeps your shot steady without a loss in image quality
• Natural AF changes focus at a speed that appears natural and doesn't distract the viewer
• Instant AFSuper Quick AF changes focus as rapidly as possible and is designed for applications in which quick focus is more important than other considerations -- for example, in new gathering or documentary work
• Stable AF ensures smooth, stable focusing when speed isn't the highest priority
• DIGIC DV II processes the HD signal at 1440 x 1080 with 4:2:2 color sampling
• 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 Service Center.)
• 2.8" Widescreen LCD and .57" Widescreen EVF
• Still Image Shooting
• Support for 9 languages
• Analog-Digital Converter
• Level Shot and Grid Marker
• Built-in XLR terminals (2)
• External Microphone Holder
• Internal Battery Compartment
• Flash Accessory Shoe
• Letterbox Display
• 1 Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty

7 Program AE Modes
A variety of AE modes allow you to take as much or as little control of exposure as you need. Auto and Full Auto modes let you concentrate on your subject and the composition of your shot rather than exposure, or make it easy maintain exposure during shots with lighting conditions that change. Manual lets you control every aspect of your exposure manually. With Tv priority, you select the shutter to match your subject; for example, you might select a shorter shutter speed for a fast moving subject. With Av priority, you select your aperture; for example, you might want more control over your depth of field. Spotlight gives you the optimal exposure for a brightly light subject against a darker background. Night mode automatically adjusts exposure parameters to give you the best image possible of video recorded at night.

9 Custom Presets
With the XH A1, you can make set a variety of image quality adjustments and store them for later use or for exporting to other camcorders. The adjustments include: hue, color gain, sharpness, setup level, color matrix (Normal/CINE1/CINE2), gamma (Normal/CINE1/CINE2), auto knee/knee, black (normal/stretch/press), G gain, B gain, R gain, NR1, NR2, coring, master pedestal, horizontal frequency adjustment, H/V balance, and matrix settings (R-G/R-B/G-R/G-B/B-R/G-B).


Custom Functions
With the XH A1'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. All three custom functions can be recorded on a memory card, and can then be downloaded to another camcorder. Items include: Shockless WB/GAIN, AE Response, High-speed Zoom Setting, Focus Ring Response Characteristics, Ring/Dial Operation Direction Settings, Subject Distance Unit Setting, Color Bar Display, Remote Control Codes, and Tally Lamp Settings.

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 G1 or XH A1 camcorder. Items that can be selected include: Record Programs, Camera Data 1, Camera Data 2, Zoom, Focus, Neutral Density, Image Effects, Focus Assist Function, Customize, Recording STD, DV Record Mode, Frame Rate, Tape, Tape remainder, Tape/Card, Light Metering, Card, Card Remainder, Audio, Condensation, Battery, and Wireless Remote.