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Video Camera Rental

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AVIVA Rental Systems is Virginia's source for 3-chip digital video camera rentals. Choose from the Canon XL1 or the Canon GL-2 video cameras. AVIVA also has a selection of camcorders available for rental, including the JVC Everio camcorders.

XL1 Camera Rentals

Specifications for the Canon XL1 digital video camera

Digital Video Format and IEEE 1394
Interchangeable Lens System
3CCD
Shooting Modes and Aspect Ratios
Programmed Auto Exposure
Shooting Enhancements
SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization
Picture Adjustments
Audio Adjustments
Audio and Video Inputs and Outputs
Custom Keys and Presets
Additional Features
XL1S Item Code: 7046A001
Power Supply (rated): 7.2 V DC
Power Consumption (While recording AF="ON"): 8.7 W (Approx., recording with the AF turned on)
Television System: EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal
Video Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning systemDV system (Consumer digital VCR SD system)
Digital component recording
Audio Recording System: PCM digital sound;
16-bit (48kHz/2ch)
12-bit (32kHz/2 from 4ch)
12-bit (32 kHz/4 ch simultaneous)
Image Sensor: 3CCD 1/3" Pixel Shift (charge coupled device) 270,000 pixels (250,000 effective pixels)
Tape format: Videocassettes bearing the (MiniDV) mark
Tape speed: SP: 3/4ips (18.81 mm/s):
LP:1/2ips (12.56 mm/s)
Maximum recording time: SP: 80 minutes (with a 80 minute cassette);
LP: 120 minutes (with a 80 minute cassette)
Fast forward/rewind time: 2 min. 20 sec. (with a 60-min. cassette)
Lens mount: XL interchangeable lens system ([supplied]: f/1.6-2.6, 5.5-88mm)
Focusing system: TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible
Maximum shutter speed: 1/15,000 second
Minimum illumination: 2 lux (using XL 5.5-88mm lens and slow shutter at 1/8 of a second.)
Recommended illumination: More than 100 lux
Filter diameter: 72mm (XL lens)
Viewfinder: 0.7", color LCD(approx. 180,000 pixels)
Microphone: Stereo electret condenser microphone
DV terminal: Special 4 pin connector (based on IEEE 1394)
Video terminal: RCA jack1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced,synchronized load
S-Video terminal: 4 pin mini DIN
1 Vp-p (Y signal)
0.286 Vp-p (C signal)
Audio terminal: RCA jack (L,R)
2 sets - 4dBm (47kohms load)/ 3kohms or less, unbalanced
Input level:
Audio terminal: RCA jack (L,R)2 sets
- 11dBV/47kohms (LINE), unbalanced
- 35dBV/600 ohms (MIC ATT), unbalanced
- 55dBV/600 ohms (MIC), unbalanced
Microphone terminal: 3.5mm stereo mini-jack-59dBV (with 600 ohms mic)/600ohms
Operating temperature range: 32 - 104º F (0-40º C)
Dimensions: 8 3/4 x 8 7/16 x 16 5/16 in(223mm x 214mm x 415mm)
Weight (not including lens and battery pack): 3 lbs 11 15/16 oz approx. (1.7 kg)
Weight (fully loaded): 6 lbs 4 7/8 oz approx. (2.86 kg)

Ask the sales staff at AVIVA Rental Systems about AVIVA on-site taping/broadcasting services today. Call AVIVA Rental Systems at 804.353.9212 or e-mail our Event Director at

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