Size and weight at DVinfo.net

Bob Zimmerman · August 16th, 2006, 11:52 AM

so is there any info out yet and the size of the A1? I guess it is close to what maybe the Z1 or the FX1?

I wonder how soon before people who are testing them can say something,,,and probably some people have them already to review.

Chris Hurd · August 16th, 2006, 01:58 PM

Weight is appx. four and a half pounds (2300 grams) with battery; body dimensions are 163mm (width) × 189mm (height) × 350mm (depth).

Chris Barcellos · August 16th, 2006, 02:17 PM

FX1 and Z1 are slightly lighter, when I compared them a couple of weeks ago, but very similar sizewize. The weight surprises me a bit because Canon lenses were supposed to run lighter. Perhaps it is frame material that is making the difference.

That is one problem I had with prior Canon offerings is that they seemed less rugged-- something I am concerned about cause I am such a klutz. From appearances so far, these two look a bit tougher built. Mind you that is only appearances... so it will be interesting to see.

Bob Zimmerman · August 30th, 2006, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Hurd

Weight is appx. four and a half pounds (2300 grams) with battery; body dimensions are 163mm (width) × 189mm (height) × 350mm (depth).

how many inches is that?

Paul Matwiy · August 30th, 2006, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Zimmerman

how many inches is that?

6.4 in w x 7.45 in h x 13.78 in d

Chris Hurd · August 30th, 2006, 04:44 PM

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Eric Brown · September 1st, 2006, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris Barcellos

That is one problem I had with prior Canon offerings is that they seemed less rugged--

Interesting, Chris, as I've always felt the Canons to be pretty ruggedly built compared to say my Panasonic (DVX100B).
My XL2 feels way more sturdy than my DVX, right down to the tightly sealing gasket on the tape door as opposed to no gasket on the tape door of the DVX.
I've never owned a Sony so if they have a better build quality than Canon, Kudos to them.
Hopefully the bar will always continued to be raised.

August 16th, 2006, 11:52 AM	#1
Bob Zimmerman Major Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois Posts: 888	Size and weight so is there any info out yet and the size of the A1? I guess it is close to what maybe the Z1 or the FX1? I wonder how soon before people who are testing them can say something,,,and probably some people have them already to review.

August 16th, 2006, 01:58 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Weight is appx. four and a half pounds (2300 grams) with battery; body dimensions are 163mm (width) × 189mm (height) × 350mm (depth). __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

August 16th, 2006, 02:17 PM	#3
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	FX1 and Z1 are slightly lighter, when I compared them a couple of weeks ago, but very similar sizewize. The weight surprises me a bit because Canon lenses were supposed to run lighter. Perhaps it is frame material that is making the difference. That is one problem I had with prior Canon offerings is that they seemed less rugged-- something I am concerned about cause I am such a klutz. From appearances so far, these two look a bit tougher built. Mind you that is only appearances... so it will be interesting to see. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

August 30th, 2006, 04:44 PM	#6
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