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Reviews of the Canon XH A1

  • 7.5

    camcorderinfo.com

    By David Kender | November 21, 2006

    Review Summary: The Canon XH A1 is poised to win over a host of videographers looking to make the switch to HD. Billed by Canon as the XL H1 in miniature, we can tell you that the statement is hardly exaggeration. The manual control suite is simply outstanding and ...

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  • 10

    macworld.co.uk

    By Steve Paris | February 20, 2005

    Review Summary: This camera is of such excellent value that most of the defects are quite minor in comparison. It isn't for everyone, and definitely not for the novice user, but if you're a professional filmmaker on a budget or a dedicated amateur you'll absolutely ...

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  • No Rating

    photographyreview.com

    Review Summary: The Canon XH-A1 is an extension of the XL-H1 HDV camcorder This model is geared towards the videographer on a budget, without compromising any of the

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Manufacturer: Canon USA

Part number: 1191B001

General

  • Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/3"
  • Optical Sensor Type 3CCD
  • Min Illumination 0.4 lux
  • Special Effects Skintone, Black & White
  • Image Stabilizer Optical
  • Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader
  • Min Shutter Speed 1/3 sec
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/16000 sec
  • Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
  • Shooting Programs Low light, Spotlight
  • White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
  • Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
  • Camera Flash None
  • Widescreen Video Capture Yes

Main Features

  • Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1.67 megapixels
  • Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 1.56 megapixels
  • Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 2 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps
  • Still Image Format EXIF
  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
  • Media Included Qty 1
  • TV Tuner None
  • Supported Resolution 1080i

Pro Camcorder Features

  • Audio Signal Format PCM, MPEG1 Audio Layer II
  • Features Total Cine Control

Memory / Storage

  • Flash Memory 16 MB Flash - SD Memory Card
  • Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
  • Floppy Drive None
  • Image Storage JPEG 1920 x 1080, JPEG 1440 x 1080, JPEG 640 x 480
  • Media Type Mini DV (HDV)

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 4.5 mm - 90 mm - F/1.6
  • Focal Length 4.5 mm - 90 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/1.6
  • Optical Zoom 20 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Min focal length 4.5 mm
  • Max focal length 90 mm
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Features UD glass
  • Filter Size 72 mm
  • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 32.5 - 650 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
  • Min Focus Range 0.8 in
  • Zoom Adjustment Manual, Motorized drive

Additional Features

  • DV input Yes
  • Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
  • Digital Still Camera Function Yes
  • Search Modes Date search, Photo search
  • Additional Features Contrast control, Sharpness control, Accessories hot shoe, Backlight compensation, RGB primary color filter, Analog to digital conversion with pass through
  • Remote control Remote control - Infrared
  • Included Accessories Lens hood, Camcorder shoulder strap

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type LCD
  • Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.57 in
  • Viewfinder Resolution 269,000 pixels

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.8 in - Color

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in

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

Audio Input

  • Audio input type Microphone
  • Microphone type Built-in
  • Microphone Operation Mode Stereo

Miscellaneous

  • Carrying Case None
  • 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 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

Viewfinder / Display

  • Display Form Factor Rotating
  • Display Format 207,000 pixels
  • Viewfinder Color Support Color

Physical Characteristics

  • Width 6.4 in
  • Depth 13.8 in
  • Height 7.4 in
  • Weight 4.7 lbs

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