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Professional Operability
With Unrivaled Customization Capability.
Compact and Lightweight
The XH G1 and XH A1 share a lightweight, compact design that
employs an internalbattery compartment. Size, therefore, is not
materially affected by the battery used. The compartment will
house any BP-900 series battery or DC coupler. The reduced size
and weight of these camcorders make them easily transportable
and maneuverable—major advantages for location work and
specialized “tight-space” shooting, often making it possible to
capture footage not possible with larger cameras.
An optional 0.8x HD Wide Angle Adapter is also available. Their
compactness in combination with their superb HD image quality
make the XH G1 and XH A1 ideal not only as support cameras in
larger production environmentsbut also as primary capture devices
for smaller organizations, such as local news stations, event
videographers, and independent filmmakers.
Unique Customization Features (see chart on page 14)
The unmatched customization capability built into the XH G1 and
XH A1 make them exceptionally versatile and flexible. The customiza-
tion features enable them to be precision-tailored for different
environments, different users, and different jobs. In all, there are
23 image adjustment, 22 display option, and 21 custom function
settings that define the cameras’ performance and operating char-
acteristics. Groups of these settings can be saved and exported to
other XH G1 and XH A1 camcorders using an SD memory card or
Canon’s Console software. Organizationsthat
use many cameras can take advantage of this
feature to easily set up multiple unitsfor uni-
form capture characteristics.
Custom Presets
Up to 9sets of customized image adjustments
can be stored in the camera’s internal mem-
ory for instant recall. In addition, two Custom
Keyscan be programmed to provide instant
access to a number of shooting functions to
suit the user or the particular application.
Two Built-in Digital Still Cameras
In addition to the capture and recording of motion video, the XH G1
and XH A1 can also capture digital still images and store them on a
memory card. Still images can be captured at full HD (1920 x1080)
resolution in either video color space or digital camera color space.
Still images captured in video color space include time code and
camera set-up metadata. Still images
captured in digital still color space includes
EXiF metadata. Also included are numerous
advanced still camera features expected
from Canon, such as auto exposure brack-
eting, selectable metering modes, con-
tinuous shooting and the option to use
select EOSSystem Speedlite flashes. With
many pre/post production, storyboarding, and continuity applica-
tions, still image recording is justanother way the XH G1and XH A1
deliver versatility.
High-Resolution
Widescreen EVF and LCD
With both an EVF and an LCD, the XH G1
and XH A1 provide a choice of precise, informative displays for image
composition and data readout. The 0.57" widescreen EVF is approxi-
mately 269,000pixels. The separate 2.8" widescreen LCD also provides
a clear, high-resolution image with approximately 207,000 pixels.
Operators can choose from 22 levels of displayed shooting data,
including an image-only setting that hidesall information overlay.
Two focusing aids are available: peaking, which highlights the edges
of in-focus areas; and magnifying, which provides a 2x enlargement
of the central portion of screen.
Zebra Pattern Display
High-brightness portionsof the image are displayed as a black-and-
white zebra pattern. The sensitivity level can be adjusted from 70
to 100 IREin 5 IRE-unit increments.
Frame Overlays
The 16:9 color viewfinders
include aspect guides for
industry-standard picture
formats, including 4:3, 13:9,
14:9, 1.66:1, 1.75:1, 1.85:1,
and 2.35:1. Also, 80 and
90 percent picture and title safe areas can be superimposed. Other
available overlays include a center crosshair mark, horizontal level
marker, and a grid.
4:3 Output
The XH G1 and XH A1 include 4:3 output capability, which ishighly
useful in field situations where a widescreen monitor is not available
for viewing 16:9 footage. The “letterboxed” 16:9image output enables
the entire frame to be viewed on a standard-definition 4:3 set.
Memory Card Slot
The memory card slot on the XH G1 and XH A1
accepts SDHC, SD, and MultiMediaCards
(MMC). In addition to enabling camera-to-
camera transfer of custom settings, memory
cards can be used to store digital still images
taken with the camcorder.
Flash Accessory Shoe
The accessory shoe on the XH G1 and XH A1 can be used to mount
optional accessories. It can also be used
with an optional flash unit for stillphotog-
raphy. The shoe is compatible with E-TTL II
Canon Speedlite flashes, designed for use
with the Canon EOS SLR camera system,
such as the EX-series models.