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CANON XL H1 HD CAMCORDER WINS SIX AWARDS AT NAB 2006

Canon's first ever high definition camcorder, the XL-H1, and its Console software, have won six prestigious industry awards at this year's National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) 2006 in the US. The world's largest electronics show, NAB is held annually in Las Vegas and attended by the broadcast and motion picture industry.

The awards for the XL-H1 included:

- NAB2006 Award for Innovation in Media (AIM) Award
- TV Technology magazine's 'STAR Award'
- Videography magazine's 'Vidy Award'
- The 4EVER Group's 'Product Innovation Award'
- Television Broadcast magazine's 'Top Innovation Award'

In addition, Canon's Console software received Broadcast Engineering magazine's 'Pick Hit' award.

These prestigious awards are an indication of the XL H1's growing reputation in the industry.

Canon XL-H1 Features:

Canon XL-H1 - Professional HDV Video Production
Shooting HD at 1080i with selectable frame rates (50i/25f), the versatile 1/3" 1.67 Megapixel 3CCD XL-H1 features a new 20x HD VIDEO lens, HD-SDI output, Gen lock input and Time code input/output.

Canon XL-H1 - Professional versatility
The XL-H1 supports HDV and HD production at 1080i, DV production with SD and offers professional versatility with a range of production options and frame rates (50i and 25f).

Canon XL-H1 - Studio integration
With built-in high quality HD-SDI output, Gen lock input and Time code input/output, the XL-H1 can be integrated into a professional studio environment and used as part of a multi camera shoot.

Canon XL-H1 - New precision lens for HD quality
Specially developed for HD quality, the XL-H1 sports a new 38.9-778mm (in 35mm photography) 20x HD VIDEO lens, featuring a Fluorite element to correct chromatic aberrations and a Vari-angle Prism Optical Image Stabilizer (VAP OIS). New multi-coating (SR coating) dramatically reduces ghosting and flare. The XL-H1 inherits the revolutionary XL interchangeable lens mount system and has a preset function with new memory backup that remembers focus and zoom points even when a lens has been detached.

Canon XL-H1 - Highest resolution for HDV*
With 1/3" 1.67 Megapixel 3CCD and new DIGIC DV II processor, the Canon XL-H1 boasts the highest resolution in the HDV class*. In conjunction with the 20x HD VIDEO lens, the XL-H1 delivers outstanding true-to-life video.

*As of November 15, 2005

Canon XL-H1 - Boosted digital cinema functions
Total CINE control includes new Gamma and Colour Matrix settings that are suited to direct transfer, by matching the characteristics of film.

Canon XL-H1 - Full control over images
The XL-H1 features an expanded range of precise advanced image control functions, full manual shooting controls and Focus Assist (Magnifying, Peaking). Custom presets can be stored to SD/MMC card.

Canon XL-H1 - High quality audio
The XL-H1 features 4 channel recording with XLR audio line level input support and Audio Lock (DV only) for the synchronisation of audio and footage.

Canon XL-H1 - Customized 60i/30f/24f video (optional)
For a fee of $650 the XL-H1 can be upgraded by Canon Australia Service to shoot both NTSC and PAL, making a full range of video capture options including 60i, 50i, 30f, 25f and 24f available to users.

Canon XL-H1 - New 'CONSOLE' image control and storage software (optional) RRP $799
New CONSOLE software for PC allows remote control of the XL-H1 and manages the recording and playback of HDV and DV data. This allows the Canon XL-H1 to be remotely controlled from a PC