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Canon XH A1

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5 editorial reviews
Falling somewhere between the professional and high-end consumer markets, the XH-A1 is an outstanding high-definition camera that should suit anyone who is career minded about video.Read more
Expert news, reviews and videos of the latest digital cameras, lenses, accessories, and phones. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums.Read more
The Real Prosumer Camcorder Deal We had the opportunity to join about 20 journalists and critics at a special Canon event to usher in Canon's XH-A1 andRead more
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Pros

  • solid and well-built
  • sharp
  • saturated and smooth

Cons

  • Bad No 720p recording capability
  • no pull-down across the FireWire connection
  • focus is too soft or on the mark
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  • 2.8 in
  • 1440, 1080 px
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Canon XH A1 - Pros & Cons

Canon XH A1

Pros

  • solid and well-built
  • sharp
  • saturated and smooth
  • The lens and focusing system perform very well
  • magnificent usability
  • transportability
  • and versatility
  • efficiently improved through its DIGIC DV II HD image processor
  • Noise reduction and color reproduction are also well addressed
  • reach an enthusiastic audience of students
  • enthusiasts and professional videographers and filmmakers

Cons

  • Bad No 720p recording capability
  • no pull-down across the FireWire connection
  • focus is too soft or on the mark
  • The missed shot was just a touch soft
  • the LCD is a tad small

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Canon XH A1 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Total megapixels1.67 Mpx
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom20.0 x
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)4.5 - 90
Auto focusyes
Filter size2.83 in
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Photography features
Camera shutter speed1.0 s
Built-in flashno
3D supportno
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Power
Battery life (max)7.0 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
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Image
Image stabilizerno
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Screen and viewfinder
Built-in displayyes
DisplayLCD
Display diagonal2.8 in
Viewfinder screen size0.57 in
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Videography features
Resolution1440.0 px
Maximum resolution1440 x 1080 px
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Dimensions
Height7.44 in
Width6.42 in
Depth13.78 in
Weight82.19 oz
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Connectivity
HDMIno
PictBridgeno

Canon XH A1 - Q&A (5)

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    bryon_schultz
    over 2 years ago
    Can canon xh a1 be connected to computer?
    evan.johnston
    about 2 years ago
    The Canon XH-A1 can be connected to a computer via a four pin firewire cable (firewire 400).
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    hildred
    over 2 years ago
    Does canon xh a1 record to sd card?
    billi_torphy
    about 2 years ago
    It uses mini dv tapes. However it will record photo on SD card.
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    santo
    about 2 years ago
    Can canon xh a1 fisheye?
    arlean_braun
    about 2 years ago
    This Century Precision Optics 0HD-FE3X-SH6 Ultra Fisheye Adapter Lens works with the Canon XH-A1 and XH-G1 camcorders. The Fisheye produces an extraordinary degree of barrel distortion. Adding the lens to the camcorders Zoom Lens, results in a 130° horizontal angle of view.
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    adam
    over 2 years ago
    Can canon xh a1 hdv 1080i?
    adolph.marks
    about 2 years ago
    HD at Your Fingertips The XH-A1 camcorder has three 1/3" 16:9 interlaced CCDs that capture images at 1080i resolution. The camcorder features selectable frame rates of 60i, 30 Frame and 24 Frame to allow the user to adjust to the assignment at hand and can switch back to SD resolution if needed.
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    dayle
    over 2 years ago
    Can canon xh a1 sd card recording?
    buck.ondricka
    about 2 years ago
    It uses mini dv tapes. However it will record photo on SD card.
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Canon XH A1 Canon - Editorial Reviews (5)

4.3
Based on 5 reviews
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Canon XH-A1
4.3

Falling somewhere between the professional and high-end consumer markets, the XH-A1 is an outstanding high-definition camera that should suit anyone who is career minded about video.

By Chris Jager
8 minute read
Canon XH A1 Canon XH A1: Canon EOS-1D / 5D / 6D Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review
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Canon XH A1: Canon EOS-1D / 5D / 6D Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

Expert news, reviews and videos of the latest digital cameras, lenses, accessories, and phones. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums.

7 minute read
Canon XH A1 Canon XH-A1 HDV Prosumer Camcorder Review
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Published: 01.03.2007
Canon XH-A1 HDV Prosumer Camcorder Review

The Real Prosumer Camcorder Deal We had the opportunity to join about 20 journalists and critics at a special Canon event to usher in Canon's XH-A1 and

By Videomaker
10 minute read
Canon XH A1 Canon XH
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Published: 23.05.2007
Canon XH

Canon's XH A1 and XH G1 are excellent camcorders for entry-level professionals and independent filmmakers, with hard-to-beat prices for what they offer.

By Lori Grunin
6 minute read
Canon XH A1 EP's Canon XH-A1S Review - Top Ten Professional Camcorders
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Published: 25.05.2013
EP's Canon XH-A1S Review - Top Ten Professional Camcorders

In this Canon XH-A1S review we look at how this camea performs. This is high end in our top ten professional camcorder reviews and we rate the canon XH A1S

3 minute read

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