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Review summary for the Canon XH-A1 / A1E / A1S

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 240 reviews from magazines and websites. People appreciate the image quality. The design also impresses, but some have doubts about build quality.

Experts rate this product 86/100 and users 89/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon XH-A1 / A1E / A1S is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

August, 2010

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Canon XH A1

By Lori Grunin (cnet.co.uk)Read the full review

Canon's XH A1 uses the same technology as the company's professional-level XL H1, but trades in the interchangeable lens for a price that's far easier to stomach -- making it an appealing model for prosumers

Excellent video quality ; extremely customisable ; great lens and optical stabiliser ; fast focus

No 720p recording capability ; coarse, low-resolution LCD

Canon's XH A1 is an excellent camcorder for entry-level professionals and independent filmmakers, with hard-to-beat prices for what it offers

Derived from the same technology that the professional-level XL H1 uses, the...

June, 2007

 

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Canon XH A1

By Matthew Bell (pricemo.com)Read the full review

Giving independent videographers something to choose the most popular, but highly developed tooth GL2, Canon offers two HDV models for semi-professional and entry level market call. The same technology used in professional level XL H1, XH A1 and XH G1 ...

In an aggressive price, the Canon XH A1 can be seen, and the sister model, the XH G1, strong attractive compared to its competitors in the indie filmmaker and entry-level studio markets

November, 2009

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User Reviews (208)

“Keen amateur”

By (reevoo.com)Read the full review

Excellent picture quality

too many controls, and the sound is not that great, you need external mice for a better sound

June, 2009

 

Canon XH A1

By Nicholas (reevoo.com)Read the full review

For an entry into the pro camcorder arena this is in my opinion the current best buy, super image quality, great lens , intuitive controls. It hard to fault and beats just all at the same price that Sony, jvc or Panasonic offer... currently!

Nothing, nope I really cannot think of anything.

March, 2008

 

Canon XH A1

By Nicholas (reevoo.com)Read the full review

For an entry into the pro camcorder arena this is in my opinion the current best buy, super image quality, great lens , intuitive controls. It hard to fault and beats just all at the same price that Sony, jvc or Panasonic offer... currently!

Nothing, nope I really cannot think of anything.

March, 2008

 

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Manufacturer's Description

The HDV1080i XH A1 is perfectly balanced for easy handheld shooting. Full control over image variables, with new ultra-fast Instant AF, makes the XH A1 an ideal digital filmmaker's tool. The 1/3" 1.67 Megapixel 3CCD XH A1 records HDV1080i onto MiniDV tape. The use of rectangular pixels delivers the superior quality of full widescreen resolution, as seen on a High Definition display. Selectable frame rates offer digital filmmakers 50i or 25F shooting.Benefiting from a 32.5-650mm (35mm range)...

Canon XH-A1 / A1E / A1S

Canon XH-A1 / A1E / A1S

Manufacturer's Description

The HDV1080i XH A1 is perfectly balanced for easy handheld shooting. Full control over image variables, with new ultra-fast Instant AF, makes the XH A1 an ideal digital filmmaker's tool. The 1/3" 1.67 Megapixel 3CCD XH A1 records HDV1080i onto MiniDV tape. The use of rectangular pixels delivers the superior quality of full widescreen resolution, as seen on a High Definition display. Selectable frame rates offer digital filmmakers 50i or 25F shooting.Benefiting from a 32.5-650mm (35mm range) Canon L-series 20x optical zoom lens with Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer, the XH A1 inherits the highest optical standards. Fluorite lens elements, Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) glass and multi-coating virtually eliminate ghosting, flare and chromatic aberration. Ultra-fast auto focusing with Canon's Instant AF system helps achieve the superb clarity and sharpness that defines HD images. The Focus Assist function aids manual focusing. The increased amount of data that must be stored when recording HDV means that more processing power is also needed. Canon's next generation DIGIC DV II processor has been developed to meet the demands of HDV, providing low-noise images with exceptional color reproduction. Split path processing handles movie and still image signals separately, according to their individual color requirements. With an internal battery system allowing the camcorder to operate in extreme environments, the compact XH A1 has been developed for balanced handheld shooting. Ideal for use on location, its controls are positioned for comfortable operation during long shoots.The XH A1 features separate rings on the lens body, allowing full, three-fingered manual control over focus, zoom and iris. A 2.8" widescreen LCD, discretely positioned on top of the XH A1's body, can be rotated for optimum shooting comfort. Footage can also be monitored in 16: 9 widescreen using the 0.57" EVF. A full range of image adjustments are available, including finely graded gain and matrix settings and color correction. Cine gamma settings are provided for digital filmmakers. With an additional 25F shooting mode the XH A1 is able to reproduce the look and feel of film. Presets are available for storing custom settings. An accessory shoe allows a range of peripherals to be attached to the camcorder, expanding shooting options. Two channel XLR audio inputs are also provided.

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