Abstract: The Canon XL H1A (Specs, Recent News, $5999.00) ($5999 MSRP) is a great budget option for those who need the size or handling that accompany shoulder-mount camcorders. The video quality is excellent, including accurate colors and high resolution. The l...
HD lens, Endless customization, Highlyaccurate color reproduction
Frontheavy, Small LCD screen, Cant adjust the shoulder pad
Canon has given professional cinemaniacs a vast array of shooting options at an affordable price. Tom Skowronski is Videomakers Associate Editor. Canon USA, Inc. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 ...
Abstract: At first glance, the Canon XL H1S is almost identical to its predecessor, the XL H1. Upon closer inspection, however, one can see that the improvements are well thought out and very user-friendly. When it comes to HD camcorders, Canon is ...
Abstract: Dirck HalsteadCanon has always taken a "wait and see" attitude when it comes to introducing its new video products. Then, once it has determined the direction the market is going in, they do their homework, and come up with something that is beyond any...
Abstract: While Canon has turned out dozens of great still cameras and lenses over the years, when the DV revolution came about the company was relatively unknown in the video world. Canon’s consumer cameras were a mixed lot — anyone remember the origin...
Published: 2006-02-13, Author: Ben , review by: cnet.com
Very high resolution; extensive image controls; interchangeable lenses; compatible with the Canon XL system of lenses and accessories; compatible jack pack is ideal for multicam studio work.
No true progressive shooting; strange ergonomics; stock lens hard to focus manually; pricier than the competition.
Canons semipro high-definition XL H1 video camera is a winner for event, reality, ENG, and documentary shooters, but its price is high.
Class-leading 800+ TVl/ph detail. Comprehensive color tweaks. Clean pictures with multiple noise reduction options. Excellent focusing aids. SDI output. Simultaneous SD and HD out- put; 60i, 24f, and 30f modes. FireWire remote control. Interchangeable len...
Expensive and front heavy. The 24f and 30f modes degrade vertical resolution. Spongy lens controls impede precise work. Audio options not as flexible as they could be. SDI lacks embedded audio, timecode. No letterboxed down-conversion.
The "chainsaw" is back in black--with uncompressed SDI output, genlock, and 1080i HDV recording, as well as the best resolution available under $10,000. If you liked previous XLs, youll love the H1. Gorgeous high-definition images are worth the price....
Outstanding video quality, interchangeable lenses, HD/SD SDI output, timecode sync and Genlock, dedicated switchgear, superb lens, progressive scan SD.
Expensive, unbalanced front-heavy design, 2.4in LCD can make focus tricky, only one HD lens currently available. The Final Word A unique HDV camcorder that’s just as comfortable in the field as it is cabled to a multi-cam studio setup. Professio...
A unique HDV camcorder that’s just as comfortable in the field as it is cabled to a multi-cam studio setup. Professionals will find a lot to like in the XL-H1, while enthusiasts and semi-pro events videographers would be better off looking at a ...
Very high resolution, Extensive image controls, Interchangeable lenses, Compatible with the Canon XL system of lenses and accessories, Compatible jack pack is ideal for multicam studio work
No true progressive shooting, Strange ergonomics, Stock lens hard to focus manually, Pricier than the competition
Canons semipro high-definition XL H1 video camera is a winner for event, reality, ENG, and documentary shooters, but its price is high. ...
There?s no two ways about it, the XLH1 is an outstanding camera. Quite possibly the best camera in this price range I?ve ever used and certainly it throws the gauntlet down to many cameras with much higher pricetags. But, that said, the XLH1 isn?t the ...
