Canon 250 Digital Camera User Manual
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1. XLT 3CCD DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER dx gt ta ssionalism The Full Popeya of Digital VIED aia Extraordinaigy meres Canon pursued imaging greatness resulting in the ultimate digital camcorder system the XL1 amp It starts with a highly intelligent open architecture design which allows you to customize your XL16 with the widest variety of optional accessories available Plus you have extensive control over picture and sound adjustments to tailor the look and feel of each recording to your preference or even your clients Whether you define yourself as an imaging enthusiast professional videographer or digital filmmaker there is a Canon XL14 amp digital camcorder configuration that s just right Which one is right for you IEEE 1394 DV Terminal The XL 18 is equipped with a DV IN OUT terminal that conforms to IEEE1394 lt takes just a single digital cable to transfer or copy your videos in pure digital form to your DV compatible computer or another Canon DV camcorder Once you ve transferred video images to your computer you can edit your movies stream then over the Internet or post them on your Web site Also you can print them out on a Canon color printer transfer them back to your Canon camcorder and archive them on a Mini DV cassette or create a dubbing master Terminal IEEE1394 DV format Whether vour need is broadcast production or simply the2. 48kHz 2ch 12 bit 32kHz 2 from 4 ch 12 bit 32kHz 4ch simultaneous Image sensor 3CCD a Pixel Shift charge coupled device 270 000 pixels 250 000 effective pixels Tape format Videocassettes bearing the DY mark Tape speed SP 4 ips 18 81 mm s LP 2 ips 12 56 mm s Maximum recording time SP 80 minutes with a 80 min cassette LP 120 minutes with a 80 min cassette Fast forward rewind time 2 mins 20 sec with a 60 min cassette Lens mount XL Interchangeable lens system Focusing system TTL autofocus manual focusing possible Maximum shutter speed 1 15 000 sec Minimum illumination 2 Ix using XL 5 5 88mm lens and slow shutter at 1 8 of a second Recommended illumination More than 100 Ix Filter diameter 72mm XL lens Viewfinder 0 7 inch color LCD approx 180 000 pixels Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone DV terminal Special 4 pin connector based on IEEE1394 Output level Video terminal RCA jack 1 Vp p 750 unbalanced synchronized load S video terminal 4 pin mini DIN 1 Vp wireless remote control to manage features during recording and playback hands free LANC The LANC terminal permits easy connection of compatible controllers or the Canon ZR 1000 Remote Control THE CANON XL1 amp KIT p Y signal 0 286 Vp p C signal Audio terminal RCA jack L R 2 sets 4dBm 47kQ load 3kQ or less unbalanced Input level Audio termi
3. 60 4mmMm lox Zoom LenS AL 5 5 60oMmMmmMm Io L Wiin cxienaer AL 1L OA EFF SERIES Focal range expressed as 35mm equivalents The XL18 has three shooting modes to accommodate any of your recording needs Normal Movie Mode By merging Canon s superior lens quality with 3 CCDs the XL1S delivers stunning resolution and color reproduction some of the best images outside of a TV studio This mode records video in the standard interlaced fashion similar to conventional camcorders Normal Movie Mode is ideal for recording video which appears smooth and natural during playback on a TV or video editing computer Digital Photo Mode with self timer Take almost 700 brilliantly clear still pictures on a single tape in SP mode The photo mode further distinguishes the XL18 by capturing extremely high resolution still images The camera records the still pictures for approximately 6 seconds as well as recording the sound for your verbal notes or narration You can search through the recorded tape for your photos using the supplied remote control Frame Movie Mode This mode captures video in a unique non interlaced method allowing the XL18 to record 30 frames of video per second Similar to a motor drive on a 35mm camera Frame Movie Mode performs like a Digital Motor Drive You ll capture every gesture and expression of your subject with spectacular clarity It s perfect for users who choose to grab high quality still images f
4. You can monitor the level and quality of the audio you are recording to ensure the best quality Composite S Video Input and Output The XL1 amp can be connected to any monitor by a composite RCA cable or by an S Video cable The same video terminals also accept video signals for recording from external sources such as a TV VCR or another camcorder The MA 200 adaptor has a BNC connector for connection to professional equipment XLR Audio Inputs The optional MA 200 Microphone Adaptor Shoulder Pad is equipped with 4 XLR connectors for use with professional audio equipment and a BNC video connector This unit also allows you to attach an optional commercially available wireless microphone receiver plus it functions as a shoulder pad for advanced handling and control AV Insert and Audio Dubbing Add a new scene into your video from another source such as a camcorder or VCR Your video must be recorded in SP mode You can also add a new stereo audio track onto your video such as a voice over or background music Your audio must be recorded in e the 12 bit mode Audio Dubbing DV Control You can control the record and pause of equipment that conforms to the AV C protocol connected to the XL18 using the DV terminal For example record to miniDV tape and an optional FireWire Controller and Hard Drive system simultaneousiv Time Code This precisely identifies each recording down to the individual fra
5. very best picture quality the Mini DV format delivers more than 500 lines of horizontal resolution nearly a 25 improvement in picture quality over the best analog formats The tape formulation is advanced to last longer and even withstand repeated use without failure virtually eliminating drop out delivering higher output and less noise gt canon connects plug and edit learn more at www icanstream tv Achieve Super High Resolution Alongside Super Low Light Capability 3CCD The XLIB maximizes the Super Low Light capabilitv of the DV format bv using a 3 CCD system assigning a separate CCD to each primary color red green blue A beam splitting prism precisely separates the light passing through the lens into individual color components and each is sent to its own CCD This process achieves outstanding detail with highly accurate color reproduction suitable for the demands of the high end production field wide dvnamic range low color noise natural color resolution and low aliasing Pixel Shift Canon solves common shooting dilemmas by using a signal processing technique called Pixel Shift which has been used in professional grade video cameras for many years lt achieves wider dynamic range brighter video in low light reduced vertical smearing and sharper digital poos PIXEL SHIFT Super Low Light The XL18 incorporates three CCD image sensors specifically designed for freedo
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7. ecise manual or manually controlled lens control this for realistic depth and lens provides focus zoom and aperture presence scales Even more it includes a powered zoom automatic iris and 2 built in ND filters Perfect for the video application that requires 4 Until now optical image stabilizers have used solely a gyro sensor to detect camcorder vibration the data from which controls a vari angle prism that continuously corrects the path of the incoming light SuperRange goes one step further by examining the image after it is received by the CCD and detecting any low frequency vibrations missed by the gyro This data is fed back to accelerate and refine the movement of the vari angle prism This greatly improves performance for low frequency vibration resulting in the most advanced optical image stabilization available today This feature is found only on Canon s optical Image Stabilized 16X zoom lens Image stabilizer ON Image stabilizer OFF The EF adapter allows you to attach Canon EOS 35mm camera lenses to the XL18 This is especially helpful for telescopic imaging such as sports wildlife surveillance and astronomy because the image magnification of any 3bmm lens is increased 7 2X when mounted onto the XL18 jal i 3 Ji PP SIOE 3X wide 3X telephoto 32X digital zoom 32X with 1 6X Extender 200mm 1000mm 8500mm 7 Extra Wide angle Zoom Lens XL 3 4 10 2mm OA VMianual Zoom Lens AL 5 4
8. ex mark Zoom Speeds The XL1S is outfitted with 4 zoom speed options Variable pressure controlled or Low Medium and Fast These apply to the zoom rockers on the handgrip and the top grip 3 zoom speeds SLR Style Flash Photography Attach a Canon Speedlite E TTL flash 420EX or 550EX using the optional FA 200 Flash Adapter to use the XL 18 for flash photography just like you would with an SLR camera The camera sets the flash duration sending out a pre exposure flash ZR 1000 Remote Control This optional wired remote control connects to the LANC terminal to operate the zoom speed focus recording data display and other features and attaches to most tripod handles CH 910 Dual Batterv Charger Holder Holds two batterv packs Charges them consecutivelv and connects directiv to the MA 200 adapter for longer recording time and better balance Remote Control The XLIB kit includes a full function to ensure correct exposure before the main flash is sent out With Speedlite Without Speedlite Canon XL16 Specifications Power supply rated 7 2 V DC Power consumption While recording AF ON 8 7 W Approx recording with the AF turned on Television system EIA standard 525 lines 60 fields NTSC color signal Video recording system 2 rotary heads helical scanning system DV system Consumer digit al VCR SD system Digital component recording Audio recording system PCM digital sound 16 bit
9. l time from 30 sec 1 min 5 min and 10 min and the recording time from 0 5 sec 1 sec 1 5 sec and 2 sec VCR Stop You can turn the recorder section off leaving the camera section turned on so you can adjust the camera section without worrying about the Automatic shut off 5 minute timer Custom Keys You can assign frequently used functions to the keys camera mode and VCR mode independently to customize the camera to your shooting preferences or environment You can assign the following functions to the Custom Keys Camera mode e Index Write Zebra pattern VCR stop 7 TV screen e Audio 1 in Audio 2 in Zoom grip speed e Zoom handle speed No function assigned VCR mode e TV screen Data code 7 Audio 1 in Audio 2 in e No function assigned Four Channel Digital Audio The XL18 records digital stereo sound You can record 16 bit audio 2 channels 48KHz or 12 bit audio 4 channels 32KHz Audio level can be fully automatic or manually controlled and monitored by an illuminated VU meter The XL18 also accepts Line or Mic level audio sources to ensure an accurate impedance match PCM Microphone SIEREO The XL18 comes complete with a high qualitv microphone that gives excellent performance M Frequency Response 10 0 10 0 Div dB 70 0 Fxd Y 20 Log Hz 20k Headphone Terminal
10. m when shooting under extremely low light conditions The size of each pixel is 72 square microns That s 150 larger than the pixel size on comparable models The result is an overall 4dB approx improvement in sensitivity A super flexible system with an unbeatable range The XL18 maximizes your options via the XL mount system for a focal range from 24 to 2160mm This unbeatable range is made possible though the use of Canon s XL and EF 35mm camera lenses The 3X zoom lens provides the world s widest field of view on any DV i camcorder The focal length is 3 4mm to 10 2mm 85mm equivalent 24mm to 72mm his the resolution sharp image Bv exceeds 600TV lines i l UO o exceeding the DV sentii standard of 500 TV lines this lens provides greater visual sharpness through the critical 100 to 250 TV line resolution area It also includes Canon s SuperRange Variable Angle Prism for enhanced optical image stabilization plus a ND filter manual focus and zoom rings and a Push AF button It resolves over 600 TV lines to deliver an extraordinarily Attach this extender between the XL16 camera and the Optical Image Stabilized 16X Zoom Lens or the Manual 16x Zoom Lens to increase the focal length magnification by 1 6x Now it s possible to create stereoscopic video with the XL18 simply by changing the lens It incorporates a 3X zoom feature and convergence features can be fully automatic pr
11. me showing the hour minute second and frame in the display The XL18 uses a drop frame system that is frame accurate Data Code Data code which is recorded separately from the video signal lets you display or hide data such as date time exposure etc as required This data can also be permanently burned in over the video for verification or surveillance purposes Index Recording You can mark the best take when you are shooting for easy access when playing back in the VCR mode Ergonomics and Magnesium Body The XL18 camcorder is designed to support extensive field use Its chassis is mounted on a single durable magnesium alloy frame to provide overall strength and protection from external shock blending twenty times the durability of ordinary camcorder bodies with countless times the style The layout and design of the controls and functions makes the XL18 ergonomically and practically a joy to use Top Grip With Recording Controls In addition to the normal side grip the XL1 features a carrying handle complete with a duplicate set of recording and zoom controls to better meet your individual recording style as well as being ideal for low angle recording ui al 3 Photo Search Date Search Index Search The wireless controller included with the XL18 allows you to quickly locate still photos on a recorded cassette Video can be searched based on the date recorded or by the ind
12. nal RCA jack L R 2 sets 11dBV 47kQ LINE unbalanced 35dBV 600Q MIC ATT unbalanced 55dBV 600Q MIC unbalanced Microphone terminal g 3 5mm stereo mini jack 59dBV with 600Q mic 600Q Operating temperature range 32 104 F 0 40 Dimensions 8 4 x 87 16 x 16 16 in 223 x 214 x 415 mm Weight not including lens and battery pack 3 lbs 11 1s0z approx 1 7kg e SP 100 Shoulder Pad fully loaded 6 lbs 47 s0z approx e S 150 S video Cable 2 86kg e STV 150 Stereo Video Cable e Lens Hood e XLIB Camcorder Body Zoom Lens 16X XL 5 5 88 mm IS II BP 930 Battery Pack CA 910 Compact Power Adapter e DC 900 DC Coupler e SS 1000 Shoulder Strap e WL D3000 Wireless Controller XL15 Nomenclature Stereo microphone Viewfinder focusing ring Viewfinder Eye cup Shoulder strap attachment bar ND FILTER switch STABILIZER switch LIGHT button AUDIO MONITOR button W POWER dial EJECT 4 button B Focusing ring B Zooming ring Auto Manual Focus switch PUSH AF button EXP LOCK button IRIS SELECT dial LENS RELEASE switch MENU button GAIN dial White balance selector knob WHITE BALANCE set button STANDBY button Socket for Shoulder Pad SP 100 Microphone Adapter Shoulder Pad MA 100 MA 200 Shoulder Pad SP 100 EYE POINT SELECT switch START STOP button LOCK lever Acce
13. ou can choose any combination of shutter speeds and lens apertures Spotlight Designed to be used when subjects are illuminated by intense light sources such as under spotlights on a dark stage This mode is designed to prevent the subject from being grossly over exposed against a dark background Shutter priority Aperture priority Tv Av The Tv and Av modes permit easy operation while retaining the creative image controls commonly found on Canon s 35mm SLR cameras In the Tv mode you select the shutter speed from 1 60 to 1 15000 of a second and the XL18 will automatically set a matching aperture In the Av mode you select the aperture from L f 1 6 to f 16 and ji the XL16 automatically sets a matching shutter speed Tv Mode Av Mode Slow Shutter Whether your aim is a streaming background when panning or brighter recording in low light you can choose from three slow shutter settings 1 30 1 15 and 1 8 of a second Picture Adjustment Up to three picture adjustment settings can be stored allowing you quick creative control Color Gain Adjust the saturation of the color between off to oversaturated This adjustment allows you to shoot in black and white Color Phase Adjust the Color Phase toward red or green o for exact control Camera Sharpness Adjust the range of picture sharpness to your preference before recording Softer may compliment the subject while sharper
14. rom video for making prints video for website content or even sending emotionally charged images over the internet The non interlaced method popularized by Canon s XL18 has even been acknowledged by users for its cinematic like appearance ga TE The XL18 is equipped with two 16 9 aspect ratio methods 16 9 Guides The 16 9 guides are thin white lines which appear in the viewfinder only They let you view a 16 9 wide screen composition while in the standard 4 3 aspect ratio which is especially helpful if you re planning to transfer your DV footage to film 16 9 Recording Mode The XL1S includes a 16 9 recording mode which applies an electronic anamorphic stretch allowing you to fill the frame of a 16 9 wide screen TV AE SHIFT _ Puts advanced recording techniques at your fingertips to ensure great results in various shooting conditions There are six programs in all giving you the balanced control that you have come to expect from Canon Full Auto Also called the Green Zone and identified by the green rectangle on the Command Dial this is the ideal selection for general shooting Auto mode Similar to Full Auto Auto handles all camera settings automatically but also allows the user to select manual functions ii ir CAMCORDER focus exposure white balance for example Manual Mode If you want to make all the decisions this is the mode to use Y
15. ssory shoe phones terminal PHONES LEVEL dial Tally lamp Remote sensor Handle zoom control PHOTO button start stop button Tally lamp 10 Remote sensor 3CCD XL Lens Mount Electronic Contacts B CUSTOM key 1 USER PRESET SELECT button CUSTOM key 2 USER PRESET ON OFF button L R dials AUDIO 2 G LEVEL dial AUDIO 1 BALANCE dial AUDIO 1 AE Shift dial Audio LCD panel REC LEVEL swich AUDIO 2 REC LEVEL switch AUDIO 1 INPUT SELECT switch AUDIO 1 DC out terminal Video terminal S video terminal Audio 1 RCA jacks REC record SEARCH button EVF DISPLAY button D E BARS ON OFF button B SHUTTER key B SHUTTER Wkev REC record SEARCH record review button D E BARS SELECT button AUDIO DUB button FF gt button p REW lt lt button AV INSERT button REC II button PLAY PAUSE II button STOP E button AUDIO 2 RCA jack R AUDIO 2 RCA jack L Flash adapter terminal REMOTE terminal B DV terminal BATT RELEASE button Tripod socket Grip belt PHOTO button Grip zoom control 1 ZOOM buttons TransmitterTransmitter PHOTO button START STOP button DATA CODE button A cursor key EXECUTE button ZERO SET MEMORY button AUDIO DUB button MIX BALANCE buttons D SEARCH buttons 2 FF g
16. t button 3 711 frame advance button x2 button 3 STOP Il button 8 Jog Shuttle dial SELF TIMER button 8 ON SCREEN button MENU button button w cursor key AUDIO MONITOR button 2 PLAY button 3 SEARCH SELECT button REW e button ll frame reverse button 6 REC PAUSE button PAUSE I button SLOW I button 0000 OD OG OO D D D D 09 20 CD 02 CICI CI CO CI CI E C Extender im FS 72U Filter Set XL 1 6X gt Includes neutral density Fits between the XL18 and an ND 8 polarizing and XL lens to boost the power of ultraviolet filters the lens by 1 6X XL3 4 10 2mm cay 3X Wide Angle Lens This extra wide angle 3X zoom lens provides 24 72mm 35mm equivalent focal length with high resolution exceeding 600 TV lines It has an ND filter manual focus and zoom ring XL5 5 88mm di l i la CERE 16X Image Stabilized Optical image stabilized zoom lens has an ND filter manual Lens IS II focus and zoom ring providing you with great flexibility for versatile shooting conditions XL5 4 86 4mm 16X Manual Zoom Lens This manual lens gives you the flexibility of calibrated power zoom power iris 2 built in ND filters and calibrated manual focus XL7 5 22 5mm 3D Imaging Video Lens This stereoscopic lens has power or manual zoom auto or manual focus and manual convergence control with auto capabilitv EF Adapter XL Allows the attachment and compatibili
17. tions and the addition of a BNC video connector CB 910 Car Battery Adapter To charge lithium ion batteries or power the camera from a car cigarette lighter socket fa CH 910 Dual Battery Charger Holder Holds two battery packs Can charge them consecutively and connect directly to XL1 amp to give twice the playback time Lithium lon Battery Packs Maximum continuous recording time BP 915 50 minutes BP 930 105 minutes BP 945 135 minutes When you use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand accessories or products bearing the same mark o CG This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories www canondv com Printed on 40 reused paper Availability differs from area to area Errors and omissions excepted Weight and dimensions are approximate Subject to change without notice Connect only equipment bearing the LANC symbol Canon is a trademark of Canon Inc Warning Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws Canon CANON U S A INC Consumer Information Center toll free at 1 800 828 4040 in U S A One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 USA CANADA CANON CANADA INC Consumer Information Center toll free at 1 800 828 4040 in Canada 6390 Dixie Road Mississauga Ontario L5T 1P7 CANADA MEXICO CANON MEXICA
18. tv of Canon EF photographic lenses EF Lenses The selection of EF lenses you can attach to the XL1S is the largest in the world Since the focal length is multiplied bv 7 2X with the EF lens vou can get the incredible long range and high picture qualitv a LTT HC 3100 Svstem Case A solid and lockable svstem case that provides stvlish protection during transportation and storage 16X IS II and 16X manual lenses only FU 1000 Monochrome CRT Viewfinder Unit This professional stvle 1 5 inch monochrome CRT for use in critical shooting situations 420EX 550EX Speedlite Flash Attaches to the XL18 to give SLR stvle flash photographv The optional FA 200 Flash adapter is also necessarv 8O FA 200 Flash Adapter VL 10Li Battery Video Light Powerful 10 W illumination A lithium ion Enables you to use battery attaches directly a Speedlite flash so operation is cable free with the XL18 DVM E 60 Digital Video Cassette DVM CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette N GE oRY c Ss Yoon O ZR 1000 Zoom Remote Controller Plugs into the camcorder s LANC terminal and allows you to control functions such as record start stop zoom and focus while the camcorder is mounted on a tripod without touching the camcorder body itself Microphone Adapter Shoulder Pad The MA 100 allows attachment of 2 audio inputs with XLR connections The MA 200 allows attachment of 4 audio inputs with XLR connec
19. will make details more visible Setup Level Adjust the black level of the video signal for the best shadow detail Sharp Clear Scan The XL18 can be adjusted to match the frequency of a CRT monitor allowing you to record the monitor without rolling black bars SMPTE ColorBars The XL18 generates SMPTE color bars for accurate matching to your monitor or edit Suite White Balance White Balance can be set for Automatic preset Indoors preset Outdoors and 3 Set memories for any lighting condition AE Shift By adjusting the AE Shift Control you can lighten or darken the image to precisely control the exposure level of the Program AE modes Digital Effects The XL18 is equipped with a 2X Digital Zoom to electronically increase the magnification of the image plus a Fade Trigger feature which applies a black fade to the beginning or end of a scene li Gain Control As well as automatic gain the XL18 has settings for 3dB OdB 6dB 12dB 18dB and 30dB for creative control in any shooting condition Zebra Pattern Reveal areas of overexposure using these diagonal stripes to guide you when setting the aperture and shutter speed Select from five levels 80 85 90 95 and 100 Interval Timer With the interval timer you can record for a selected time with selected interval This function is convenient for nature observation such as flowers sunsets etc You can select the interva
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