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XL H1S
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XL H1S
Standard Definition or High Definition
Power Supply (rated)
Video Recording system
Two rotating heads, helical scan azimuth recording, (Consumer VCR SD specifications)
Audio Recording system
DV: 2-channel recording PCM digital recording: 16 bits (48 kHz), 12 bits (32 kHz, 12 bits selectable)
Image Sensor
Total Pixels
Effective Pixels
SD (4:3) approx. 1.17 Megapixels (1080 x 1080)
SD (16:9) approx. 1.56 Megapixels (1440 x 1080)
Tape Format
Tape Speed
DV: LP mode 12.56 mm/second
Maximum recording Time
Lens
Lens Mount
Focusing System
Minimum Focusing Distance
Frame Rate
Minimum Illumination
Genlock Terminal
Timecode Terminals
Image Stabilization
Filter Diameter
Viewfinder
Microphone
Recording Media
DV Terminal
Output Levels
S-video Terminal
Audio Terminal
(b) XLR 3-pin jack (2 systems); switchable between MIC/LINE
Microphone Terminal
Operating Temperature range
Dimensions
Weight (not including lens and battery pack)
Weight
† Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. Actual prices are determined by individual dealers and may vary.
Drivers & Downloads
Supporting Documents
Manuals
Product Advisories for XL H1S
Title | Advisory Type | Date |
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Safety Notice: Counterfeit Lithium-ion Battery Packs and Chargers (updated) | Safety Notice | Jan 24, 2012 |
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CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. ('Canon USA') with respect to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment (the 'Equipment') purchased in the United States. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase. The Equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or workmanship as follows: Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase, except for a defective Video Head, which will be exchanged for a period of three months from the date of purchase. Labor: For a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase, labor will be provided free of charge by our factory service centers or designated service facilities located in the United States. When returning Equipment under this warranty, you must pre-pay the shipping charges, and you must enclose the Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase with a complete explanation of the problem. During the ONE-YEAR warranty period, repairs will be made and the Equipment will be return-shipped to you free of charge. For repairs after the warranty period is over, you will be given an estimate of the cost of repair and an opportunity to approve or disapprove of the repair expense before it is incurred. If you approve, repairs will be made and the Equipment will be return-shipped to you. (shipping charges apply). If you disapprove, we will return-ship the equipment at no charge to you.
Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which may be distributed with, or factory loaded on, the Equipment, are sold 'AS IS' without warranty of any kind by Canon USA, including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The sole warranty with respect to such non-Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof. If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive, Canon USA recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of failure or other malfunction of such drive.
Canon USA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of the Equipment in conjunction with incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software.
In order to obtain warranty service, contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased the Equipment or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-OK-CANON). You will be directed to the nearest service facility for your Equipment.
This Limited Warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Equipment and does not apply in the following cases:
- Loss or damage to the Equipment due to abuse, mishandling, accident, improper maintenance, or failure to follow operating instructions;
- If the Equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries, sand, dirt or water damage;
- If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than by Canon USA's factory service centers or authorized service facilities;
- If the Equipment is used for commercial or industrial use.
This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet (exterior finish), video cassette tape, head cleanings, nor does it apply to Equipment purchased outside the United States. This warranty does not cover units sold to rental firms, military operations, hotels, schools, hospitals or for other commercial, industrial, or institutional applications. These uses are covered only by such specific warranty as Canon may issue with such sales. This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the Equipment, which are sold “AS IS”, without warranty of any kind by Canon USA. Please retain this warranty card and your Bill of Sale as a permanent record of your purchase. This card is most important in order to be sure you are contacted right away should there be a safety inspection, modification or product recall under applicable laws or regulations.
NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO THIS EQUIPMENT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL BIND THE UNDERSIGNED (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU). CANON USA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS, EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE, STORAGE CHARGES, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA STORED ON THE EQUIPMENT’S HARD DRIVE, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF CANON USA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CANON USA BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE EQUIPMENT SOLD BY CANON USA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CANON USA. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU).THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS EQUIPMENT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. CANON U.S.A., INC
CANON DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR THE UNITED STATES
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. ('Canon USA') with respect to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment (the 'Equipment') purchased in the United States. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase. The Equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or workmanship as follows: Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase, except for a defective Video Head, which will be exchanged for a period of three months from the date of purchase. Labor: For a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase, labor will be provided free of charge by our factory service centers or designated service facilities located in the United States. When returning Equipment under this warranty, you must pre-pay the shipping charges, and you must enclose the Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase with a complete explanation of the problem. During the ONE-YEAR warranty period, repairs will be made and the Equipment will be return-shipped to you free of charge. For repairs after the warranty period is over, you will be given an estimate of the cost of repair and an opportunity to approve or disapprove of the repair expense before it is incurred. If you approve, repairs will be made and the Equipment will be return-shipped to you. (shipping charges apply). If you disapprove, we will return-ship the equipment at no charge to you.
Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which may be distributed with, or factory loaded on, the Equipment, are sold 'AS IS' without warranty of any kind by Canon USA, including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The sole warranty with respect to such non-Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof. If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive, Canon USA recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of failure or other malfunction of such drive.
Canon USA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of the Equipment in conjunction with incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software. In order to obtain warranty service, contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased the Equipment or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1—800-OK-CANON). You will be directed to the nearest service facility for your Equipment.
This Limited Warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Equipment and does not apply in the following cases:
- Loss or damage to the Equipment due to abuse, mishandling, accident, improper maintenance, or failure to follow operating instructions;
- If the Equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries, sand, dirt or water damage;
- If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than by Canon USA's factory service centers or authorized service facilities;
This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet (exterior finish), video cassette tape, head cleanings, nor does it apply to Equipment purchased outside the United States. This warranty does not cover units sold to rental firms, military operations, hotels, schools, hospitals or for other commercial, industrial, or institutional applications. These uses are covered only by such specific warranty as Canon may issue with such sales. This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the Equipment, which are sold “AS IS”, without warranty of any kind by Canon USA. Please retain this warranty card and your Bill of Sale as a permanent record of your purchase. This card is most important in order to be sure you are contacted right away should there be a safety inspection, modification or product recall under applicable laws or regulations.
NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO THIS EQUIPMENT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL BIND THE UNDERSIGNED (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU). CANON USA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS, EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE, STORAGE CHARGES, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA STORED ON THE EQUIPMENT’S HARD DRIVE, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF CANON USA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CANON USA BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE EQUIPMENT SOLD BY CANON USA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CANON USA. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU).THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS EQUIPMENT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. CANON U.S.A., INC
Compatible Supplies & Accessories
Canon offers a wide range of compatible supplies and accessories that can enhance your user experience with you XL H1S that you can purchase direct. Scroll down to easily select items to add to your shopping cart for a faster, easier checkout. Visit the Canon Online Store

BP-930 Lithium Ion Battery Pack
Record for up to 90 minutes with the compact BP-930.The BP-930, an optional power pack, will deliver up to 135 minutes of power when using the viewfinder only or up to 130 minutes when using the LCD screen.
MSRP: 100.0

BP-945 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
An optional accessory for the XL1S, the BP-945 can deliver over two hours of recording time using the color viewfinder. An optional accessory for the GL2, the BP-945 can deliver up to three-and-a-half hours of recording time using the viewfinder only or up to 200 minutes when the LCD screen is used.
MSRP: 150.0

Battery Pack (BP-950G)

Battery Pack (BP-970G)
Take advantage of up to 7 hours and 30 minutes of uninterrupted power with the optional BP-970G power pack. Times vary depending on camcorder. (7200mAH)

Battery Pack 955
MSRP: 210.0

Battery Pack 975
MSRP: 280.0

CA-920 Compact Power Adapter
This is the standard charger and power source for the GL2. It will charge one battery at a time.

CB-920 Car Battery Adapter
The CB-920 powers the camera or charges the battery by plugging into a car's cigarette lighter socket.
MSRP: 165.0

CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder
The CH-910 holds two battery packs and can charge them one after the other. Once the batteries are charged, the CH-910, with batteries in place, can be clipped to your belt and then connected directly to a Canon Digital Camcorder. This will give you twice the recording time of just one battery. It can be used with any combination of Canon BP-900 series Lithium-Ion batteries.
MSRP: 230.0

Canon DigitalMaster HDVM-E63PR Mini DV Tape
Trust your memories will be captured and saved in high-quality when you use this Canon HDV tape, recommended recording media for any Canon HDV camcorder. (63 min. recording capacity.)
MSRP: 35.0

Canon RC-72 0.8x Wide Angle Adapter for Ratio Conversion
MSRP: 399.0

DC-Coupler DC-920
Combines with the CA-920 or CB-920

EF Adapter
Take advantage of the versatility of your XL H1 by attaching a Canon EF lens using this convenient EF adapter. (Conversion factor of 7.2x (4:3) and 8.8x (16:9) applies.)
MSRP: 660.0

Extender XL 1.6x
MSRP: 560.0

FS-CF
Recording to cost effective and readily available Compact Flash (CF) cards, the FS-CF DTE recorder is easy-to-use and allows you to take full advantage of all the benefits of solid state media.
MSRP: 995.0

FS-CF Pro
The Focus Enhancements FS-CF Pro Compact Flash DTE recorder is the perfect companion to compatible Canon HDV and miniDV camcorders, allowing you to upgrade to a seamless shoot-to-edit file-based workflow.

FS-CV 100GB Hard Disk Drive
Brings Direct To Edit® recording technology to your Canon HDV or DV handheld camcorder, and enables you to add custom metadata while you’re recording. Includes: 4-6 Pin Firewire, 6-6 Pin Firewire, Standard Battery, USB 2.0 A-A Cable

MSRP: 35.0

MSRP: 35.0

FS-CV Camera Cage Mount
Easily mount the Focus FS-CV Portable DTE Recorder with Metadata Support under camcorder and with shoulder/semi-shoulder cameras (optional plates/brackets may be required)
MSRP: 299.0

FS-CV Camera Mount Cradle
Easily mount the Focus FS-CV Portable DTE Recorder with Metadata Support to the handle of a camcorder, the leg of a tripod, tripod arms, and many other places.
MSRP: 129.0

FS-CV High Capacity Battery
Get up to six hours of recording time when used with the Focus FS-CV Portable DTE Recorder with Metadata Support.

FS-CV Standard Battery
Get up to three hours of recording time when used with the Focus FS-CV Portable DTE Recorder with Metadata Support.
MSRP: 129.0

MSRP: 35.0

FS-CV USB WiFi Dongle
Connect Wi-Fi capable devices to the Focus FS-CV Portable DTE Recorder with Metadata Support to wirelessly log metadata, even while you're recording.
MSRP: 49.0

FU-2000 Color Viewfinder Unit

Filter Set FS-72U
Includes Neutral Density (ND8), polarizing and ultra-violet filters. 72mm thread size. For use on all XL lenses except the 3D lens.

LENS 16X MANUAL SERVO ZOOM

LENS 20X ZOOM

Monochrome Viewfinder FU-1000

SHOOTING BRACE SBR-1000
MSRP: 249.0

System Case HC-3200
A new system case, the HC-3200, is designed specifically to fit the XL2, complete with lens, standard microphone and viewfinder fitted. With a depth of almost 300mm, the case will also hold a range of other accessories in its base, making the package completely versatile.

Tripod Adapter TA-100
TA-100 Tripod Adapter allows you to quickly mount/dismount the XL2 on or from a tripod.

Video Light VL-10Li II
A small, light and powerful video light for indoor and outdoor use. Rated at 10 watts, it accepts a Lithium-Ion battery pack for power and attaches to the XH G1 / XH A1's accessory shoe.

ZR-2000 ZOOM REMOTE CONTROL
MSRP: 499.0

Zoom Remote Control ZR-1000
Controls Start/Stop, Focus, On-Screen, Record Search (+/-)
MSRP: 249.0