Intuitive Operation - Canon XL 2 Brochure & Specs

Intuitive Operation

Within moments of putting
the XL2 to work, it's logi-
cally-designed controls
will have you "at home"
The Canon XL2. Designed to bring out your professional side. Outstanding
with its operation.
image quality. Remarkable image control. Interchangeable lenses.
Selectable aspect ratio. Selectable frame rates. On-camera XLR and BNC
Maximize
Performance
the
Color Viewfinder Zebra Pattern
The XL2's color viewfinder displays 16:9 Displayed in the viewfinder but not
Letterbox, as well as full screen 4:3. The recorded, Zebra stripes can be made to
viewfinder can be shifted from side-to- appear over any area that is overexposed.
side, as well as front to back. Best of all, This helps guide aperture and shutter
the viewfinder easily converts to a fully speed adjustment. Settings are 80, 85,
functional 2" LCD monitor. 90, 95, and 100 IRE.
connectors. 4 channel independent audio control.
SMPTE time code. An outstanding design.
The list goes on. The Canon XL2 is ready for you.
Zoom Control Custom Keys
The XL2 features zoom controls on both You can assign frequently used functions
the side grip as well as the carrying to two easily accessible buttons, allowing
handle. On the side grip, choose from the XL2 to better match your shooting
variable zoom (pressure controlled) or preferences or environment.
one of 16 constant zoom speeds.
Recording Options Audio Control
The XL2's Clear Scan feature is designed The XL2 has individual gain controls for
to record a computer CRT screen or similar each of the 4 audio channels. Along with
equipment without displaying a black these controls, there are various switches
band or flicker on the screen. The camera to automatic or manual level recording,
can adjust shutter speeds, allowing you to select different inputs and attenuation.
perfectly match the CRT's scan rate. The The audio level can be monitored in the
Interval Timer can be programmed to record viewfinder and the side of the camcorder
at various intervals for varying amounts of by the built-in VU meters. There is a head-
time. This is time lapse motion videography. phone terminal with level control for moni-
Set intervals include: 30 seconds; 1 minute; toring the audio when recording or playback.
5 minutes; 10 minutes. Set recording
XLR Audio Inputs
times include: 0.5 second; 1.0 second;
1.5 seconds; 2.0 seconds. When specific
accessories compatible with the Advanced
Accessory Shoe are attached, the XL2 can
exchange data with them and supply power
directly to them. These accessories include
the DM-50 Directional Microphone as audio equipment. For more creative con-
well as the MA-300 Microphone Adapter, trol, Canon offers the optional MA-300
which lets you connect two additional XLR Microphone Adapter, with two additional
microphones. XLR connectors.
Custom Presets Durable Design
Each of three custom presets can be The XL2, designed for extensive field use,
assigned any one of a number of func- features a chassis mounted on a single
tions, accessible at the touch of a button, durable magnesium alloy frame, providing
for faster and easier camera operation. protection from external shock. A dust
These presets can be transferred to another gasket on the tape door offers added
XL2 using the IEEE1394 connection. protection.
Professional Features
The XL2 can generate SMPTE color bars,
and a 1KHz reference tone. On top of that,
the camera can record a SMPTE time code
on the tape (drop, non-drop, rec run, free
run, user bit). For specialized applications
the date and time can be burned onto the
video. The XL2 also has BNC, RCA, and
S-video terminals.
Advanced Viewfinder
Settings
The XL2 has two built-in The XL2's viewfinder has three indicators
XLR connectors on the which light up to alert you of vital cam-
camera body for profes- corder settings and operations (Shutter,
sional and high-end Rec, Gain). In addition, all viewfinder display
information can be removed, providing you
with a clear, unobstructed viewing area.