Price range: £3,300.49
What is it: A 3CCD prosumer HDV 1080i camcorder
What we think: It's an excellent camcorder for entry-level professionals and independent filmmakers, with hard-to-beat prices for what it offers
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Reviewed on: 7 June 2007
Tags: canon, locations, panasonic, shooting
We like:
Excellent video quality; extremely customisable; great lens and optical stabiliser; fast focus
We don't like:
No 720p recording capability; coarse, low-resolution LCD
CNET UK judgement:
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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