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Canon XH A1

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

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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, MPEG1 Audio Layer II
Features	Total Cine Control

Memory / Storage
Flash Memory	16 MB Flash - 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