Canon XL H1S - Pros & Cons

can also quickly and easily make the connections you need
comfortable and compact form element
The entire package is incredible
Quiet and relatively directional
The audio performed well in informal testing
The math was simple and the argument persuasive

Camera wobbles can be noticed more in HD videos
stock lens hard to focus manually
quirky design
lack of progressive-video capabilities
the Magnifying function can be switched on only when the camera is not recording
Hollywood has moved away from film to tape
these images would not be seen on the tape
the viewfinder has become bigger
this feature was only previously available on broadcast ENG cameras
this is not a camera for a backpack VJ or an ordinary videophile

Canon XL H1S - Full Specifications

Sensor type	CCD
Optical sensor size	1.0 in
Total megapixels	1.56 Mpx

Optical zoom	20.0 x
Focal length equiv	38.9 - 778
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)	5.4 - 108
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Auto focus	yes
Manual focus	yes
Filter size	2.83 in

Colour of product	Black
Operating temperature	0 - 40

Compatible memory cards	MMC SD SDHC
Storage types	Memory card

Microphone port	yes
Firewire	1

Maximum image resolution	1920 x 1080 px
Indoor white balance	yes
Outdoor white balance	yes
Image stabilizer	yes

Display	LCD
Display diagonal	2.4 in

Height	8.66 in
Width	8.9 in
Depth	19.53 in
Weight	90.3 oz

Battery technology	Lithium-Ion

Canon XL H1S - Q&A (1)

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keelyz
over 2 years ago
Can canon xl h1 release date?
jacqueline
about 2 years ago
It was introduced in February 1998
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