XL1s Specifications
General
Power Supply Voltage 7.2 VDC
Power Consumption Approx. 8.7 W (using autofocus during recording)
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 223 mm x 214 mm x 415 mm
Weight (camera only) Approx. 1,700 g
Weight (fully equipped) Approx. 2,860 g
Continuous Recording Time Approx. 1 h 55 min. with BP-930 battery pack
Approx. 2 h 55 min. with BP-945 battery pack
Approx. 5 h 50 min. with CH-910 and 2x BP-945 battery pack
Chassis Magnesium Alloy Casing
Camera section Camera
Imaging Device 3 x 1/3-inch CCD (3 CCD Pixel Shift)
Pixel Count (per CCD) Total 320,000 pixels
Effective 300,000 pixels
Colour Separation Prism and dicroic filter
Digital Quantization 8-bits A/D
Signal Composition PAL standard colour video signal
Scan Method 625 lines, 50 fields/25 frames
Auto Exposure Modes Full auto, auto, spotlight, TV (shutter-priority), AV (aperture-priority),
Manual
Shooting Modes Field Movie Mode
Frame Movie Mode
Photo (Still) Mode
Moving image shooting
Self-timer 10 sec. / Remote control 2 sec.
Interval timer 4 modes
Clear scan TV mode, M mode: 57.7-200 Hz
Photo (Still) image shooting
Recording time 6.5 sec.
Flash Speedlite 380EX, 420EX, 550EX (with optional FA-200 flash adapter)
Self-timer 10 sec. / Remote control 2 sec.
Picture quality adjustment Colour Gain, Hue, Sharpness, Set-up
Custom Preset Up to 3 types
Custom Key 2 items can be registered among 9 items
Light Metering Method Lower center weighted + peak average light metering
Evaluation 56-zone evaluation metering: Spotlight mode
Minimum Illumination Approx. 2 lux (with XL 5.5-88 mm IS II, and 1/6 sec. Slow shutter)
Shutter Speed (Tv mode) 30 steps 1/6 to 1/16,000 sec.
Slow Shutter 3 levels 1/30, 1/15, 1/8
Aperture (Av mode) 28 steps F1.6 to F16 and Close (depending on lens used)
Gain 7 steps –3 dB, 0 dB, +6 dB, +12 dB, +18 dB, +30 dB, Auto
AE Level Shifting 13 steps Center ± 6 levels -2.0, -1.5, -0.75, -0.5, -0.25, ±0, +0.25, +0.5,
+0.75, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0
AE lock AE lock Button
White Balance TTL 64-Zone new white detection method
Auto, Manual Set (3 positions), Preset (5600 k, 3200 k)
16:9 ratio Area marker display: Displaying an area maker for 16:9 ratio on the
4:3 ratio screen. Recording mode: Vertical extension mode
Digital Effect Colour bar (EBU), 2x Digital zoom
Digital Fade Black auto fade
Zebra pattern Variable levels 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%
Character Recording Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, Second.
Search Photo search, Date search, Index search
Index recording Recorded on tape.
Power Save Shut-off / VCR stop
Lens
Lens Mount Method Bayonet mount (XL mount system)
EF Lens (with optional EF adopter XL)
Focal length increases 7.2x for EF-Lens
Zooming Speed
Handle zoom XL 5.5-88 mm IS II: Variable speed and Constant speed
(3 speed H/M/L)
Grip zoom XL 5.5-88 mm IS II: Constant speed (3 speed H/M/L)
Built-in Filter XL 5.5-88 mm IS II: ND-filterTransmission factor 3.1% (1/32, 5 aperture)
On - Off
Image Stabilizer Super range Optical Image Stabilizer system
Filter Diameter 72 mm
AF (Auto focus) TTL-video signal detection type AF
AF Operating Range Close-up to infinity (depending on lens used)
(2 cm to infinity using XL 5.5-88 mm IS II)
MF (Manual Focus) By using lens focus ring when AF is off
Focus Override Temporary Focus Override without turning the AF off
One Push AF By pressing one pus AF button when AF is off
Viewfinder
Type Electronic colour viewfinder
Image Display 0.7-inch TFT colour LCD, approx. 180,000 pixels
Eyepoint 2 positions: 23 mm (at eye)
Approx. 68 mm (with sports viewfinder)
Adjustment Diopter: +2.0 to 5.0 diopter (at eye)
Brightness control: Bright volume of EVF
Colour control: Menu adjustment
Display On / Partly Off / Off
Recording Section General
Format MiniDV
Recording Method Consumer digital DVC (SD specifications)
PAL format (625 lines, 50 fields)
Tape Speed Approx. 18.83 mm/sec. (SP mode)
Approx. 12.57 mm/sec. (LP mode)
Tape ⁄-inch miniDV
Cassette Size 66.0 x 48.0 x 12.2 mm
Recording Time 80 min. with 80min. tape (SP mode)
120 min. with 80 min. tape (LP mode)
FF/REW Time Approx. 2 min. 20 sec. (using 60-min. tape)
A/V Insert The tape-recorded with SP mode
Time code Auto
Audio
Sampling Frequency 48 kHz/16 bit: 2-ch
32 kHz/12 bit: 4-ch synchro recording is available
Maximum Sensitivity -71 dBv
Signal Level -59 dBv
Microphone High-performance MS system stereo electric capacitor
Recording level and balance Auto / Manual
Audio dubbing 12-bit ST1 mode
XLR audio input 4-channel: MA-200 (optional)
2-channel: MA-100 (optional)
Signal Input
DV In Signal IEEE1394-AV/C protocol
Video In Signal level 1VP-p 75 ohms (composite)
S-Video In C: 0.3VP-p/75 ohm
Y: 1.0 VP-p/75 ohm
Audio In -11dBv/47 k ohm (LINE),
-35 dBv/600 ohm (MIC ATT)
-55 dBv/600 ohm (MIC), unbalanced
Signal Output
DV Out Signal IEEE1394-AV/C protocol
Video Out Signal level 1VP-p 75 ohm (composite)
S-Video Out C: 0.3VP-p/75 ohm
Y: 1.0 VP-p/75 ohm
Audio Out 4 dBm (47 kohm load)/3 k ohms or less, unbalanced
Others
DV Input/Output Terminal Special 4-pin (IEEE1394 compatible)
Audio Input Terminals RCA terminal jack (L/R) 2 systems
S-Video Signal Terminal 4-pin mini-DIN
Video Input/Output Terminals RCA pin jack
Audio Input/Output Terminals RCA terminal jack (L/R) 2 systems
External Mic Terminal 3.5 mm dia. Stereo mini-jack
Headphone Jack 3.5 mm dia. Stereo mini-jack
Mic Power Terminal 2.5 mm mini
Flash Terminal Special 6-pin
Edit Terminal LANC compatible
* Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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