: Supports specialized XL video lenses and can be adapted to use Canon EF lenses (35mm camera lenses) with an optional adapter, which significantly increases focal length magnification.
The is a professional-grade digital camcorder characterized by its unique "open architecture" modular design, allowing users to customize lenses and viewfinders. It was pioneering as the world's first interchangeable lens MiniDV camcorder. Key Performance Features Canon Xl1 User Manual
: Employs a technique that shifts the green CCD to maximize resolution (achieving quality comparable to 410,000-pixel systems) and improves dynamic range for better performance in low light. : Supports specialized XL video lenses and can
: Automatically adjusts for subjects under harsh stage lighting to prevent overexposure. Canon Xl1 User Manual
: You set the shutter speed (up to 1/15,000 sec) while the camera adjusts the aperture.