The Canon XL Series camcorders have brought industry leading lens optics and image processing to the professional market for more than a decade. In that time, the superior image quality and ultimate creative control of the XL Series camcorders have made them a favorite among leading videographers, wedding, corporate and event videographers, digital filmmakers and documentary producers.

The XL H1A is one of two specialized updates of Canon's popular XL H1 High Definition camcorder. The XL H1A not only has many of the features of its predecessor, but Canon has added an even higher level of customization options and capabilities which will make it an even more useful creative partner for the demanding professional. With the XL H1A this remarkable capability is available at a lower price than ever before, offering users who have come to rely on their XL1, XL1s or XL2 camcorders the opportunity to make the move up to HD video.

The XL H1A has a wider range of image control settings and options, combined with the new Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III with Professional L Series Fluorite. To back up that superb lens are three 1/3" Native 16:9 CCD with 1.67M Pixels (delivering a full 1440 x 1080) and Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor. The XL H1A is the compelling choice for anyone seeking to produce the best in high definition video.

Features:

New Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III with Professional L Series Fluorite
Canon interchangeable XL Lens Mount
Independent Manual Focus, Zoom and Iris Ring Zooming
Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer
Two built-in ND Filters (1/32, 1/6)
Three 1/3" Native 16:9 CCD with 1.67M Pixels (1440 x 1080)
Canon DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor
Complete Customization vast range of adjustments, control functions and features to customize the camcorder to fit the user's exact needs
SDHC Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Slot (for storing custom presets, custom functions and photos)
Sharing of XL H1A Custom Preset files with additional Canon XL H1A camcorders
6-Pin IEEE1394 terminal, providing a more rugged connection when using external devices
Component video out
LANC terminal
Flash Accessory Shoe, supporting Canon EX Series Speedlites
Two Built-in XLR terminals providing +48V Phantom power
3.5 mm Microphone terminal 3.5 mm Headphone terminal, with reinforced metal base
Separate sensitivity settings for each XLR input channel (Line/Mic)
Simultaneous use of the built-in microphone and XLR input
Two-step switching for line output level
Higher sensitivity for XLR line input
XLR/microphone sensitivity selection range
Audio Limiter
Choice of setting in automatic level control for both XLR channels
1 kHz Reference Tone
LR/LL/RR/monaural selectable for monitor output
2.4" Widescreen combination EVF/LCD Monitor
Aspect guides for industry-standard picture formats
Horizontal, Center and Grid Markers
Remaining capacity displayed when using Focus Enhancements HDD
Zebra pattern (70% -100%, selectable in 5% increments)
Focusing Aides Peaking (adjustable gain and frequency) Magnifying
External monitor output
Multi-language support (9 languages) Custom Preset name display
SDI bitmap display
ALL display
f/stop gray display
Histogram & EXIF display
Memory cards can be formatted in the camcorder
Color bar selection capability (two types each for NTSC & PAL)
Letterbox format supported when signals are converted during playback
Default write & protect
Marker color specification
Frame grab compatibility to SD/SDHC memory card during shooting or playback (1920 x 1080)

Includes:

XL H1A Camcorder Body
Canon 20x HD Video Lens III
Camera Dust Cap
Lens Cap, Lens Dust Cap, and Lens Soft Case
Lens Hood
FU-2000 Color Viewfinder Unit
CA-920 Compact Power Adapter with AC Cable
Microphone Unit
External Microphone Holder Adjustment Band
HDVM-E63PR Digital Video Cassette
DC-920 DC Coupler
BP-950G Battery Pack with terminal cover
SDC-32M Memory Card
WL-D5000 Wireless Controller
(2) AA Batteries (for WL-D5000)
SS-1100 Shoulder Strap
DTC-1000 Component Video Cable
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
External Monitor Cable
Tripod Adapter Base