Which one would you buy?

Bill Pryor · July 27th, 2006, 12:40 PM

I would go for the cheaper one. What I would use this camera for would be primarily documentary style work, so no need for the SDI options.

Chris Hurd · July 27th, 2006, 01:11 PM

Pretty interesting, out of 83 votes so far, 88% choose the A1 and 12% choose the G1.

Bill Pryor · July 27th, 2006, 01:41 PM

And it's a good thing for filmmakers that Canon didn't learn from Sony how to dumb down the cheaper model by removing XLRs, etc. You want SDI and genlock, chances are you're more of a studio or multicamera outfit, so you can afford it; you don't need those features, you can still get a camera with the features you do need. Giving people what they want...what a marketing concept! It'll never catch on....

Steven Davis · July 27th, 2006, 01:53 PM

Why do they look like Cannon took the Z1u skin and wrapped it on the Gl2?

Bill Pryor · July 27th, 2006, 02:00 PM

Because it's painted Professional Photographer Flat Black?

Tim Le · July 27th, 2006, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven Davis

Why do they look like Cannon took the Z1u skin and wrapped it on the Gl2?

Haha, okay it was a joke.

Heath McKnight · July 27th, 2006, 02:13 PM

I've noticed most cameras that are around the size of the Z1 look alike, for the most part. Except the Z1/FX1's tape transport is on the left instead of the right.

heath

Steven Davis · July 27th, 2006, 02:26 PM

ok, next time I'll put a 'haha' behind my jokes.

Charles Perkins · July 27th, 2006, 02:33 PM

i would go for the G1. simply because i have and H1 aswell and being able to synch them together with GENLOCK and both outputting HD SDI. it would better suit me.

Bob Zimmerman · July 27th, 2006, 05:46 PM

I also picked the A1. $4,000 will be more in my price range and no other camera's needed right now. Still need to read up on the 24F.

Willard Hill · July 28th, 2006, 10:49 AM

As some other posters have said Canon is really missing it if they do not bring out a version of the XL-H1 that does not have the SDI output and genlock so that it is affordable to many of us.(Who is going to complain about $500.00 to $1,000 more than the XL-2) At first it was thought that dropping these features would not result in significant savings, but from the price difference between these new cameras it is obvious that this is just what those of us need who use long lenses for wildlife and do not need the other features. Please let this be the August 2nd announcement.

Jeff Krepner · July 28th, 2006, 11:56 AM

I'd opt for the G1 since I'd like the ability to "future proof" my purchase and skip the HDV stage if some other better (and protable) solution comes available. I do think that $3000 is a little stiff price jump for a few extra BNC connectors and a SDI board. I'd be willing to bet that the street price for the G1 will be lower than we think... I hope so.

Curtis Rhoads · July 28th, 2006, 01:14 PM

I chose the A1 as it should make a great B-roll cam. I've already got the XL H1, so using the A1 as B-roll and a deck makes the most sense.

Krystian Ramlogan · July 28th, 2006, 05:07 PM

I also voted for the A1, 'cause I don't need those jacks. I've already got two dv cameras Panasonic (GS150 and DVX100) and a 16mm (regular not super Eclair NPR) - I'm a film student/aspiring filmmaker.

The Canon is the camera I've been waiting on, though I would like to have the option of a VTR and full editing support before I actually buy one.

I've got nothing to complain about, tho maybe the LCD really should be bigger.

I'm looking forward to seeing some footage shot with this baby and also, how much running time you get with batteries.

K.

Chris Hurd · July 28th, 2006, 05:33 PM

Run time is about five hours with the included BP-950G.

View Poll Results: Between the XH G1 and XH A1, which one would you buy?
XH G1 for $7000, because I need the pro jacks and SDI.	40	10.00%
XH A1 for $4000, I don't need those pro jacks nor SDI.	360	90.00%
Voters: 400. You may not vote on this poll

July 27th, 2006, 01:11 PM	#32
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Pretty interesting, out of 83 votes so far, 88% choose the A1 and 12% choose the G1. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

July 27th, 2006, 01:53 PM	#34
Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	Why do they look like Cannon took the Z1u skin and wrapped it on the Gl2? __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button?

July 27th, 2006, 02:13 PM	#37
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	I've noticed most cameras that are around the size of the Z1 look alike, for the most part. Except the Z1/FX1's tape transport is on the left instead of the right. heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

July 27th, 2006, 02:26 PM	#38
Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	ok, next time I'll put a 'haha' behind my jokes. __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button?

July 27th, 2006, 12:40 PM	#31
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	I would go for the cheaper one. What I would use this camera for would be primarily documentary style work, so no need for the SDI options.

July 27th, 2006, 01:41 PM	#33
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	And it's a good thing for filmmakers that Canon didn't learn from Sony how to dumb down the cheaper model by removing XLRs, etc. You want SDI and genlock, chances are you're more of a studio or multicamera outfit, so you can afford it; you don't need those features, you can still get a camera with the features you do need. Giving people what they want...what a marketing concept! It'll never catch on....

July 27th, 2006, 02:00 PM	#35
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	Because it's painted Professional Photographer Flat Black?

July 27th, 2006, 02:33 PM	#39
Charles Perkins Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: paris, fr Posts: 102	i would go for the G1. simply because i have and H1 aswell and being able to synch them together with GENLOCK and both outputting HD SDI. it would better suit me.

July 27th, 2006, 05:46 PM	#40
Bob Zimmerman Major Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois Posts: 888	I also picked the A1. $4,000 will be more in my price range and no other camera's needed right now. Still need to read up on the 24F.

July 28th, 2006, 10:49 AM	#41
Willard Hill Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 191	As some other posters have said Canon is really missing it if they do not bring out a version of the XL-H1 that does not have the SDI output and genlock so that it is affordable to many of us.(Who is going to complain about $500.00 to $1,000 more than the XL-2) At first it was thought that dropping these features would not result in significant savings, but from the price difference between these new cameras it is obvious that this is just what those of us need who use long lenses for wildlife and do not need the other features. Please let this be the August 2nd announcement. __________________ Willard http://pawildlifephotographer.blogspot.com/

July 28th, 2006, 11:56 AM	#42
Jeff Krepner Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Timonium, MD Posts: 142	I'd opt for the G1 since I'd like the ability to "future proof" my purchase and skip the HDV stage if some other better (and protable) solution comes available. I do think that $3000 is a little stiff price jump for a few extra BNC connectors and a SDI board. I'd be willing to bet that the street price for the G1 will be lower than we think... I hope so.

July 28th, 2006, 01:14 PM	#43
Curtis Rhoads Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orem, UT Posts: 76	I chose the A1 as it should make a great B-roll cam. I've already got the XL H1, so using the A1 as B-roll and a deck makes the most sense.

July 28th, 2006, 05:07 PM	#44
Krystian Ramlogan Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 121	A1 I also voted for the A1, 'cause I don't need those jacks. I've already got two dv cameras Panasonic (GS150 and DVX100) and a 16mm (regular not super Eclair NPR) - I'm a film student/aspiring filmmaker. The Canon is the camera I've been waiting on, though I would like to have the option of a VTR and full editing support before I actually buy one. I've got nothing to complain about, tho maybe the LCD really should be bigger. I'm looking forward to seeing some footage shot with this baby and also, how much running time you get with batteries. K.

July 28th, 2006, 05:33 PM	#45
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Run time is about five hours with the included BP-950G. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!