The Canon XL H1 digital camcorder is a professional recording device that offers many exciting features in a compact unit. The video recorder is substantial, weighing in at 8.3 pounds fully loaded. The device weighs 8.9 x 8.7 x 19.5 inches (height, width and depth). The system has a 7.4V DC battery pack that provides ample power.

The video recording system features two rotating heads, consumer VCR SD specifications and helical scan azimuth recording. Audio is captured using PCM digital recording and MPEG1 Audio Layer II. The camcorder is also well equipped with a 1/3-inch image sensor.

The image sensor is impressive, boasting 1.67 mega-pixels per CCD. The system also features horizontal pixel shift. Users can expect approximately 1.56 mega-pixels per CCD using high definition and approximately 1.56 mega-pixels using standard definition.

The Canon XL H1 high definition digital camcorder uses video cassettes with the MiniDV mark. Users can expect up to eighty minutes maximum recording time with a compatible cassette. The system is well equipped for taking cinema-quality footage for an extended period of time.

The camcorder also has an impressive lens mount. The unit works with an XL interchangeable lens system. The system uses TTL auto focus but manual focusing is possible. The minimum focusing distance is 20mm wide macro and 1m for the entire room range.

The unit has a 72 millimeter filter diameter. The 2.4-inch viewfinder offers brilliant color. The viewfinder’s LCD display boasts 215,000 pixels. This allows for optimal viewing while capturing action. The camcorder is ideal for taking high quality footage that offers striking colors and intricate details.

Users can also expect to capture realistic sound with this high performance MS stereo electric condenser microphone. The system also has a 3.5 millimeter stereo mini-jack microphone terminal.

The Canon Xl H1 digital high definition camcorder is brimming with many other features to explore. This substantial recording device is a prime example of professional-grade video recording units.