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Canon XL1

Canon XL1
alaScore 79

305 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 305 reviews of Canon XL1. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the color and design. The usability and image quality are also appreciated, but there are mixed opinions on the reliability and portability.

price, image quality, usability, design, color

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon XL1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon XL1

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of Canon XL1 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the design and color are on the whole positive. The size and usability also get good feedback, but the portability and price get mixed opinions.

image quality, usability, size, color, design

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Canon XL1

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 128 user reviews of Canon XL1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and design. The image quality and usability also get good reviews, but comments about the size and reliability are mixed.

price, usability, image quality, design, durability

91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Neil Bennett (digitalartsonline.co.uk)

XL1S camcorder

 

The menu system has been shifted around, which was necessary, so that you now move up and down the menu using the iris wheel and select by pushing it. While this is an improvement on the previous system, the menu button's still a pain to find while...

Expert review by : Shawn S. Lealos (brighthub.com)

Canon XL1 Review

 

Is the Canon XL1 still the best camera for filmmakers on a budget? This review of the Canon XL1 will give you all the information you need to decide if this camera is right for you.

May, 2011

Expert review by : The Digital Journalist (digitaljournalist.org)

Expert Review

 

As readers of The Digital Journalist are aware, we have been enthusiasticabout Canon's XL1 since it arrived on the market in late fall of 1997.The camera was designed to a professional instrument, aimed at thenew generation of television and film...

Jul, 2002

Expert review by : Larry Kausch (kenstone.net)

The New Canon XL-1S

 

Well...after much fiddling and testing with the new "XL1s" it looks like Canon has a winner.

The comments above by Larry Kausch - ProMax Instructor, Support, and Demo Artist.

Jul, 2001

Expert review by : Dirck Halstead (digitaljournalist.org)

New Canon XL1 Accessories

 

As any regular reader of The Digital Journalist is well aware, we have been enthusiastic about Canon's top-of-the-line video camcorder, the XL-1, since its introduction two years ago. It still is leading the way as far as innovative design and...

Mar, 2000

Expert review by : Dirck Halstead (digitaljournalist.org)

Canon XL-1 Review

 

Before I start what will be a very lengthy review of this camera, the first truly professional mini dv camcorder priced under $12,000, I think I should correct something I said to a member of the NPPA discussion list when he asked about it (I was in my...

Consumer review (reviewstream.com)

Canon XL1 Video Camera

 

I purchased the Canon XL-1 about 3 years ago. At the time it was the only 3 chip DV camera that had interchangeable lenses. Although there are a few prosumer cameras out today that allow you to do the same, they are rarely within the price range. There...

Overall I really think the camera is great and would definitely buy another one. You can buy them really cheap on ebay or craigslist and if you want to step it up go with the XL2 that includes even more features.

Oct, 2008

Consumer review (photographyreview.com)

Canon XL1S - (Digital Camcorders)

 
Jan, 2008

Consumer review (reviewstream.com)

Canon XL1 Video Camera

 

I purchased the Canon XL-1 about 3 years ago. At the time it was the only 3 chip DV camera that had interchangeable lenses. Although there are a few prosumer cameras out today that allow you to do the same, they are rarely within the price range.

Jan, 2008

Consumer review (epinions.com)

so you want to be a filmmaker?

 

Of course, we've all been hearing that thing for years now.. y'know, "the digital filmmaking revolution is here" and "now you at home can make movies for nothing!". And, of course- in a way that's true, you can pick up your sony handycam, shoot a short...

Great image quality, user friendly..

Cost of additional parts.

Oct, 2005
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