Canon pursued imaging greatness resulting in the ultimate digital camcorder system, the XL1s. It starts with a highly intelligent "open architecture" design, which allows you to customize your XL1s with the widest variety of optional accessories available. Plus, you have extensive control over picture and sound adjustments to tailor the "look and feel" of each recording to your preference or even your clients'. Whether you define yourself as an imaging enthusiast, professional videographer or digital filmmaker, there is a Canon XL1s digital camcorder configuration that's just right for you.
Product Identifiers
Brand
Canon
Model
XL1S
MPN
7046A001
UPC
013803006254
Key Features
Recording System
NTSC
Optical Zoom
16x
Digital Zoom
2x
Storage Type
Removable (Card/Disc/Tape)
Media Format
MiniDV
Resolution
0.3 MP
Weight
100.7 Oz.
Optical Sensor
Sensor Type
3CCD
Sensor Size
1/3"
Optical Sensor Qty
3
Lens System
Lens Type
Zoom lens
Focal Length Range
5.5mm - 88mm
Focus Adjustment
Automatic, Manual
Lens Filter Size
72 mm
Lens System Features
Aspherical Lens, Built-in 1/32 Neutral Density Filter, Built-in 1/4 Neutral Density Filter
1 x Control-L (LANC), 1 x DC power output, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) ( 4 pin FireWire ), 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x S-Video input / output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x composite video input/output, 1 x composite video input/output ( RCA phono ), 1 x composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x flash terminal, 1 x headphones, 1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x microphone, 1 x microphone ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 2 x audio input / output, 2 x audio input / output ( RCA phono x 2 )
Battery
Battery Form Factor
Manufacturer specific
Environmental Parameters
Max Operating Temperature
40 °C
Min Operating Temperature
0 °C
Resolution
Effective Video Resolution
0.3 MP
Other Features
Additional Features
AE/FE Lock, Auto Power Save, Backlight Compensation, DV Input, Date/Time Stamp, Exposure Compensation
Miscellaneous
Color
Black, Black/Silver, Silver
Night Mode
Yes
Shooting Modes
Digital Photo Mode, Frame Movie Mode, Normal Movie Mode