{"id":5526,"date":"2011-01-18T17:37:49","date_gmt":"2011-01-18T22:37:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.videoproductiontips.com\/?p=5526"},"modified":"2023-10-05T17:30:47","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T22:30:47","slug":"the-canon-xh-a1-video-camcorder-a-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.videoproductiontips.com\/the-canon-xh-a1-video-camcorder-a-review\/","title":{"rendered":"The Canon XH-A1 Video Camcorder: A Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Canon XH-A1<\/a> is an incredible camera that delivers tons of professional features while keeping to a budget. This is an easy camera to admire.<\/p>\n

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The Canon XH-A1 records a gorgeous high resolution image, using three 1\/3″ 16:9 interlaced CCDs that capture images at 1080i resolution. On the practical side, you can shoot SD with this camera too.<\/p>\n

For the advanced videographer, the XH-A1 Canon camcorder features selectable frame rates of 60i, 30 Frame and 24 Frame. 30 is standard for broadcasting, but you get a different look and feel to those differing frame rates and professionals like to have the flexibility.<\/p>\n

To get the look and feel of motion picture film, use the 24 Frame rate. The 60i frame rate is well suited for slow motion effects.<\/p>\n

The XH-A1 shoots video on miniDV cassettes. MiniDV is a fantastic format IMHO. Editing systems all accept MiniDV and it\u2019s nice to have what you shoot on its own little back-up and storage system. Especially if you are shooting pro. Sticking with miniDV tape instead of going tapeless saves you the trouble of having to store and capture important client footage that needs to be kept.<\/p>\n

Tapeless is cool, I like it.\u00a0 But, in all honesty, you often do not really get the time savings they boast about in transferring your video.\u00a0 So many folks still like the miniDV format.<\/p>\n

The XH-A1 captures still images (not video) onto a removable memory card<\/strong>. You can use any of the following:<\/p>\n