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Canon XM2 Digital Video Camera

The Canon XM2 Video Camera is a 20x optical / 100x digital zoom 3CCD video camera with Optical Image Stabilizer eliminates handheld picture shake even when shooting at longer focal lengths. The Canon XM2 video camera a host of standard accessories.  The XM2 captures 1.68 Megapixel still images.  RRP $3999. NO LONGER AVAILABLE.

To get started, DCW recommends...

	Media - Mini DV Tapes are available in 60 minute or 80 minute, and in single or packs of 5.  Click through for Mini DV options.
	Spare Battery - We recommend you always have a spare battery charged up and ready to go...  Click for Canon BP-915 battery
	Cleaning and Screen Protection - We recommend the use of LCD Screen Protective Sheets, Lens Cleaning Cloths and Cleaning Kits.  Click through for Cleaning and Protection options.

 

Take your videography to the next level with these Optional Accessories
 

Canon Soft Carry  Case  SC-2000	Zoom Remote Controller ZR-100	Wide Conversion Lens WD-58H	Shoulder Strap SS-650
Canon EX-series Speedlites	Directional Microphone DM-50	Video Light VL-3	Dual Battery Holder CH-910

Specifications of the Canon XM2 3CCD DV video camera (from Canon Australia)

Video system:		Mini DV/PAL
CCD Size / Type:		¼- inch 3CCD
Total / Effective Pixels:		470,000 (total), 440,000 (effective)
Colour Separation:		Prism and dichroic filter
Exposure Modes:		Easy Recording, Auto mode, Spotlight mode, Surf & Snow mode, TV mode, AV mode, Manual Mode
Shooting Modes:		Motion Video (normal video and frame video) and Still Image
Light Metering:		Centre-weighted and whole area average photometry + 80-segment evaluative photometry
Minimum lux:		1 lux (during 1/6-second slow shutter)
Shutter Speed:		1/50 to 1/16,000 second
Gain:		0 dB, 6dB, 12 dB and 18 dB
AE Level Shift:		+/- 6 levels in 0.25 stops
Auto white balance:		Auto, Set, Preset (indoor/outdoor), Systems (TTL 80 segments)
Viewfinder:		0.44-inch TFT colour LCD, approx. 180,000 pixels RGB delta arrangement
LCD screen:		2.5-inch TFT colour LCD, approx. 200,000 pixels
Lens:		20x lens
Focal length:		f=4.2 to 84mm
Maximum aperture :		F1.6 to 2.9
Image Stabilizer:		Optical Image Stabilisation and angular velocity sensing
Autofocus:		TTL TV-AF system
Manual Focus:		Yes - using focus ring
Long play mode:		Yes
Audio system:		16-bit 2-channel, 12-bit 4-channel
Microphone:		Yes, input (3.5mm stereo mini-jack)
Headphone:		Yes, output (3.5mm stereo mini-jack)
DV terminal:		Yes, input and output (IEEE 1394 compatible)
Other terminals :		S Terminal: Yes, input and output (4-pin Mini DIN)   AV Terminal:? 3.5mm input and output   Editing terminals: LANC terminal (2.5mm mini mini-jack)
USB port:		Mini-B (5-pin connector)
Wireless Controller:		WL-D77A
Power supply:		DC 7.2 V
Power Consumption:		Approx. 4.8 W (using EVF), approx. 5.7 W (LCD monitor)
Battery Pack :		BP-915
Operating Temperature:		0 to 40 degrees C
Dimensions (W x H x D):		118 x 136 x 306mm
Continuous Recording Time:		120 minutes (using LP mode)
Weight :		Approx. 1.12 kg (body only)
Weight (fully equipped):		Approx. 1.27 kg (includes BP-915, lens hood, lens cap, DVM-E30 and lithium button battery)

The high performance canon XM2 3CCD DV video camera with 20x zoom for advanced movie making.

• Advanced 3CCD camera system with Super Pixel Shift delivering exceptional image quality
• High magnification Canon L-series 20x fluorite zoom lens for outstanding resolution and colour
• Professional level manual audio control, gain control, zebra pattern and colour bar
• High quality 1.68 Megapixel still image capture, removable memory card and USB interface
• This camera can convert analogue to digital.

HIGH PERFORMANCE OPTICS OF THE CANON XM2 VIDEO CAMERA

- Powerful and high resolution Canon 4.2-84mm f/1.6-2.9 lens 20x optical / 100x digital zoom
- Canon L-series 20x zoom lens equivalent to 39.5-790mm in 35mm format, ideal for many types of film making
- Advanced Canon optical design including 1 x fluorite and 2 x Aspherical elements for outstanding colour quality and low image distortion
- Optical Image Stabilizer eliminates handheld picture shake even when shooting at longer focal lengths

SUPER HIGH IMAGE QUALITY OF THE CANON XM2 VIDEO CAMERA

- 3 x ¼ inch 440,000 pixel CCDs and RGB primary colour filter delivering approx. 540 TV lines of resolution
- High resolution 1.68 Megapixel still images (1488 x 1128 pixels) on removeable SD / MMC memory card
- Super Pixel Shift (horizontal and vertical) technology increasing sampling points for superior image quality, improved low light performance and minimal vertical smear
- Fast USB interface and Canon software for downloading, archiving, viewing and printing still images

POWERFUL FEATURES AND AUDIO CONTROL OF THE CANON XM2 VIDEO CAMERA

- Automatic or manual L/R audio control with level meter and optional MA-300 Microphone Adapter for use with professional level XLR terminal equipped balanced microphones
- Adjustable 5 level Zebra Pattern for overexposure warning, Clear Scan Mode for recording monitors and screens, EBU Colour Bar for accurate colour when editing, variable Gain Control settings for light level adjustment, 16:9 Viewfinder Marker for recording in widescreen and Interval Timer recording
- Pro-level Image Quality Control including Colour Gain, Hue, Sharpness and Black Level adjustment
- DV and analogue in/out allowing analogue to digital conversion, loss-less duplication and non-linear editing

HUGE RANGE OF STANDARD ACCESSORIES AND SOFTWARE OF THE CANON XM2 VIDEO CAMERA

- 8 MB SD Memory Card SDC-8M, Wireless Controller WL-D77A, Compact Power Adapter CA-920, DC Coupler DC-920, Battery Pack BP-915, S-video Cable S-150, Stereo Video Cable STV-250N, USB Interface Cable IFC-300PCU, Shoulder Strap SS-650, Lens Hood, Large Eye Cup
- Comprehensive software bundle with Canon Digital Video Solution Disk Ver. 3.0 including ZoomBrowser EX (PC), Image Browser (Mac) and Photorecord (PC/Mac)

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES OF THE CANON XM2 VIDEO CAMERA
- Wide Converter WD-58H, Zoom Remote Controller ZR-100, System Case HC-4100, Shoulder Strap SS-650, Directional Microphone DM-50, Video Light VL-3, Microphone Adapter MA-300, Canon EX-series Speedlites, BP-900 series Battery Packs, Car Battery Adapter CB-920 and Dual Battery Holder CH-910.