XL2 Digital Video Camera
The ultimate 3CCD DV camera system
for creative film-making.
No more limits.
Canon’s XL2 is more than just a successor to the popular
XL1s – it’s a revolution in digital video camera freedom.
The design concept is based on the
successful ‘open architecture’ structure
of its predecessor, with innovation
Unprecedented level of manual control
Pro-Quality 16:9 capability
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25p progressive scan Cine Look
upon innovation added to produce a
broadcast quality digital video camera of
unprecedented flexibility. The XL2 gives you
total control over virtually all of your shooting
parameters for an unrestricted creative
experience like no other. Incorporating many
new features normally only found in a
post-production studio, this supremely
advanced MiniDV format video camera is
the flagship of Canon’s range. And with
3CCD 800,000 pixel sensor with horizontal
pixel shift
Optical 20x Zoom lens with precision
circular iris and SuperRange Optical
Image Stabilizer
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Interchangeable lens system compatible
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with EOS EF lenses and L series video
lens with fluorite elements
2 XLR jacks with phantom power supply
and BNC jack
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Canon’s XL series interchangeable lens
SMPTE time code
system providing consistently stunning
picture quality, there’s no limit to what
you can achieve.
The XL2’s magnesium alloy
frame is tough and durable,
yet extremely lightweight
for easy portability.
Technology that pushes
the possibilities.
Push your imagination to the limit. With cutting-edge technology and
Canon quality image processing, the XL2 not only gives you the ability
to realise your creative vision, but inspires you to expand it even further.
PROGRESSIVE SCAN 3CCD
The XL2’s superb image quality is
largely due to its three highly sensitive
1/3" progressive CCD sensors. With
one 800,000 pixel (approx.) sensor
dedicated to each of the primary
TOTAL MANUAL CONTROL
Whatever you’re shooting, the more
creative control you have the better.
The XL2 offers a level of manual control
that is unprecedented in its segment
and is sure to surprise even the most
experienced filmmaker or videographer.
Virtually every single shooting parameter
colours Red, Green and Blue
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the XL2 can capture an outstanding
level of detail and reproduce colours
with greater accuracy. Using 3rd
is adjustable from separate Red,
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Green and Blue Gain settings to Master
generation DSP signal processing
LSI technology, the XL2 achieves 625
lines of progressive scan capability.
When compared to standard interlaced
scanning, there is a noticeably improved
S/N ratio, wider dynamic range, lower
colour noise, more natural colour
resolution and lower aliasing. The XL2’s
unique 25p Cine-Look mode delivers
output that’s optimal for composite
processing as well as offering a better
vertical screen resolution and higher
detail without flicker.
Pedestal, Coring and V Detail giving
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you the flexibility to shoot any given
scene in an infinite number of ways.
The new high sensitivity
1/3" 3CCD achieves 625 lines of
horizontal resolution.
4:3
Pro-Quality 16:9 mode gives you incredible resolution
in a wide format aspect ratio from a 4:3 sensor size.
16:9
PRO-QUALITY 16:9
HORIZONTAL PIXEL SHIFT
With this new recording mode, the XL2 can
maximize the captured information to deliver
a professional quality 16:9 aspect ratio. Even
though its CCD sensors are standard 4:3 size,
the quality of its 16:9 mode is equal to that of
a true 16:9 CCD sensor. When recording in
this mode you can view the results directly
on the LCD/EVF in letterbox format.
With this feature the images captured by
the three CCD’s (Red, Green and Blue) are
not placed exactly over each other. The green
pixels are shifted slightly horizontally in
order to provide a composite image with
a higher resolution.
CINE-LOOK/VIDEO RECORDING
The XL2 is capable of more than just crystal clear
video output. With its unique Cine-Look capability
you can also shoot footage with a genuinely
warm, cinematic quality. In 25p recording mode
it captures video at 25 frames per second for
a true cinematic feel. When combined with the
wide range of adjustable functions (Gamma,
Knee and Black Stretch adjustments as well as
Colour Matrix, V Detail, Skin Detail and Film Grain
functions), the effect is truly remarkable. For a
cooler ‘video’ feel, the 50i recording mode is
pin-sharp and gives you just as much freedom
when configuring the parameters of each shot.
Lenses to expand
your vision.
The XL2 is designed primarily for the high performance XL interchangeable
lens system, but is also easily fitted with an optional EF adapter to make
full use of Canon’s pro-quality L-series EF lenses. Manual focus is possible
with all capable lenses and in all shooting modes. When combined with the
variety of professional presets and filters available, as well as the remarkable
Vari-Angle Prism (VAP) Optical Image Stabilizer, this video camera system is
capable of virtually anything.
The lens’ six iris aperture leaves have
nearly circular shaped blades that create
a beautifully natural blurring effect
when shooting a short depth of field.
This brilliant new lens fully supports
manual focus functionality and comes
as standard with the XL2 kit.
NEW 20X L-SERIES ZOOM LENS
Developed exclusively for the XL2, the XL 5.4-108mm
L IS lens is composed of 12 lens elements in 10
groups, delivering a focal length range of 41.4 to
828mm in Pro-Quality 16:9 mode. It incorporates
Canon’s SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer, an
L-series Fluorite lens and two aspherical lens
elements to deliver consistently sharp images and
true colours. Two built-in ND filters allow you to
adjust the light intensity without affecting the colours.
XL-SERIES
INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES
Using the specially designed XL mount
that supports the 1/3" 3CCD system,
this series of three lenses provides a
35mm equivalent focal length range
from 26.6 to 1018mm. The new 20x
Zoom is a perfect multi-purpose lens.
The 3x Zoom Video lens and 16x
Zoom Manual lens offer even more
creative flexibility. All are designed
and engineered exclusively by Canon
– making full use of more than
70 years of experience in the field.
CANON PROFESSIONAL
EOS LENSES
The optional EF adapter gives you
access to the full spectrum of Canon's
Professional 35mm L-Series EF lenses.
This collection of lenses has proven
to be essential for any serious
photographer and invaluable to
many filmmakers and videographers.
They are particularly useful for sports,
wildlife and astronomy applications
as their magnification increases by
approximately 7.2x when mounted
on the XL2.
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SUPERRANGE OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER
Using Canon’s unique Vari-Angle Prism (VAP) technology,
the SuperRange system not only uses a gyro sensor to
minimise vibration but subsequently analyses the image once
it’s received by the CCD. This allows for better compensation
of low frequency band vibrations. The XL2 uses vector data
from the gyro sensor to control the angle of the VAP in order
to continuously correct the path of the incoming light.
It then examines the image on the CCD to refine the prism’s
movements. The new XL2 20x Zoom lens incorporates
this technology, which works in standard 4:3 as well as
Pro-Quality 16:9 mode.
L SERIES FLUORITE
LENS ELEMENTS
The new XL2 20x Zoom lens includes
a professional L-Series Fluorite lens
element. These incredible crystalline
based elements are grown especially for
professional 35mm and broadcast lenses
because of their ability to minimise colour
aberration during high magnification.
The XL2’s lens also includes two aspherical
lens elements that allow it to achieve a
more compact profile whilst maintaining
the highest standard of optical performance.
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Ordinary optical glass
Fluorite
Small colour aberration
Large colour aberration
1. Any camera shake sensed
ZOOM / FOCUS PRESETS
16-LEVEL ADJUSTABLE
ZOOM SPEED SETTING
via the XL2’s Vibration Sensor is
compensated for using the Optical
Image Stabilizer’s Vari-Angle Prism.
The new XL2 20x Zoom lens supports
both focus and zoom position presets,
a feature normally only found on higher
end video cameras. This is especially
useful for feature or short film production
requiring multiple takes from the same
mark or any dramatic, automatic zoom or
focus shifts. Zoom and focus speeds are
also manually adjustable.
The 16-level adjustable zoom speed
setting is used during grip zoom operation
and adds another level of flexibility to
your shooting possibilities, especially for
handheld camera moves. It’s also possible
to adjust the zoom speed of the handle
section zoom lever in three steps, from
Low to Medium to High.
2. The XL2’s professional lens
employs Fluorite lens elements
to reduce image aberrations.
The freedom of
manual control.
The XL2 offers an almost unbelievable amount of manual control.
With an unprecedented amount of fully adjustable custom presets,
as well as Brightness Adjustment and White Balance functions,
the XL2 is a revelation in artistic freedom and flexibility.
The XL2 can shoot footage in a way that comes
remarkably close to the look and feel of actual 35mm
film. Simply shoot in 25p mode and adjust the following
functions according to your creative direction.
CINE-LOOK
FUNCTIONS
SHARPNESS
Another essential tool for refining your
shots during a shoot – this function
allows you to change the resolution of
an image to suit your preference for
either a sharper or softer look.
GAMMA
Set the Gamma mode to either
Video / Normal or Cinema. When set
to Cinema, the XL2 increases the
dynamic range, reduces white-out in
bright subjects and increases the grey
scale in dark areas – this all combines
to make your shots appear more filmic.
COLOUR GAIN
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This feature allows you to fully adjust
the saturation of your footage, shifting
the colours from oversaturated to black
and white if desired.
BLACK STRETCH
KNEE
This feature lets you adjust your
subject’s dynamic range on the low
intensity side. Select from Stretch,
Middle and Press. If Stretch is selected,
the dynamic range is expanded so
that the grey scale for black can be
expressed – when Press is selected,
the range is narrowed.
Adjust the dynamic range at the
high-brightness end of the spectrum
in order to control the white-out in
high-brightness areas. Select from
High, Middle and Low. The Low setting
will limit the extent of white-outs.
CORING
This function allows you to control the
amount of subtle noise components
present in your footage.
COLOUR MATRIX
Select from Video / Normal or Cine-Look.
This feature also allows you to select
the colour balance and match it with a
predetermined Gamma characteristic.
Selecting the Cine-Look mode will give
a more distinct ‘film’ colour.
NR (NOISE REDUCTION)
Adjust the NR levels to suit your needs
by selecting from one of five settings
– Auto, Low, Middle, High or Off.
In Auto mode the noise reduction
is controlled in response to noise
gain. Moving from Low to High also
improves the S / N ratio.
V DETAIL
Set the resolution in the vertical
direction when shooting in 25p mode.
You can choose between Normal and
Low to adjust the sharpness of the image.
1. Colour Hue
2. Colour Gain
3. Black Stretch
COLOUR HUE
Refine the colours of your picture
through the full spectrum of hues,
from warm and reddish to cold
and greenish.
FILM GRAIN
Add that extra dimension to video footage
that’s been shot to look like film. The XL2
can add a simulated film grain to any shot
for a rougher, more organic texture.
The XL2 features many more ways to control your
images manually, eliminating the need for much of the
expensive and time consuming post-production process
required by many professional video camera users.
Chroma: This is used to determine
the chroma saturation of the detected
skin colour area that is essential for
distinguishing between vibrant and
pale skin colours. Once again the
detected skin area is shown with a
zebra pattern.
MANUAL
FUNCTIONS
INDEPENDENT R / G / B GAIN
This completely new feature allows
you to independently adjust the white
balance of the three primary colours.
Red Gain can be tweaked from red
to cyan, Green Gain from green to
magenta and Blue Gain from blue to
yellow. Adjustments made in-camera
eliminate the need for significant post-
production work.
Area: The Area function adjusts the
width of the detected skin colour’s
chroma from bright to dark. This is
particularly useful for discerning
between many similar
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skin colours.
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Y level: Y-level adjusts the brightness
MASTER PEDESTAL
of the detected skin colour. This is
used for distinguishing brighter skin
colours from darker ones.
The Master Pedestal of black serves as
the video reference. You can now adjust
the contrast in your images in-camera.
Detail Adjustment: This function
softens the detected skin colour
area. The available options are Off,
Low, Normal and High. When Off is
selected, no detail adjustment is made.
When any of the other options are
selected, a different degree of softness
is applied to skin colour areas.
GAIN CONTROL
Adjust the sensitivity of each of the
three CCDs from –3dB to +18dB in
up to seven different steps.
SETUP LEVEL
The Setup Level function allows you
to set the dynamic range of the picture
that subsequently permits black-level
adjustment of the video signal. This
ultimately gives you the best shadow
detail in any shooting situation and
ensures proper focus, exposure and
white balance.
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SKIN DETAIL
Adjust five different values – Hue, Chroma,
Area, Y-level and Detail Adjustment
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presets. Together, these allow you to
detect skin areas and adjust their tones.
This is useful in order to counteract or
magnify the effects of lighting, skin colour,
skin vibrancy and environment. With the
XL2’s detailed selection process none
of the other areas will be affected – only
the skin tones are adjusted.
4. Red Gain
5. Green Gain
6. Blue Gain
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Hue: This determines the hue of the
detected skin colour area, from reddish
to greenish – useful for selecting skin
colours under fluorescent lights, at
dusk or any other shooting conditions
with different colour temperatures.
The detected skin area is shown with
a zebra pattern.
7. Skin Detail Off
8. Skin Detail High
1. White Balance of an indoor scene
set to Indoor mode
2. White Balance of an indoor scene
set to Outdoor mode
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3. White Balance of an outdoor scene
set to Outdoor mode
4. White Balance of an outdoor scene
set to Indoor mode
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Setting the brightness of each shot manually is
easily done through three separate parameter
controls on the XL2.
AE SHIFT
MANUAL
BRIGHTNESS
ADJUSTMENT
You can set the AE Shift function in
13 steps from +2.0 to –2.0, allowing
you to move through exposures at
a controlled rate. The screen can
be at either a high or low key level
depending on your preference.
WHITE BALANCE
While the White Balance can be set to
the factory presets of Auto, Outdoor
(5600k colour temperature) or Indoor
(3200k colour temperature), it’s also
possible to manually configure ‘true
white’ at three different custom levels.
AE LOCK
This feature allows you to manually
set and lock the exposure. Once this
has been done it is still possible to
adjust shutter speed and aperture
without further affecting the exposure.
The XL2 includes
dedicated light
balance controls.
The power of presets.
Not only does the XL2 give you a huge amount of manual control over your
shooting parameters – it comes with a number of preset shooting programs
and modes that allow you to focus on achieving your creative vision.
The XL2 has seven different programs that give
you varying degrees of flexibility over your shots,
yet always deliver the correct focus and exposure.
APERTURE PRIORITY (Av MODE)
In Av mode, an aperture from f/1.6 to
f/16 can be selected (up to f/11 when
using the standard 20x Zoom lens).
SHOOTING
PROGRAMS
FULL AUTO MODE
Also called the Green Zone, and
identified by the green rectangle on
the Command Dial, this is perfect
for general shooting. The camera
handles all settings such as Shutter
Speed, Aperture and White Balance
automatically.
MANUAL MODE
You have total control over all your
shooting parameters in this mode,
which is preferred by most users for its
flexibility. Choose any combination of
shutter speeds and apertures as well
as setting the White Balance.
AUTO MODE
SPOTLIGHT
Similar to Full Auto mode, yet you
can still use the manual functions to
override and change the automatic
camera settings.
This mode is designed to avoid
over-exposure of subjects that are
illuminated against dark backgrounds.
It does this by ignoring light measurements
ofthedarkbackground and concentrating
on the main subject. This is particularly
useful for shooting people under a
spotlight on a dark stage.
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SHUTTER PRIORITY (Tv MODE)
This mode is much the same as it is
on Canon’s 35mm SLRs, giving you
some creative control while ensuring
the correct exposure. In Tv mode, you
can select a shutter speed from 1/6 to
1/16000 of a second.
LOW LIGHT
This mode is newly added to the XL2
and reduces its shutter speed to
between 1/6 and 1/49 of a second
to allow the shooting of subjects
in low light conditions.
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5. Shutter Priority
6. Aperture Priority
7. Spotlight
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8. Low light
The sound
of artistic freedom.
The XL2 delivers all the audio results you could want – and
it can all be configured manually for total creative control.
FOUR CHANNEL DIGITAL AUDIO
XLR CONNECTION
The XL2 records in digital stereo sound. AND PHANTOM POWER
Select from 16 bit audio (2 channels,
48 Khz) or 12 bit (4 channels, 32 Khz)
and from Line or Mic level audio
sources to ensure an accurate
impedance match. You can monitor
the levels on an illuminated VU metre
equipped with a 24-segment peak
holder, split into right and left – this
can be viewed either on the side LCD
or through the EVF.
The XL2 is fitted with two built-in XLR
terminals for use with professional
audio equipment. It also features a
BNC video connector for output to a
professional video monitor (to check
image and composition). The XL2 can
supply 48V Phantom Power through
the XLR terminals for battery-less
microphones.
HIGH PERFORMANCE
MICROPHONE
MANUAL AUDIO CONTROL
The XL2 allows you to adjust the Left
The XL2 comes with a high
and Right channels separately, as well performance MS system Stereo
as control all four audio channels via
separate dials on the body rather
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than adjusting them in the LCD menu.
Electrolet Capacitor microphone
as standard for excellent frequency
response performance.
HEADPHONE JACK
Check your volume and balance during
recording with the adjustable volume
headphone terminal made entirely of
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durable metal.
Four separate audio
channels are
controlled through the
independent
audio controls.
More control for
more creativity.
There are a number of auxiliary modes and functions
that give you even more creative control and help make
the XL2 a complete high-performance package.
CENTRE MARKER
CUSTOM KEYS
When turned on, the centre marker
appears as a small white cross in the
middle of the LCD to help position
your shots.
The XL2 has two Custom Keys on the
main body that you can customise to
use as shortcuts for a variety of
camera functions – independently
of any other menu settings. When
in Camera mode, choose from: Time
Code, Index Recording, Zebra Pattern,
VCR Stop, Onscreen, Handle Zoom
Speed and Level Meter. When in VCR
mode, you can select: Time Code,
Onscreen, Data Code or Level Meter.
The buttons have different profiles
to allow for sightless operation
during shooting.
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ZEBRA PATTERN
Helps you avoid over-exposing a shot
by highlighting overexposed areas
with a diagonal zebra pattern on
the LCD. The level can be set to
one of five steps in five percent
increments from 80-100%.
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CLEAR SCAN
Allows you to eliminate flickering when
shooting CRT screens of a different
frequency from the video camera
– especially PCs and televisions.
This can only be used in Shutter
Priority (Tv) or Manual mode.
1. Zebra Pattern
2. Clear Scan
The XL2 has three additional functions that support
your creative control.
SELF-TIMER
SUPPORTING
MODES
The self-timer on the XL2 can be set
up to ten seconds, or as little as two
seconds using the remote controller.
INTERVAL SHOOTING
Allows continuous recording with
intervals. There are 16 different
combinations that can be achieved
by selecting from four interval lengths
STANDBY
The dedicated Standby Switch / Power
Save function is activated if recording
is paused longer than five minutes.
In Power Save mode you can either
choose to power down the whole
camera or only the recording section,
removing the recording heads from
the tape.
30s, 1min, 5min, 10min and four
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recording times 0.5s, 1s, 1.5s, 2s.
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Fully prepared for anything.
The XL2 is the perfect camera for so many shooting applications because of
its widely adaptable functionality. From simple handheld shots to complicated
multi-camera setups, the XL2 can handle it all with consistency and
exceptionally high-performance.
SMPTE TIME CODE
The XL2 achieves full professional
EBU COLOUR BAR AND
TEST TONE
IEEE1394 CAMERA CONTROL
(HDD)
utility with SMPTE time code capability In addition to the EBU colour bar that
Connect the XL2 directly to an HDD
recorder using the built-in IEEE1394
interface and AV/C protocol.
the standard system for broadcast
allows post-production colour
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use and is available in three
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synchronisation, the XL2 also features
different options:
a 1Khz test tone at either 12 or 20 dB. This also permits multi-camera setups
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with remote operation from one XL2
to others connected to it.
Free Run: Essential for synchronising
between tapes on multi-camera
shoots, this feature allows the counter
to run regardless of the power /
recording settings.
INDEX STAMP
An essential feature for most
filmmakers, the XL2 offers more
than just the basic index signal. The
Memory function is not necessary to
record with an Index Stamp, nor is it
recorded directly onto the picture.
DV DIRECT TO PC RECORDING
The XL2 can be connected directly
to a PC via its IEEE1394 connection.
This allows for remote operation as
well as recording direct to the PC’s
hard disk (using free DV-PC Recorder
software available for download from
Canon’s website).
Rec Run: The DV convention, this
feature has the counter running only
during recording the continuous
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time code is recorded onto the tape.
REC SEARCH AND REVIEW
The Rec Search feature automatically
finds the start of each new recording
to ensure continuous sequential
Preset Setting: With this option you
DV STREAMING WITH
can set the counter to whatever value recording. The Rec Review function
you like this is particularly useful for allows you to review your footage
FIREWIRE IEEE1394
Using its FireWire IEEE1394
connection, the XL2 permits streaming
data transfer without any degradation
in picture or sound quality.
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ensuring counter continuity from one
tape to the next.
in the camera’s LCD / EVF.
USER BIT SETTING
Instead of a clapperboard, this feature
can display and record scene data
using a hexadecimal system of eight
figures (numbers from 1 to 9 and
letters from A to F) that can be set
in four groups of two.
Designed for freedom.
The popularity of the XL2’s predecessor, the XL1s, was in large part due to
its ‘open architecture’ skeletal design. The XL2 started with the same design
philosophy and added improvements to create a completely modular video
camera package to suit your needs. For maximum strength and portability,
it is constructed from a high-tolerance impact-resistant magnesium alloy
frame with a built-in shoulder support and distinctive pearl white finish.
LCD / FULLY ADJUSTABLE
VIEWFINDER
PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIVITY
The XL2 has two built-in XLR ports that
enable high-performance microphones to
be connected directly to the video camera
(as well as offering phantom power
capability). It also comes with a BNC
jack and an S-Video jack as standard.
The BNC jack allows for a co-axial cable
connection direct to a monitor, so you
can check the complete image set-up
and composition, while the S-Video jack
is for output to conventional TV sets.
The XL2’s viewfinder (EVF) is fully
adjustable (left, right, forwards and
backwards) with a 200,000 pixel, 2" LCD
that displays 86% of the shooting scene.
This high-resolution screen can be
adapted to view Pro-Quality 16:9
(shown in letterbox format on the EVF).
The EVF also features three indicator
lights – Rec, Shutter and Gain – to
deliver instant feedback on every shot.
The LCD meanwhile, is also fully
adjustable for brightness, colour
darkness, sharpness and contrast.
LCD SIDE DIAL DISPLAY
Another feature carried over from the
XL1s is the distinctive LCD side dial. With
its audio level meter integrated into the
inner dial display, it is perfectly situated
for the easy monitoring of audio levels
during filming.
LATERAL / HORIZONTAL
VIEWFINDER MOVEMENT
The XL2 is comfortable for
anybody to use. It is easily
modified for different usage
setups and maintains the
same popular built-in shoulder
support, underneath the tilted
rear body, as its predecessor.
Video can be monitored directly
on the 2" LCD by flipping back the
fully adjustable viewfinder (EVF).
The map to freedom.
LEFT SIDE
12. Zoom/focus preset switch
13. Auto/manual focus switch
14. Zoom/focus preset on/set switch 26. Audio monitor on/off switch
24. White Balance set button
25. Stand-by button
34. Audio 2 input selector switch
35. Selector switch audio control
(auto or manual) for audio 2
36. Audio 1 input selector switch
37. Selector switch audio control
(auto or manual) for audio 1
38. Rec channel selector switch
39. Audio level dial for audio 1 left
40. Audio level dial for audio 1 right
41. Front mic/attachment
A. Panel
1. EVF display selector
2. Custom keys
3. Custom present keys on/off
and selector
4. Tape compartment eject button
15. Exposure lock button
16. Lens release slide
17. Iris select, menu navigation
and aperture control wheel
18. Menu button
19. Aspect ratio (4:3/16:9)
selector switch
20. Gain selector dial
21. Frame rate (50i or 25p)
selector switch
27. Audio level meter and manual
audio level indicators
28. Multifunctional LCD display
29. LCD display backlight switch
B. Panel
5. Standard viewfinder plug
6. AE shift dial
7. Viewfinder FU-1000 plug
8. Focusing ring
9. Zooming ring
C. Panel
30. Rec search +
31. Rec search –
32. Film grain/color bars
select button
mic selector switch
42. Audio level dial for audio 2 left
43. Audio level dial for audio 2 right
22. White Balance selector dial
23. End search
33. Film grain/color bars
on/off button
10. ND filter select ring
11. IS on/off switch
A. Panel
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LEFT SIDE
B. Panel
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C. Panel
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BACK
TOP
RIGHT SIDE
44. Headphone volume level control
45. Headphone plug
46. DV in/out plug
47. LANC plug
48. 48v phantom power on/off
for channel 1 and 2
49. XLR input for channel 1 and 2
on/off
50. Shutter speed control
51. XLR channel 1 input
52. XLR channel 2 input
53. Record
54. Fast forward
55. Play
56. Rewind
57. Stop
D. Panel
E. Panels
63. S-video terminal
74. Main record/pause button
75. Constant/variable zoom speed
select switch
64. RCA/BNC selector
65. Audio 1 RCA terminal
66. Audio 2 RCA terminal
67. Video terminal (RCA)
68. Video terminal (BNC)
69. Battery release button
70. Battery compartment
71. Tape compartment
72. Memory battery compartment
73. Front mic plug
76. Zoom speed select switch
77. Main zoom lever
58. Pause
59. Top section lock button
60. Handle zoom lever
61. Handle record/pause button
62. Advanced accessory shoe
TOP
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BACK
RIGHT SIDE
D. Panel
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E. Panels
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Expand your
repertoire.
The creative possibilities are virtually
endless with the XL2’s wide range
of in-box and optional accessories.
With the EF Adapter
(pictured here with the
EF 600mm f/4L IS USM lens),
the XL2 is compatible with a
huge range of professional
L-series lenses.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Video Light
Battery Pack
Dual Battery Charger/Holder
Car Battery Charger
Filter Set
BP-945/930
VL-10Li*
CH-910
CB-920
FS-72U
KIT ACCESSORIES
20x XL Zoom Lens
Video (Flash) Light
DC Coupler
DC-920
VFL-1
VL-3
Stereo Microphone
Viewfinder
Battery Charger
CA-920
Manual
16x XL Zoom Lens
Directional Stereo
Microphone
DM-50
Battery Pack
BP-930
AV Cable
Microphone Adapter
Wide-Angle
MA-300
XL2 Body
3x XL Zoom Lens
Adapter Holder
S-Video Cable
Monochrome
CRT Viewfinder
FU-1000
Extender XL 1.6x
Remote Controller
20x XL Zoom Lens
Lens Hood
Neck Strap
WL-D4000
Tripod Adapter
TA-100
EF Adapter XL
Zoom Remote Controller
ZR-1000
Shoe Adapter
SA-1
Hard Case
HC-3200
Mini DV 60/80 Cassette
DV Cleaning Tape
*Requires separately sold BP-900 series battery packs and CA-910/C8-920 battery chargers.
XL2 Digital Video Camera Specifications
CAMERA SECTION
RECORDING SECTION
CAMERA
Imaging Device
Pixel Count (per CCD)
GENERAL
Format
Recording Method
3x1/3" CCD (3 CCD Horizontal PixelShift)
Total – 800,000
Effective in 4:3 – 410,000 (720x576 pixels)
Effective in 16:9 – 550,000 (962x576 pixels)
Prism and Dicroic filter
MiniDV
Two rotating heads, helical scan azimuth
recording
Consumer digital VCR SD specifications
Complies with PAL system (625 lines, 50 fields)
Approx. 18.83 mm/sec (SP Mode)
Approx. 12.57 mm/sec (LP Mode)
1/4" miniDV cassettes with DV mark
66.0x48.0x12.2mm
80 min with 80 min tape (SP Mode)
120 min with 80 min tape (LP Mode)
Approx. 2 min 20 sec (using 60-min tape)
SMPTE Time Code
Colour Separation
Digital Quantisation
Signal Composition
Scan Method
8 bits A/D
Tape Speed
PAL standard colour video signal
625 lines, 50 interlaced or 25 progressive
Full Auto, Auto, Spotlight,Tv (Shutter Priority),
Av (Aperture Priority), Low Light, Manual
50i and 25p
Tape
Cassette Size
Recording Time
Auto Exposure Modes
Shooting Modes
FF/REW Time
Time Code
CAMERA SETTINGS
Picture Quality Adjustment
Customizable Cine Look
Colour matrix, Gamma, Knee, Black Stretch,
Vertical Detail, Coring, Sharpness, Noise
Reduction, Colour Gain, Hue, Film Grain
Red: -6 to +6; Green: -6 to +6; Blue: -6 to +6
-6 to +6
-6 to +6
Hue, gain, area and Y level
7 steps (-3/A/0/+3/+6/+12/+18dB)
3 presets
2 custom keys
Center-bottom-weighted, Evaluative Photometry
256 segment evaluation metering;
Spotlight Mode
AUDIO
Sampling Frequency
16-bit 48kHz 2ch
12-bit 32kHz 4ch (synchronous 4 channel
recording)
-78 dBv
Master RGB
Setup Level
Master Pedestal
Skin Tone Detail
Gain
Maximum Sensitivity
Signal Level
Microphone
-54 dBv
High-performance MS system stereo electric
capacitor
Auto/Manual
2ch: standard with 48V Phantom Power Supply
4ch: MA-300 (optional)
Custom Preset
Custom Key
Light Metering Method
Evaluation
Recording Level and Balance
XLR Audio Input
SIGNAL INPUT
DV In Signal
Video In
S-Video In
Audio In
IEEE 1394-AV/C protocol
Minimum Illumination
Shutter Speed (Tv Mode)
Slow Shutter
Aperture (Av Mode)
AE Level Shifting
0.8 lux (in manual)
12 levels from 1/6 to 1/16000 sec.
1/6 to 1/49 sec
Signal level 1VP-p/75 (composite)
C: 0.3 1VP-p/75 , Y: 1.0 1VP-p/75
-10 dBv/47k (LINE),
-54 dBv/600 (MIC ATT)
-55 dBv/600 (MIC), unbalanced
8 steps from F1.6 to close
AE shift dial operation (+/-2 levels)
(Auto Mode,Tv Mode, Av Mode only)
Exp.Lock button operation
(Auto Mode,Tv Mode, Av Mode only)
Auto, Set (3 settings are available),
Preset (indoor,outdoor)
Area marker display: Displaying a letter box
display for 16:9 ratio on the 4:3 ratio screen.
Recording Mode: True 16:9 format recording
5 levels: 100%, 95%, 90%, 85%, 80%
50–200.7 hz
Date search, End search, Index search
Recorded on tape
SIGNAL OUTPUT
DV Out Signal
Video Out
S-Video Out
Audio Out
AE Lock
IEEE 1394-AV/C protocol
Signal level 1VP-p/75 (composite)
C: 0.3 VP-p/75 , Y: 1.0 VP-p/75
10 dBm (47k load)/3k , unbalanced
White Balance
16:9 Ratio
OTHERS
DV Input/Output Terminal
S-Video Signal Terminal
Video Input/Output Terminals
Special 4-pin (IEEE 1394 compatible)
4-pin mini-DIN
RCA pin jack
Zebra Pattern
Clear Scan
Search
Index Recording
Self-timer
Interval Timer
Power Save
BNC jack
Audio Input/Output Terminals
RCA terminal jack (L/R) 2 systems: input/output
switching
XLR pin jack (3-pin jack) 2 systems: balanced
2x XLR with 48v Phantom Power Supply
3.5mm dia. Stereo mini-jack
LANC compatible
10 sec/Remote control 2 sec.
4 interval times and 4 record times
Shut-off/VCR stop
External Mic Terminal
Headphone Jack
Edit Terminal
LENS
Type
20x Zoom XL 5.4 – 108mm L IS
Lens Mount Method
Bayonet mount (XLmount system)
EF Lens (with optional EF adapter XL)
Focal length increases approx. 7.8x for EF-Lens
Handle Zoom – Constant or 16 step variable
Grip Zoom – Constant speed (3 speed H/M/L)
ND filter, built-in, 2 levels: Light intensity approx.
1/6 (density 0.8), Light intensity approx.
1/32 (density 1.5)
GENERAL SECTION
Power Supply Voltage
Power Consumption
Operating Temperature
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight (camera only)
Weight (fully equipped)
Continuous Recording Time
7.2v DC
7.1w
0–40°C
225 x 220 x 496mm
2410g
Zooming Speed
Built-in Filter
3545g
BP-930 – 155 min
BP-945 – 230 min
Magnesium Alloy
Image Stabilizer
Yes – Optical (using VAP/SuperRange system
support)
72mm P0.75mm
Chassis
Filter Diameter
AF (Auto Focus)
AF Operating Range
TTL-video signal detection type AF
Close-up to infinity (depending on lens used)
(20mm to infinity using 20x Zoom XL5.4 – 108mm)
By using lens focus ring when AF is off
Temporary Focus Override without turning
the AF off
MF (Manual Focus)
Focus Override
One Push AF
Slide switch operation
VIEWFINDER
Type
Image Display
Eyepoint
Electronic colour viewfinder
2.0" TFT colour LCD, approx. 200,000 pixels
120mm (no eyepoint adjustment)
+0.5 – -4.0 diopter
Adjustment
EVF brightness, contrast, colour and sharpness
Shutter, Rec and Gain Up
On/Partly Off/Off
Indicators
Display
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