Canon L2 Hi-8 analog camcorder

The Canon L2 is a Hi8 format 8mm analog video camcorder, featuring a VL interchangeable lens system, allowing users to attach any of Canon's broad lineup of EF-series interchangeable lenses. It incorporates the RC time code/data code and an indexing function.

Image sensor	1/2" CCD (charge-coupled device) w/410,000 pixels (380,000 effective pixels)
Viewfinder	0.7" monochrome viewfinder
Built-in microphone	Stereo/Zoom microphone
Lens	VL interchangeable lens system
Focusing system	TTL piezo autofocus/manual focusing possible
Color temperature switching	Auto-homing, with AWB set functions
Minimum illumination	Approx. 3 lx at Auto mode, approx. 0.5 lx at Slow shutter mode (1/8 sec.)
Recommended illumination	More than 100 lx
Illumination range	Approx. 3 lx-100,000 lx at Auto mode
Aperture	Auto iris servo system/manual aperture possible
Output terminal (level/impedance)	Video/audio output terminal	RCA-pin jack, input/output switchable (audio/video)
	Video output terminal	1Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced unsynchronized load
	Audio output terminal	-10dBv (at 47 kohms load)/less than 3 kohms unbalanced
	S-Video output terminal	4-pin mini-DIN, input/output switchable
	Output terminal	2.5mm mini jack, 5V DC
	External microphone terminal	3.5mm stereo mini jack
Power supply	6V DC
Power consumption (when recording and auto-focusing)	Approx. 8.8W
Operating temperature range	32-104°F (0-40°c)
Dimensions	170mm x 165mm x 237mm (when viewfinder is stored) 170mm x 165mm x 342mm (when lens is attached)
Weight	Body: Approx. 1400g When recording: Approx. 2500g (including battery, 8mm videocassette, button-type lithium battery and lens cap)