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State-of-the-art DV imagery and controls ; 24P mode ; interchangeable lenses ; native 16:9... (cnet.com)
State-of-the-art DV imagery and controls; 24P mode; interchangeable lenses; native 16:9 capture... (cnet.com)
alaTest Review Summary for Canon XL2
We have collected and analyzed 26 expert reviews and 197 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 86/100 and users rate it 85/100. The average review date is July 22, 2006. We have compared these reviews to 104854 reviews from other Camcorders. The alaScore™ for this product is 85/100 = Very good. Last update: November 21, 2009.
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223 reviews
November, 2009
26 Experts
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197 Users
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from $2799.00
Expert Reviews (26)
Review summary for the Canon XL2
alaTest has collected and analyzed 223 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the interface. The zoom also impresses, but many are less positive about the battery.
Interface, Zoom, Design, Image
Battery, Viewfinder, Color
Experts rate this product 86/100 and users 85/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders, the Canon XL2 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very Godd quality.
Canon XL2
State-of-the-art DV imagery and controls ; 24P mode ; interchangeable lenses ; native 16:9 capture ; compatible with most XL1 lenses and accessories
Strange ergonomics ; stock lens is hard to focus manually and stock viewfinder doesn't help ; no flip-out LCD monitor ; pricier than the competition
Canon returns to the state of the art in DV but doesn't set a new standard.
Design of Canon XL2At first glance, the Canon XL2 could easily be mistaken...
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Canon XL2 Mini DV Camcorder
The Canon XL2 takes the Mini DV format to its artistic limits.
Native 16:9, Amazingly flexible imaging, Fine audio inputs, controls
Relatively large, heavy, Most expensive cam in class
No rating
User Reviews (197)
"Fantastic Performance With Affordability"
The Canon XL2 is a fantastic non-HD system th...
Interchangeable lenses
Somewhat hefty
"Fantastic Performance With Affordability"
The Canon XL2 is a fantastic non-HD system th...
Interchangeable lenses
Somewhat hefty
"very expensive consumer-quality camera"
so, I purchased an RCA CC9390 in 2001 for $49...
16:9, 30p, amazing lens
not true 24p poor color processing 4:1:1?
Manufacturer's Description
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...
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