Canon introduced two new shoulder mount high definition camcorders yesterday – the Canon XL H1S and XL H1A.

Here’s the XL H1S:

XL H1S

Here’s the XL H1A:

XL H1A

These new HD camcorders feature:

  • Updated Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens with three independent manual adjustment rings
  • Enhanced manual focus, and zoom control
  • Expanded array of controls for customizing the image, display and operation of the camcorder
  • Utilizes HDV tapes
  • Utilizes Canon XL interchangeable lens system
  • Three 1/3 inch, 1.67 Megapixel CCD Image Sensors
  • DIGIC DVII HD Image Processor
  • Six-pin IEEE 1394 terminal

According to Canon’s press release here, the XL H1S also features expanded connectivity via HD-SDI/SD-SDI output with embedded audio and time code. This provides a raw, uncompressed 1.485 Gbps signal for "demanding live production environments." The XL H1S also features SMPTE Time Code input and output terminals, and a Genlock output terminal for multi-camera shooting situations.

I’ll spare all of you the low level details and features of these two new HD camcorders but if you are curious, check out the product links for the XL H1A and the XL H1S.

The Canon XL H1S is scheduled to come out in early June for $8999 while the Canon XL H1A is scheduled for mid-July for $5999.

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