Create Your Vision

With the GL2, Canon has created a camcorder with a wealth of features, each selected to elevate further the standard against which other camcorders are judged. The GL2 is a must-have for the person looking for the very best video-making experience. The GL2's excellence begins with its outstanding Fluorite lens and includes pro-level picture adjustment features found in Canon's higher-end camcorders.

Incorporating precision optics, superior digital processing, and a sleek innovative design, the Canon GL2 offers reliable professional performance. Offering the highest level of control, the camera fully compliments one's vision and passion for excellence. Its advanced feature set allows users to handle even the most challenging tasks with confidence and ease.

For those using the GL2 for pro applications, or those with specific video-production needs, Canon offers a number of accessories designed to meet your every creative need. These range from additional power sources and microphones to lights and cables. Make sure you see how the GL2's Advanced Accessory Shoe opens up a world of new accessories.

• Three 410,000 Pixel CCDs with Pixel Shift Deliver Superb Video and Digital Photo Quality.
   
• Canon Professional 20x Optical L-Series Fluorite Lens with Canon's Optical Image Stabilization.
   
• 3 Shooting Modes: Normal Mode, Frame Movie Mode and Digital PhotoMode.
   
• 1.7 Mega Pixel (1,488 x 1,128) Digital Photos on Memory Card.
   
• Manual Audio Control with VU Meter.
   
• Voice Mode for Accentuating a Person's Voice Over Background Noise.
   
• Picture Adjustments (Color Gain, Phase; Sharpness; Setup (Black) Level).
   
• SMPTE Color Bars;Adjustable Zebra Level; 16:9 Aspect Ratio Guides.
   
• Clear Scan:Adjustable White Balance; Picture Gain Control.
   
• 6 Programmed Auto Exposure Modes Including Full Manual.
   
• IEEE 1394 (FireWire®) and USB Terminals for Complete Compatibility.
   
• Flexible 2.5" LCD Screen and Color Viewfinder.
   
• Optional XLR Microphone Adapter and 0.7x Wide Adapter with Hood Available.
   

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XL2

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.

An Open Architecture philosophy, performance found only in much more expensive video cameras, Total Image Control and the solid foundation of Genuine Canon Optics, interchangeable lens capability and superb Canon image processing quality are united in the XL2.

The XL2 brings a host of performance and convenience features to this class of video camcorder- benefits that can't be found in this combination on other high-end video cameras. They include: Canon Super Range Optical Image Stabilization in the standard lens; dual aspect ratios; various frame rate capabilities; image gamma and detail controls; skin detail control and convertible LCD display among others.

Unprecedented image control coordination between two XL2 cameras, remote computer camera control and direct video recording to computer are just a part of the capabilities of the XL2. Never before has so much creative power been put in the hands of the film maker, video artist, and corporate and event videographer.

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