Canon XL2 Camcorder User Manual


 
PRO-QUALITY 16:9
With this new recording mode, the XL2 can
maximize the captured information to deliver
a professional quality 16:9 aspect ratio. Even
though its CCD sensors are standard 4:3 size,
the quality of its 16:9 mode is equal to that of
a true 16:9 CCD sensor. When recording in
this mode you can view the results directly
on the LCD/EVF in letterbox format.
CINE-LOOK/VIDEO RECORDING
The XL2 is capable of more than just crystal clear
video output. With its unique Cine-Look capability
you can also shoot footage with a genuinely
warm, cinematic quality. In 25p recording mode
it captures video at 25 frames per second for
a true cinematic feel. When combined with the
wide range of adjustable functions (Gamma,
Knee and Black Stretch adjustments as well as
Colour Matrix, V Detail, Skin Detail and Film Grain
functions), the effect is truly remarkable. For a
cooler ‘video’ feel, the 50i recording mode is
pin-sharp and gives you just as much freedom
when configuring the parameters of each shot.
HORIZONTAL PIXEL SHIFT
With this feature the images captured by
the three CCD
’s (Red, Green and Blue) are
not placed exactly over each other. The green
pixels are shifted slightly horizontally in
order to provide a composite image with
a higher resolution.
Pro-Quality 16:9 mode gives you incredible resolution
in a wide format aspect ratio from a 4:3 sensor size.
4:3 16:9