A high-quality, versatile model suitable for serious camcorder enthusiasts and professional videographers. Its advanced technology delivers unrivalled image quality in its class. The XM2 offers all the features of the market-leading XM1 plus some enhancements, including a new picture adjustment feature and manual control for picture adjustments
* Shooting functions Motion video Tape
* Still image Tape (Photo), memory card (Progressive Photo)
* Image sensing device Image size 1/4 inch 3CCD
* Total number of pixels (per CCD) Total pixels: 470,000
* Effective pixels: 440,000
* System 3-plate Pixel shift (horizontal, vertical)
* Filter RGB independent primary color filter (dichroic prism)
* Lens Optical zoom magnification 20x (12 elements in 10 groups with one fluorite lens and two aspheric lenses)
* Digital zoom magnification 40x, 100x (Card mode: None)
* Focal length (optical zoom) 4.2-84 mm
* (35 mm equivalent) 39.5-790 mm
* F-number With tape: F1.6-2.8
* With memory card: F2.0-2.8
* Aperture leaves Iris diaphragm (5 leaves)
* ND filter Yes (Transmittance: Approx. 10% with 3 aperture)
* Zoom speed Handle zoom 3-level adjustable (H/M/L)
* Grip zoom Variable H/M/L
* Filter diameter 58mm P0.75
* Minimum illumination 3 lux. (Slow shutter 6 second)
* Image stabilization Optical system (double-driving VAP)
* Shooting functions
* Program AE Easy Recording