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Canon XH G1 Reviews

Camcorder - High Definition - widescreen - 1.67 Mpix - optical zoom: 20 x - Mini DV (HDV) More product details

$6995.95

Excellent video quality ; extremely customizable ; great lens and optical stabilizer ; fast focus (cnet.com)

Earlier this year, Canon introduced its first High Definition DV camcorder, the XL H1. In my... (digitaljournalist.org)

alaTest Review Summary for Canon XH G1

We have collected and analyzed 8 expert reviews and 6 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 86/100 and users rate it 97/100. The average review date is November 9, 2006. We have compared these reviews to 104854 reviews from other Camcorders. The alaScore™ for this product is 85/100 = Very good. Last update: November 21, 2009.

alaSCORE 85

850100

14 reviews

November, 2009

86 / 100

8 Experts

Product Age

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97 / 100

6 Users

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from $6995.95

Expert Reviews (8)

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Review summary for the Canon XH G1

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the image. The design also impresses, but many are less positive about the appearance.

Image, Design, Viewfinder, Usability

Appearance

Experts rate this product 86/100 and users 97/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders, the Canon XH G1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very Godd quality.

alaSCORE 85

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Canon XH G1 review

By (cnet.com)

Excellent video quality ; extremely customizable ; great lens and optical stabilizer ; fast focus

No 720p recording capability ; coarse, low-resolution LCD

Canon's XH A1 and XH G1 are excellent camcorders for entry-level professionals and independent filmmakers, with hard-to-beat prices for what they offer.

Derived from the same technology that the professional-level XL H1 uses, the...

Rating

89100

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cnet.com
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Camera Corner Review: Review of the Canon XH G1 and XH A1 Camcorders

By Dirck Halstead (digitaljournalist.org)

Earlier this year, Canon introduced its first High Definition DV camcorder, the XL H1. In my opinion and those of many critics, it is the best High Definition camcorder on the market in its price range. When comparing the Canon to other manufacturers ...

I experienced the same thing when the first Canon XL was introduced. In that case, the viewfinder assembly would snap off, simply by leaving it on a car seat. I went through three of those cameras in a month, but again it was because the cameras were ...

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digitaljournalist.org

User Reviews (6)

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Best Bang for Buck Seriously

By Magicleland (cnet.com)

Light,greatimage,goodlooking,greatcontrol.

Great image, manual control, look

no 720p , a lil pricey

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"Best Bang for Buck Seriously"

By Magicleland (cnet.com)

Light,greatimage,goodlooking,greatcontrol. 

Great image, manual control, look

no 720p , a lil pricey

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Canon XH G1 Review

By vcdmusik (ciao.com)

...mode, speeds manual focus considerably. Canon provides seven gain levels: 36dB, 18dB, 12dB, 6dB, 3dB, 0dB, and -3dB (although, irritatingly, you can only program three on the L/M/H switch. At its lowest gain, video looks incredibly smooth, and even as...

Excellent video quality

Low-resolution LCD

Manufacturer's Description

For the professional, the XH G1 combines a wealth of features with the outstanding performance of a 3 CCD, High Definition camcorder. The excellence of the XH G1 begins with their Genuine Canon 20x HD zoom lens with Professional L Series Fluorite. Super-Range Optical Image Stabilization corrects for a wide range of camera movement and vibration, and Instant AF (Auto Focus) ensures ultra-quick, accurate focus. The DIGIC DV II HD image processor then ensures improved color reproduction and...

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