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Canon xl2 digital camcorder review - not cheap in price, but rich in quality

The Canon XL2 digital camcorder is narrowing the line between consumer video cameras and professional broadcast versions. With a price tag of $3,998.05 this is not a cheap dv camcorder however you have to take into consideration that this digital camcorder can be used for feature film production. A few of the features you can expect from the Canon xl2 camcorder include, super range optical image stabilization, various frame rate capabilities, image gamma and detail controls.

other features

  • widscreen filming- you can set the xl2 to capture video in the 16:9 widescreen format, that is perfect for viewing on a home theater system.
  • optical zoom - Canon offers a 20x optical zoom on the xl2 dv camcorder, so you can zoom right in on detail with crisp clear video shooting
  • lcd display - to view your video as you are capturing it the 2.5 inch lcd display will come in handy
  • 3 CCDs - the bets possible color and picture detail by recording the red, blue and green colors individually
  • MPEG movie mode - capture short movie clips that can later be emailed to friends, burned to CD or DVD used on websites
  • there is a broadcast and feature film quality acquisition tool that gives filmmakers more control than ever before
  • accessories - This Canon dv camcorder comes with 2 x AAA batteries, a/v cable, shoulder strap, lithium propriety battery, ac power adapter, remote control, lens cap and lens hood.

what do consumer reviews & ratings say about the xl2 from Canon's semi professional line?

  • "This is the best picture quality in a semi-pro camcorder available"
  • "The XL2 is truly a beautiful and desirable piece of machinery. It won't turn any aspiring filmmaker however, filmmakers with a fair budget this should be a target."

Other Canon digital video cameras that you might want to compare include, zr100, zr300, gl2, xl2, Elura 70, Optura 30, Optura 40, Optura xi, Elura 20MC,DM-XM2, XL1S, Elura 2, ZR50MC, MV350i, MVX250I, MV700, ZR40, ZR25MC, ZR10, MV600, ES8400V and the MV730i.

Looking for discount prices then visit our buyers guide to find cheap online electronics merchants. If you want to buy at an even cheaper price I suggest checking out ebay.com to find used and refurbished models.

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