The professional Canon XL2 high definition camcorder is a healthy recording device that is certain to deliver prime quality footage. The unit is substantial, weighing in at 7.8 pounds with battery and lens included. The system is designed to capture action with cinema-like results.

Users can expect plenty of power with the unit’s 7.2V DC battery pack. The power will be put to good use using the system’s EIA standard television system with NTSC color signal. The unit uses a video recording system that features two rotating heads, helical scan azimuth recording and consumer digital VCR SDD system.

The XL2 has a PCM digital audio recording system that offers synchronous four-channel recording. The unit has a 3.5mm stereo mini-jack unbalanced microphone terminal and a RCA pin jack (L/R) audio terminal. The audio terminal features two systems with input/output switching.

The 1/3-inch image sensor offers 680,000 pixels and progressive scan CCD x3 with horizontal pixel shift. The professional camcorder uses video cassettes that feature that MiniDV mark. Users can expect a maximum recording time of eighty minutes with a compatible cassette and a maximum recording time of 120 minutes using LP.

Fast forward and rewind time are approximately two minutes and twenty seconds using a sixty-minute tape. The minimum focusing distance is 20mm wide macro and 1m for the entire room range. The recommended illumination is more than 100 1x and the system ahs a 72mm XL lens filter diameter.

The Canon XL2 digital camcorder has an Xl interchangeable lens system that has TTL auto focus. Manual focus is also possible for optimal control while in challenging situations. The unit has an attractive 2.0-inch LCD viewfinder that features TFT color.

The camcorder has stereo electric condenser microphone and a video terminal that features RCA pin jack with input and output switching. There are many other outstanding features to explore in the Canon XL2 professional camcorder. This unit is definitely worth investigating.