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Canon XHA1

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Editorial reviews:
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6 editorial reviews
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Pros

  • the XH A1 is surprisingly easy to operate
  • magnificent usability
  • transportability

Cons

  • no pull-down across the FireWire connection
  • focus is too soft or on the mark
  • The missed shot was just a touch soft

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 1/3 in
  • 156000 Mpx
  • yes
  • 2.8 in

Canon XHA1 - Pros & Cons

Canon XHA1

Pros

  • the XH A1 is surprisingly easy to operate
  • 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
  • image quality is very pleasing
  • Properly lit scenes look brilliant in playback
  • Color balance is natural and accurate

Cons

  • 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
  • Bad No 720p recording capability

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Canon XHA1 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Optical sensor size1.0 in
Effective megapixels156000.0 Mpx
Total megapixels1.67 Mpx
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom20.0 x
Focal length equiv32.5 - 650
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)4.5 - 90
Auto focusyes
Manual focusyes
Filter size2.83 in
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Photography features
Camera shutter speed1.0 s
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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 stabilizeryes
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Screen and viewfinder
DisplayLCD
Display diagonal2.8 in
Viewfinder screen size0.57 in
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Videography features
Maximum frame rate25.0 fps
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Dimensions
Height7.44 in
Width6.42 in
Depth9.84 in
Weight71.61 oz
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Connectivity
Microphone portyes

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