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Review: Canon XH A1 Camcorder - Camcorder Info

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A review of the Canon XH A1 Camcorder has been posted over at Camcorder Info. 'The Canon XH A1 is equipped with three 1/3” CCDs. Each chip offers 1.67 gross MP (breaking down to an HDV effective pixel count of 1.56MP, a 16:9 DV effective pixel count of 1.56MP, and a 4:3 DV effective pixel count of 1.17MP). HDV is recorded in 1080/60i, along with frame rates of 30F and 24F, with the “F” standing for “frame.” For a full explanation of the distinctions between “F” and “P” (as in the AG-HVX200’s 24P), scroll all the way down to the Scan Rate/24P section. DV video is recorded in 480/60i, and can also take advantage of the 30F and 24F frame rates.

Canon promises that the XH A1 and XH G1 have exactly the same video performance as the XL H1, which retails for more than twice the price of the XH A1. Of course, the XH H1 has an interchangeable lens, and different lenses can seriously affect video performance. Their claim seems to be based on the performance with the 20x kit lens, which is what we used in testing for our review of XL H1. Let’s see if the XH A1 can uphold its claim.'

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Posted by Slash Scope Admin on November 29, 2006 12:23 PM |

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