Canon XH A1
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Canon XH A1

Camcorder - Viewfinder: without Viewfinder - Flash memory: SD Memory Card - LCD display - 2.8 in

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Quick review of Canon XH A1
Review of Canon XH A1 by picornish

I have used this camera in a professional situation and found the controls, the ability and the easy of use to be exceptional. WIthout doubt, this camera is the best on the market within it's price range. Especially important for me was the ability to shoot in low light and with a .7 lux ability this was easy. I found it's zoom to be incredible, and the detail under high zoom to be completely clear. Also the battery life was amazing, we were able to shoot for 9 hours without a problem.

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28.02.2008


Canon XH A1

General

MPN: 1192B007AA

Product Type: Camcorder

Width: 16.3 cm

Depth: 35 cm

Height: 18.9 cm

Weight: 2.13 kg

Main features

Camcorder Sensor Resolution: 1.67 Mpix

Camcorder Effective Video Resolution: 1.56 Mpix

Camcorder Effective Still Resolution: 2.0 Mpix

Widescreen Video Capture: Widescreen Video Capture

Media Type: Mini DV (HDV)

Colour Support: Colour

Optical Sensor Type: 3CCD

Optical Sensor Size: 1/3"

Min Illumination: 0.4 lux

Shooting Modes: Digital photo mode

Shooting Modes: Spotlight, low light

Special Effects: Black & White, Skintone

Faders: White fader, black fader

Image Stabiliser: Optical

Max Shutter Speed: 1/16000 sec

Min Shutter Speed: 1/3 sec

Exposure Modes: Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority

Auto Exposure Bracketing: 3 steps

White Balance: Custom, automatic, presets

Remote Control: Remote control - infrared

Media Included Qty: 1

Supported Resolution: 1080i

Pro camcorder features

Audio Signal Format: MPEG1 Audio Layer II, PCM

Features: Total Cine Control

Memory / storage

Flash Memory: 16 MB Flash - SD Memory Card

Image Storage:

  • JPEG 1920 x 1080
  • JPEG 1440 x 1080
  • JPEG 640 x 480

Lens system

Type: Zoom lens - 4.5 mm - 90 mm - f/1.6

Focal Length: 4.5 mm - 90 mm

Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera: 32.5 - 650mm

Focus Adjustment: Automatic, manual

Auto Focus: TTL contrast detection

Min Focus Range: 2 cm

Lens Aperture: F/1.6

Optical Zoom: 20 x

Zoom Adjustment: Motorised drive, manual

Filter Size: 72 mm

Features: UD glass

Additional features

DV input: Yes

Low Lux / Night Mode: Yes

Digital Still Camera Function: Yes

Search Modes: Date search, photo search

Additional Features: Backlight compensation, RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, analog to digital conversion with pass through, accessories hot shoe, contrast control

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type: LCD monitor

Viewfinder Colour Support: Colour

Viewfinder Diagonal Size: 0.57"

Viewfinder Resolution: 269,000 pixels

Display

Type: LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.8" - colour

Display Form Factor: Rotating

Display Format: 207,000 pixels

Manufacturer's product description

The HDV1080i XH A1 is perfectly balanced for easy handheld shooting. Full control over image variables, with new ultra-fast Instant AF, makes the XH A1 an ideal digital filmmaker's tool. The 1/3" 1.67 Megapixel 3CCD XH A1 records HDV1080i onto MiniDV tape. The use of rectangular pixels delivers the superior quality of full widescreen resolution, as seen on a High Definition display. Selectable frame rates offer digital filmmakers 50i or 25F shooting. Benefiting from a 32.5-650mm (35mm range) Canon L-series 20x optical zoom lens with Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer, the XH A1 inherits the highest optical standards. Fluorite lens elements, Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) glass and multi-coating virtually eliminate ghosting, flare and chromatic aberration. Ultra-fast auto focusing with Canon's Instant AF system helps achieve the superb clarity and sharpness that defines HD images. The Focus Assist function aids manual focusing. The increased amount of data that must be stored when recording HDV means that more processing power is also needed. Canon's next generation DIGIC DV II processor has been developed to meet the demands of HDV, providing low-noise images with exceptional color reproduction. Split path processing handles movie and still image signals separately, according to their individual color requirements. With an internal battery system allowing the camcorder to operate in extreme environments, the compact XH A1 has been developed for balanced handheld shooting. Ideal for use on location, its controls are positioned for comfortable operation during long shoots. The XH A1 features separate rings on the lens body, allowing full, three-fingered manual control over focus, zoom and iris. A 2.8" widescreen LCD, discretely positioned on top of the XH A1's body, can be rotated for optimum shooting comfort. Footage can also be monitored in 16: 9 widescreen using the 0.57" EVF. A full range of image adjustments are available, including finely graded gain and matrix settings and color correction. Cine gamma settings are provided for digital filmmakers. With an additional 25F shooting mode the XH A1 is able to reproduce the look and feel of film. Presets are available for storing custom settings. An accessory shoe allows a range of peripherals to be attached to the camcorder, expanding shooting options. Two channel XLR audio inputs are also provided.

Microphone

Type: Microphone - built-in

Microphone Operation Mode: Stereo

Connections

Connector Type:

  • 1 x headphones
  • 1 x microphone
  • 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK)
  • 1 x composite video/audio (input/output)
  • 1 x Control-L (LANC)
  • 1 x DC power input

Expansion Slot(s): 1 x SD Memory Card

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories: Lens hood, camcorder shoulder strap

Cables Included:

  • 1 x A/V cable
  • 1 x component video cable
  • 1 x DC coupler cable

Power

Power Device: Power adapter & battery charger - external

Battery

Supported Battery: Canon BP-950G

Supported Battery Details: 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )

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