Canon XL2 camcorder - Mini DV

...technically minded. The Canon Camcorder is quite sturdy (measuring 22.5 cm x 49.6 cm x 22 cm) , also weighing in at 3.5 kg, although it doesn't induce any arm aches. The Canon camcorder is the ideal choice for recording broadcast or web content, making educational videos or registering an event like a wedding. A point worth raising is that the battery lasts for a fair while, and so makes it a lot more suitable for such events, just don't forget ...
...However, although the Canon may have better audio, colour reproduction is less natural than that from the Sony TRV950 , which also offers better still images (plus a built-in flash), and is also kinder on the bank balance. So, after weighing up which of these final pointers you find the most important, you may have a rough idea if this is for you, or not as the case may be. Either way, there is no denying that this is an excellent product. The estimate ...

benraiben 21.04.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Canon XL2 camcorder - Mini DV

Canon suggests that the XL2 provides "unprecedented flexibility" for the digital camcorder user. So, how good is the XL2? Straight out of the box the camera seems impressive. The build quality is good and each camera component feels strong and well built. The supplied user manual leads you through the step-by-step assembly of the camera although some of the stages are not explained very clearly. However, the connection of each of the camera's components ...
...availalble as an "extra"). Canon say that the XL2 offer "an incredible amount of manual control" and I must say that I agree. Many cameras allow adjustment of white balance or brightness levels. The XL2 provides over 20 adjustable settings including sharpness, colour hue, gamma, knee, colour gain, skin detail and noise reduction. In use we haven't even begun to scratch the surface of using all of these features but an initial "testing session" ...

kollerto 20.04.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Canon XL2 camcorder - Mini DV

The Canon XL2 is the pro-sumer miniDV camcorder that is most often spotted on the sets of low budget and independent films. Not because it is a cheap option, but because for a fraction of the cost of a professional rig, you can deliver the same results. SOME OF THE MORE IMPORTANT SPECS: 1/3" Progressive Scan 3CCD image sensor PAL & NTSC versions available TTL Autofocus and Manual focus ring 20x optical zoom Min focus distance 20mm on wide macro ...
...have the entire range of Canon photographic lenses at your fingertips, a necessity for specialist shooting like nature documentary and astrological study. However, it is important to remember that the lens is probably the most expensive part of a modern camera, so this coupled with the high quality of Canon lenses in general, could lead to an expensive sink for the gadget hungry director. If like most end users you plan to keep this on full auto ...

gnipping 10.05.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Canon XL2 camcorder - Mini DV

...would not be without my canon as it far excideds other competitors in terms of picture quality and ease of use. i have had my canon xl1 for 6 years and its still as good as the day i brought it i brought the canon xl2 last year and it is just the same high quality. ...

vikkick 06.07.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Canon XL2 camcorder - Mini DV

The Canon XL2 is the pro-sumer miniDV camcorder that is most often spotted on the sets of low budget and independent films. Not because it is a cheap option, but because for a fraction of the cost of a professional rig, you can deliver the same results. SOME OF THE MORE IMPORTANT SPECS: 1/3" Progressive Scan 3CCD image sensor PAL & NTSC versions available TTL Autofocus and Manual focus ring 20x optical zoom Min focus distance 20mm on wide macro ...
...have the entire range of Canon photographic lenses at your fingertips, a necessity for specialist shooting like nature documentary and astrological study. However, it is important to remember that the lens is probably the most expensive part of a modern camera, so this coupled with the high quality of Canon lenses in general, could lead to an expensive sink for the gadget hungry director. If like most end users you plan to keep this on full auto ...

gnipping 10.05.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Canon XL2 camcorder - Mini DV