Canon XL2

The Canon XL2 is a exceptional piece of hardware, in it's ability to capture images closer to the finished product than ever before. Work geared for post-production can now be done on location - in the camcorder itself.
The performance of this camera is found only in much more expensive video cameras. Total Image Control, interchangeable lens capability, and superb Canon image processing quality are brought together in the XL2. This thing brings alot to the table. The performance and convenience features in this video camcorder- can't be found in this combination on other high-end video cameras. They include: Canon Super Range Optical Image Stabilization in the standard lens; dual aspect ratios; various frame rate capabilities; image gamma and detail controls; skin detail control and convertible LCD display and much more.
Now, finally, it seems that creative power been put in the hands of the film maker, video artist, and videographer.

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Sony HVRZ1U HDV Camera

The new HVR-Z1U features three newly developed Super HAD 1/3" CCDs. These new 16:9 native CCDs, combined with a high quality 12X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar Lens and a new 14 bit A/D and DXP Digital Extended Processor, result in precise image acquisition with superb detail and crisp and clear images.. The advanced CCD design allows more light to reach the pixel imager, reducing video noise and improving the signal-to-noise ratio. The new HVR-Z1U records this exceptionaly clear imagery using the recently adopted HDV 1080i format, onto a DVCAM mini cassette. Easy to use, easy to handle, easy on the wallet too.

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JVC GY-HD100U

CCD Mini DV Professional Digital Video Camcorder

One look at the this camera and it's obvious: this is not your normal camcorder. All the controls and switches are laid out in the same manner as on higher end production cameras. Because of extensive customization capabilities, there are menus, but critical performance controls are right at your fingertips where you expect them. The actual guts of this thing is a truly advanced progressive camera that sets a new benchmark in the industry. · 24 frames per second progressive acquisition produces recorded images that have a more polished, film-like appearance than typical interlaced video cameras. That's why virtually all high end digital cinematography cameras utilize the 24P system. The GY-HD100U uses three newly developed 1/3-inch native high definition CCDs that produce a more refined HD look without scaling. Since the native 24 frame material is recorded to tape, it is possible to transfer the recordings to film without frame rate conversion. Time code is recorded in the 24P mode, so recordings made with the GY-HD100U can be edited with film based or high end digital systems with complete ease.

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