Canon XH A1 1.67MP 3CCD High-Definition Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom
List Price: $0.00
Details
- Captures veracious 1080 resolution, widescreen (16:9) HD video
- 20x HD zoom lens; Wonderful-range optical image stabilization
- DIGIC DV II HD facsimile processor
Description
Canon XH-A1 captures right 1080 High Definition resolution video at 60i, 30F or 24F compose rates (or, 50i/60i with optional upgrade). It captures a true 16:9 widescreen HD embodiment that is made for your HD broadcast and theatrical projects. It comes with a Genuine Canon 20x HD Professional L Series Fluorite lens delivering famed resolution, contrast and color reproduction; delivers clarity and fetish quality you won't see with conventional optical glass lenses. Designed specifically for HD, Canon's DIGIC DV II ensures optimal effigy quality for HD video, with improved color reproduction - especially in coat tones, and dark and light scenes. It also employs a hybrid hubbub reduction system that integrates two types of noise reduction, for high description 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 unclouded, high-resolution views. The LCD and EVF can be used at the simultaneously, giving both cameraperson and superintendent or producer a view of the action. It records on HDV digital tape cassettes. There's also a sulcus for SD memory cards. Canon's innovative Super-Range Optical Form Stabilizer combines gyro- and image-sensors to correct camcorder squirm instantly - whether it's the fast vibration you'd experience while recording from a moving car; the average-speed motion of hand-held recording; or the slower beckon of body sway. With HD, focus is more critical than ever. Instant AF is the next generation of sedan focus, designed with HD resolution in mind. It combines an external AF sensor with Canon's acclaimed auto focus system for fast and accurate focus. Together, the two sensors up focusing time - even in low-light situations - and improve focusing interpretation on difficult subjects. There are 9 Custom Presets, 2 Custom Keys, and 7 Programmable AE Modes.Customer Reviews
Makes you deem like a professionalI've had this camera since 2007. I over myself a prosumer filmmaker and not a cinematographer. My review is not applicable to professionals but geared towards a recess demographic who can afford not having technology be a culprit to better art. Being a helmsman, I consider camerawork one of many pieces of filmmaking. Such philosophy shows in my regard and films, by the way.
One of the first lessons I learned is not having an audience distracted by the importance of the presentation, i.e. video. I can't say the XHA1 makes a film look great. I can say it makes it look not trashy - not recorded from a hand held picked up at W-mart or B-Buy. Post method editing, lighting, cinematography aside you can find better cameras. However, the value point isn't gradual its a giant leap. Being a proponent of Canon, I was quite satisfied with my sentence with the XHA1 knowing I couldn't spend anymore.
While there are reasons to shoot in SD or even 4:3, there is no brains to deny yourself HD. Without explaining the advantageous of HD, I'll focus reviewing the camera and say the video looks zealous in capturing minute details. 16:9 is the only resolution with 24 or 30fps. Simile stabilization helps hand-held look near tripod calibre. Hint: do not use IS while on a tripod at risk of having the floating camera accomplish. Since I abhor the "shaky camera" style, I cannot review the differences between IS and not when looking to these days that technique.
The camera is as auto or manual control as you like. Many of my imperfections I panacea post-process. Because I compete in timed projects, I practice resistance style filmmaking not having the luxury for all the bells and whistles to set up a display optimally. But they are there when I need them. I shoot mostly wide angle and choose to dolly in/out of my subjects. There is fish-eye obtain, keep in mind. You can start shooting in two conveniently placed buttons depending how you long to hold the camera. There are two levers to control zoom. One fast, the other uneventful. Favorable to your desired camera technique.
Microphone: It's okay with a midget tinniness. Probably one of the weaknesses. I purchased a third-party shotgun mic from Amazon and moved the je sais quoi from a C+ to a B.
Durability: The record button on top of the handle is a little screwed up. The proceed from underneath is worn and sometimes the button doesn't pop up in its place and is pinned under the chassis. Saddened since I don't use the camera that often and that button even less. Other than that, it holds up fine. Be very careful to never to touch the LCD with your fingers. The smears linger and any on smudges the image. The monitor is a guide, judge your work after you humiliate hope from miniDV.
Still photography: Others are discouraged if not disappointed that Canon offered a simple, no-brainer physiognomy to a digital commodity. For me, its a feature of convenience and not a substitute for professional DSLR photography. But it is slight on occasion to frame a subject in widescreen. The shutter is noticeably postponed and the quality is film grainy. You will need a separate memory humorist. I use the camera as a tool to capture moments. Sometimes, a still image is more appropriate.
Mobile life: I purchased a larger spare battery from a third-party. You also have the sybaritism to record and have AC power. The charger works quickly.
I bought a set of filters, again from Amazon. One for fluorescent lighting, one for Noncommittal Density, and UV to protect the camera. Though the camera has a built in ND filter with feedback, I've encountered such fulgorous days it wasn't enough. The UV lens seemed to make sense to protect your investment until I noticed reflections from the video in my video.
Camera begrudge: I didn't buy this camera to look cool. I was serious about my endeavors in filmmaking. But since I acquired the camera, companies including Canon are impending up with HD cameras cheaper and of higher resolution as the XHA1. True, they're for consumers and tourists but I do be curious if the benefits of the XHA1 will depreciate. (In fact, I will acquire Canon's latest models after they concern out in April). But I'll be honest. If you're going to lead a team of capacity and film crew to shoot a project that will be shown in public in a show somewhere, best you look the part. No different than your actors. When you take this camera out for action it demands serious acclaim. Actors know at first sight this isn't home movies. When they see you spent dough to capture their appearance and performance they'll feel as serious as you.
$4000+ Camera with $800 mental picture?
This camera is unbelievably overpriced.
It's like they priced it by the hammer or by the button.
The imagers are 1/3". Do you know how small that is? Stink out your pinky and look at the testy, 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 partially your point and shoot photos are blurry without a flash. It is the same imager as your $99 germane and shoot camera. Go buy a $200 point and shoot that takes HD video and you have the same imaging talent of this camera. Everything else is bells and whistles.
If you were offered two cars, both had the same guts and display, 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 flush for? A big telephoto lens, that does not help gather more light. It doesn't, look like the f-stop between it and a prosumer camcorder and point and shoot. It does not even have a higher zoom correlation.
The ability to shoot at different resolutions? Big whoop, so do point and shoots.
The know-how 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 fling in lower HD rez...HDV is only 1440 x 1080...not the full 1920x 1080. And the new camcorders don't have to quack it like this one.
XLR hookups, so what, fine add $200. But they probably cost $50 to raise on this thing.
Manual controls of wb, shutter, etc. So does a point and fling for stills, why should doing that for video cost you thousands?
The ability to do take it easy zooms. WOW...not that is worth thousands more. Are you a zoom freak. Afraid of inspiring your legs. Afraid of editing? You're buying this thing and you can't edit. When was the last antiquated you saw a slow smooth ZOOM on network tv. Probably a football pretend. Is that why you are buying this?
What the hell does this thing do that warrants the price nature 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 disabled status thing. The ability to change settings with a button preferably of a menu. The ability to manually focus with a ring. The ability to out of it in pro mics. And the big "look at me" design. Kinda like driving a hummer.
Hey I have a costly car, I must be important.
Unfortunately that is the stigma attached to videography. In order to sastify your customers ignorance, you must have a "big" camera, even though the same results can be achieved with a $900 camera.
And as an alternative of charging anything realistic to what's really built in this camera, Canon and the industry get together and perform as serve as up an arbitrary semi-pro, pro price point. One that you really can't or shouldn't pay. This is partly the cost of a new car. This four months of mortgage payments.
Nothing in this camera is not in your average place or shoot, except the lens which arguably and comparitively $500 worth of gears and goggles.
And of course if you want to look like a pro, you have to buy one of these under-equipped behemoths.
Will this camera navigate you talented. No. Will this camera, give you abilities you cannot get using something less expensive. NO.
If you have skills you will do tickety-boo with a $900 camera.
Are you a budding filmmaker? The only things you should be concerned with...are a 24fps order rate...and the ability to change lenses.
Neither of these are offered on this camera. 24f is not veracious 24fps and barely looks like it.
Adept cam, bought it in 07
Hey,
I demand 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 store and demand has increased the value. Let that tell you something, but do try to find a better price!! Felicitous shopping and shooting!!
Canon video camera
This camera was purchased for our newspaper. It does even more than we expected it to. A Brobdingnagian product creating marvellous pictures and sound especially when we video a city symphony orchestra.
big if not best HDV for price range.
I did my examine, and after about two weeks of online forums and reviews I settled on the XH A1 due to its great low-joyful performance. look for footage tests, comparisons with other non-canon models and siphon through
This camera is presumably the best model in its price range. compared to the G1, it's the same, except for a vnc connector panel. detour from that, image quality, on camera controls, preset management, it's all the same. The L lens is barely awesome.
the only reservation i have is that it's kind of uncomfortable to hold. I suggest you by an on-socialize with support so that you get less shakier shots and more control. I was aware of this limitation before buying it, but I didn't wits. Just a suggestion.
