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Canon XL-H1 / H1A / H1S Reviews
Camcorder - High Definition - professional - widescreen - 1.67 Mpix - Canon XL 5.4-108mm L IS III lens - optical... More product details
$4999.00
Very high resolution ; extensive image controls ; interchangeable lenses ; compatible with the... (cnet.com)
Many were disappointed when Canon released its flagship XL2 DV camcorder without any high... (zdnet.com)
alaTest Review Summary for Canon XL-H1 / H1A / H1S
We have collected and analyzed 36 expert reviews and 59 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 84/100 and users rate it 80/100. The average review date is August 19, 2007. We have compared these reviews to 103552 reviews from other Camcorders. The alaScore™ for this product is 87/100 = Very good. Last update: November 7, 2009.
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95 reviews
November, 2009
36 Experts
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59 Users
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Rank 156
$4999.00
Expert Reviews (36)
Review summary for the Canon XL-H1 / H1A / H1S
alaTest has collected and analyzed 95 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the interface. The control panel also impresses, but many are less positive about the zoom.
Interface, Control panel, Design, Usability
Zoom, Memory, Color, Battery
Experts rate this product 84/100 and users 80/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders, the Canon XL-H1 / H1A / H1S is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very Godd quality.
Canon XL H1
Many were disappointed when Canon released its flagship XL2 DV camcorder without any high-definition (HD) capabilities. About a year later, Canon at last entered the HD fray with its XL H1 HDV camcorder. This 16:9-native camera incorporates the 1080i ...
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Canon XL H1: No true progressive shooting; strange ergonomics; stock lens hard to focus manually; pricier than the competition.
Very high resolution ; extensive image controls ; interchangeable lenses ; compatible with the Canon XL system of lenses and accessories ; compatible jack pack is ideal for multicam studio work
No true progressive shooting ; strange ergonomics ; stock lens hard to focus manually ; pricier than the competition
Canon's semipro high-definition XL H1 video camera is a winner for event, reality, ENG, and documentary shooters, but its price is high.
Design of Canon XL H1The XL H1 is very obviously the most recent iteration of...
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User Reviews (59)
"Good camera but has flaws."
This camera is great at times, and insanely f...
Potential for very good images. Sharp outdoor footage rivals more expensive cameras. Actual audio controls rare for cameras in this range. Excellent microphone. Good ND built-in filters. Professional ins and outs
Poor focus control, even in manual. Very poor manual iris control. Eyepiece okay, but a flat panel would have been appreciated. Confusing set of modes that can affect your results. Cueing tape tedious. Needs HDMI output. Fragile headphone jack
"Why???????"
Why? Because is a professional camera, so who...
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Manufacturer's Description
For more than a decade, Canon has brought industry-leading lens optics and image processing expertise to the professional market with the XL Series camcorders. In that time, leading videographers have come to rely on the superior image quality and ultimate creative control available to them through the XL Series' features and open architecture system. The Canon XL H1S HD camcorder has all the features that have made the XL Series a favorite of independent filmmakers, corporate and event...
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