Canon XL2, 0.8 MP, CMOS, 1/3", 2", LCD, 5.31 lbs (2.41 kg) Canon XL2. Total megapixels: 0.8 MP, Sensor type: CMOS, Optical sensor size: 1/3". Optical zoom: 20x, Focal length range: 5.4 - 108 mm, Filter size: 2.83" (72 mm). Camcorder tape type: Mini-DV. Camera shutter speed: 1/16000 - 1/6 s. Display diagonal: 2", Display: LCD http://www.dv.com/article/17410 Pros:Great pictures, versatile audio, interchangeable lenses. True progressive 24p and 30p; native 16:9 widescreen. Improved 20 X lens with focus/zoom preset. Extensive menus and comprehensive image controls. Huge, beautiful EVF. Uses existing XL-seri... Great pictures, versatile audio, interchangeable lenses. True progressive 24p and 30p; native 16:9 widescreen. Improved 20 X lens with focus/zoom preset. Extensive menus and comprehensive image controls. Huge, beautiful EVF. Uses existing XL-series access...... Heavy and awkward for handheld work. Small CCD area means all lenses are effectively 33 percent more telephoto, so wide angles are challenging. Canon reinvents its flagship DV camera as a 16:9, 24p-capable heavyweight contender. The XL2 leap-frogs the XL1S with crisp and detailed CCDs, true progressive scanning, 24p, native widescreen, and considerable tweakability. The Panasonic AG-DVX100A no... https://www.cnet.com/reviews/canon-xl-review/ Spec: Camcorder, Mini DV, 20 x Good: State-of-the-art DV imagery and controls; 24P mode; interchangeable lenses; native 16:9 capture; compatible with most XL1 lenses and accessories. Bad: Strange ergonomics; stock lens is hard to focus manually and stock viewfinder doesnt help; no flip-out LCD monitor; pricier than the competition. Bottomline: Canon returns to the state of the art in DV but doesnt set a new standard. https://www.macobserver.com/columns/frameline/2005/20050401.shtml First Impressions of Canons XL2 by - April 1st, 2005 Last night I had the pleasure of shooting a live event with Canons new XL2 DV camcorder. This was the first time I had handled the camera since its release in July, 2004. Being an owner of the olde... http://digitalcontentproducer.com/cameras/revfeat/1204_video_canon_xl2/ The Canon XL2s robust construction contributes to the cameras considerable heft, but also its ability to withstand the day-to-day rigors of a typical DV shooters grind. Photos and figures by Barry Braverman. The Canon XL2 is the long-a... https://www.videomaker.com/article/10994-canon-xl2-mini-dv-camcorder-review ShootingAlthough it would be a waste to keep the camera in auto mode, it is possible to pick it up and fire away with excellent results. The auto focus had a hard time with slow shutter speeds (e.g. 1/30 and 1/24), but those arent speeds youll often ...