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The XH G1S / XH A1S - A Broad Range of 
Capabilities

Ultimate HD Quality

Improved lens with 20x zoom

   The lens features not only 20x zoom but also improved operability thanks to 

the knurled focus, zoom, and iris rings. In addition, you can now manually focus while using the zoom.

3CCD system

   By using three 1/3-in. CCDs (each with a total of 1.67 mega pixels and 1,440x1,080 effective 

pixels), the camcorder offers a horizontal resolution of 800 TV lines, the highest in HDV standard.

DIGIC DV II image processor

   The next generation of Canon’s video processing engine ensures optimal 

video quality and color reproduction for high-definition video.

Versatile Artistic Expression

HDV native 1080/25p recording

   Use the 25F mode for video recordings compliant with native recordings 

according to HDV specifications (

42). Whatever your video needs –TV programs, commercials, music 

videos or movies– you can shoot it with the XH G1S / XH A1S.

Custom presets

   Enjoy unparalleled image control to deliver the “look” you want. The camcorder offers 23 

customizable parameters you can easily save and exchange as custom preset files (

87).

Advanced Professional Features

 Pro level connectivity

   An industry-standard HD/SD SDI terminal for uncompressed HD signal 

output, embedded audio and SMPTE time code (LTC) are just a few of the features of the XH G1S that give it 
the functionality of professional broadcast cameras.

 Synchronization

   Genlock synchronization, as well as a TIME CODE terminal, allow the XH G1S to 

be part of any multi-camera shooting setup.

Enhanced customization

   Custom functions (

95) and custom display (

101) options give you even 

more freedom to control many aspects of the camcorder’s operation.

And More

Audio options

   The camcorder is equipped with two sets of XLR audio input terminals with phantom power 

supply. Record audio using both audio inputs or combine one audio input and the built-in microphone. You 
can also activate the audio peak limiter (

49) to avoid distortions during manual audio level adjustment.

Reduced audio noise

   Unwanted audio noise due to vibrations has been reduced as a result of an 

improvement to the external microphone holder’s design.

Added and improved functionality

   Push AE (

57) • Gain fine-tuning in 0.5 dB increments (

62) • 

Focus limit (

 40)  • Eye cup attachment (

17) • Selective NR (

69) • Audio output level selection 

(

81)  •  and  more!