Canon XL2E Mini DV Camcorder

The ultimate 3CCD DV camera system for creative film making

• Mini DV Format DV Camera with 3CCD camera system and XL interchangeable lens mount
• Real Widescreen recording for breathtaking playback on widescreen TVsComplete range of professional level manual image adjustments for total creative expression
• High performance audio system with XLR jacks, audio level control and audio level monitoring

Answering Professional's Needs
- 800,000 pixel 1/3-inch 3CCD system with horizontal pixel shift delivering 540 lines of horizontal resolution
- Real Widescreen recording eliminating "letterbox" view and ideal for widescreen playback
- Third generation LSI image processor achieving high resolution, high sensitivity and low smear
- Multiple shooting modes: 50i (50-field interlace), 25p (25-frame progressive), interval shooting and self-timer
- Professional use features including SMPTE Time Code, User Bit setting, Character Recording, EBU Colour Bar, 5 level Zebra pattern, viewfinder Centre Marker display and Clear Scan mode for recording monitors
- DV and analogue line-in, for analogue-digital conversion, and line-out for connection to DV devices

Total Image Control
- Complete range of customisable Cine Looks for creative filmmaking including Colour Matrix, Gamma, Knee, Black, Vertical Detail, Coring, Sharpness, Noise Reduction, Colour Gain, Hue- Along with Customisable Cine Looks Total Image Control including Master RGB, Setup Level, Master Pedestal, Skin Tone Detail and White Balance to put picture control in the hands of the filmmaker
- Up to 3 Custom Presets of image control settings can be stored within the cameras built-in memory for quick recall of user set image look or pre-programmed camera setups for different shooting situations
- Full range of shooting programs: Full Auto, Auto, TV, AV, Manual, Spotlight mode and Low Light
- Brightness adjustment: AE lock, AE shift and Gain setting from -3dB through to +18 dB

Open Architecture Design
- 20x XL 5.4-108mm L-series IS lens with Fluorite element and SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer - offering stable images, free from shake or image "float" plus 2x independent ND filters and Zoom/AF Preset
- 2-inch 200,00 pixel LCD monitor/EVF with both latitudinal and longitudinal adjustment and flip-up eyecup
- Automatically or manually controlled audio levels using built-in audio level monitor or headphones
- Two built-in XLR jacks with phantom power supply for powered microphones and even greater usability
- Advanced Accessory Shoe supporting Microphone Adaptor MA-300, providing 2 additional XLR jacks
- Built-in BNC jack for direct connection to external monitors and S-video jack for video input

Costs up to $7000 new!

This product is second-hand however in near perfect condition. It have used to make a short film however its time to sell! It has clocked about 70 recording hours, not nearly enough for this amazing camera. I wll send it through with camera bag. Will make an amazing christmas present for any budding film-makers out there!