Canon XM2
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Feb 2009 - Pay £53.87
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The Canon XM2: A high-quality, versatile model suitable for serious camcorder enthusiasts and professionals. Its advanced technology delivers unrivalled image quality in its class. Read more »
Bundles for Canon XM2
Accessories for Canon XM2
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The 718SHB is an extremely compact 4-section tripod with a short folded length that will fit in your luggage with space left over. The 718SHB has a built-in hybrid video/photo 3-Way head with a ''dovetail'' quick release camera plate (can be locked in place)£64.99
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Awesomely fast and easy to use, the 458B has the innovative Neotec rapid opening and closing mechanism - just pull each leg downwards to open and automatically lock it in any position, with no screws, knobs, or levers to tighten or loosen. Then to fold it back up again, press the mechanism release button and push the leg closed.£239.00
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Firewire cable to connect most DV-Firewire-connecting Digital Video cameras to your PC. Also suitable for the Fuji S2 Pro.£8.00
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Firewire cable to connect a 4-pin device (eg video camera) to another 4-pin device (usually laptops and other Firewire devices, eg camera-to-camera).£8.00
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Fuji 60 Minute Mini DV Tape.£2.99
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Fuji 80 Minute Mini DV Tape.£8.99
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5x Panasonic 60min (90min LP) Mini DV tapes for use with any Mini DV camcorders.£9.99
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A 512Mb Secure Digital card. Brand may vary but we usually supply Sandisk, Dane-Elec, or Fuji memory.£6.99
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Smooth and constant movements on both axis are assured by a fixed system of fluid cartridges with this new video head.£64.99
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Buy the MCL-103 charger for your brand of camcorder and use the interchangeable plates for any camcorder manufactured by that brand, easily converting your MCL-103 into a dedicated charger.£34.99
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Rechargeable Li-ion battery 1500mAh to fit the Canon XL1, XL1S, XM1, XM2, UC-V20Hi/V30Hi, UC-V200/V300, V400/V40Hi, G1000/G10Hi, V500/V50Hi, G2000/G20Hi, V60Hi/V65Hi, G30Hi/G35Hi.£53.99
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Description for Canon XM2
- 3CCD 1/4
- 20x Optical zoom 40x & 100x Digital zoom with Canon Fluorite 'L' lens
- 2.5
- Full Manual Control for Professional output
- TAPES AND FIREWIRE BOARD & CABLE NOT INCLUDED
- (It is not possible to edit your video without a firewire Board & cable)
In the Box
Description
The XM2's advanced technology delivers unrivalled image quality in its class The XM2 improves on the market leading and successful XM1 in a number of key areas. It comprises of a brand new 1/4" 470,000-pixel 3CCD increasing image quality. Not forgetting a new manual control in picture adjustments and shooting adjustments even for professional users.
Technology The XM2 includes a new high-sensitivity 1/4" 470,000-pixel 3CCD for superb 540-line horizontal resolution and super low light performance. A new generation camera signalling processing LSI improves approximately 3dB in S/N ratio from the XM1. The result is an improvement in colour, low light performance, resolution and dynamic range.
Pixel shift The XM2 is equipped with a pixel shift system that boosts both resolution and sensitivity and allows users to achieve superb picture quality results. Picture adjustments The following picture adjustments have been greatly improved in the XM2.
Colour gain adjustments, colour phase adjustments, sharpness adjustment and black level can be adjusted to desired value and up to 1 type of preset registration is possible.
Custom preset - after picture adjustments, settings can be stored as a custom · Slow shutter speed - XM2 can be set to slow shutter speeds to 1/6 of a second ·
Gain control - gain can now be increased up to a maximum of 18dB ·
Frame movie mode - frame mode can make progressive shooting at 25 fps. Footage with 1/50 slower shutter is very similar to fine cinema. · 16.9 guides - allows accurate 16.9 framing when shooting so that image can be cropped.
Improved sound The XM2 supports a direction-accurate stereo microphone that includes two non-directional microphones to give more precise stereo reproduction. Users can choose three types of frequency characteristics for the built-in microphone: normal, voice and wide-screen mode. Additionally, a 2-channel manual audio level control where input level can be adjusted by a special dial and L/R level can be set for 2 channels. Audio-level meter with right-and-left independent 24-segment peak holder and the audio-level meter can be displayed in LCD and EVF. An optional MA -300 microphone adapter allows the simultaneous recording of 2 independent channels from microphones with XLR connections. A BNC picture Out Terminal is also present. PC connectivity The XM2 is equipped with a DV terminal for non-linear editing. By using a USB terminal, transmission of still images from a JPEG file to a PC is easy.
Our rating for Canon XM2
User reviews for Canon XM2
Write a reviewrpugh_85@hotmail.com / Robert spencer pugh, 2006-11-29
"the XM2 is a superb piece of kit, it has plenty of options and can be run on almost/if not, completley manually (focus ring, WB, Shutter speed etc). this camera is ideal if your studying film or maybe going into semi pro film making, or time based arts. its build quality is pretty good with plenty of bells and whistles to play with. the battery life is pretty good although for the hardcore filmer an extra battery(s) maybe advised!. the optical zoom(the zoom that matters!! digital zooms do nothing!!!!) is pretty strong at 40x.. it is a pretty serious bit of kit and will last you a good few years to come,BUT ITS BY NO MEANS, made for the faint hearted/ weekend filmer telling people there on camera. ;-) "
Specification for Canon XM2
| Effective Megapixels | 1.32 |
| Capture Device | 1/4" inch 3CCD Total pixels: 470,000 3-plate Pixel shift |
| Stills and video to card | 1488 x 1128 Still image |
| Lens | 20x Optical zoom 40x and 100x Digital zoom, Focal length 4.2-84 mm (39.5-790 mm 35mm equiv) f/1.8 - f/8.0 Movie, f/2.0 - f/8.0 Still |
| Focusing | Auto and Manual Focusing - 10mm Minimum focus distance |
| Flash | Hotshoe Flash compatible with 220EX, 420EX, 550EX |
| Video Light | Optional via accessory shoe. |
| Shutter | Tape, 9 levels (1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000, 1/16000), Still Mode Manual mode:1/50 to 1/700 |
| Accessory Shoe | Yes, Advanced |
| Sensitivity | Minimum illumination 0.37 Lux. (Slow shutter 1/6 second) |
| White Balance | Auto/Manual |
| Manual Features | Manual Shutter Speed, Aperture Priority, Manual Exposure, Backlight Compensation |
| Scene Modes | Programed AE |
| Viewfinder | Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) - 0.44" LCD, 180,000 pixels, 68 Degree Tilt. |
| Screen | 2.5" LCD Pixels 200,000 |
| Interfaces | USB, DV in and out, AV out, Headphone/Microphone/s-Video via Docking Unit |
| Batteries | Rechargeable Lithium-Ion BP-915 Battery |
| Compatibility | Windows and Mac |
| Other Features | Self-timer 10 sec Remote 2 sec, Auto white balance and 2 presets, Movie effects B/ W, Sepia, Art, Strobe, Mirror, Mosaic, Tracer, Fade effects Black auto fade, wipe, overlap. Audio 16-bit 2-channel (48 kHz) 12-bit 4-channel (32 kHz) |
| Dimensions | 117(W) x 135(H) x 272(D) mm |
| Weight | 1250g Body only 1400g Fully equiped |
| Storage | Movie, Mini DV. Still SD Memory Card |
| Additional Lenses | Yes, Wide Angle Converter - WD58H |
| Image Stabilisation | Yes, Optical - Double Driving VAP |
| Twin Speed | SP/LP |
| Microphone | PCM Stereo - 12 bit/16 bit, With level adjustment |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
