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Review Summary
2011-10-18T21:00:00
I chose this particular camera after much research for a number of reasons. First, having the ability to shoot to tape in either DV or HDV makes this camera much more useful in a variety of situations. For me, tape still makes sense because tapeless formats all have one danger, it takes just one glitch to turn a file into useless digital gibberish. Tape also means your master material can be locked away in a safe place so that even if your computer were to be lost/stolen/destroyed you have a way to start over. I also picked this model because the batteries are compatable with my existing XL1 and XL2 cameras as well as their chargers, no small consideration when it comes to operating costs. The design and control layout is standard for this type of prosumer camcorder, with reasonable balance considering the heavy lens. The Quick-Focusing feature works in most run and gun situations, but you will want to go full-manual to avoid the dreaded "focus-hunting". The menu system for the major functions is organized enough to be able to find most (but not all) of what you want without having to thumb through the manual. Overall the camera has a good solid feel and appearance that says "professional" I will likely be adding another to my equipment corral in the near future. Regarding buying a used camera from Adorama: i was extremely satisfied with the purchase, to all appearances the camera was brand new and functioned as advertised at a fraction of the cost of "in the box". I would recommend them to my associates.
Belongie E.
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Video Recording system: HDV
3x 1/3" CCD horizontal pixel shift
Total pixels: 1.67MP x 3 Effective pixels: HD: Approx. 1.56 megapixels
SD/4:3: Approx. 1.17 megapixels
SD/16:9: Approx. 1.56 megapixels
20x Zoom
20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm Focal length: 4.5 - 90mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture f/1.6
Minimum focusing distance: 20mm
Image Stabilizer: YES (optical, lens-shift)
Auto/Manual: YES
Control: Menu scroll button
Maximum: 1/16,000s
Slow: 1/3s
AE Mode: Program AE: 7 , Full Auto, Auto, Spotlight, Low Light, Tv, Av, Manual
White balance: Type: TTL
Auto: YES
Set/Preset: YES
LocK; YES
Minimum Illumination: Minimum Lux. 0.4 lux (in Manual Mode) Night Mode: YES
Super Night Mode: No
Backlight Compensation: Manual Control
72 mm
Screen size: 0.57"
Pixels CL 269,000
Screen size: 2.8", widescreen 16:9 format
Pixels: 207,000
Manual adjustment: Brightness, Contrast, Colour, Sharpness, Black and White Mode, skin tone, sky detail
Custom Key: YES
Black fade, White fade
NO
Manual Rec. level control: YES
SD: PCM digital recording (48 kHz, 16 bits or 32 kHz, 12 bits selectable) HD: MPEG1 Audio Layer II(Sampling frequency: 48 kHz)(Bit rate: 384 kbps)
DV: YES (out/in)
Direct Print: NO
Analogue-in: YES
AV: YES
S-video: NO
LANC: YES
Built-in charger: YES
Photo Button: Yes
Capture image size: 640 x 480, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080
Continuous shooting mode: YES
Auto Exposure Bracketing : YES
Simultaneous Photo Recording: YES
REC. review/REC. search: YES (depending on recording format)
Search: Still image: Yes
Date: YES
Memory Card: Multi Media Card: YES
Secure Digital Card: YES
Movie Recording: NO
Terminal: Yes
Yes
No
Accessory shoe: YES (hot shoe)
No
Battery Pack: Type: Lithium-Ion
Battery included in the kit: BP-950G
Long life Battery: BP-970G
Longer recording time- a) Approx. 7 hours
W x H x D: 163mm x 189mm x 350mm
2100g
Wireless controller: WL-D5000
Analogue Digital Converter: YES
The xH G1 captures true 1080 High Definition resolution video at 60i, 30F or 24Fframe rates (or, 50i/60i with optional upgrade). It captures a true 16:9 widescreen HD image that is made for your broadcast and theatrical projects.
• The xH G1 comes with a Genuine Canon 20x HD zoom lens that shows why the name Canon is synonymous with optical excellence. This Professional L Series Fluorite lens ensures outstanding resolution, contrast and color reproduction, and delivers clarity and image quality you won't see with conventional optical glass lenses.
The xH G1 is equipped with three 1/3" Native 16:9 CCDs (1.67 Megapixels), delivering outstanding picture quality, highly accurate color reproduction, and a wide dynamic range with virtually no color noise.
Canon's innovative Super-Range Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) combines gyro- and image-sensors to correct camcorder shake instantly - whether it's the fast vibration you'd experience while recording from a moving car; the medium-speed motion of hand-held recording; or the slower motion of body sway.
With HD, focus is more critical than ever. Instant AF is the next generation of auto focus, designed with HD resolution in mind. It combines an external AF sensor with Canon's legendary auto focus system for fast and accurate focus. Together, the two sensors reduce focusing time - even in low-light situations - and improve focusing performance on difficult subjects.
DIGIC DV II HD is the next generation of Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV signal processing technology. Designed specifically for HD, DIGIC DV II ensures optimal image quality for HD video, with improved color reproduction - especially in skin tones, and dark and light scenes. It also employs a hybrid noise reduction system that integrates two types of noise reduction, for high definition images that are crystal clear.
A variety of image control functions give you as much or as little exposure control as you want, and let you fine-tune your exposures for outstanding video.
• Total Image Control
• 9 Custom Presets and 2 Custom Keys
• 7 Program AE Modes
For the professional videographer, the xH G1 gives you the capabilities your work demands. The xH G1's Professional Jackpack gives HD-SDI Out, SD-SDI, SMPTE Time Code In/Out (selectable) and Genlock Input.
That means multi-camera shoots are no problem using Genlock synchronization or SMPTE time code input and output. The xH G1's professional Jackpack brings together all these capabilities, and lets you quickly and conveniently make the connection you need.
Additional Features:
• 2.8" Widescreen LCD and .57" Widescreen EVF give you bright, high-resolution views. The LCD and EVF can be used at the same time, giving both camera person and director or producer a view of the action.
• Fully compatible with Canon Console Image Control & Storage Software Ver. 1.1.
• 1 Year Parts & Labor Limited Warranty.