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Frame Rates
The XL H1S and XL H1A can select from any combi-
nation of frame rates in 1080 HD or SD (16:9 or
4:3 aspect ratio) formats. Selectable frame rates
include 60i, 30F or 24F as well as an optional
upgrade to add 50i/25F frame rates (performed by
a Canon Factory Service Center).
Operational and Image Enhancement
Control
The XL H1S and XL H1A incorporate numerous fea-
tures that deliver superb control over operation
and image enhancement.
Skin Tone Detail: Skin Tone Detail makes it easy to
minimize imperfections without removing other
details, offering fine adjustments in Hue, Chroma,
Skin Tone Detail
Skin Tone Detail
Iris: The Iris Limit function can be set from OFF to
f/9.5. With the 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III attached,
the multi-level iris control becomes available beyond
the iris diffraction f number (f/9.5) all the way up
to closed (Iris Limit set to OFF). It can also be con-
trolled using LANC with the optional Canon ZR-2000.
Gain: Gain values can be fine-tuned in 0.5 dB
increments from 0 to +18 dB, allowing the operator
to fine tune sensitivity when shooting in low light.
Additionally, -3 dB and +36 dB settings are available.
The gain limit can also be set to your preference
during AGC, so you can control levels judiciously, for
example, when shooting in the dark. While selecting
a WB or Gain setting, a new function ensures shock-
less transitions.
Color Correction: Color Correction allows the user
to control R or B gain (-6 to +6) in 16 areas as well
as selected colors set at the Hue, Chroma, Area, Y
level while shooting. Selective Noise Reduction lets
the user apply noise reduction to targeted color areas.
The Menu selection bar uses numbers to simplify
EVF Setup, Skin Detail and Color Correction.
White Balance: The camera's high-precision, through-
the-lens, 128-segment white balance features an
increased adjustment range of 2,000–15,000°
Kelvin. White subjects are captured white, even in
difficult lighting situations such as candle light.
Several automatic modes also deliver accurate
color in a variety of shooting situations.
Auto — The camera accurately and automatically
adjusts white balance
Outdoor — White balance is adjusted for bright sun-
light (5,600° Kelvin)
Indoor — White balance is optimized for incandes-
cent lighting (3,200° Kelvin)
Color Temperature — White balance can be selected
Color Correction
Area and Y
level of skin
in 100° Kelvin intervals in a range of 2,000–15,000°
areas, plus a
Kelvin
level adjust-
Operational Enhancements: The camera's Push
ment for soft-
Auto Exposure button overrides manual aperture
ening skin
and gain for convenient exposure setup when
tones.
shooting in Manual mode. The camera is equipped
with 2 custom keys that may be assigned to any of
a wide variety of functions at the user's discretion.
Buttons can also be set not to respond in the event
of an accidental press. The camera can display Color
Bars (one for NTSC and the other for PAL) that can be
recorded and used as reference signals in playback.
Clear Scan: Clear Scan eliminates the flicker and
black bands typical when shooting CRT screens. A
total of 100 levels are available from 60Hz to 203.9Hz.
Program AE Modes
The camcorder's seven pre-programmed Auto
Exposure modes cover a wide variety of shooting
situations. Ideal settings produce top-quality
results quickly and easily. To simplify operation,
Manual Mode is now located next to OFF on the
Power Dial.
Full Auto: The camera takes over for point-and-
shoot simplicity, setting focus, shutter speed,
aperture, gain, white balance, and AE program
shift to achieve ideal results.
Auto: This mode offers all the convenience of Easy
Recording, but allows the operator the option of
manually changing the settings.
Shutter Priority: The user selects the shutter speed
and the camera automatically selects the proper
aperture for correct exposure.
Aperture Priority: The user selects the lens aperture,
and the camera automatically sets the proper shutter
speed for correct exposure.
Manual: This mode allows the user to select aperture
and shutter speed in any combination. The viewfinder
indicates the relation of selected combinations to
the exposure as metered by the camera.
Spotlight: Perfect for an automatic solution to a
typically tricky situation: when the subject is illu-
minated by a concentrated light source (such as a
spotlight) and the background is relatively dark, this
mode automatically adjusts exposure to compensate.
Night: As ambient light levels begin to fall, the
camera uses slower shutter speeds to achieve
optimal image quality.
Viewfinder
The XL H1S and XL H1A are equipped with a 2.4-inch
widescreen combination EVF/LCD monitor (approx.
215,000 pixels) for a clear, high-resolution image.
Numerous functions are supplied to maximize
convenience and boost the quality of capture. Aspect
guides provide industry-standard picture formats,
while Histogram and EXIF displays offer real-time
brightness information for highly accurate adjust-
ments. The operator can choose to display up to 8
characters of the Custom Preset name and the SDI
bit map display may be turned on or off. All Display
can be chosen to hide everything but the image in
the viewfinder. A Magnifying function (operable with
the Photo button) enlarges the viewfinder image,
making it easier to perform fine image adjustments.
Remaining memory is displayed when using Focus
Enhancements External Hard Disk Recorders.
Enhanced Operation
Versatility and convenience are hallmarks of the
XL H1S and XL H1A. Still images can be "grabbed"
from footage either while shooting or during play-
back. These images are transferred to the SD Memory
Card. The camera's power LED illuminates green
when the camera is powered up and ready. Playback
mode preserves the letter-box format, allowing an
accurately proportioned view of captured footage.
A default write and protect function prevents acci-
dental erasures. Marker colors may be specified at
the user's discretion. The XL H1S and XL H1A also
support 9 languages: German, English, Spanish,
French, Italian, Polish, Russian, Chinese (simplified)
and Japanese.
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