power supply (rated)
7.4v dc (battery pack)
video recording system
hdv: hdv1080i; dv: dv specifications
two rotating heads, helical scan azimuth recording, (consumer vcr sd specifications)
audio recording system
hdv: 2-channel recording mpeg1 audio layer ii: (sampling frequency 48 khz, bit rate 384 kbps)
dv: 2-channel recording pcm digital recording: 16 bits (48 khz), 12 bits (32 khz, 12 bits selectable)
image sensor
(3) 1/3-inch native 16:9 ccds (1440x1080)
total pixels
approx. 1.67 megapixels each x 3
effective pixels
hd approx. 1.56 megapixels (1440 x 1080)
sd (4:3) approx. 1.17 megapixels (1080 x 1080)
sd (16:9) approx. 1.56 megapixels (1440 x 1080)
tape format
video cassettes bearing the minidv mark
tape speed
hdv/dv: sp mode 18.81mm/second
dv: lp mode 12.56 mm/second
maximum recording time
hdv/dv: sp mode 80 min. dv:lp; 120 min.
lens
canon 20x hd l series zoom, f=4.5-90mm, f/1.6-3.5
focusing system
ttl-video signal sensing system autofocus. manual focusing possible.
minimum focusing distance
20mm (wide macro), 1m (entire zoom range)
frame rate
60i, 24f, 30f
minimum illumination
ntsc: 6 lux (shutter speed 1/60, gain 18 db)
pal: 5 lux (shutter speed 1/50, gain 18 db)
manual mode (when gain 18 db, f/1.6, 60i/50i are selected)
ntsc: 0.4 lux (shutter speed 1/4), pal: 0.3 lux (shutter speed 1/3) (when 60i/50i is selected)
genlock terminal
bnc connector (input only)
hd/sd-sdi terminal
bnc connector (output only)
sd-sdi: compliant with smpte 259m, 272m, rp 188 (ltc)
hd-sdi: compliant with smpte 292m, 299m, rp 188 (ltc)
timecode terminals
bnc connector (input and output)
image stabilization
superrange optical (lens shift)
filter diameter
72mm
viewfinder
.57-inch widescreen, approx. 269,000 pixels
lcd screen
2.8-inch widescreen, approx. 207,000 pixels
microphone
high-performance stereo electric condenser microphone
recording media
sd/sdhc (photos), mmc (photos)
dv terminal
hdv/dv special 6-pin connector (ieee1394 compatible); both input/output
video terminal
(a) also serves as rca pin jack (yellow); both input/output
(b) also serves as bnc connector; output
output levels
-12 dbv (with 47-kohm load, 1 vrms output level setting and -12 db full scale)
audio terminal
xlr 3-pin jack (2 systems); switchable between mic/line
microphone terminal
3.5mm stereo mini-jack
operating temperature range
32 - 104° f (0 - 40° c)
dimensions
6.4 x 7.6 x 15.5 in. (163 x 192 x 394mm)
weight (not including lens hood and eyecup)
4.9 lbs. (2200 g)
weight (fully loaded)
5.4 lbs. (2465 g)

the xh g1s comes with a genuine canon 20x hd lens that shows why the name canon is synonymous with optical excellence.

canon reserves the l-series designation for its highest quality photographic lenses. the professional l series fluorite lens of the xh g1s ensures outstanding resolution, contrast and color reproduction, and delivers clarity and image quality you won't see with conventional optical glass lenses. and, because it's an ultra-low dispersion (ud) lens, chromatic aberration is reduced for brilliant results.

the xh g1s's design gives you equally impressive operational performance. the design lets you operate the zoom using the lens barrel ring, the control on the

camera's grip, or the control on the camera's handle. when using the zoom ring on the lens, you can control the speed of your zoom by varying the angle of the ring, or by varying the speed at which you rotate the ring. when using the grip control, you can zoom at 16 different speeds; or you can use the control to operate at a single zoom speed which you preset. when using the handle zoom control, you can operate the zoom at a single speed which you preset. you can also select high-speed zoom to increase the zoom speed when using either the grip or handle control. and, because the lens is designed with a zoom ring, you can operate zoom, focus and aperture using a single hand.

this f1.6 - 3.5, 4.5 - 90mm lens gives you a wide view that - at its widest - is equivalent to a 32.5mm focal length lens on a 35mm camera. it also comes with two built-in nd filters, and can be enhanced with an optional wide converter to meet all your needs.

parallel imported

warranty: warranty one year

delivery within 2-4 business days