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Color Electronics cameras Digital Zoom noise reduction LCD Professional USA camcorder A1 SD image quality Canon optical Recording card 16 Focus Matrix HIGH Active Resolution secure widescreen HD TFT included definition 16MB MiniDV auto focus high-definition 20x 3CCD XH easy enough low light 20x optical zoom auto mode 1.67MP 1191B001 EVF Canon XH A1 67MP 3CCD High-Definition Camcorder Super-range optical image low-light situations per CCD film look regular DV HD function 2.8 013803063769
Latest 6 Reviews Here is what people are saying about the Canon XH A1 1.67MP 3CCD High-Definition Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom
"Great cam, bought it in 07"
2009-08-12
- Reviewed By User: A1CUTGY7PY1ZS0
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!!
"Canon video camera"
2009-06-24
- Reviewed By User: A1XILRDBJVZ3YW
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.
"great if not best HDV for price range."
2009-04-14
- Reviewed By User: A24KXZIIGVNMVP
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.
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).
"OUTSTANDING PICTURE"
2008-10-24
- Reviewed By User: AQKWGY72O9K7
GREAT CAMERA!! THE PICTURE IS OUTSTANDING!! ONE DISAPPOINTMENT IS THAT THE CAMERA IS NOT EQUIPMENT WITH A "HDMI" CABLE CONNECTION. FOR THE PRICE I WAS SURE THAT IT WOULD HAVE THAT CONNECTION. BUT OVERALL, I'M VERY HAPPY WITH THE CAMERA. 99% OF MY SHOOTING IS OUTSIDE OF ACTIVE RAILROAD OPERATIONS. FAST MOVING TRAINS, ETC. ASO I SHOOT FIREFIGHTING SCENES FOR MY FIRE DEPT. ONCE AGAIN, OUTSTANDING CAMERA!!
"warning! Be careful with compatibility"
2008-09-20
- Reviewed By User: A3VSXC9HWBZOCX
All Canon HDV cameras has an important issue: if you record in 24F or 30F modes, the tapes can only be played back in the camera itself. Canon records those signals in a proprietary mode that is not HDV compliant. YOU CANNOT PLAYBACK THE TAPES IN ANY DECK OR CAMERA other than Canon.
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"Great cam, bought it in 07"
"great if not best HDV for price range."
"warning! Be careful with compatibility"