Canon XH-A1S Professional HD Camcorder

For the professionals who require a smaller, lighter Weight HD camcorder but who won’t give up capability and performance, Canon offers the XH A1S. Our latest in a family of high quality HDV camcorders, the XH A1S delivers advanced features and a wide range of image parameter controls to make your vision a reality. Starting with the superb Canon Genuine Canon 20x HD Lens with Professional L Series Fluorite, the XH A1S adds 3CCDs, each of which is at 1440 x 1080 Pixels (1080i). It also means you can be sure that your shooting in the field will be the best it can be with Canon’s SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization. It corrects for a wide range of camera movement and vibration, and combined with Instant AF (Auto Focus) you’ll get ultra-quick, accurate focus. The DIGIC DV II HD image processor finishes the picture with improved Color reproduction and noise reduction - for a final result that delivers excellent image quality. To further ensure that your vision is realized, the XH A1S gives you features that let you make manual adjustments to fine-tune your video- the ultimate in total image control. For those situations in which you need to let your camcorder take care of Exposure and image controls, the automatic settings on the XH A1S will expertly assist you. You’ll find flexibility, versatility and capability in the extensive array of features and Optional accessories of the XH A1S. It is bound to meet and exceed your highest expectations.
The XH A1S also comes with Canon's innovative SuperRange Optical Image stabilizer (OIS), which combines gyro- and image-sensors to give image stabilization through a wider range of camera motions. Some image stabilization systems correct one type of camera motion or vibration better than another. But Canon's SuperRange OIS corrects for a wide range of camcorder motion: the fast vibration you'd experience while Recording from a moving car; the medium-speed motion of hand-held recording; and the slower motion of body sway. No matter what you're recording and how you're recording it, the XH A1S's stabilization design corrects camcorder shake instantly. In addition, optical stabilization keeps your shot steady without a loss in image quality - something that can't be said for electronic image stabilization.
DIGIC DV II HD is the next generation of Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV signal Processing technology. Designed specifically for processing the immense volume of information in 1080i HD signals, DIGIC DV II ensures optimal image quality for HD video.
The Flash Accessory Shoe of the XH A1S supports Canon EX Series Speedlites, enabling you to use the proper lighting accessory to provide the illumination you need for practically any subject in any situation.A robust 6-pin IEEE-1394 terminal is provided on the XH A1S to provide enhanced durability when using external devices, and an external EVF Monitor Output terminal is also fitted to allow the use of a Component external monitor.