Canon XH-A1S (XHA1S) Camcorder : EX DISPLAY

Handheld HDV 1080i camcorder

• Ideal for digital film makers
• 20x Optical Zoom Lens
• New instant Auto Focus system

Description:

The new and improved Canon XH-A1S from Canon has taken the successes of the standard XH-A1 model and enhanced it to create this fantastic HDV camera.

For the professional and serious non-professional alike, the XH A1S combines a wealth of features with the outstanding performance of a 3 CCD, High Definition camcorder.

The excellence of the XH A1S begins with its Genuine Canon 20x HD zoom lens with Professional L Series Fluorite. Super-Range Optical Image Stabilization corrects for a wide range of camera movement and vibration, and Instant AF (Auto Focus) ensures ultra-quick, accurate focus. The DIGIC DV II HD image processor then ensures improved color reproduction and noise reduction - for a final result that is the zenith of image quality.

If you need advanced image control, the XH A1S gives you features that let you make manual adjustments to fine-tune your video. If you prefer to concentrate on your subject and let your camcorder take care of exposure and image controls, the XH A1 let you do that as well.

With a wide range of features and optional accessories, the XH A1S is a versatile, flexible and powerful performer that is sure to meet your uncompromising standards.

SPECIFICATIONS:

VIDEO SYSTEM
Video System :     HDV   

CCD
Type :     3x 1/3" CCD horizontal pixel shift  
Total pixels :     1.67MP x 3  
Effective pixels :     HD: Approx. 1.56 megapixels
                              SD/4:3: Approx. 1.17 megapixels
                              SD/16:9: Approx. 1.56 megapixels  
Filter :     RGB Independent Primary Colour  

LENS
Optical Zoom :     20x  
Digital Zoom :     N/A  
Focal length :     4.5 - 90mm  
Maximum aperture :     f/1.6  
Minimum focusing distance :     20mm  
Image Stabilizer :     YES (optical, lens-shift)  
Filter diameter :     72mm   
Wide Angle Attachment :    YES (Optional Accessory)  

LCD
Screen size :     2.8", widescreen 16:9 format  
Pixels :     207,000  
Manual adjustment :     Brightness, Contrast, Colour, Sharpness, Black and White Mode, skin tone, sky detail  
Multi image screen :     NO   
      
VIEWFINDER
Screen size :     0.57"  
Pixels :     CL 269,000   
      
MINIMUM ILLUMINATION
Minimum Lux. :     0.4 lux (in Manual Mode)  
Night Mode :     YES  
Super Night Mode :     NO   
      
FOCUS
Auto/Manual :     YES  
Control :     Auto: Instant AF; Manual: Independent focus ring; Focus preset: Button selection   
      
AE MODE
Program AE :     7
Full Auto, Auto, Spotlight, Low Light, Tv, Av, Manual   
      
BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION
Backlight Compensation :     Manual Control   
      
WHITE BALANCE
Type :     TTL  
Auto :     YES  
Set/Preset :     YES  
Lock :     YES   
      
SHUTTER SPEED
Maximum :     1/16,000s  
Slow :     1/3s   
       
DIGITAL EFFECT
Fade         
      
CUSTOM KEY
Custom Key :     YES   
      
STILL IMAGE
Capture image size :     640 x 

Supplied Accessories

XH A1S body with Lens Cap, SDC-16M memory card (Panasonic), Digital Video Cassette HDVM-E63PR, WL-D5000 Wireless Controller, Two R6/AA Batteries(ForWL), Lens Hood, CA-920 Compact Power Adapter, AC Cable E, DC-920 DC Couple, BP-950G Battery Pack, Terminal Cover, SS-1000 Shoulder Strap, Stereo Cable, PC-A10 SCART Adapter, D terminal component video cable, instruction Manual, Guarantee, Caution Sheet for HDV Video Heads, Canon Genuine Accessories Recommentdation Leaflet, Console Introduction Leaflet, HDV Video Cassette Introduction Leaflet