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It does not even have a higher zoom ratio. The ability to hook in pro mics. The ability to shoot at different resolutions. Kinda like driving a hummer.
And the new camcorders don't have to fake it like this one.XLR hookups, so what, fine add $200. The ability to change settings with a button instead of a menu. A big telephoto lens, that does not help gather more light. WOW.not that is worth thousands more.
Everything else is bells and whistles.If you were offered two cars, both had the same guts and performance, but one had a bunch of bells and whistles and cost more than four times as much, which would you buy.What is the rest of the money for. This is half the cost of a new car. Point and shoots do that too. It doesn't, compare the f-stop between it and a prosumer camcorder and point and shoot. Three of those, one for each color is what your image is recorded through. Go buy a $200 point and shoot that takes HD video and you have the same imaging ability of this camera.
But they probably cost $50 to build on this thing.Manual controls of wb, shutter, etc. Is that why you are buying this.What the hell does this thing do that warrants the price difference between it and even the Canon consumer model HD camcorders.I've used this camera, nothing warrants it.NOTHING except to look like a pro. That is what is gathering all the info. This camera is unbelievably overpriced.It's like they priced it by the pound or by the button.The imagers are 1/3". Nothing in this camera is not in your average point or shoot, except the lens which arguably and comparitively $500 worth of gears and glass.And of course if you want to look like a pro, you have to buy one of these under-equipped behemoths.Will this camera make you talented. Are you a zoom freak. And that is what you are paying for, a lame status thing. The ability to manually focus with a ring.
When was the last time you saw a slow smooth ZOOM on network tv. Will this camera, give you abilities you cannot get using something less expensive. Big whoop, so do point and shoots.The ability to shoot at pseudo frame rates. And that is why your over half your point and shoot photos are blurry without a flash. Probably a football game.
Stink out your pinky and look at the quick, smaller than that. And the big "look at me" design. Most consumer camcorder do that too and the newer camcorders don't have to shoot in lower HD rez.HDV is only 1440 x 1080.not the full 1920x 1080. NO.If you have skills you will do fine with a $900 camera.Are you a budding filmmaker. One that you really can't or shouldn't pay. Do you know how small that is.
In order to sastify your clients ignorance, you must have a "big" camera, even though the same results can be achieved with a $900 camera.And instead of charging anything realistic to what's really built in this camera, Canon and the industry get together and make up an arbitrary semi-pro, pro price point. Hey I have a expensive car, I must be important.Unfortunately that is the stigma attached to videography. The only things you should be concerned with.are a 24fps frame rate.and the ability to change lenses.Neither of these are offered on this camera. Afraid of editing. You're buying this thing and you can't edit. It is the same imager as your $99 point and shoot camera. No.
So does a point and shoot for stills, why should doing that for video cost you thousands.The ability to do slow zooms. Afraid of moving your legs. This four months of mortgage payments. 24f is not true 24fps and barely looks like it.
Hey,I order this camera 2 years ago, it's a great piece of equipment. I see supply and demand has increased the value. When I got it the price was $3,250. it's not $5,000. Let that tell you something, but do try to find a better price. Happy shopping and shooting.
This camera was purchased for our newspaper. It does even more than we expected it to. A great product creating marvellous pictures and sound especially when we video a local symphony orchestra.
I was aware of this limitation before buying it, but I didn't mind. the only reservation i have is that it's kind of uncomfortable to hold.
look for footage tests, comparisons with other non-canon models and siphon throughThis camera is probably the best model in its price range. I did my research, and after about two weeks of online forums and reviews I settled on the XH A1 due to its great low-light performance.
The L lens is just awesome. compared to the G1, it's the same, except for a vnc connector panel.
aside from that, image quality, on camera controls, preset management, it's all the same. I suggest you by an on-shoulder support so that you get less shakier shots and more control.
Just a suggestion.
By the way, my old GL-2 has lots of accessories that fit the XH-A1 too like the pricey wide angle lens, the long life batteries and more.I originally started with the GL-2 and have just stayed with Canon ever since. With the large battery we can shoot all day and have power to spare.The camera really does fit the professional and the consumer as well so both should be happy.
The quality is super and the camera can do so many things that high end cameras DO.The Mini-DV media is now becoming a bit dated since everyone seems to be making cameras that feed into chips. What can be said about the very best value in film making gear that's not already been said.Canon's made the XH-A1 very easy to use for a novice like me and my producer's husband who IS an expert camera person.
Besides, my producer justs downloads them to the editing software immediately so nothing gets degraded on the hard drive anyway.The owners manual is huge and explains the numerous bells and whistles that all the big shots know how to use but right out of the box I was shooting great scenes.The controls are easy to use and the camera comes with all the cables needed to hook up a director's tv monitor. Perhaps thats why the unit was a bit cheaper but if you use new cartriges on every shoot the quality is great; we use only Premium Sony MINI DV's.
They are inexpensive and even if used more than once don't seem to get degraded. Don't put off buying the best low-priced HD on the market.
There quality is fabulous; I've never had a problem, (YES.I'm knocking on wood).
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