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Canon XH-A1 captures true 1080 High Definition resolution video at 60i, 30F or 24F frame rates (or, 50i/60i with optional upgrade). It captures a true 16:9 widescreen HD image that is made for your HD broadcast and theatrical projects. It comes with a Genuine Canon 20x HD Professional L Series Fluorite lens delivering outstanding resolution, contrast and color reproduction; delivers clarity and image quality you won't see with conventional optical glass lenses. Designed specifically for HD, Canon's DIGIC DV II ensures optimal image quality for HD video, with improved color reproduction - especially in skin tones, and dark and light scenes. It also employs a hybrid noise reduction system that integrates two types of noise reduction, for high definition images that are crystal clear. Designed for professional use, the Canon XH-A1 comes with a 2.8" Widescreen LCD and .57" Widescreen EVF for bright, high-resolution views. The LCD and EVF can be used at the simultaneously, giving both cameraperson and director or producer a view of the action. It records on HDV digital tape cassettes. There's also a slot for SD memory cards. Canon's innovative Super-Range Optical Image Stabilizer combines gyro- and image-sensors to correct camcorder shake instantly - whether it's the fast vibration you'd experience while recording from a moving car; the medium-speed motion of hand-held recording; or the slower motion of body sway. With HD, focus is more critical than ever. Instant AF is the next generation of auto focus, designed with HD resolution in mind. It combines an external AF sensor with Canon's legendary auto focus system for fast and accurate focus. Together, the two sensors reduce focusing time - even in low-light situations - and improve focusing performance on difficult subjects. There are 9 Custom Presets, 2 Custom Keys, and 7 Programmable AE Modes.
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- Captures true 1080 resolution, widescreen (16:9) HD video- 2.8-inch widescreen LCD monitor; .57-inch viewfinder
- 20x HD zoom lens; Super-range optical image stabilization
- Three 1/3-inch 16:9 CCDs (1.67 megapixels)
- DIGIC DV II HD image processor
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By Cornelius Fortinbras III (Madagascar)
This camera is unbelievably overpriced.
It's like they priced it by the pound or by the button.
The imagers are 1/3". Do you know how small that is? Stink out your pinky and look at the quick, smaller than that. Three of those, one for each color is what your image is recorded through. That is what is gathering all the info. And that is why your over half your point and shoot photos are blurry without a flash. It is the same imager as your $99 point and shoot camera. Go buy a $200 point and shoot that takes HD video and you have the same imaging ability of this camera. Everything else is bells and whistles.
If you were offered two cars, both had the same guts and performance, but one had a bunch of bells and whistles and cost more than four times as much, which would you buy?
What is the rest of the money for? A big telephoto lens, that does not help gather more light. It doesn't, compare the f-stop between it and a prosumer camcorder and point and shoot. It does not even have a higher zoom ratio.
The ability to shoot at different resolutions? Big whoop, so do point and shoots.
The ability to shoot at pseudo frame rates? Point and shoots do that too. Most consumer camcorder do that too and the newer camcorders don't have to shoot in lower HD rez...HDV is only 1440 x 1080...not the full 1920x 1080. And the new camcorders don't have to fake it like this one.
XLR hookups, so what, fine add $200. But they probably cost $50 to build on this thing.
Manual controls of wb, shutter, etc. So does a point and shoot for stills, why should doing that for video cost you thousands?
The ability to do slow zooms. WOW...not that is worth thousands more. Are you a zoom freak. Afraid of moving your legs. Afraid of editing? You're buying this thing and you can't edit. When was the last time you saw a slow smooth ZOOM on network tv. Probably a football game. Is that why you are buying this?
What the hell does this thing do that warrants the price difference between it and even the Canon consumer model HD camcorders?
I've used this camera, nothing warrants it.
NOTHING except to look like a pro. And that is what you are paying for, a lame status thing. The ability to change settings with a button instead of a menu. The ability to manually focus with a ring. The ability to hook in pro mics. And the big "look at me" design. Kinda like driving a hummer.
Hey I have a expensive car, I must be important.
Unfortunately that is the stigma attached to videography. In order to sastify your clients ignorance, you must have a "big" camera, even though the same results can be achieved with a $900 camera.
And instead of charging anything realistic to what's really built in this camera, Canon and the industry get together and make up an arbitrary semi-pro, pro price point. One that you really can't or shouldn't pay. This is half the cost of a new car. This four months of mortgage payments.
Nothing in this camera is not in your average point or shoot, except the lens which arguably and comparitively $500 worth of gears and glass.
And of course if you want to look like a pro, you have to buy one of these under-equipped behemoths.
Will this camera make you talented. No. Will this camera, give you abilities you cannot get using something less expensive. NO.
If you have skills you will do fine with a $900 camera.
Are you a budding filmmaker? The only things you should be concerned with...are a 24fps frame rate...and the ability to change lenses.
Neither of these are offered on this camera. 24f is not true 24fps and barely looks like it.
By diy ry
Hey,
I order this camera 2 years ago, it's a great piece of equipment. When I got it the price was $3,250.... it's not $5,000!! I see supply and demand has increased the value. Let that tell you something, but do try to find a better price!! Happy shopping and shooting!!
By Sally A. Gray (Folsom CA USA)
This camera was purchased for our newspaper. It does even more than we expected it to. A great product creating marvellous pictures and sound especially when we video a local symphony orchestra.
By Enmanuel Morales (Miami, FL)
I did my research, and after about two weeks of online forums and reviews I settled on the XH A1 due to its great low-light performance. look for footage tests, comparisons with other non-canon models and siphon through
This camera is probably the best model in its price range. compared to the G1, it's the same, except for a vnc connector panel. aside from that, image quality, on camera controls, preset management, it's all the same. The L lens is just awesome.
the only reservation i have is that it's kind of uncomfortable to hold. I suggest you by an on-shoulder support so that you get less shakier shots and more control. I was aware of this limitation before buying it, but I didn't mind. Just a suggestion.
By David D. Johndon (Phoenix, AZ & Centenial, CO)
What can be said about the very best value in film making gear that's not already been said?
Canon's made the XH-A1 very easy to use for a novice like me and my producer's husband who IS an expert camera person. The quality is super and the camera can do so many things that high end cameras DO.
The Mini-DV media is now becoming a bit dated since everyone seems to be making cameras that feed into chips. Perhaps thats why the unit was a bit cheaper but if you use new cartriges on every shoot the quality is great; we use only Premium Sony MINI DV's. They are inexpensive and even if used more than once don't seem to get degraded. Besides, my producer justs downloads them to the editing software immediately so nothing gets degraded on the hard drive anyway.
The owners manual is huge and explains the numerous bells and whistles that all the big shots know how to use but right out of the box I was shooting great scenes.
The controls are easy to use and the camera comes with all the cables needed to hook up a director's tv monitor. With the large battery we can shoot all day and have power to spare.
The camera really does fit the professional and the consumer as well so both should be happy. Don't put off buying the best low-priced HD on the market. By the way, my old GL-2 has lots of accessories that fit the XH-A1 too like the pricey wide angle lens, the long life batteries and more.
I originally started with the GL-2 and have just stayed with Canon ever since. There quality is fabulous; I've never had a problem, (YES...I'm knocking on wood).
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