Camera-and-Photography Info - Canon XL-H1A 3CCD HDV High Definition Professional Camcorder with 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III

Features:

HDV format camcorder; Featuring Canon's interchangeable XL lens mount
New Genuine Canon 20x HD video zoom lens III with Professional L Series Fluorite
Shoots in 1080 HD resolution with choice of 60i, 30F, and 24F
Includes a DIGIC DV II HD image processor
2.4-inch widescreen combination EVF/LCD monitor (215,000 Pixels)

Accessories:

Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Version 12
Adobe Premiere Elements 7
Sony Vegas Movie Studio Platinum 9
Roxio Creator 2009
Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum Pro Pack

Related Items:

• Canon BP-970G Lithium-Ion Battery
• Tiffen 72mm UV Protection Filter

Spotlight customer reviews:

Customer Rating:

Summary: Not compatible with standard HDV

Comment: Good camera, no doubt about it. BUT you may consider that if you shoot in 24F or 30F mode, the tapes can only be played back in the camera itself. 24F and 30F modes record the signal in a Canon's proprietary way, and cannot be red in ANY deck or camera available in the market today. You can not shoot and deliver the tapes to any editing facility.
I couldn't believe this, until I called to Canon technical support center, and the technician confirmed that to me.

Editorial reviews:

The Canon XL H1A is a High Definition Camcorder. It has many of the features that have made the XL Series a favorite of independent filmmakers, corporate and event shooters. To complement these features, the Canon XL H1A has added an even higher level of customization options and capabilities which will make it an even more useful creative partner for the demanding videographer. With the XL H1A this remarkable capability is available at a lower price than ever before, offering users who have come to rely on their XL1, XL1s or XL2 camcorders the opportunity to make the move up to HD video. The XL H1A has a wider range of image control settings and options, combined with the new Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III with Professional L Series Fluorite. To back up that superb lens are three 1/3" Native 16:9 CCDs with 1.67M Pixels (delivering a full 1440 x 1080) and Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor. The XL H1A is the compelling choice for anyone seeking to produce the best in high definition video.