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Canon XL H1
While Canon has turned out dozens of great still cameras and lenses over the years, when the DV revolution came about the company was relatively unknown in the video world. Canon’s consumer cameras were a mixed lot. Even when the XL1 came out, it certainly wasn’t perfect. But give Canon credit, it was committed to fixing its problems and improving the camera. Which brings us to the XL H1 »

Focus, Zoom and Trick Out Your Canon XL H1
Getting precise focus has always been a bit of an issue with the XL series, and now that it's shooting HDV it has lots of company. To try and alleviate this pain, Canon has finally added something I wish the XL series had from the start, a peaking button. »

Whether you're a broadcast ENG producer, or documentary, feature, or commercial videographer, the XL H1 is the affordable, lightweight HD camcorder you've been waiting for. »

If you try to attach an older lens, the XL H1 may give you an error message. Not to worry, it will still let you roll and the footage will look good. The camera’s standard 20x HD zoom lens, however, gives you the best results.