Canon unveils the XHG1 and XHA1

Chris Barcellos · July 26th, 2006, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin Shaw

Lorinda: it has a 20X zoom range going from "pretty darn wide" to "more than you'll usually need telephoto". Better than anything else in its class as far as I can tell.

That the one big gripe I have with the FX1, in order to shoot decent wildlife, you need to put on an extender, and there isn't a lot of good stuff out there yet...

Gabriel Yeager · July 26th, 2006, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Simon Wyndham

Maybe its already fitted with a neon glow in that circular side bit thingy.

That would be really cool if it was! That would most definitely add to its appeal...

Chris Barcellos · July 26th, 2006, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Peter Ferling

The smaller size and weight will go easy on my back. A drawback to working with the XL1s. (It's not a true shoulder cam, and required a three-point rig and a wide stance).

These are a bit heavier that FX1 at 2000 plus grams. With nearly the same form factor, I am betting you will have still be dealing with a weight issue and balance, much the same as with the FX1.

Kevin Shaw · July 26th, 2006, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Gabriel Yeager

That would be really cool if it was! That would most definitely add to its appeal...

If I recall correctly from testing the XL-H1, the side thingy may have some lights in it so you can read the dial and display in the dark. This should be one very sweet camera... why the heck didn't they ship it last year?!?

Chris Barcellos · July 26th, 2006, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by James Klatt

How about the weight of these puppies? I am curious to see if I'd be able to use my merlin steadicam.

Someone quoted 2100 to 2200 grams depending on model My conversion says over 4.5 lbs.

Gabriel Yeager · July 26th, 2006, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin Shaw

If I recall correctly from testing the XL-H1, the side thingy may have some lights in it so you can read the dial and display in the dark. This should be one very sweet camera... why the heck didn't they ship it last year?!?

Man! Thats awesome! Now I don't know what camera I should get! I was thinking of going for a gl1 or 2, but now I don't know!

Paulo Teixeira · July 26th, 2006, 11:52 AM

I wonder if Panasonic would ever decide to put a 20X zoom lens on the successor of the HVX200.

I also wonder how Sony would have reacted if Canon were to release the 4000 dollar XH A1 right now.

Lorinda Norton · July 26th, 2006, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin Shaw

Lorinda: it has a 20X zoom range going from "pretty darn wide" to "more than you'll usually need telephoto". Better than anything else in its class as far as I can tell.

Thanks, Kevin. I need to just be patient and have a look. It's easy to get caught up in the excitement! :)

Speaking of that, Gabriel and James, babies and puppies cost $3999 and $6999, and weigh 4.98 and 5.14 lbs. ;) If you check back on the links provided, there's a ton of info for us! I got a kick out of your enthusiasm, though!

Peter Ferling · July 26th, 2006, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Barcellos

These are a bit heavier that FX1 at 2000 plus grams. With nearly the same form factor, I am betting you will have still be dealing with a weight issue and balance, much the same as with the FX1.

I was comparing with the Xl1s, it's forward heavy and awkward (I could feel it pulling forward. When I rented a GL1, it was more comfortable), and one of the reasons I was looking at the Z1U. I think the XHA1 would do nicely on a rig.

Gabriel Yeager · July 26th, 2006, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorinda Norton

Thanks, Kevin. I need to just be patient and have a look. It's easy to get caught up in the excitement! :)

Speaking of that, Gabriel and James, babies and puppies cost $3999 and $6999, and weigh 4.98 and 5.14 lbs. ;) If you check back on the links provided, there's a ton of info for us! I got a kick out of your enthusiasm, though!

Ahh! Thank you! I don't think I'll be able to afford that after all... :( But I'll try as hard as I can!

Chris Barcellos · July 26th, 2006, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin Shaw

If I recall correctly from testing the XL-H1, the side thingy may have some lights in it so you can read the dial and display in the dark. This should be one very sweet camera... why the heck didn't they ship it last year?!?

Just look at it this way. If we hadn't bought those FX1s and Z1s in such great numbers, Canon wouldn't have made these moves. Sony, what's next ? HDV harddrive recording with dockable drive ??

Greg Boston · July 26th, 2006, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin Shaw

If I recall correctly from testing the XL-H1, the side thingy may have some lights in it so you can read the dial and display in the dark. This should be one very sweet camera... why the heck didn't they ship it last year?!?

All of the XL series cameras, from the XL1 to XLH1 have a back light that can be turned on to see the LCD in darkness. Push the button, you get about 3 seconds...hold the button for a few seconds and it stays on until you turn it off again.

The only difference that I'm aware of, and Pete Bauer can help is that the XLH1 has a blue backlight while the XL2 and previous models had white backlighting.

-gb-

Heath McKnight · July 26th, 2006, 12:15 PM

USA site:

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...&modelid=14057

and

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...&modelid=14061

heath

Gabriel Yeager · July 26th, 2006, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg Boston

All of the XL series cameras, from the XL1 to XLH1 have a back light that can be turned on to see the LCD in darkness. Push the button, you get about 3 seconds...hold the button for a few seconds and it stays on until you turn it off again.

The only difference that I'm aware of, and Pete Bauer can help is that the XLH1 has a blue backlight while the XL2 and previous models had white backlighting.

-gb-

I sure hope that the XH G1/A1 has a blue back light! That would be a great color blend!

Mathieu Ghekiere · July 26th, 2006, 12:16 PM

Greg, I have an XL1s and if I'm correct, I think it has blue backlight too. Well, a kind of blue green blacklight.

Not that this is on topic :-)

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Paulo Teixeira Trustee Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,773	I wonder if Panasonic would ever decide to put a 20X zoom lens on the successor of the HVX200. I also wonder how Sony would have reacted if Canon were to release the 4000 dollar XH A1 right now.