The Canon XM2 is the middle child of the camcorder world. Often sighted as too expensive by true amateur ‘point-and-shoot’ users, yet overlooked by the budding Spielberg who leap straight to it’s older brother the Canon XL2. So is this camera a stop gap in the pricing war, or are there other ... Read review
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technologies, and it has a number of high-performance functions and settings for capturing optimum video and sound footage. Its high-sensitivity tri-CCD sensor r...
operations, Canon has placed great importance on technology. By developing original technologies, Canon has been able to diversify into a wide range of business fields. Behind the company's fully equipped product line stands a whole line of innovative power accessories that will help you to work more productively. All power accessories are reliable and noted for their superior quality.Main Specification:Product DescriptionCanon CA 920 - power adapter + battery chargerProduct TypePower adapter + battery chargerWeight0.3 kgVoltage Provided7.2 V Batteries
technologies, and it has a number of high-performance functions and settings for capturing optimum video and sound footage. Its high-sensitivity tri-CCD sensor reaches a horizontal resolution of up to 540 lines and allows you to film even in low-lit surroundings. The new pixel shift system provides a wider dynamic range for videos, reduces vertical smear, and has a high 1.7-megapixel resolution for digital photos. Meanwhile, the clarity of your images is ensured by the optical image stabiliser, which eliminates the effects of camera shake.Excellent quality images deserve excellent quality sound, which is why the XM2 has a directional microphone, recording ambient sounds in stereo and reducing mechanical background noise. The XM2 exceeds the expectations of even the most demanding videographers!The XM2 has a number of manual commands that allow you to control the colour and lighting settings, not to mention professional-calibre functions (such as Zebra pattern, interval timer and Clear Scan).Ideal for film fans, the XM2 guarantees perfect results each and every time!
original technologies, Canon has been able to diversify into a wide range of business fields. Behind the company's fully equipped product line stands a whole line of innovative power accessories that will help you to work more productively. All power accessories are reliable and noted for their superior quality.DC Coupler for XM2 (approx. 1.7 metres long)...
technologies, and it has a number of high-performance functions and settings for capturing optimum video and sound footage. Its high-sensitivity tri-CCD sensor reaches a horizontal resolution of up to 540 lines and allows you to film even in low-lit surroundings. The new pixel shift system provides a wider dynamic range for videos, reduces vertical smear, and has a high 1.7-megapixel resolution for digital photos. Meanwhile, the clarity of your images is ensured by the optical image stabiliser, which eliminates the effects of camera shake.Excellent quality images deserve excellent quality sound, which is why the XM2 has a directional microphone, recording ambient sounds in stereo and reducing mechanical background noise. The XM2 exceeds the expectations of even the most demanding videographers!The XM2 has a number of manual commands that allow you to control the colour and lighting settings, not to mention professional-calibre functions (such as Zebra pattern, interval timer and Clear Scan).Ideal for film fans, the XM2 guarantees perfect results each and every time!
cameras to bring you comfort and ease of use. The name Canon means quality and reliability for those using its products. Canon offers this wide angle lens for the GL1, which gives wide angle coverage at 0.7X.Wide converter for XM1/XM2...
Advantages: Excellent lens quality, clear image, good colour reproduction, manual overrides, colour viewfinder Disadvantages: Not brilliant in low light, mic could be better, not HD
The Canon XM2 is the middle child of the camcorder world. Often sighted as too expensive by true amateur ‘point-and-shoot’ users, yet overlooked by the budding Spielberg who leap straight to it’s older brother the Canon XL2. So is this camera a stop gap in the pricing war, or are there other reasons to consider?
If you're looking to get high quality picture definition from your camcorder then nothing short of 3CCD will do, and the XM2 delivers. ... ...that the success of the Canon lens is well known in stills cameras. The only company to still make their own glass, even Sony have had to admit defeat and team up with Carl Zeiss to produce their latest range of camcorders in order to equal the Canon clarity and reproduction. I can’t reiterate strongly enough how brilliant this lens is. So much so that I will tell you that from the £1400 price tag, upon inquiring about a replacement glass for the ...
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Advantages: Lightweight, excellent picture quality, ease of use, hot-shoe for attachments Disadvantages: Manual isn't so helpful. Not so good with low-light conditions.
...decided to go for the Canon XM2.
My first thought on this camera is it's size and weight. It's small enough to pack into a rucksack, and it is light enough to be used and carried for a whole day without straining the users arms or hands.
I just couldn't wait to get my hands on this camera. I opted for a finance option as payment and as soon as I knew my forms had been recieved and ok'd I was jumping every time the doorbell went. I certainly wasn't ... ...it is to get the Canon lens replaced. There are many deals on the internet for filters, I suggest getting a set which contain a UV filter for basic lens protection, Polarised filter to remove glare as well as increasing light contrast and an FD filter for removing the yellow flourescent tint and increases colour saturation and bringing true colours to life.
I would also like to suggest purchasing an aluminium case from your local music store, one ...
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As most top quality items do, we get a nicely packaged item, with all the appropriate information, such as the instruction manual, which is overall very easy to follow and it even includes diagrams for those of you out there who are not over technically... more
I have been a wedding photographer since 1981 and currently use a number of top range Canon digital SLR's with my colleagues for this purpose. When I'm not working professionally, I generally keep a compact camera with me for those must have grab... more
Travels with my 400D
I’ve been putting off writing this review for months and months. I’ve been waiting until I know just about as much about the camera as I possibly can, but I’ve come to the conclusion that this will never happen, more
For some time I have wanted to buy a digital camera that would be small enough to carry in my pocket and would be easy to use. I already have a canon powershots3 IS and have been really pleased with it. However it's not always convenient to carry around... more
The quality of this product is amazing...
From the sleek metal finish to the impeckable Canon lens.
This is has all the good points of the HV10 while getting rid of the bad points.
The common complaint about this camera is its low light performance,... more
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