1/3-Inch 3-CCD Widescreen MiniDV Camcorder with 24P Recording, 20x Optical Zoom Lens and Advanced Optical Image Stabilizer

The Canon XL 2 is the upgraded replacement model of the ground-breaking XL 1camera. It is still the only prosumer camcorder to offer an interchangeable lenssystem. Canon's state-of-the-art lens development provides the highest qualityglass, finest resolution and advanced element coatings that are superior to anyother model in its prosumer class. The camera comes with a longer (compared tothe previous XL 1 camera) 20x zoom lens that is superior to the competition'sofferings. The extra-long telephoto feature works with an advanced two-stageoptical stabilizing system. This advance delivers clear and shake-free images,even from the longest parts of the focal range.

For low-budget filmmakers and producers who want to shoot widescreenfilm-look, the XL 2 has three 1/3-inch CCDs that deliver a true 16:9 imagewithout the use of artificial letterbox or vertical stretch tricks. The cameraalso can capture images in 30-frame progressive and film-speed 24-frameprogressive. Two pull-down options are available for specific productionrequirements in the 24p mode. Standard NTSC video 60 interlaced fields persecond mode is also offered. Other advanced and professionally derived featureslike Clear-Scan, time code, video parameter optimization and finely controllablezoom speeds, just to name a few, bring prosumer camera ability to the brink ofprofessional camcorder functionality.