Which is BIGGER? Sony HVR-V1U or Canon XH A1? at DVinfo.net

Tim Spencer · October 30th, 2006, 03:52 PM

If anyone has see both the Sony HVR-V1U and
the Canon XH A1 side-by-side, I'd love to hear
what you think about the following questions... :)

(1) Which one is bigger in actual physical dimensions.
(2) Which one appears bigger?

Last, but not least:
(3) Which looks less professional? I want get the one that
makes the least impression on the subject being
videotaped. (or the one that's less likely to get me
kicked out because they think I'm a professional,
which I'm definitely NOT)

Thanks!

Paulo Teixeira · October 30th, 2006, 04:04 PM

The V1u is the smaller out of the two but to get audio you would have to hook up a microphone to it so your best bet is to get the Sony FX7. It looks a lot less professional than both V1u and the Canon.

John M. Graham · October 30th, 2006, 10:25 PM

Tim, what kind of work do you do that you want to look "less professional"? Why would you get kicked out, and from where?

Michael Y Wong · October 31st, 2006, 12:44 AM

Hello

The Canon XH-A1 is definately larger. I've played with both the XH-A1, V1 & FX7.

I'd say that the XH-A1 is sized between the Sony Z1 & V1, if you havent seen the V1 in real life, it is basically the same size as the Sony PD-170.

The XH-A1 looked MUCH more professional then the FX7 when I was comparing them, and thus feared that the V1 wouldn't have the pro-look & appeal, but when I finally played with the V1 last week it seemed on par with appearing as Pro as the XH-A1, or any of the Sony HVR HDV products.

What kills the look of hte FX7 is the paint job, they painted it LIGHT grey. Very un-pro if you ask me.

Kris Bird · October 31st, 2006, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Y Wong

What kills the look of hte FX7 is the paint job, they painted it LIGHT grey. Very un-pro if you ask me.

Well, can't be giving the "Pros" a cheap option hey! That would be very un-sony :)

October 30th, 2006, 03:52 PM	#1
Tim Spencer New Boot Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 20	Which is BIGGER? Sony HVR-V1U or Canon XH A1? If anyone has see both the Sony HVR-V1U and the Canon XH A1 side-by-side, I'd love to hear what you think about the following questions... :) (1) Which one is bigger in actual physical dimensions. (2) Which one appears bigger? Last, but not least: (3) Which looks less professional? I want get the one that makes the least impression on the subject being videotaped. (or the one that's less likely to get me kicked out because they think I'm a professional, which I'm definitely NOT) Thanks!

October 31st, 2006, 12:44 AM	#4
Michael Y Wong Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada! Posts: 353	Hello The Canon XH-A1 is definately larger. I've played with both the XH-A1, V1 & FX7. I'd say that the XH-A1 is sized between the Sony Z1 & V1, if you havent seen the V1 in real life, it is basically the same size as the Sony PD-170. The XH-A1 looked MUCH more professional then the FX7 when I was comparing them, and thus feared that the V1 wouldn't have the pro-look & appeal, but when I finally played with the V1 last week it seemed on par with appearing as Pro as the XH-A1, or any of the Sony HVR HDV products. What kills the look of hte FX7 is the paint job, they painted it LIGHT grey. Very un-pro if you ask me. __________________ dreaming hobbyist + storyteller www.michaelywong.com

October 30th, 2006, 04:04 PM	#2
Paulo Teixeira Trustee Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,773	The V1u is the smaller out of the two but to get audio you would have to hook up a microphone to it so your best bet is to get the Sony FX7. It looks a lot less professional than both V1u and the Canon.

October 30th, 2006, 10:25 PM	#3
John M. Graham Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 83	Tim, what kind of work do you do that you want to look "less professional"? Why would you get kicked out, and from where?