Canon XL2
 
กล้องวิดีโอระดับมืออาชีพ 3CCD
 เปิดตัว : 5 สิงหาคม 2547
 ระดับผู้ใช้ : มืออาชีพ
 ราคาจำหน่ายในปัจจุบัน : NEW
 ตัวแทนจำหน่าย : บ. แคนนอน มาร์เก็ตติ้ง (ประเทศไทย) จก.
 

กล้องวิดีโอดิจิตอลระดับมืออาชีพรุ่นใหม่ในตระกูล XL ของแคนนอน กำหนดเปิดตัวอย่างเป็นทางการใน Photokina 2004 ที่จะถึงนี้ในเดือนกันยายน ใช้เซ็นเซอร์ 3CCD ขนาด 1/3 นิ้ว ความละเอียด 800,000 พิกเซล โปรเกรสซีพสแกน ถ่ายภาพที่ความเร็ว 2 แบบคือ 50i และ 25p ให้ภาพที่นุ่มนวลเหมือนฟิล์มภาพยนตร์ ปรับแมนนวลเพื่อควบคุมกล้องเองได้สมบูรณ์แบบ เลือกบันทึกภาพอัตราส่วน 16:9 หรือ 4:3 ก็ได้ ที่พิเศษคือ ถอดเปลี่ยนเลนส์ได้ระบบ XL มีเลนส์ซูมมาตรฐานออฟติคัล 20 เท่า ซีนีย์ L พร้อมระบบป้องกันภาพสั่นไหว Optical Image Stabilizer และมีชิ้นเลนส์พิเศษ Flourite lens สองชิ้น ระบบเสียงแบบ 4 audio channels พร้อมช่องเชื่อมต่อ XLR 2 ช่อง  และมีอินเทอร์เฟส IEEE1394 สำหรับใช้เป็นรีโมทคอนโทรลและเชื่อมต่อกับคอมพิวเตอร์ จอมอนิเตอร์ LCD ขนาด 2 นิ้ว และช่องมอง EVF ขนาดใหญ่ ปรับมุมภาพได้อย่างอิสระ

16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio shooting formats


With an increasing consumer shift towards widescreen TVs that deliver the full width of film-based theatrical movies, plus the resulting need for productions in the 16:9 aspect ratio, Canon's XL2 offers both the standard 4:3 aspect ratio and the 16:9 widescreen TV aspect ratio. Representing the ratio of the screen width to its height, the 4:3 aspect ratio is that of the common TV screen, and is the most commonly used aspect ratio in broadcasting today.


The 16:9 aspect ratio is the more common aspect ratio for film-based movies, and produces full screen playback on widescreen TVs. 16:9 also is the world standard aspect ratio for HDTV.



Variable frame rates

60i / 30p / 24p (2:3 and 2:3:3:2 both with 1/48th second shutter speed) frame rates are available in the XL2.

The demands being made on the video production community to be able to provide solutions under a multitude of different scenarios have been met with the Canon XL2. It delivers 60i, 30p, 24p (2:3 and 2:3:3:2) frame rates. 60i (interlaced) is the standard video frame rate that has been in use for decades; it's what you see on your home TV, and is captured by handheld consumer camcorders. Progressive (non-interlaced) scanning mimics a film camera's frame-by-frame image capture. 30p, or 30-frame progressive, a non-interlaced format, produces video at the rate of 30 frames per second, delivering spectacular clarity for high speed subjects. Shooting in 30P mode offers video with no interlace artifacts.

The 24p frame rate, for example, is now widely adopted by those planning on transferring the video signal to film. But film/videomakers turn to 24p for the "cine" look even if their productions are not going to be transferred to film, simply because of the "look" of the frame rate. Also just as important as 24p, is the shutter speed of 1/48th per second. This is the standard shutter speed that movie cameras use. The combination of 24p frame rate and 1/48th perfectly mimic a motion film camera.

24p with 2:3 pulldown produces video with the look and motion of film. (24p, used in conjunction with a cine gamma curve on the XL2, produces images that have similar tonal characteristics as film. This mode is used when the finished video will be shown on television. 24p with 2:3:3:2 pulldown, is used when the video is going to be transferred to film. The 2:3:3:2 pulldown allows to editing software to extract true 24 frames a second.
 


XL Mount Interchangeable Lens System

A key feature of the Canon XL-series camcorders (and the only MiniDV format camcorders with this feature), is the XL mount interchangeable lens system. Unlike other systems, the XL2 offers users the ability to change lenses, whether from within the XL series of video lenses, third-party cine lenses, or Canon's extensive range of photo lenses. This not only makes the XL2 a far more versatile camera, it also opens up incredible opportunities for the XL2 user.

Within the Canon XL system alone there are four lenses: the new 20x OIS, 16x OIS, 16x Manual, and 3x Wide. Then, using an XL system adapter, the entire range of Canon photo lenses is available -- a tremendous boon to those producing wildlife and nature documentaries, for example. Other companies also offer a variety of specialty cine lenses that can be used on the XL2.



Flourite Zoom Lens with Optical Image Stabilization

Canon is known worldwide for its optics -- its broadcast and photo lenses, for example. The new 20x Professional L-Series Fluorite optical zoom lens for the XL2 is an outstanding lens, using fluorite to deliver outstanding resolution, contrast and color reproduction. In addition, the lens features Canon's superb optical stabilization system. This corrects camera shake instantly and, with its SuperRange feedback system, even catches low-frequency vibrations, refining the movement of the vari-angle prism, delivering the most advanced optical image stabilization available today.
 

Canon XL2 Specification

Digital Video

Power Supply (rated) 7.2V DC (battery pack)

Power Consumption (While recording AF="ON")

7.1W (recording with AF, 20x zoom XL 5.4-108 L IS mounted)

Television System EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields)

Video Recording system

Two rotating heads, helical scan azimuth recording, DV System (Consumer digital VCR SD system) digital component recording

Audio Recording system

PCM digital recording: 16 bit (48 kHz/2 channels); 12 bit (32 kHz/4 channels) Synchronous 4-channel recording is possible

Image Sensor

Size 1/3", approx. 680,000 pixels (total), Progressive Scan CCD x3 (charge-coupled device) with horizontal pixel shift

Tape Format

Video cassettes bearing the MiniDV mark

Tape Speed

SP: 0.74 ips (18.81mm/second), LP; 0.49 ips (12.56 mm/seco

Maximum Recording Time (with an 80-min. cassette)

SP; 80 min.

Maximum recording time

LP; 120 min.

Fast Forward/Rewind time

Approx. 2 minutes and 20 seconds (using 60-minute tape)

Lens Mount

XL interchangeable lens system

Focusing System

TTL autofocus. Manual focusing possible (20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS installed)

Minimum Focusing Distance

20mm (Wide macro), 1m (entire zoom range): (20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS installed)

Maximum Shutter Speed

60i, 30p, 24p (2:3 & 2:3:3:2)

Minimum Illumination

Approx. 5.5 lx (20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS installed, auto mode, 60i frame rate, 4:3 aspect ratio, 1/60th second shutter)

Recommended Illumination

More than 100 lx

Filter Diameter

72mm (XL lens)

Viewfinder

2.0-inch TFT color LCD; Approx. 200,000 pixels, RGB delta configuration

Microphone

Stereo electric condenser microphone

Number of Recording Pixels

16:9 target area: approx. 460,000 pixels (962 x 480) x3 CCD, 0.289" diagonal
4:3 target area: approx. 350,000 pixels (720 x 480) x3 CCD, 0.236" diagonal

DV Terminal

4-pin connector (complies with IEEE1394); input/output switching

Video Terminal

RCA pin jack; input/output switching/BNC jack; input/output switching 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced

Output Levels

Max. -10 dBv (for 47 kohm load)/3 kohm unbalanced

S-video Terminal

4-pin mini-DIN; input/output switching 1 Vp-p/75 ohms (Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms (C signal)

Audio Terminal

RCA pin jack (L/R) 2 systems; input/output switching

Input Levels

During input; Min. -10 dBv/47 kohms unbalanced

Microphone Terminal

3.5mm stereo mini-jack unbalanced -55 dBv (Auto), -67 dBv (Manual/Vol Max)/600 ohms

Operating Temperature range

32-104° F (0-40° C)

Dimensions

8.9 x 8.7 x 19.5 in. (225 x 220 x 496mm)

Weight (not including lens and battery pack)

5.3 lbs. (2410g)

Weight (fully loaded)

7.8 lbs. (3545g)



The Canon XL2 Kit

XL2 Camcorder Body
Zoom Lens 20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS
Color Viewfinder
Lithium Battery (for Auto-Date)
WL-D4000 Wireless Controller
Two R03/AAA Batteries (for Wireless Controller)
Lens Cap
Lens Dust Cap
Lens Hood
Lens Soft Case
Camcorder Dust Cap
CA-920 Compact Power Adapter and Adapter Holder
AC Cable
DC-920 DC Coupler
BP-930 Battery Pack (with Terminal Cover)
SS-1000 Shoulder Strap
STV-150 Stereo Video Cable
S-150 S-Video Cable
Microphone
XL2 and Lens Instruction manuals


Canon New Products

 

< หากคุณเริ่มต้นการถ่ายภาพดิจิตอล อ่านศัพท์เกี่ยวกับระบบภาพดิจิตอลได้ที่นี่ >


 

 


Developed for, and best viewed with the latest versions of:
 

This web site is Copyright 2004, Any part may NOT be reproduced
in any electronic or printed medium without prior permission from IMAGE FOCUS.
Copyright© 1998-2004, IMAGE FOCUS Ltd.,Part.

Tel. 0-2911-5264, 0-2911-5265, 0-2585-5230 ; FAX : 0-2587-3890
E-mail : info@shutterphoto.com



FastCounter
by bCentral
Visitors since Aug 2001