Canon XH A1 Camcorder Review

by David Kender
Published on Nov 21, 2006 12:00 PM

Intro Performance
Format
 Tour
Auto/Manual Controls Still Features
Handling and Use Audio/Playback/Connectivity
Other Features Comparisons/Conclusion
Specs/Ratings  
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Compression (7.0)

The Canon XH A1 (Specs, Recent News, $3279.99) records DV or HDV video to tape or DTE drive, and unlike the XH G1 and XL H1 (Specs, Recent News, $7947.89), cannot output uncompressed video via the HD/SD SDI port included in the Professional Jack Pack. In both HDV and DV recording modes, the data rate is fixed at 25 Mbps. Their data rate is identical despite the fact that HDV and DV use different compression codecs. 
 
Media (7.5)
The XH A1 is compatible with standard 6.35mm DV tapes for recording HDV or DV video. Still images can be captured to SD or SDHC memory cards. Numerous third-party DTE HDD devices are available for tapeless video capture, and can be purchased off-the-shelf.
 
Editing (8.0)
Editing HDV and DV video can be edited using numerous NLE programs, including Adobe Premiere, AVID Xpress Pro and Apple Final Cut Pro HD. HDV editing will place a higher processor load on your system than DV, but most of today’s computer systems can handle HDV editing with sufficient drive capacity and RAM.
 
 

 


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