Canon XL Camcorders

Expand Your Filmmaking Skills With the Canon XL1

If you're looking for a professional MiniDV camcorder that packs a ton of features, the Canon XL1 might be a good choice since it's durable and designed to shoot quality videos in a variety of environments. It includes 3CCD image sensors that reproduce video with true colour accuracy and is ideal for amateur and professional filmmakers alike, as it delivers excellent picture quality at an affordable price. You can find a variety of new and used Canon XL1s on eBay.

The Canon XL1 camcorder is a standard in the filmmaking world. This reliable camcorder provides low noise output and natural colour reproduction with a wide dynamic range. The camera excels in most difficult shooting environments with its interchangeable lens system, and it's ideal for filming anything from home videos to documentaries. Here are a few additional features offered by this camcorder:

• Optical image stabilized 16X zoom lens: This long-zoom lens includes a variable angle lens prism to provide sharpness and detail and allows both manual and autofocus. You can also attach the optional 1.6X Extender to the lens for more zooming power without compromising the image quality.
• SuperRange optical image stabilizer: This image stabilizer works with the gyro sensor to reduce vibrations that cause camera shake, so your videos can appear smooth and steady.
• 3X super wide-angle zoom lens: This lightweight lens allows you to film at a horizontal angle of 70 degrees, so you can capture wide landscapes without sacrificing sharpness and quality.
• 3 Shooting modes: Normal movie mode is the regular recording mode that allows you to capture video. Digital photo mode lets you take up to 500 high-resolution pictures with sound or narration. Frame movie mode lets you capture 30 still frame images per second without motion flicker.
• Magnesium alloy body: This camcorder is designed for heavy use, so it's built with a magnesium alloy frame that protects it from damage.

The Canon XL1 is equipped with items including:

• XL1 body
• Zoom lens 16X XL 5.5-88 mm IS
• BP-927 battery pack
• CA-900 compact power adapter
• DC-900 DC coupler
• SS-1000 shoulder strap
• WL-D2000 wireless controller

You can search for the camcorder alone, or choose from one of the many custom bundle options that include everything you need to get started as a filmmaker. eBay makes it easy to find the right Canon XL1 with many helpful search options, allowing you to sort by colour, price, custom bundle, and more.