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- Canon XL1s - Be Wary of Service & Waranty
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- XL2 blows this one away... 5+++++
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Canon XL1S MiniDV Digital Camcorder
Manufacturer: Canon
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Canon 72mm Neutral Density .3 Filter
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Canon XLR Mic Adapter/Shoulder Pad for XL1 & XL1S
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Canon MA200 Shoulder Pad / Microphone Adapter for XL1 / XL1S
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Canon MM-XL1 Mini Mount for the XL1
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Canon FA200 EOS Flash Adapter for XL1Camcorder
Product Features:
- Professional-quality MiniDV camcorder and still camera with 3 CCD lens
- 16x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 320x) and image stabilizer
- Interchangeable lens system--can use Canon EOS lenses with optional adapter
- Three shooting modes: Normal Movie, Digital Photo Mode, and the cinema-like Frame Movie Mode and shoot in 16:9
- Record for up to 90 minutes on one battery charge
ASIN: B00005NKXS
Release Date: 2001-08-08 |
Product Description
Canon pursued imaging greatness resulting in the ultimate digital camcorder system, the XL1S. It starts with a highly intelligent "open architecture" design, which allows you to customize your XL1S with the widest variety of optional accessories available. Plus you have extensive control over picture and sound adjustments to tailor the "look and feel" of each recording to your preference or even your clients'. Whether you define yourself as an imaging enthusiast, professional videographer or digital filmmaker there is a Canon XL1S digital camcorder configuration that's just right. Which one is right for you?The Canon XL1S is not one, but many different cameras. Interchangeable lenses and viewfinders allow the XL1S to be tailored for optimal performance in any shooting condition. Incorporating high-precision optics and features found only previously on top-end professional gear, the XL1S raises the standard for others to follow.
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Small enough to carry around and costing not much more than a top-of-the-line consumer camcorder, the XL1S produces such high-quality results that it is sure to be the top choice for many independent filmmakers who demand full features and controls. Like its predecessor, the XL1, this camera uses three separate 270,000 pixel CCDs (one for each primary color) for the best picture quality. The XL1S records digital audio, with two channels of 16 bit/48 KHz sound or four channels of 12 bit/32 KHz sound. The body is based on a magnesium-alloy frame for maximum durability. It ships with a 16x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization, but is also compatible with other XL camcorder lenses. With an optional adapter, you can use Canon EF (EOS) still-camera lenses--some of which also feature optical image stabilization.
The electronics of the XL1S have many advanced features, including a number of programmed AE modes, as well as both shutter and aperture priority modes. There are two different auto modes, one of which allows you to adjust any setting manually, if you want, and the other, which adjusts every setting automatically and lets you adjust nothing. A spotlight mode automatically compensates for difficulties when shooting a subject bathed in a spotlight. The computer-shooting mode gets rid of monitor flicker that happens when shooting a computer screen. There are also three different shooting modes: normal movie, digital photo, and frame movie. Normal movie mode is for any time you want to shoot video footage. Digital-photo mode records a still image for six seconds on the MiniDV tape and also captures any accompanying audio for a commentary track. The frame movie mode records 30 noninterlaced still images per second, instead of capturing 60 fps interlaced images. This mode isn't intended to be used for shooting video (playback may not look completely smooth). Rather, frame movie mode should be used as a burst, or continuous, shooting mode, like you'd find on a still camera.
The XL1S offers many new and updated features over the XL1. There is a 16:9 shooting mode where electronic lines draw are displayed through the viewfinder so you can compose your shots flexibly for later conversion to HDTV, where 16:9 is the standard. SMPTE color bars help establish a proper color reference for shooting and editing. Interval recording lets you shoot time-elapsed motion video with intervals from 30 seconds to 10 minutes. Zebra patterns help you determine overexposed areas in your shot so you can adjust the aperture and shutter accordingly.
Digital Video Format and IEEE 1394
The XL1S is a consummate professional creation tool that supports the established industry standards, MiniDV and IEEE 1394. Support of these standards make the XL1S a flexible video creation tool that interoperates with standard DV equipment and computer editing systems as accorded by engineering, scientific and broadcast communities.
DV Format Technology and Its Advantages
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The MiniDV format supported by the XL1S delivers more than 500 lines of horizontal resolution -- a 25% improvement over analog systems. The DV format allows for near lossless transfer within digital editing environments for faster creation, increased productivity and improved production quality of final prints. |
IEEE 1394 (DV Terminal)
The XL1S comes standard with a DV terminal that conforms to IEEE 1394 for digital transfer of video and sound, in addition to regular video and audio outputs. The IEEE 1394 (also known as FireWire®) standard allows editing, copying and recording of digital video over a single cable. This transfer format affords improved image and sound quality and is virtually free from generation loss.
The 3 CCD System
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The XL1S maximizes the capability of the DV format by using a 3 CCD (charge-coupled device) system with a separate CCD for each primary color (red, green, blue). A beam-splitting prism separates light passing through the lens into individual color components and each is sent to its own CCD. Compared to a single CCD, the 3 CCD system achieves outstanding detail with highly accurate color reproduction suitable for the demands of high-end video production - wide dynamic range, low color noise, high-contrast detail, natural color resolution and low-aliasing. The 3 CCD system also makes advanced Pixel Shift (for increased image quality) and Low Light Recording (for increased flexibility) possible. |
The three CCD image sensors in the XL1S, each with 270,000 pixels, were specifically designed to capture as much image detail as possible and for shooting under extremely low light conditions. The size of each pixel is 72 square microns - 150% larger than the pixel-size on comparable DV models. The result is an approximate 4 dB improvement in sensitivity. This improved sensitivity means that each CCD can capture more information at all light ranges. In super low light, the XL1S still captures crisp and clear digital data. Under extremely bright conditions, the Pixel Shift capabilities of the XL1S greatly reduces vertical white streaks and smears, making it a consummate field recording device for all conditions.
Because human eyes see green more clearly and readily, the green component of a video signal contains 60% of the picture detail whereas the red and blue components together comprise the remaining 40%. With the advanced Pixel Shift on the XL1S, the green CCD is physically shifted the equivalent distance of 1/2 pixel horizontally from the red and blue CCD, and the green signal is electronically shifted 1/2 pixel vertically. This shifting of the green CCD increases the sampling points, resulting in a system that is comparable to 410,000 pixel CCD systems in terms of resolution. With a larger pixel size and the process of Pixel Shift, the Canon XL1S gives wider dynamic range, better low light recording, reduced vertical smears, and high quality still images without sacrificing the highest resolution DV available.
Audio and Video Inputs and Outputs
The XL1S offers a plethora of means by which to get audio and video in and out of the camcorder. The XL1S is designed to handle two types of analog video input and output: using audio/video cables (composite) or S-video. There are four audio inputs and outputs. All connections are on the camera body.
What's in the Box
- XL1S Camera
- Zoom Lens 16x XL 5.5-88 mm IS
- BP-930 Battery Pack
- CA-910 Compact Power Adapter
- DC-900 DC Coupler
- SS-1000 Shoulder Strap
- WL-D32000 Wireless Controller
- SP-100 Shoulder Pad
- S-150 S-video Cable
- STV-150 Stereo Video Cable
- Lens Hood
Customer Reviews:
great camcorder.......2004-12-16
i am currently in high school, in the media tech department. we do the school news, and produce some films. we currently have 3 kinds of camcorders, the sony dsr200, sony dsr300, and the canon xl1. most of the class perfers the xl1 for many reasons.
it is definately the easiest to use, it is very light weight, and has many options that other cameras just dont have. it has a firewire port directly on it to help get onto computers, though there are other ways.
i have personally used this camcorder, and i must agree, it is a wonderful piece of technology. a few months ago i had bought one of the new Sony handycams that burns to miniDVD, and i had nothing but disappointment, now i am looking into an XL1 of my own, because i know how to use it, it is easy to learn how to use, and there is so much more that you can do with it then most camcorders. if you are looking for something professional, and yet decent in price, you might want to consider the canon xl1
Canon XL1s - Be Wary of Service & Waranty.......2004-11-02
Canon still seems to have problems with it's lenses and how they interface with its electronic components, which means a blurry picture. For Canadians, there is only 1 service department in Calgary, while customer service is in Ontario. Imagine the bills trying to track down your camera over 2 provinces. Canon has somehow managed to keep this issue under wraps but it is a good idea to investigate where your nearest service department is and what kind of return time you can expect on repairs. The XL delivers great shots and definately looks the part, which can be important, but if it's not in your hands then it won't do much good.
Good Enough.......2004-08-10
As of now, the XL1S is a little outdated by some other cameras that are on the market, but the end product has very desirable results. I have used cameras like the Panasonic DVX-100, and the XL1 will suit your needs at least 90% of the time that the DVX will. There is no LCD screen, but the viewfinder does sort of double as one and the overall shape of the XL1 makes it unwieldy at times, and more convenient at other times.
Overall, if you have the chance to get this camera, then go for it if something like the DVX is out of reach. The XL2 is coming out soon apparently, which will probably drop the price of this camera and it would be a great opportunity for people on a smaller budget to pick up a camera that is capable of cinema quality pictures.
XL2 blows this one away... 5+++++.......2004-07-25
Most of you need to recheck your information, the XL2 is currently available and it is featured on the Canon.USA website and it is far beyond any panasonic or previously produced XL's. I think Canon waited a little longer to produce this gem so it would be the only one out there like it (especally for the price). I had the ability to see the quality first hand prior to the release, because I was involved in making the commercial for it (you'll see snapshots of us making the commercial in flash when you click on XL2 under camcorders). Believe me the XL2 is the one you really want...
The truth is..........2004-07-20
What's reviewer: "a customer" & "Tyrone Brumwell"...thinking! There is a Canon XL2 comming out next month in August. I contacted Canon USA and verified it. You can do the same at 1-800-OkCanon. SAVE your money for this new beauty ($4,000) it will be worth it! Read the specs at canon's website. The Xl1 and XL1s, don't come close!!!
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MINIDV CAMCORDER ACCESSORY KIT FOR CANON XL1 XL1S XL2
Manufacturer: Digital Innovations
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ASIN: B000SZNQHG |
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Hi Resolution Limited Edition Pro Series 2.0X Telephoto Lens + Limited Edition Pro Series Hi-Resolution 0.45X Extra Wide Angle Lens W/ Macro Lens for Closeups + Hi Resolution pro Series 3 Piece Multi-Coated Filter Kit (UV,PL,FLD) + All Lenses are 72MM and will screw directly onto your lens + 7 Pack Of CCD Mini DV Cassettes + CANON EXTENDED 6000MAH EXCLUSIVE UPGRADED 8HR BATTERY + CANON\ 1HOUR HOME AND CAR CHARGER + CANON 3CCD REMOTE CONTROL PRO TRIPOD 10 FUNCTION + CANON TRAVELLERS PRO HARD CASE + Digital Video Camera DVC MiniDV Head Cleaner + New Professional 5 Piece Lens Maintenance Kit
Product Description
The LS 525 retain the stylish wedge design of the LS 300 and LS 400. Their larger size provides for more power and better bass response. This is another speaker that sounds better than you might expect from a compact speaker. Allied with a small powered subwoofer, they provide a full sound while occupying little space.
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AudioSource's LS525 indoor/outdoor speakers are designed for durability, ease of use, and quality sound from small enclosures. You can mount them from the eaves or in a partially covered deck or patio using the supplied mounting brackets or position them indoors on a shelf or on individual stands (not included). You can even use them as surround speakers for a home theater (or, with 2 pairs, as front and surround).
Despite being small (6.6 x 9.5 x 7 inches, W x H x D), the LS525s each feature a 5.25-inch reinforced polypropylene woofer and .75-inch polycarbonate tweeter and can handle up to 125 watts per channel from your integrated amplifier or surround receiver. They're easy to hook up and can accommodate almost any kind of speaker-wire connections (up to 12-gauge wire). The speakers' binding-post speaker terminals simplify hookups and ensure high-fidelity sound.
The speakers come with color-matched brackets for mounting and nonslip adhesive pads for shelf or stand positioning.
What's in the Box
Two speakers, color-matched mounting brackets, self-adhesive "feet," and a user's manual with installation instructions.
Note: The LS525s are manufactured to resist a variety of weather conditions, but they're not waterproof, so if you decide to place them outdoors, position them so they're not directly exposed to the elements. The undersides of most eaves and overhangs provide the best protection.
Customer Reviews:
lacking bass.......2007-06-13
highs are fine, lacking some what in bass, but this may be due to location of speakers, mounted in eaves. but for $30 will do the job.
Flat and natural responce.......2002-06-12
I purchased this set to replace a pair of KLH's 905b and that was being used as my main front speakers to my DTS system. I found the AudioSource to be very flat and more natural than the KLH's in the voice range. I plan to move the KLH's back to the front and use the AudioSource for the rear speakers. I found the AudioSource a bit to flat for my use. I like the sparkle on the highs that the KLH's gave, sinch the center speaker carries the main vocials. Other than the flat or natural or a better term dull sound and I am not sure I would use the AudioSource outsied, sinch the case is ported the weather could enter the speaker, unless used under an overhange.
Star struck speakers.......2001-10-05
These speakers offer excellent sound to the viewer.
They are high quality, top of the line speakers and
have 100 amazing watts to offer.
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The Addonics Mobile CD-RW drive is the perfect portable addition to your system. It's great for copying audio CDs, data CDs, or for data backup. Use it as a removable drive or as a CD ROM player. Simply plug in, and you're ready to read CDs, record CD-R disks and re-record CD-RW disks, archive large files, share images, and create multimedia presentations with ease. The Mobile CD-RW is an attractive Plug-and-Play drive that is as versatile as it is speedy. It's the perfect accessory for the mobile professional who needs access to CD based information anywhere.
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- Acer CDRW -4432AI 32x4x4x Internal IDE drive
- We bought this Acer a year ago
- Malfunctioned and overheated. Good customer service.
- Quick, Efficient & Unbelievably pricedý
- First-rate performance.
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Acer CD-4432Al ATAPI 32xR/4xW Internal CD-RW Drive
Manufacturer: Acer
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ASIN: B00000JBPS |
Product Description
The Acer CD-4432A is a 32X Read / 4X Write and Rewrite, 5.25-inch half-height form factor CD-RW drive. It features advanced flash memory for easy firmware update. The drive employs digital servo control with AGC/AOC (Automatic Gain Control / Automatic Offset Control) for precision read/write. The device's front panel is equipped with Power On/Busy LED, Volume Control Buttons, Stop/Eject Button, Play/Skip Button, Emergency Disk Eject, Headphone Jack.
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The Acer CD-4432A is a 32X Read / 4X Write and Rewrite, 5.25-inch half-height form factor CD-ReWriter drive. It features advanced flash memory for easy firmware update. The drive employs digital servo control for precision read/write.
Customer Reviews:
Acer CDRW -4432AI 32x4x4x Internal IDE drive.......1999-11-16
Installation is a snap! Fantastic for the price. Making Music Cd can be tiring for the beginner, but not a problem for the experienced. The problem is choosing and matching the CD size to original - not the drive fault. I easily upgrade the firmware from 3CS to 3DS! This is my 2nd CDRW and it even use the old EasyCrPro prog from my old Wearnes CDRW 2x write. Makes an 74 min audio CD in 15 min or so. It is not a hot drive! Great burning - well recommended.
We bought this Acer a year ago.......1999-11-16
the 2x 2x 8x model and it failed after about 14 months. We burned about 150 CDs over that time and felt it was OK for the money. But now that it is dead, I feel ripped off. My brothers HP did exactly the same thing. died after 14 months. If you can buy extended warranties on these drives, it is highly recommended.
Malfunctioned and overheated. Good customer service........1999-10-11
Very hard to install. Operates with horizontal mount, but not with vertical. Overheated and took too long to stop spinning. My friend has Acer CD-Rom with the same problems. Customer service was good but best they could recommend was to return the product. Would give 0 rating if not good customer support.
Quick, Efficient & Unbelievably pricedý.......1999-10-09
These would probably the best words to describe this new toy, which I've picked up.... It comes bundled with Adaptec software, which with its wizard friendly software can make you an expert on how to burn CD's in no time. Though it's not a SCSI card based drive, it's price and performance will make your woes dissappear in a whisper......
First-rate performance........1999-10-04
After recieving this as a gift from my fiance' to make music for our upcoming wedding I have used it for various applications and it has worked quite well. It was easy to install for the most part and 98 picks it up right away just like any other cd-rom drive. The included Adaptec software is also quite good. The only problem I have come across is that it can be somewhat finicky about the brand of cdr's that you use. Oh, let the world know that Memorex cds do not fit in car cd players!
Happy Burning, -Jim J.
Average customer rating:
- Great speakers and great price.
- AudioSource Surround VS 3.5 speakers
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AudioSource VS3.5 Surround Home Theater Speaker System
Manufacturer: Audio Source
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Product Features:
- 5 indoor/outdoor speakers
- Video-shielded 100-watt center speaker
- Four satellite100-watt speakers
- 4-inch woofer and 3/4-inch tweeter on both center and satellite speakers
- 80 to 20,000 Hz frequency response
ASIN: B00004UFRB |
Product Description
The VS 3.5 is designed to accurately reproduce high fidelity music, as well as the most demanding home theater sound. The elegantly styled LS 300/C center channel speaker is video-shielded for placement directly above or below your television, while the LS 300 satellite speakers include color matched mounting brackets for ease of placement in any environment.
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The AudioSource VS3.5 is designed to accurately reproduce highly accurate music, as well as the most demanding audio from home theaters. The stylish center channel speaker is video-shielded for placement directly above or below your television, while the satellite speakers include color matched mounting brackets for easy installation.
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Customer Reviews:
Great speakers and great price........2000-12-17
Just received these speakers a few days ago... I was impressed. I popped in the Gladiator DVD and tested the speakers. Awesome sound. Very clear dialogue from the center channel and clean sound reproduction from the main and surround speakers. The speakers give just enough bass so that you don't completely lose the low frequencies (it will sound REALLY weird if you don't hear any bass.... I tried that with some full range speakers that delivered absolutely NO bass) when the subwoofer is turned off. The mounting kit is a convenient addition to this package (but it's not the best mounting kit around). Quality sound for a very low price. I think it deserves a 5-star.
AudioSource Surround VS 3.5 speakers.......2000-09-28
I purchased the VS 3.5 speakers with the SW 2 subwoofer.
The 2-way surrounds sound good with accurate reproduction for the size, though I replaced the fronts with 2-way bookshelf speakers for a fuller sound. This is a nice system for the price particularly for a small room. They are well-constructed and even have gold-plated binding posts which accept banana plugs.
The price is a bargain even if you just use for the 2 surrounds and the center. The SW 2 subwoofer is quite good to round out this system.
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Acer AL1912m - flat panel display - TFT - 19" ( ET.L2302.033 )
Manufacturer: Acer
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ASIN: B0002VITDM |
Product Description
Featuring an extremely slender and lightweight design, the Acer AL1912M 19" LCD monitor incorporates the latest in LCD technology.
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Audiovox became a pioneer in the wireless industry, selling its first vehicle-installed wireless telephones in 1984 as a natural expansion of its automotive aftermarket business. Its extensive distribution network and its long-standing industry relationships have allowed Audiovox to benefit from growing market opportunities in the wireless industry and to exploit niches in the consumer electronics business.
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With the VE1510DV flat-panel TV/DVD player combo unit, Audiovox delivers an eye-pleasing, space-saving balance between feature-rich styling, high technology, and affordability. As a TV, the VE1510DV offers a broad, 15.1-inch screen with XGA (1,024 x 768) resolution, computer compatibility, built-in stereo speakers, and a picture-in-picture (PIP) function that lets you watch TV while working on a computer. But the unit also incorporates a full-function DVD player and three detachable speakers (to be used for center and left/right surround), making it nearly a complete compact home theater. If you're into burning your own CDs of custom MP3 music mixes and JPEG image files from your digital camera, the VE1510DV will play these as well.
An audio/video surround receiver and a powered subwoofer are required to enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround sound, though the unit will decode and amplify Dolby and DTS audio through its front two speakers and through its stereo (left/right RCA) analog-audio output. You can hang the VE1510DV on a wall or set it on a shelf.
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Alera 1:3 DVD/CD COPY TOWER PRO 8X ( 260130 )
Manufacturer: Aleratec
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Product Features:
- Records to DVD-R & DVD+R at 8x speeds
- Also supports DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD-R, & CD-RW media
- Back Lighted Display
- Intuitive Menu - maximizes copy control, flexibility, & output
- Unique Edit Track feature to make custom audio CDs
ASIN: B00020BDEU |
Product Description
Alera Technologies DVD/CD Copy Tower Pro - Mass production of DVD and CD media is now possible with the Copy Tower Pro, from Alera. This device lets you record up to 3 DVDs (or CDs) simultaneously without a PC! Which means you can take this capability from location to location with ease! Color - Black
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Amazon Imaging manufactures, packages and distributes inkjet consumable products to distributors, wholesalers, and retailers throughout the world. From replacement cartridges and refill systems, to photo print paper and T-shirt transfers, Amazon Imaging products and services are known for both innovation and reliability.
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