We like the Canon XH A1S, but its tape-based recording system is a bit outdated in our increasingly non-linear world. Many pro camcorders are beginning to include the ability to record video to memory cards, just like the bulk of the consumer camcorder market, thus making it much easier to get...

Hayden

I have owned this camera for over 4 months and have loved it. I havent been able to do much work with it but in the little I have done it has served me well. I suggest that you buy a shot gun mike with it, nothing to fancy about 200$ is fine, also get a polarizing filter and a clear UV filter that...

Great HD image quality; lot of features for a modest price; down-converts to SD 16:9 and 4:3; for the price amazing low light!; XLR imputs; Phantom power

The lens is non remove able; no 720p but i have never needed it; built in mike is low quality and is very loose

Canon XH A1 Camcorder Review

The Filmmakers' Camcorder – Canon XH A1 Deigned for the digital filmmaker, the Canon XH A1 HDV camcorder delivers full manual control and a range of advanced functions into a compact design.