Digital Video - October 2007 - (Page Cover2)

At Canon, we know you expect nothing less than the best possible performance from an HD camcorder. Our XL H1, XH A1 and XH G1 models are built with the most advanced technology and legendary Canon optics. Thanks to 70-plus years of optical accurate color with a wide dynamic range and virtually no color noise— resulting in 1080 HD resolution. Another exclusive feature is our DIGIC DV ll HD Image Processor. Engineered and developed by Canon, DIGIC DV II processes the HD signal improve low-frequency vibration control. The result is extraordinary camera shake correction at long focal lengths—without any additional image degradation. And with our XH A1 and XH G1 models, you get Instant AF: an external sensor that works together with Canon’s high-performance autofocus system. Focusing time gets reduced and accuracy is increased, even in any low-light situation. Image, display and the functionality of the camera can be customized to suit your preference or application. You get total image control with color correction, fine parameter adjustments and selectable frame rates that let you capture and output video in 60i, 30F or 24F. Not to mention the 50i/60i optional upgrade that is available to use for worldwide shooting. Which is why our HD camcorders never fail to do their job. Which means you can always do yours. To learn more about Canon HD camcorders, call 1-800-OK-CANON or visit www.usa.canon.com/HD experience, our camcorders give you unsurpassed detail resolution, contrast and color using a 3CCD system with separate native 16:9 sensors for each primary color. With 1.67 million pixels (1440 x 1080) per sensor, the system delivers outstanding, highly at 1440 x 1080 with 4:2:2 color sampling. Designed specifically for processing the immense volume of information in 1080 HD signals, DIGIC DV II ensures optimal image quality for HD video. Then there’s Canon’s Super-Range Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) that uses a gyro sensor to detect camera movement and activate an optical system that compensates for shake and jitter. The 20x HD Video Zoom lens incorporates Canon’s Super-Range Optical IS technology to further © 2007 Canon U.S.A., Inc. All rights reserved. “HDV” and the “HDV” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC). Canon and DIGIC are registered trademarks of Canon Inc. in the United States. IMAGEANYWARE is a trademark of Canon. Other names and products may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. http://www.usa.canon.com/HD

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Cover Contents Letters DV Update R&D Fest Circuit Light Brigade Follow Focus Shootout Image Conscious Instant Expert Close-Ups Eastern Europe Exploit Call of the Wild Four Principles of Storage Storage Media Production Diary

Digital Video - October 2007

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