The camcorder offers a variety of manual and automatic modes accessible via the power/mode dial:
: You set the shutter speed (up to 1/15,000 sec) while the camera adjusts the aperture. Canon Xl1 User Manual
: Employs a technique that shifts the green CCD to maximize resolution (achieving quality comparable to 410,000-pixel systems) and improves dynamic range for better performance in low light. The camcorder offers a variety of manual and
: Records 30 (NTSC) or 25 (PAL) non-interlaced frames per second, providing a more cinematic look compared to standard interlaced video. Technical Specifications Specification Recording Media MiniDV Cassette Audio PCM Digital (16-bit/2ch or 12-bit/4ch) Viewfinder 0.7-inch Color LCD (~180,000 pixels) Connectivity IEEE 1394 (FireWire) DV terminal, S-Video, RCA Weight ~2.86 kg (6 lbs 3 oz) fully equipped Instruction Manual - Canon Europe Canon Xl1 User Manual
: Allows you to manually set the focus/aperture while the camera manages shutter speed.
The is a professional-grade digital camcorder characterized by its unique "open architecture" modular design, allowing users to customize lenses and viewfinders. It was pioneering as the world's first interchangeable lens MiniDV camcorder. Key Performance Features
: Automatically adjusts for subjects under harsh stage lighting to prevent overexposure.