camera on top side back
camera on top side back

THE GOOD
Excellent video quality; extremely customizable; great lens and optical stabilizer; fast focus.

THE BAD
No 720p recording capability; coarse, low-resolution LCD.

THE BOTTOM LINE
Canon's XH A1 and XH G1 are excellent camcorders for entry-level professionals and independent filmmakers, with hard-to-beat prices for what they offer.

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Average CNET Reader Rating: 9.3 out of 10

CNET Reader Reviews

  1. May 20, 2007 08:27

    4.5/5
    The camera is, to say the least, not to be taken lightly from a learning perspective and, I find, from a handheld operator point view either. I've worked off and on in pro video production for many years and this camera offers a learning experience ...  read more »

    - mango2005

  2. November 10, 2007 06:15

    5.0/5
    Amazing. A great investment. The battery lasts 6hrs.(5hrs. 45min.) The resolution is stunning. The detail on skin and food is great. I love the manual buttons. It feels like a pro camera.hell, it looks like a pro camera.(i got on the field at ...  read more »

    - Huval

  3. December 10, 2006 08:46

    4.5/5
    The best camera I have ever used. It recordes a perfect picture. I use it for many different things. It is a small design, and light for its side. It's easy to use, but has many feature compared to the gl2. This is, I repeat, the perfect camcorderread more »

    - agentdaniel2005


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