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Review summary: Canon has always taken a "wait and see" attitude when it comes to introducing its new video products. Then, once it has determined the direction the market is going in, they do their homework, and come up with something that is beyond anything the ...

Verdict: However, this is not a camera for a backpack VJ or an ordinary videophile. It is just too heavy. This is meant for heavy-duty, hard-core (sic) professional use. If you are a filmmaker you can put those "prime" Panavision lenses on it, and the camera ...

Review summary: Canon has always taken a "wait and see" attitude when it comes to introducing its new video products. Then, once it has determined the direction the market is going in, they do their homework, and come up with something that is beyond anything the ...

Verdict: One problem, as of the time this review was written, is that at present there is no plug-in solution that will allow HD editing from the tape. Canon has been working with Apple for the past few weeks, and my guess is that by the NAB convention later ...

Review summary: Semi-pro high-definition video camera

Pros: 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

Cons: No true progressive shooting ; strange ergonomics ; stock lens hard to focus manually ; pricier than the competition

Verdict: Canon's semipro high-definition XL H1 video camera is a winner for event, reality, news and documentary shooters, but its price is high

Review summary: Canon's semipro high-definition XL H1 video camera is a winner for event, reality, ENG and documentary shooters, but its price is high.

Pros: 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

Cons: No true progressive shooting, Strange ergonomics, Stock lens hard to focus manually, Pricier than the competition

Verdict: Canon's semipro high-definition XL H1 video camera is a winner for event, reality, ENG, and documentary shooters, but its price is high.

Pros: 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

Cons: No true progressive shooting ; strange ergonomics ; stock lens hard to focus manually ; pricier than the competition

Verdict: Canon's semipro high-definition XL H1 video camera is a winner for event, reality, ENG, and documentary shooters, but its price is high.