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Both camcorders record 1,080i HD video, 20x optical zoom lens with image
stabilization, 2.8-inch widescreen flip-out LCD screen under the handle, 60i, 24F, 30F
frame rates, Canon’s Digic DV II processor, new noise reduction system, lens with
fluorite and UD (Ultra-Low Dispersion) glass elements and multi-coatings to reduce
flare and ghosting, manual focus and zoom rings, manual iris ring, high-speed zoom
mode, new instant AF focusing system, which Canon says improves the speed and
accuracy during autofocus, external sensor, in combination with Canon's autofocus
system, to decrease the time it takes to find focus, including in low-light conditions.
The camcorders offer control over 23 image settings, including color gain, RGB
independent gain, and six-axis matrix, and can customize the camcorder’s display.
Users can store up to nine image presets to internal memory or to an SD card for
exporting to other XH A1 or XH G1 camcorders. SD cards can also be used for
storing 2-megapixel digital still photos.
The XH G1 model features HD-SDI output with embedded audio and timecode,
Genlock synchronization and timecode In/Out.
Consumer Camcorders
Canon also announced the new model:
HV10 $1,300, TTM Sep 06
Records at 1,080i resolution to DV tape, the smallest and lightest HDV camcorder on
the market at 0.9 pounds and sizing in at 2 inches
wide by 4 inches tall, HD optics with super range
optical image stabilization, Canon’s DIGIC DV II
image processor, the company’s 1,920 by 1,080
video CMOS sensor, recently introduced Instant AF
auto-focus technology, 10x optical zoom HD video
lens with a 200x digital zoom and smooth zoom
control, 2.7-inch widescreen LCD.
Level shot control to assist in framing, built-in video
light, letterboxing for viewing 16:9 footage on
standard-definition TVs, snaps 3-megapixel images
to MiniSD cards or 2-megapixel images to tape while
simultaneously recording video, 11 shooting modes,
including continuous shooting to capture five fullresolution
still images per second, built-in flash,
histogram display and PictBridge compatibility.
Jan 2007
Canon announced their addition of a second HD Camcorder, the HV20, TTM Apr 07,
$1,100, to join the current model HV10.
The HV20 has several enhancements, new horizontal design, accessory shoe for
adding video lights and microphones, 24P mode for recording feature film style
video, HDMI output, microphone and headphone jacks with a manual level control for
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