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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 Preview - Camcorders Evaluation 0 out of 5
  - Source: cnet.com.au
- December 2006
  Canon XH A1 Preview - Camcorders
  By Derek Fung
  
  Review summary: Wedding videographers and indie film-makers should check out Canon's XH A1 if they require high-defintion output.
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- - Canon XH A1 Camcorder Review - Canon HDV Camcorders Evaluation 0 out of 5
  - Source: camcorderinfo.com
- November 2006
  Canon XH A1 Camcorder Review - Canon HDV Camcorders
  By David Kender
  
  Review summary: The Canon XH A1 is poised to win over a host of videographers looking to make the switch to HD. Billed by Canon as the XL H1 in miniature, we can tell you that the statement is hardly exaggeration. The manual control suite is simply outstanding and ...
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- - Canon XH A1 Camcorder Review - Canon HDV Camcorders Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: camcorderinfo.com
- November 2006
  Canon XH A1 Camcorder Review - Canon HDV Camcorders
  By David Kender
  
  Review summary: The Canon XH A1 is poised to win over a host of videographers looking to make the switch to HD. Billed by Canon as the XL H1 in miniature, we can tell you that the statement is hardly exaggeration. The manual control suite is simply outstanding and ...
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- - Canon XH-A1 Evaluation 5 out of 5
  - Source: macworld.co.uk
- February 2005
  Canon XH-A1
  By Steve Paris
  
  Award: Editor's Choice!
  
  Award: Editor's Choice!
  
  Review summary: There is a vast range of HDV camcorders available today. One of the newest from Canon, the XH-A1, has inherited a lot of features from its bigger brother the XL-H1, a very powerful professional camera.
  
  Pros: Excellent image quality even in low light, 3 CCD, can record in 1080i or DV, fantastic manual controls, works with all Apple editing applications
  
  Cons: Unintuitive screen menus and navigation, small LCD screen, uncomfortable eyepiece, heavy, not for the faint hearted
  
  Verdict: This camera is of such excellent value that most of the defects are quite minor in comparison. It isn't for everyone, and definitely not for the novice user, but if you're a professional filmmaker on a budget or a dedicated amateur you'll absolutely ...
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- - Canon XH A1 Mini DV Digital Camcorder Reviews Evaluation 0 out of 5
  - Source: photographyreview.com
- Canon XH A1 Mini DV Digital Camcorder Reviews
  
  Review summary: The Canon XH-A1 is an extension of the XL-H1 HDV camcorder This model is geared towards the videographer on a budget, without compromising any of the
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