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Buyer guide for Canon XL1S MiniDV Digital Camcorder. Small enough to carry around and costing not much more than a top-of-the-line Canon S 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 The XL1S records digital audio, with two channels of 16 bit/48 KHz sound or four channels of 12 bit/32 KHz sound With an optional adapter, you can use Canon EF (EOS) still-camera lenses--some of which also feature optical image stabilization. 16x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 320x) and image stabilizer Interchangeable lens system--can use Canon EOS lenses with optional adapter ... Learn more »

Canon S Review: Canon XL1S MiniDV Digital Camcorder. The picture quality of the XL1s is outstanding and it is known to be the industry's leading pro-sumer camcorder. It is also an extremely versatile camera, allowing you to change lenses, vary your audio options (such as connecting to professional audio sound systems), and film in both frame and wide-screen formats. The only drawbacks are that it is quite a leap in complexity and it doesn't have a pop-out viewfinder, which means you're stuck looking throught the eye-piece or have to buy an attachable view-finder.It isn't for your ... Read more »

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