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XM-2 / GL-2
Replacement for XM-1 & GL-1 ! 
If you have a lot of heartburn with the differences between 
   the PAL version and the Japan-USA NTSC version, then just
scroll down and you will see the NTSC CCD chip size...

Pictures of the new Canon GL-XM Second Generation
  

  
The new Canon with GL-2 markings
    

 
Close up of the side notice the memory card socket and audio meters (below) & GL markings
   
             
The optional MA300 twin XLR adapter for the XM/GL connects directly through the hotshoe
    
Shot showing the MA300 mounted and in use with a mono mic and Canon's wide angle adapter with its new shade
   
Rear view of the GL-2 which looks JUST like the PAL XM-2 !

  Canon XM-2 PAL Cam Specifications

Camera

 

Shooting functions

Motion video

Tape

Still image

Tape (Photo), memory card (Progressive Photo)

Image sensing device

Image size

¼-inch 3CCD

Total number of pixels (per CCD) PAL

Total pixels:      PAL =  470,000
NTSC = 410,000
   Important Effective pixels:      
 PAL =  440,000   
NTSC = 380,000

System

3-plate  Pixel shift (horizontal, vertical)

Filter

RGB independent primary color filter (dichroic prism)

Lens

Optical zoom magnification

20´ (12 elements in 10 groups with one fluorite lens and two aspheric lenses)

Digital zoom magnification

40´, 100´ (Card mode: None)

Focal length (optical zoom)

4.2-84 mm

(35 mm equivalent)

39.5-790 mm

F-number

With tape: F1.6-2.8
With memory card: F2.0-2.8

Aperture leaves

Iris diaphragm (5 leaves)

ND filter

Yes (Transmittance: Approx. 10% with 3 aperture)

Zoom speed

Handle zoom

3-level adjustable (H/M/L)

Grip zoom

Variable H/M/L

Filter diameter

58mm P0.75

Minimum illumination

3 lux. (Slow shutter 6 second)

Image stabilization

Optical system (double-driving VAP)

Shooting functions

 

Program AE

 

Easy Recording

Auto mode

Spotlight mode

Surf & Snow mode

Tv mode

Av mode

Manual mode

Photometry

Photometric system

Center-bottom-weighted

Evaluative photometry

80 segments

Exposure adjustment

AE lock

Yes

Exposure correction

Yes (after AE lock)

AE shift

Yes (±2 levels)

Gain setting

Yes (During manual mode)


Shutter speed

High-speed shutter

Tape

9 levels (1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000, 1/16000))
During manual mode: 27 steps

Card

Tv mode:               1/50 to 1/500

Manual mode:        1/50 to 1/700

Slow shutter

3 levels (1/25, 1/12, 1/6)

Aperture value

F1.6, F2, F2.8, F4, F5.6, F8, CLOSE

Manual mode: 19 steps (Step 13 level is telephoto end)

Card mode: F2, F2.8, F4, F5.6, F8, CLOSE

Image quality adjustment

Color gain adjustment

Yes (Custom preset)

Hue adjustment

Yes (Custom preset)

Sharpness adjustment

Yes (Custom preset)

Setup adjustment

Yes (Custom preset)

White Balance

Auto

Yes

Set

Yes (1)

Preset

Outdoor, indoor

Systems

TTL, 80 segments

Focus

Mode

AF/MF

Manual focus

Focus ring operation

16:9

Recording system

Vertical stretching

Area marker display

Area marker displayed for 16:9 in EVF 4:3 screen

Shooting effects

D. effects

Black and White, Sepia, Art, Strobe, Mirror, Mosaic, Tracer (tape)

D. fade

Black auto fade, wipe, overlap (tape)

Zebra pattern

Variable level: 80% 85% 90% 95% 100%

Motion video shooting

Mode

Tape

Normal/Frame (simulated frame process using pixel shift)

Clear scan

Tv mode, M mode: 50.3-200 Hz

Still image shooting

Mode

Tape

Normal (field image)

Card

Progressive (iris shutter)

Single pictures

Tape

6.5 seconds

PHOTO buttons

Form

Dedicated still image button (tape, card)

Pressed halfway down

Yes (only during recording standby)

Still image confirm

Yes (Card only)

Flash compatibility

Yes 220EX, 420EX, 550EX

Recorded video

Frame image (video output is field image)

Frame processing

Simulated frame (horizontal and vertical pixel shift)

Wide shooting (vertical extension)

Tape

Yes

Interval timer

Yes

(Interval time: 4 modes, Recording time: 4 modes)

Self-timer

10 seconds/Remote controller: 2 seconds

REC Search

Yes

REC Review

Yes

Standby switch

Yes

Power save (after five minutes in Recording Pause)

Power shutoff/VCR (drum) stop

Displayed text recording

Yes

Audio

 

Audio

16-bit 2-channel (48 kHz)

12-bit 4-channel (32 kHz)

Wind screen

Yes

(Microphone F characteristics: Normal/Voice/Wind Screen)

Recording level adjustment

Yes

Auto, manual (L/R controls with level adjustment dials)

Level meter

Yes

(EVF, inside LCD monitor, LCD information display)


EVF

Size

0.44-inch (TFT color)

Pixels

180,000

Brightness adjustment

Yes (Menu adjustment)

Movable

Downward 68° up to horizontal

Monitor LCD

Size

2.5-inch

Pixels

200,000

Brightness adjustment

Yes

Movable

Yes

VCR

 

Playback system

Fast forward

25x speed

Rewind

25x speed

Frame playback

Forward/Reverse

Slow playback

Forward/Reverse

2´ SP playback

Forward/Reverse

1´ SP playback

Forward/Reverse

Cue/review

11.5´ speed

Search   

Photo search

Yes

Date search

Yes

Index search

Yes

Data code display

Time and date display, camera information

Audio dubbing

Yes

AV Insert

Yes

Zero Set Memory

Yes

System

 

Interface (terminal)

Microphone input

Yes

Headphone output

Yes

DV terminal

Yes (In/Out)

S terminal

Yes (In/Out)

AV terminal

f3.5 mm (In/Out)

Editing terminals

LANC terminal

USB port

mini-B/ Complies with mass storage class 1.0

Memory card

Card

SD memory card and MultiMedia card

Still image recording

Image size

1488 x 1128, 640 x 480 pixels

Image quality

1488 x 1128pixels

Fine (860 KB), Standard (580 KB)

640 x 480 pixels

Fine (125 KB), Standard (65 KB)

Card review

Yes (Record review button operation)

Still image playback

Slideshow

Yes

Card jump

Yes

Title image

Creation

Camera shooting

Title size

640 x 480 pixels

Title mix

Yes

(Color selection (full color, +8 color), mixed level variation)

Color bar

Yes(EBU color bar)

DV to Analog signal conversion

Yes

World clock

Yes

Speaker

Yes

Confirmation beep

Yes

Tally light

Yes

Remote control code

1,  2,

Accessory shoe

Yes

(Compatibility with advanced shoe and EX flashes)

Recording modes

LP

Yes

SP

Yes

Custom keys

Yes(1 key)

DV control

Yes(Allowed only during Camera mode)

Backup power

Lithium button battery (CR2025)

Battery pack power

900 series lithium secondary battery

    
The XM-2 / GL-2 being hand held with its flip out screen showing

NTSC USA & JAPAN GL-2 Version Follows:
Power supply (rated):
 7.2 V DC
Power consumption:
 4.8 W (using viewfinder), 5.7 W (using LCD screen)
Television system:
 EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal
Video recording system:
 2 rotary heads, helical scanning systemDV system (Consumer digital VCR SD system)
Digital component recording
Audio recording system:
 PCM digital sound:
16 bit (48kHz/2ch)
12 bit (32kHz/4ch)
Image sensor:
 3 CCD 1/4" Pixel Shift (charge coupled device) 410,000 pixels (380,000 effective pixels)
Tape Format:
 Videocassettes bearing the MiniDV mark
Tape speed:
 SP: 3/4 ips (18.81 mm/s):
LP: 1/2 ips (12.56 mm/s)
Maximum recording time:
 SP: 80 minutes (with an 80-min. cassette);
LP: 120 minutes (with an 80-min. cassette)
Fast forward/rewind time:
 2 min. 50 sec. (with a 60 min. cassette)
Lens:
 F/1.6-2.9, 20x power zoom, 4.2-84 mm
Focusing system:
 TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible
Minimum focusing distance:
 3ft 3 3/8 in. (1 m), 3/8 in. (1 cm) on maximum wide angle
Maximum shutter speed:
 1/15,000 sec.
Minimum illumination:
 6 lux !
Recommended illumination:
 More than 100 lx
Filter diameter:
 58 mm
Viewfinder:
 0.44-inch, color LCD (approx. 180,000 pixels)
LCD screen:
 2.5 in. measured diagonally (6.4 cm), 200,000 pixels (approx.)
Microphone:
 Stereo electret condenser microphone
DV terminal:
 Special 4 pin connector (based on IEEE 1394)
Output levels:
Video terminal:
 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced
S-video terminal:
 1 Vp-p (Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p (C signal)
Audio terminal:
 -10dBV, less than 3 kohms, unbalanced
Operating temperature range:
 32 - 104° F (0 - 40° C)
Dimensions:
 4 5/8 x 5 3/8 x 12 in. (118 x 136 x 306 mm)
Weight:
 2 lb. 7 1/2 oz. (1.25 kg)

    

Obtusa100 MMMMMCCCC!
Canon Steals the Award for the Fifth Straight Year for the dumbest names
in the industry.... they also win 2nd & 3rd place!!! God help us!



Optura 100MC DV camcorder
Double Click the Image to get a 360 degree PEEK!

Optura 100MC camcorder

Optura 100MC camcorder


 Features:


 Digital Video Format and IEEE 1394


1.33 Megapixel CCD


Optical Image Stabilizer


Precision Canon Optical Zoom Lens


Built-In Flash and Advanced Accessory Shoe


Progressive Photo


MultiMediaCard and SD Memory Card compatible


Color Viewfinder and 2.5" LCD Screen


Programmed Auto Exposure


Manual Controls


Digital Effects, Faders and Special Effects


PCM Digital Stereo Sound


IEEE 1394 Input and Output Terminal


Video and Audio Inputs and Outputs


Additional Features


The perfect fusion of camcorder and still camera, the Optura 100MC successfully manages the task of both. Versatility and style is the backbone of the Optura 100MC. An extensive feature set and attention to detail make every shooting experience a sheer delight.





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Sony PC9 Canon Obtusa100 & Sony PC120!!
PROMISE


360 View of the Optura 100MC

3 CCD GL-1  
$2699 MSP 3 pounds 11" X 5" X 4"  Street price around $1999
This Professional hand or shoulder held L Series Fluorite lens camcorder
is an addition to the very successful XL-1. It will go head to head with the
new Pana EZ40u and Sony TRV900 and PC300 sub $2,000 cams. It does
have Analog and Digital INPUTS and Outputs. It uses the new Pixel Shift
technology developed by Canon for this model. It also boasts the a new 
level to the lens wars with a 20X optical zoom. This translates to 40mm
to 800mm Zoom. With another new product  WD-58 wide converter it is
able to extend this range to Cinemascope 28mm proportions with a digital
maximum zoom of an astounding 80,600mm.  Now that is what I call power! 
An enhanced  new optical stabilizer is incorporated along with analog inputs.
Each of the 3CCD chips are rated at 270k as opposed to Sony's 410k, but 
with the pixel shift technology the chip actually exceeds the Sony rating. 
There are two sets of controls.  Hot swappable batteries are back.  A high
resolution color viewscreen as well as view finder is included.   A new concept
microphone pick up was designed for the GL-1.  I will post here all 6 pages of the
new Canon color brochure of the GL-1 any day now. Thanks for your patience...


 


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ULTURA
Genuine Canon Optics,16X Optical/320X Digital Zoom Lens
Optical Image Stabilization (Canon original technology)
FlexiZone Auto Focus/Auto Exposure (Canon exclusive)
Programmed Auto Exposure
Auto Editing Function
2.5" Color LCD Viewscreen and Color Viewfinder
IEEE 1394 DV Terminal In/Out
Digital Effects
Digital Photo Mode
Manual Controls
PCM Digital Stereo Sound
Utilizes MiniDV Format

 
DV INPUTS ................YES  
ANALOG INPUTS.....YES
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ALL SIX (6) PAGES OF THE COLOR BROCHURE With Specs,
Details, Features and many Pictures 

XL-1     MV-1

Canon's recent entry into the DV camcorder field has been amid some concern
for a new technology that allows smaller amounts of pixels on a CCD chip act
and perform as if they were doubled in number. This is neither new nor novel as
the very first DV camcorder which also was a 3CCD unit used this same technology
and no it wasn't a Sony (they were second). It was Panasonic's PV-DV1000 and
AG-EZ1U. Now JVC has announced their very first FIREWIRE DV camcorder
which you can see at the MATRIX also uses this pixel shifting/scanning technology.
The XL-1 will operate just fine in six inch snow last week in Tokyo, Haleakala
Crater on Maui and Waikiki sun & sand New Years week and very hot and dry
Las Vegas the day before CES. Remember LIGHT = COLOR. No light is absolutely
no color, guaranteed. OK, so you want to use the XL-1 at 1 LUX or try and get a
colorful video from a wedding lit by one candle.  For all of you that just could
not wait we have a toll free number to get your XL-1 reset and readjusted. The
new batch that just arrived has the correction already accomplished.
 However, for those of you that must have it in Black & white, I
have the official Canon statement.  Now let's move on. 


The following Canon products have been evaluated by SuperVideo and may or may not
be utilized in the Cyber Television Studio in a SuitcaseTM system due to their size and bulk.
The very first demonstration of this concept had the L-1 as its primary camera, because
it did several unique things that most camcorders at the time could not do and many to
this day still can't. The camera has a remote control sensor mounted on a pivotal view
finder which allows use of the remote control from behind the camera. It also had an
optional MM-200 mixing microphone that allowed for the mixing of the on board camera
mic as a shot gun microphone and would take a wireless receiver to allow us to bring back
our audio from on stage with wireless lavaliere and hand held (podium) microphones. Since
we were using the Azden dual channel WR-22, this allowed us to actually having 3 mics on
at the same time from the same source. This allowed our audience mike to be hard wired
directly into the front of our AVE-5 A/V Panasonic mixer. Now Canon has continued this
tradition of wielding its renown reputation of superior optics with its new DV 3CCD XL-1
camcorder. It will weigh in around six pounds and it keeps its white with black formal
appearance in tact and can allow the prior Canon L series owners an opportunity of using
their 35mm lenses to buy into what otherwise would have been a very expensive upgrade. 
Later more up to date lenses made expressly for the new XL-1 can be purchased. This is a
welcome breathe of fresh air in an industry that traditionally never seem to care about the
economics of its customer base. I have been asked to address a rumor concerning using the
L1/L2 lenses on the new DV-XL1 camcorder. The L1 & L2 lenses will work limitedly with
a third party adpter similar to the EOS concept because of several factors. The new technology
DV brings dramatically changes the capabilities of the camcorder, the chip
goes from one half to one third and a new lens technology has been developed by Canon.
The Japanese have no room where they live. Everything is conserved including old remotes,
batteries, ac adapters and etc... not to mention L1/L2 lenses. The lenses conform to an
establish inter industry agreement. Canon always has said their camcorders with an adapter
will utilize the entire EOS camera lens line. There is always third party manufacturers that
want to get rich by riding the coat tails of successful and popular commercial projects like
the DV-XL1 camcorder. This adapter was shown at CES by a Japanese manufacturer.  I
personally would pass on such a half measure and wait till I can buy the whole LX system.

Having one XL-1 in the piggy-back bag of the Cyber Studio would be possible & preferable
to be able to use at least 1 semi-professional looking camcorder on location. More later...

Canon

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