Canon XH A1S HDV Camcorder

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★★★★★
4.6

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4.1

$3,399.00 - $3,999.99

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Pros

  • Great features (27)
  • Great picture quality (27)
  • Comfortable to operate (21)
  • Versatile (19)
  • Durable (16)
  • Great sound quality (16)
  • Simple controls (15)
  • Color correction amazing (1)
  • Good battery life (1)
  • Great in low-light (1)
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Cons

  • Poor sound quality (4)
  • Complicated to operate (2)
  • Flimsy (2)
  • Inadequate features (2)
  • Low-quality recordings (1)
  • Mic a bit flimsy (1)
  • Poor battery life (1)
  • Removeable lens (1)
  • Small lcd screen (1)
  • Tape heads misalign (1)

Best Uses

  • Documentaries (23)
  • Hd shooting (23)
  • Movies/short films (23)
  • Travel (12)
  • Home movies (10)
  • Editing (7)
  • Weddings (2)
  • Commercials (1)
  • Corporate video (1)
  • Educational events use (1)
 
 
 

Provided by Abes of Maine

For the professionals who require a smaller, lighter weight HD camcorder but who won’t give up capability and performance, Canon offers the XH A1S. Our latest in a family of high quality HDV camcorders, the XH A1S delivers advanced features and a wide range of image parameter controls to make your vision a reality- and at a very attractive price. Starting with the superb Canon Genuine Canon 20x HD lens with Professional L Series Fluorite, the XH A1S adds 3CCDs, each of which is at 1440 x 1080 pixels. It also means you can be sure that your shooting in the field will be the best it can be with Canon’s SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization. It corrects for a wide range of camera movement and vibration, and combined with Instant AF (Auto Focus) you’ll get ultra-quick, accurate focus. The DIGIC DV II HD image processor finishes the picture with improved color reproduction and noise reduction - for a final result that delivers excellent image quality. To further ensure that your vision is

Specification Description
Model 3238B001, 3238B001AA, XH A1S, XH-A1S
UPC 013803101324
AC Adapter CA920
Accessory Shoe Yes
Card Slot SDHC
Card Slot Secure Digital
Compatible Battery BP950G
Definition High Definition
Depth (Inches) 15.5
Filter Diameter 72mm
HDMI Yes
Height (Inches) 7.6
Image Stabilization Optical Image Stabilization
LCD Display Size (Inches) 2.8
Light Optional External Light Required
Mic Input 3.5mm Stereo
Mic Input XLR
Recordable Media Type MiniDV
Recording Format Flash Memory with SDHC slot
Resolution High Definition
Weight (Pounds) 5.3
Width (Inches) 6.4

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Last update: Nov 5, 2009

Canon XH A1S HDV Camcorder Reviews

 
 
 

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[19 of 22 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[2 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Incredible potential!

"My first uses have produced less than stellar results because I relied on the default "AUTO" white balance, gain and on-camera microphone(s).Much good advice from XH-A1 users ([@] forums) has improved my satisfaction with this camera and I anticipate being able to rival or exceed the quality produced by more tenured videographers.This camera is NOT for the novice or anyone intimidated by complexity because the d..." Read Full Review »

Feb 10, 2009 by Dave

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
VERY unreliable

"we have two of these cameras...they have EACH been in over 4 times, in the past year and a half, for the same problem. Canon swears that its a coincidence, but 2 different cameras+ the same problem+ multiple occurances. the tape heads gets misaligned and all the footage shot is pixelated and ruined! forget tape head cleaners, that doesnt solve the problem. PLEASE take my word for it that this camera may be a g..." Read Full Review »

Aug 04, 2009 by why canon...why?

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[19 of 22 customers found this review helpful]

Canon XH A1S HDV Camcorder Review

Incredible potential!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Durable
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality

    Cons

  • Complicated To Operate

    Best Uses

  • Documentaries
  • HD Shooting
  • Movies/Short Films
 

"My first uses have produced less than stellar results because I relied on the default "AUTO" white balance, gain and on-camera microphone(s).Much good advice from XH-A1 users ([@] forums) has improved my satisfaction with this camera and I anticipate being able to rival or exceed the quality produce …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 10 2009
Dave
San Antonio, Texas
I am:
  • Semi-pro Videographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $3,399.00
 

Canon XH A1S HDV Camcorder Review

No more headaches!!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Durable
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Simple Controls
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Documentaries
  • Editing
  • HD Shooting
  • Movies/Short Films
 

"Okay, for those who say this is not good in low light, trust me, you guys dont know how to use this one. This camera will make you a pro filmmaker after many tests. Its been a year since i purchased it and the first couple months i was very unsatisfied with it, [...] after 3 months of using it, test …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 19 2009
Mr. Paul A.
Mcallen, Tx
I am:
  • Semi-pro Videographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $3,399.00
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Canon XH A1S HDV Camcorder Review

Great Camcorder.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Simple Controls
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Wildlife filming
 

"Before buying the Canon xh a1s I used a sony pd150. Shot with the sony for 8 years. I only have the pd150 to compare the xh a1s to. Before buying the xh a1s I did a lot of research on which camera to step up to in the HD world. I read alot of negative comments on the small LCD and the lack of deep, …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 14 2009
Old Man
Mother lode Ca.
I am:
  • Pro Videographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $3,399.00
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Canon XH A1S HDV Camcorder Review

Great HD Camera, For A Great Cost !!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Great Sound
  • Simple Controls
  • More »

    Cons

  • Removeable lens

    Best Uses

  • Documentaries
  • Fun
  • HD Shooting
  • Movies/Short Films
 

"I use the G1 version of this camera at work and love it. I decided to buy this one for my freelance business and it has worked out great. I love the size of the camera, not to big, but sometimes not small enough...

if your still into the tape work flow like me, this camera is your camera. also y …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 7 2009
Ben
Lakeville, MN
I am:
  • Pro Videographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $3,399.00
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Canon XH A1S HDV Camcorder Review

Great Camera!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Durable
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Great Sound
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Documentaries
  • Editing
  • HD Shooting
  • Home Movies
  • Movies/Short Films
  • More »
 

"I use the camera for recording events such as weddings and dance recitals. I also shoot commercials for local and state broadcast.



Having the focus, zoom and aperture rings on the front of the camera make it easy to fine tune as you go. The same can be said for the fact that they put buttons on …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 7 2009
BobM
College Station, TX
I am:
  • Semi-pro Videographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $3,399.00
 
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