With the XH G1S, Canon continues to expand its offerings of high quality HDV camcorders. For the most demanding professional seeking a lightweight, handily-sized high performance camcorder, the XH G1S delivers. Industry standard HD-SDI, Genlock and Time Code IN/OUT, all SMPTE compliant, and a wide range of image parameter controls makes the XH G1S a leading choice in the category.

Starting with the superb Canon Genuine Canon 20x HD lens with Professional L Series Fluorite, the XH G1S adds 3CCDs, each of which is at 1440 x 1080 pixels. It also means you can be sure that your shooting in the field will be the best it can be with Canon’s SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization. It corrects for a wide range of camera movement and vibration, and combined with Instant AF (Auto Focus) you’ll get ultra-quick, accurate focus. The DIGIC DV II HD image processor finishes the picture with improved color reproduction and noise reduction - for a final result that delivers excellent image quality.

To further ensure that your vision is realized, the XH G1S gives you features that let you make manual adjustments to fine-tune your video- the ultimate in total image control. For those situations in which you need to let your camcorder take care of exposure and image controls, the automatic settings on the XH G1S will expertly assist you.

You’ll find flexibility, versatility and capability in the extensive array of features and optional accessories of the XH G1S. It is bound to meet and exceed your highest expectations.

Digital Video
Power Supply (rated)
 7.4V DC (battery pack)
 
Video Recording system
 HDV: HDV1080i; DV: DV specifications
Two rotating heads, helical scan azimuth recording, (Consumer VCR SD specifications)
 
Audio Recording system
 HDV: 2-channel recording MPEG1 Audio Layer II: (Sampling frequency 48 kHz, bit rate 384 kbps)
DV: 2-channel recording PCM digital recording: 16 bits (48 kHz), 12 bits (32 kHz, 12 bits selectable)
 
Image Sensor
 (3) 1/3-inch Native 16:9 CCDs (1440x1080)
 
Total Pixels
 Approx. 1.67 Megapixels each x 3
 
Effective Pixels
 HD approx. 1.56 Megapixels (1440 x 1080)
SD (4:3) approx. 1.17 Megapixels (1080 x 1080)
SD (16:9) approx. 1.56 Megapixels (1440 x 1080)
 
Tape Format
 Video cassettes bearing the MiniDV mark
 
Tape Speed
 HDV/DV: SP mode 18.81mm/second
DV: LP mode 12.56 mm/second
 
Maximum recording time
 HDV/DV: SP mode 80 min. DV:LP; 120 min.
 
Lens
 Canon 20x HD L Series Zoom, f=4.5-90mm, f/1.6-3.5
 
Focusing System
 TTL-video signal sensing system autofocus. Manual focusing possible.
 
Minimum Focusing Distance
 20mm (wide macro), 1m (entire zoom range)
 
Frame Rate
 60i, 24F, 30F
 
Minimum Illumination
 NTSC: 6 lux (Shutter speed 1/60, Gain 18 dB)
PAL: 5 lux (Shutter speed 1/50, Gain 18 dB)
Manual mode (when Gain 18 dB, f/1.6, 60i/50i are selected)
NTSC: 0.4 lux (Shutter speed 1/4), PAL: 0.3 lux (Shutter speed 1/3) (when 60i/50i is selected)
 
Genlock Terminal
 BNC Connector (input only)
 
HD/SD-SDI Terminal
 BNC Connector (output only)
SD-SDI: compliant with SMPTE 259M, 272M, RP 188 (LTC)
HD-SDI: compliant with SMPTE 292M, 299M, RP 188 (LTC)
 
Timecode Terminals
 BNC Connector (input and output)
 
Image Stabilization
 SuperRange Optical (Lens Shift)
 
Filter Diameter
 72mm
 
Viewfinder
 .57-inch widescreen, approx. 269,000 pixels
 
LCD Screen
 2.8-inch widescreen, approx. 207,000 pixels
 
Microphone
 High-performance stereo electric condenser microphone
 
Recording Media
 SD/SDHC (photos), MMC (photos)
 
DV Terminal
 HDV/DV Special 6-pin connector (IEEE1394 compatible); both input/output
 
Video Terminal
 (a) Also serves as RCA pin jack (yellow); both input/output
(b) Also serves as BNC connector; output
 
Output Levels
 -12 dBV (with 47-kohm load, 1 Vrms output level setting and -12 dB full scale)
 
Audio Terminal
 XLR 3-pin jack (2 systems); Switchable between MIC/LINE
 
Microphone Terminal
 3.5mm stereo mini-jack
 
Operating Temperature range
 32 - 104° F (0 - 40° C)
 
Dimensions
 6.4 x 7.6 x 15.5 in. (163 x 192 x 394mm)
 
Weight (not including lens hood and eyecup)
 4.9 lbs. (2200 g)
 
Weight (fully loaded)
 5.4 lbs. (2465 g)
 
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
 XH G1S Camcorder with lens cap
 CA-920 Compact Power Adapter
 WL-D5000 Wireless Controller
 DTC-1000 Component Cable
 Lens Hood
 SDC-32M SD Memory Card
 Two R6/AA Batteries
 AC Cable
 Tripod adapter base
 BP-950G Battery Pack
 STV-290N Stereo Video Cable
 IFC-300PCU USB Cable
 DC-920 Power Supply Coupler
 SS-1100 Shoulder Strap
 HDVM-E63PR Digital Video Cassette
 Eyecup
 External microphone holder adjustment band

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
BP-930 Lithium Ion Battery
BP-945 Lithium Ion Battery
BP-950G  Battery Pack
BP-970G Battery Pack
CA-910 Compact Power Adapter
CA-920 Compact Power Adapter
CB-910 Car Battery Adapter
CB-920 Car Battery Adapter
CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder
DC-920 DC-Coupler
HC-4200 Hard Case
TA-100 Tripod Adapter
VL-10Li II Video Light
ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Control

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