Comments on: Review: My New Canon XH A1 Camcorder http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/ Specialization is for Insects. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:07:17 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Glenn Fernandes http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-49130 Glenn Fernandes Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:24:08 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-49130 You can find more information on internet than in the retail store. This camcorder seems to be really unique. The accessories you purchased are quiet reasonable. The look is awesome. I have a Canon Vixia HF S100. I am very much satisfied with it. For more details refer <a href="http://www.etechreviews.net/cannon-vixia-hf-s100-camcorder-review/" rel="nofollow">Cannon Vixia HF S100 Camcorder</a> You can find more information on internet than in the retail store. This camcorder seems to be really unique. The accessories you purchased are quiet reasonable. The look is awesome. I have a Canon Vixia HF S100. I am very much satisfied with it. For more details refer Cannon Vixia HF S100 Camcorder

]]> By: Corey http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-45928 Corey Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:50:29 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-45928 I am picking up a used XH A1 tomorrow morning. I have seen this camera in person before and it is mint and still under warrenty so I am not worried. I would like to know exactly how many hours are on this camera if possible. I know most high dollar equipment has a log which tells you exactly how many hours are on this unit, does the xh a1 have this??? Also, since you are now experienced with this camera, are there any main things I should look for when looking it over the final time before handing cash over? I know it has a lens cover and has only been used in studio for roughly 20hrs so lens is fine. But this is my first camera and am DEF a novice and would appreciate any advice... Thank you in advance I am picking up a used XH A1 tomorrow morning. I have seen this camera in person before and it is mint and still under warrenty so I am not worried. I would like to know exactly how many hours are on this camera if possible. I know most high dollar equipment has a log which tells you exactly how many hours are on this unit, does the xh a1 have this???

Also, since you are now experienced with this camera, are there any main things I should look for when looking it over the final time before handing cash over? I know it has a lens cover and has only been used in studio for roughly 20hrs so lens is fine. But this is my first camera and am DEF a novice and would appreciate any advice…

Thank you in advance

]]> By: diane http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-45540 diane Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:45:20 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-45540 Thank you so much! Just assembling my first rag-tag set of gear for a trip that will require a lot of moving and portability. Lots to learn, but that's what makes it so exciting as well! Best Diane Thank you so much!

Just assembling my first rag-tag set of gear for a trip that will require a lot of moving and portability.
Lots to learn, but that’s what makes it so exciting as well!

Best
Diane

]]> By: John P. http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-45531 John P. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:11:58 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-45531 Diane, As far as I'm aware, all tripods and all heads are compatible regardless of brand or model. They all use the same size thread for screwing together, so they should work. Unless anyone knows something that I don't... John Diane,

As far as I’m aware, all tripods and all heads are compatible regardless of brand or model. They all use the same size thread for screwing together, so they should work. Unless anyone knows something that I don’t…

John

]]> By: diane http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-45529 diane Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:31:54 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-45529 This was really really helpful. But I have a question for you --- do you know if the Indura tripod can be fit together with the manfrotto tripod heads? The 501 now has an update that seems to work well with the A1 ... but I can't seem to find info anywhere about whether or not these are compatible.... Any thoughts? Thanks again! Diane This was really really helpful.

But I have a question for you — do you know if the Indura tripod can be fit together with the manfrotto tripod heads? The 501 now has an update that seems to work well with the A1 … but I can’t seem to find info anywhere about whether or not these are compatible….

Any thoughts?

Thanks again!
Diane

]]> By: rajan kapila http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-45224 rajan kapila Thu, 01 Jan 2009 22:09:51 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-45224 Hi, I also own a xh a1 and love it. My main issue is compressing videos for youtube. The first video you posted with the in the samples section looks really good. Can you tell me what you compressed it to? and how big the file ended up being? Thanks. Hi, I also own a xh a1 and love it.

My main issue is compressing videos for youtube. The first video you posted with the in the samples section looks really good. Can you tell me what you compressed it to? and how big the file ended up being? Thanks.

]]> By: alicia http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-44875 alicia Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:47:24 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-44875 they are only 899 now on several websites they are only 899 now on several websites

]]> By: Liza http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-44591 Liza Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:45:30 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-44591 I have a problem with my Cannon XHA1. I was trying to activate the tone in the menu customize preset area and since then there is a terrible buzzing in the right side of the headset. No matter wheich mic I use, camera mic or XLR input mic, the buzzing will not go away. Does anyone know anything about this? Liza I have a problem with my Cannon XHA1. I was trying to activate the tone in the menu customize preset area and since then there is a terrible buzzing in the right side of the headset. No matter wheich mic I use, camera mic or XLR input mic, the buzzing will not go away. Does anyone know anything about this?
Liza

]]> By: Joe Cool http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-42998 Joe Cool Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:16:41 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-42998 Yeah in SNY VGAS you can do it edit that is.. I love the way this camera works with Sony Vegas.. Yeah in SNY VGAS you can do it edit that is.. I love the way this camera works with Sony Vegas..

]]> By: Luke http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-42666 Luke Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:59:33 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-42666 Mac has distinct advantages. However, if you've always used PC's up to this point, you will have to go through a learning curve for the things that Mac does differently than PC. If you've used PC's for a long time, learning any new operating system (Mac, linux, etc.) takes longer. The commands for Mac aren't a huge difference, just enough that it will take some time. Conversely, the new Macs (Intel based) can run Windows, so you get a "PC" too ! I have used Mac at home for 23 years ! It's the BEST. I use PC's in my career extensively. I am a resident expert in our company's PC based software, so I live in both worlds. The issue of experience on a particular machine is important. However, if you have the time to learn a different platform/machine, you will love how easy/powerful a Mac is to use, how little problems you'll have (it's really stable) and the freedom from cyber attacks/viruses, etc. Mac has distinct advantages. However, if you’ve always used PC’s up to this point, you will have to go through a learning curve for the things that Mac does differently than PC. If you’ve used PC’s for a long time, learning any new operating system (Mac, linux, etc.) takes longer. The commands for Mac aren’t a huge difference, just enough that it will take some time.

Conversely, the new Macs (Intel based) can run Windows, so you get a “PC” too !

I have used Mac at home for 23 years ! It’s the BEST. I use PC’s in my career extensively. I am a resident expert in our company’s PC based software, so I live in both worlds. The issue of experience on a particular machine is important. However, if you have the time to learn a different platform/machine, you will love how easy/powerful a Mac is to use, how little problems you’ll have (it’s really stable) and the freedom from cyber attacks/viruses, etc.

]]> By: Joe http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-42187 Joe Thu, 11 Sep 2008 03:09:25 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-42187 Yes you can edit HD in Sony Vegas Pro.. I use the capture from Camera mode using the Fire Wire cable.. Then you can just Render the video as a WMV file looks real good... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdVcHUJ-Yac This is the results of the video upload.. Yes you can edit HD in Sony Vegas Pro.. I use the capture from Camera mode using the Fire Wire cable.. Then you can just Render the video as a WMV file looks real good…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdVcHUJ-Yac

This is the results of the video upload..

]]> By: John P. http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-41226 John P. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:12:35 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-41226 Bill, I put all of the costs up in the post, and those are either what I paid or the market rates for the accessories at the time. If you are looking to go this high quality route, you can expect to pay around $5k by the time it's all said and done. As far as the Mac is concerned, they are definitely good machines in general. But I wouldn't say that Final Cut is going to be any easier or more powerful than say Sony or Adobe's software on the PC. So, I'd recommend buying the video gear and experimenting with editing on your PC before dropping coin on a new one just because it's a Mac. Now, if your PC is old, then you will want to refresh it, because video requires either a lot of processing power, or a lot of time to sit and wait. John Bill,

I put all of the costs up in the post, and those are either what I paid or the market rates for the accessories at the time. If you are looking to go this high quality route, you can expect to pay around $5k by the time it’s all said and done.

As far as the Mac is concerned, they are definitely good machines in general. But I wouldn’t say that Final Cut is going to be any easier or more powerful than say Sony or Adobe’s software on the PC. So, I’d recommend buying the video gear and experimenting with editing on your PC before dropping coin on a new one just because it’s a Mac.

Now, if your PC is old, then you will want to refresh it, because video requires either a lot of processing power, or a lot of time to sit and wait.

John

]]> By: Bill http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-41223 Bill Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:19:23 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-41223 just want to know how much this total system cost..... I will be buying this exact same setup in 2009, and I'm going to take a leap of faith and leave the PC realm and go for a power mac, using final cut pro..... give me your thoughts.....your blog is very inspiring and informative... just want to know how much this total system cost…..
I will be buying this exact same setup in 2009,
and I’m going to take a leap of faith and leave the PC realm and go for a power mac, using final cut pro…..
give me your thoughts…..your blog is very inspiring and informative…

]]> By: Eduardo http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-37026 Eduardo Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:07:53 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-37026 hello, i just bought my xh a1 and i have final cut express 4 I am recording at 24f and i dont know how to capture for FCE4 24F i read about that 60f is easily captura but about 24f i just cant find answer. holp someone can help me thanks, Eduardo. hello, i just bought my xh a1 and i have final cut express 4
I am recording at 24f and i dont know how to capture for FCE4 24F
i read about that 60f is easily captura but about 24f i just cant find answer.
holp someone can help me

thanks,
Eduardo.

]]> By: John P. http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-35085 John P. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:28:26 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-35085 Hitman, I personally learned several things from the DVD that I don't think I'd have picked up from the book alone. In fact, I had read the manual several times, but the DVD taught me more in 30 minutes than the book ever did. It helped me put things in perspective, gave a few tips, and was generally well worth the tiny investment (compared to the camcorder it's self). Hope that helps a bit. :-) John Hitman,

I personally learned several things from the DVD that I don’t think I’d have picked up from the book alone. In fact, I had read the manual several times, but the DVD taught me more in 30 minutes than the book ever did.

It helped me put things in perspective, gave a few tips, and was generally well worth the tiny investment (compared to the camcorder it’s self).

Hope that helps a bit. :-)

John

]]> By: hitman http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-35068 hitman Sun, 03 Feb 2008 19:25:58 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-35068 John I like you am a camcorder novice - had an old JVC about 10 years ago but didn't really use it. Read loads of reviews and like yourself decided to plump for the Canon XHA1. Have an idea for commercial education videos but also have harboured a desire to make films/shorts for ages and as I'm not getting any younger decided to take the plunge! Anyway bought the Canon yesterday and was brought to your blog when considering the instructional DVD that you bought. My question is was it worth it ? Or can I get the same from ploughing through the manual? Any help would be much appreciated. Hitman John
I like you am a camcorder novice – had an old JVC about 10 years ago but didn’t really use it.
Read loads of reviews and like yourself decided to plump for the Canon XHA1.
Have an idea for commercial education videos but also have harboured a desire to make films/shorts for ages and as I’m not getting any younger decided to take the plunge!
Anyway bought the Canon yesterday and was brought to your blog when considering the instructional DVD that you bought. My question is was it worth it ? Or can I get the same from ploughing through the manual?
Any help would be much appreciated.
Hitman

]]> By: STEVE S. http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-35025 STEVE S. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:32:24 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-35025 Hi John, I did make the decision to buy the XH A1 about a month ago. Your review helped me make my decision. I have a lot to learn about it. So far, I've been putting it on autopilot. Thanks for your review, I'm sure you helped countless others also. Hi John, I did make the decision to buy the XH A1 about a month ago. Your review helped me make my decision. I have a lot to learn about it. So far, I’ve been putting it on autopilot. Thanks for your review, I’m sure you helped countless others also.

]]> By: Praxis Universal Productions http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-33205 Praxis Universal Productions Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:46:08 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-33205 Steve, we are editing HD footage from the XH-A1 on Final Cut Express HD. I believe the latest iMovie supports HD as well. The only thing that changes from editing standard definition is that the capture mechanism is different, and you have to mess around with the "Export to Quicktime..." for compression to get the best quality HD and proper sizes (16:9, 1080i, etc.) Good Luck! Steve, we are editing HD footage from the XH-A1 on Final Cut Express HD. I believe the latest iMovie supports HD as well. The only thing that changes from editing standard definition is that the capture mechanism is different, and you have to mess around with the “Export to Quicktime…” for compression to get the best quality HD and proper sizes (16:9, 1080i, etc.)

Good Luck!

]]> By: Lillian http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-32940 Lillian Tue, 27 Nov 2007 04:50:36 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-32940 Steve S. - Yes, you can edit XH A1 footage in Apple's FC and iMovie. John P. - This is a fantastic review. The A1 is my first prosumer ca at this price. Amateurs like me need reviews like your's because most others are above my head. I have an instructional DVD also. Steve S. – Yes, you can edit XH A1 footage in Apple’s FC and iMovie.

John P. – This is a fantastic review. The A1 is my first prosumer ca at this price. Amateurs like me need reviews like your’s because most others are above my head. I have an instructional DVD also.

]]> By: STEVE S. http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-32040 STEVE S. Sun, 18 Nov 2007 16:46:13 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/08/19/review-my-new-canon-xh-a1-camcorder/#comment-32040 Can you edit in Apple imovie and Final Cut? Can you edit in Apple imovie and Final Cut?

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