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Canon XH A1

Manufacturer: Canon USA, Inc. Part number: 1191B001

$2,799.00 - $3,999.00at 17 online stores.

CNET Editors' rating: 8.9 out of 10
Average user rating: 9.6 out of 10

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CNET Editors' review - Canon XH A1

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Excellent

8.9

out of 10

CNET Editor's rating: 8.9 out of 10
Reviewed by Lori Grunin
Review date: 5/23/07
Release date: 11/1/06

The good: Excellent video quality; extremely customizable; great lens and optical stabilizer; fast focus.

The bad: No 720p recording capability; coarse, low-resolution LCD.

The bottom line: 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.

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User opinions - Canon XH A1

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Spectacular

9.6

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9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Impatient Neophytes Need Not Apply
The camera is, to say the least, not to be taken lightly from a learning perspective and, I find,... Read more
by mango2005 (see profile) - May 20, 2007

83 out of 83 users found this user opinion helpful.

10 out of 10 - Perfect
Great for documentary and independent filmmaking. Features compare to a pro...
Amazing. A great investment. The battery lasts 6hrs.(5hrs. 45min.) The resolution is stunning. ... Read more
by Huval (see profile) - November 10, 2007

10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
a wonderful camcorder for independent film making
The best camera I have ever used. It recordes a perfect picture. I use it for many different... Read more
by agentdaniel2005 (see profile) - December 10, 2006

15 out of 25 users found this user opinion helpful.

10 out of 10 - Perfect
I like this camcorder very much
I have bort the Canon XH A1 Camcorder i think this is a very good camcorder for the HD & Mini... Read more
by swissman (see profile) - March 17, 2008

10 out of 10 - Perfect
Brillant Camera
I love this camera. I film alot of action sports and have a Century Optics .3x Ultra HD Fisheye on... Read more
by RobLS (see profile) - December 21, 2007

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Full specifications - Canon XH A1

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Full specifications - Canon XH A1

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Manufacturer: Canon USA, Inc.
Part number: 1191B001

General
Product Type	Camcorder
Optical Sensor Size	1/3 in
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,