11
10
Professional Operability
With Unrivaled Customization Capability.
Compact and Lightweight
The XH G
1
and XH A
1
share a lightweight, compact design that
employs an internal battery compartment. Size, therefore, is not
materially affected by the battery used. The compartment will
house any BP-
900
series battery or DC coupler. The reduced size
and weight of these camcorders make them easily transportable
and maneuverable—major advantages for location work and
specialized “tight-space” shooting, often making it possible to
capture footage not possible with larger cameras.
An optional
0
.
8
x HD Wide Angle Adapter is also available. Their
compactness in combination with their superb HD image quality
make the XH G
1
and XH A
1
ideal not only as support cameras in
larger production environments but also as primary capture devices
for smaller organizations, such as local news stations, event
videographers, and independent filmmakers.
Unique Customization Features
(see chart on page 14)
The unmatched customization capability built into the XH G
1
and
XH A
1
make them exceptionally versatile and flexible. The customiza-
tion features enable them to be precision-tailored for different
environments, different users, and different jobs. In all, there are
23
image adjustment,
22
display option, and
21
custom function
settings that define the cameras’ performance and operating char-
acteristics. Groups of these settings can be saved and exported to
other XH G
1
and XH A
1
camcorders using an SD memory card or
Canon’s Console software. Organizations that
use many cameras can take advantage of this
feature to easily set up multiple units for uni-
form capture characteristics.
Custom Presets
Up to
9
sets of customized image adjustments
can be stored in the camera’s internal mem-
ory for instant recall. In addition, two Custom
Keys can be programmed to provide instant
access to a number of shooting functions to
suit the user or the particular application.
Two Built-in Digital Still Cameras
In addition to the capture and recording of motion video, the XH G
1
and XH A
1
can also capture digital still images and store them on a
memory card. Still images can be captured at full HD (
1920
x
1080
)
resolution in either video color space or digital camera color space.
Still images captured in video color space include time code and
camera set-up metadata. Still images
captured in digital still color space includes
EXiF metadata. Also included are numerous
advanced still camera features expected
from Canon, such as auto exposure brack-
eting, selectable metering modes, con-
tinuous shooting and the option to use
select EOS System Speedlite flashes. With
many pre/post production, storyboarding, and continuity applica-
tions, still image recording is just another way the XH G
1
and XH A
1
deliver versatility.
High-Resolution
Widescreen EVF and LCD
With both an EVF and an LCD, the XH G
1
and XH A
1
provide a choice of precise, informative displays for image
composition and data readout. The
0
.
57
" widescreen EVF is approxi-
mately
269
,
000
pixels. The separate
2
.
8
" widescreen LCD also provides
a clear, high-resolution image with approximately
207
,
000
pixels.
Operators can choose from 22 levels of displayed shooting data,
including an image-only setting that hides all information overlay.
Two focusing aids are available: peaking, which highlights the edges
of in-focus areas; and magnifying, which provides a
2
x enlargement
of the central portion of screen.
Zebra Pattern Display
High-brightness portions of the image are displayed as a black-and-
white zebra pattern. The sensitivity level can be adjusted from
70
to
100
IRE in
5
IRE-unit increments.
Frame Overlays
The
16
:
9
color viewfinders
include aspect guides for
industry-standard picture
formats, including
4
:
3
,
13
:
9
,
14
:
9
,
1
.
66
:
1
,
1
.
75
:
1
,
1
.
85
:
1
,
and
2
.
35
:
1
. Also,
80
and
90
percent picture and title safe areas can be superimposed. Other
available overlays include a center crosshair mark, horizontal level
marker, and a grid.
4:3 Output
The XH G
1
and XH A
1
include
4
:
3
output capability, which is highly
useful in field situations where a widescreen monitor is not available
for viewing
16
:
9
footage. The “letterboxed”
16
:
9
image output enables
the entire frame to be viewed on a standard-definition
4
:
3
set.
Memory Card Slot
The memory card slot on the XH G1 and XH A1
accepts SDHC, SD, and MultiMediaCards
(MMC). In addition to enabling camera-to-
camera transfer of custom settings, memory
cards can be used to store digital still images
taken with the camcorder.
Flash Accessory Shoe
The accessory shoe on the XH G1 and XH A1 can be used to mount
optional accessories. It can also be used
with an optional flash unit for still photog-
raphy. The shoe is compatible with E-TTL II
Canon Speedlite flashes, designed for use
with the Canon EOS SLR camera system,
such as the EX-series models.
