Expert Reviews

• Camcorder Review: Sony DSR-PD170 DVCAM Issue
  Upgrading its popular DSR-PD150, Sony’s latest DV camcorder, the DSR-PD170, is a serious consideration for people eyeing the Canon XL1s, the XL2 or the …
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• Best Products of Year Issue
  The best consumer video products of 2004, as selected by the editors of Videomaker.
  With Stephen Muratore, Jennifer O’Rourke and Charles Fulton
  2004 was a year of exciting …
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• Canon XL-H1 We were hoping that Canon would have launched a high-definition video (HDV) camcorder long before now, but history has shown that the global imaging giant prefers not to rush into new …
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• Canon Software Kit for the XL2 Mini-DV camcorder Mark Peters : April 12th 2005 – 21:00 CET
  CanonCanon Software Kit for the XL2 Mini-DV Camcorder : Canon today released an XL2 Software Developers Kit (…
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• Directory
  Oct 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Reviewer: D. W. Leitner
  Growing the XDCAM family.
  The Sony PMW-EX3 introduces a new large color viewfinder based on the PMW-EX1’s super-high-resolution LCD panel and a …
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• Shoot Review: Sony PMW-EX3 Directory
  Oct 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Reviewer: D. W. Leitner
  Growing the XDCAM family.
  The Sony PMW-EX3 introduces a new large color viewfinder based on the PMW-EX1’s super-high-…
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• Canon XL2 Review Canons new XL2 camcorder offers an evolutionary design and new professional features including a choice of 60i, 24p or…
  Date: October 28, 2004
  Canons new XL2 camcorder offers an …
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• Shoot Review: Canon XL H1S Directory
  Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Reviewer: D. W. Leitner
  An impressive refresh for a classic camcorder.
  At first glance, the Canon XL H1S is almost identical to its …
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• Canon XL2 – The PRO Three-CCD MiniDV camcorder Dennis Hissink : July 19th 2004 – 02:07 CET
  CanonCanon’s new XL2 camcorder offers an evolutionary design and new professional features – including a …
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User Reviews

• For the Money and Performance the BEST I have two of the XL2′s and I am an event videographer. We make training films, documentaries and of course do weddings, bar/bat mitzvah, corporate video’s, etc…
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• One of the best 3-CCD entry-level profesional camcorder Overall, this is one of the best 3-CCD professional camcorder on the market. Although it is not like its HD brother from canon, XL-2 can handle …
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• This is a great camera, especially if you are doin … This is a great camera, especially if you are doing sports or event videography. It’s even better if you’re doing mostly tripod-mounted work and …
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• One of the best 3-CCD entry-level profesional camcorder Overall, this is one of the best 3-CCD professional camcorder on the market. Although it is not like its HD brother from canon, XL-2 can handle …
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• very disappointed Very disappointed in the quality and Cannon hip. Cannon claims this unit to be a new camera not a remake. Plus this vender offers no real return support, refers the buyer to Cannon. …
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• Canon XL2 I would recommend the panasonic dvx100b over the canon xl2 and it is less costly and easier to handle. The canon xl2 has a 20 times zoom lens which is great but it carries a lot of baggage …
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• Canon XL2 I would recommend the panasonic dvx100b over the canon xl2 and it is less costly and easier to handle. The canon xl2 has a 20 times zoom lens which is great but it carries a lot of baggage …
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News Articles

• Now, Canon has introduced its new flagship camcorder, the XL2, which brings some fancy new features and improved levels of picture adjustment to the …
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• Canon intros XL2 Mini DV camcorder.(Post News)(Brief Article) … find Post articles. LAKE SUCCESS, NY — At a press conference held during DV Expo East in …
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• As mentioned earlier, the size of the 1/2.8" CCD in this camcorder rivals that of a single chip from the Canon XL2. In fact, with both camcorders in 4:3 …
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• With a slated suggested retail price of $4999, the 3-CCD Mini DV camcorder includes 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios along with 24p shooting modes with 2:3:3:2 …
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• Canon, a world leader in imaging and optics, today announced six new products that will … Canon's line up includes the digital XL2 mini DV camcorder with …
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• Canon USA Inc. announced Tuesday that a free Software Developers Kit (SDK) will … custom applications to remotely control the Canon XL2 Mini-DV camcorder. …
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• The Canon XL2 camcorder remains the only Mini-DV camcorder that users can customize to fit the needs of specific shooting applications. …
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• The Canon XL2 camcorder will be available at Canon USA authorized dealers in August for an estimated selling price of $4999.
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• Canon's line up includes the digital XL2 mini DV camcorder with disk-recording … The XL2 camcorder combines the power of Genuine Canon Optics (including …
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• While the Canon XL1 was initially designed to be a high-end consumer product, professionals soon found that the camera had the quality to do serious work, …
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Blog Articles

• The Canon XL2 allows you to capture images closer to the finished product than ever before. Work that previously was limited to post-production can be simply and effectively accomplished in the field, in the camcorder. …
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• The size and weight of the Canon XL2 comparison Betacam units could be placed in unusual places (easy and fast, and thenThis saves time, money was the same) and image quality is no difference (you would need to agree on a new digital …
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• Canon XL2 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom. The Canon XL2 allows you to capture images closer to the finished product than ever before. Work that previously was limited to post-production can be simply and effectively …
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• Canon xl2 digital camcorder and a chance meeting as I was on a lunch break. Did you know that you can get fed & paid to learn about video production? Picture this: You’re down the street at the local shops when you hear a lot of …
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