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A great product creating marvellous pictures and sound especially when we video a local symphony orchestra. This camera was purchased for our newspaper. It does even more than we expected it to.
compared to the G1, it's the same, except for a vnc connector panel. the only reservation i have is that it's kind of uncomfortable to hold.
I was aware of this limitation before buying it, but I didn't mind. I suggest you by an on-shoulder support so that you get less shakier shots and more control.
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. The L lens is just awesome.
Just a suggestion. look for footage tests, comparisons with other non-canon models and siphon throughThis camera is probably the best model in its price range.
aside from that, image quality, on camera controls, preset management, it's all the same.
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. 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.
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. Don't put off buying the best low-priced HD on the market.
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. 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.
There quality is fabulous; I've never had a problem, (YES.I'm knocking on wood). 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.
They are inexpensive and even if used more than once don't seem to get degraded.
ASO I SHOOT FIREFIGHTING SCENES FOR MY FIRE DEPT. 99% OF MY SHOOTING IS OUTSIDE OF ACTIVE RAILROAD OPERATIONS. FAST MOVING TRAINS, ETC. GREAT CAMERA. ONCE AGAIN, OUTSTANDING CAMERA. ONE DISAPPOINTMENT IS THAT THE CAMERA IS NOT EQUIPMENT WITH A "HDMI" CABLE CONNECTION. THE PICTURE IS OUTSTANDING. FOR THE PRICE I WAS SURE THAT IT WOULD HAVE THAT CONNECTION.BUT OVERALL, I'M VERY HAPPY WITH THE CAMERA.
I use it for films, video journalism, blogging, anything. Having worked with many 'prosumer' 3CCD cameras, this is a great choice for an aspiring filmmaker of any sort.
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