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Media type: Mini DV (HDV), Optical zoom: 20x, Sensor resolution: 1.67 Megapixels, HD Recording: With HD Recording, Weight: 2030g, Image stabiliser: Optical, Screen size: 2.8'' ...
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- - Canon XH A1 Evaluation 4.5 out of 5
  - Source: cnet.co.uk
- June 2007
  Canon XH A1
  By Lori Grunin
  
  Review summary: Canon's XH A1 uses the same technology as the company's professional-level XL H1, but trades in the interchangeable lens for a price that's far easier to stomach -- making it an appealing model for prosumers
  
  Pros: Excellent video quality ; extremely customisable ; great lens and optical stabiliser ; fast focus
  
  Cons: No 720p recording capability ; coarse, low-resolution LCD
  
  Verdict: Canon's XH A1 is an excellent camcorder for entry-level professionals and independent filmmakers, with hard-to-beat prices for what it offers
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- - Canon XH A1 - camcorder - Mini DV (HDV) Evaluation 4.5 out of 5
  - Source: cnet.com
- May 2007
  Canon XH A1 - camcorder - Mini DV (HDV)
  
  Award: Editor's Choice!
  
  Award: Editor's Choice!
  
  Pros: Excellent video quality ; extremely customizable ; great lens and optical stabilizer ; fast focus
  
  Cons: No 720p recording capability ; coarse, low-resolution LCD
  
  Verdict: 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.
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- - Canon XH A1 review Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: cnet.com
- May 2007
  Canon XH A1 review
  By Lori Grunin
  
  Pros: Excellent video quality ; extremely customizable ; great lens and optical stabilizer ; fast focus
  
  Cons: No 720p recording capability ; coarse, low-resolution LCD
  
  Verdict: 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.
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- - Prosumer Camcorder Review: Canon XH-A1 HDV Evaluation 0 out of 5
  - Source: videomaker.com
- March 2007
  Prosumer Camcorder Review: Canon XH-A1 HDV
  By Mark Montgomery
  
  Review summary: First, the XH-A1 and XH-G1 are nearly identical prosumer camcorders, except the G1 has a professional jack pack, with an HD SDI, genlock and time code terminal each. This additional jack pack separates the price tags: $3,999 (A1) and $6,999 (G1). ...
  
  Pros: Manual iris ring Numerous image customization options 20x optical zoom XLR inputs
  
  Cons: A tad front heavy LCD display is small Pricey
  
  Verdict: The XH-A1 is an extremely powerful camcorder wrapped around a very approachable HDV tape format that is bound to please prosumer and professional shooters.
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- - Canon XH-A1 HDV Camcorder Evaluation 0 out of 5
  - Source: videomaker.com
- March 2007
  Canon XH-A1 HDV Camcorder
  By Mark Montgomery
  
  Pros: Manual iris ring, Numerous image customization options, 20x optical zoom, XLR inputs
  
  Cons: A tad front heavy, LCD display is small, Pricey
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