XL-H1a compared with XH-A1 at DVinfo.net

David Odell · September 7th, 2008, 11:29 AM

Hi,

I wonder if someone here who has used these two cameras. In that case; is the sensor the same on H1a and the A1? Is the image that these cameras produce exactly the same?

More or less is the deferens; interchangeable lens mount, cosmetics etc...

Thanks!

Pete Bauer · September 7th, 2008, 12:32 PM

These articles should get you started:
Canon XH Series Watchdog
Canon XL H1 Watchdog

Marty Hudzik · September 9th, 2008, 06:38 PM

You know, I don't want to get torched for this, but in my experience with both, the H1 just seems to look slightly better. I know it shouldn't and my tests are not scientific, but when cutting on a timeline with both cameras I try to use the H1 as much as possible as it seems to have better color and seems cleaner. Both cameras were at same settings, at least as close as they can get.

I am sure the A1 technically is every bit as good as the H1, but so far, the XLh1 footage just looks cleaner to me.

Michael Chenoweth · September 9th, 2008, 09:27 PM

Well you get better glass on the XL to begin with, however we've shot numerous two camera set-ups with both the H1 and the A1 and if you put a blindfold over me and turned me around a few dozen times, I'd be pressed to tell you which came from which cam.

I love both but for the price point, I'd do more A1's over the H1's.

September 7th, 2008, 11:29 AM	#1
David Odell Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 41	XL-H1a compared with XH-A1 Hi, I wonder if someone here who has used these two cameras. In that case; is the sensor the same on H1a and the A1? Is the image that these cameras produce exactly the same? More or less is the deferens; interchangeable lens mount, cosmetics etc... Thanks!

September 7th, 2008, 12:32 PM	#2
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	These articles should get you started: Canon XH Series Watchdog Canon XL H1 Watchdog __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

September 9th, 2008, 06:38 PM	#3
Marty Hudzik Trustee Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 1,771	You know, I don't want to get torched for this, but in my experience with both, the H1 just seems to look slightly better. I know it shouldn't and my tests are not scientific, but when cutting on a timeline with both cameras I try to use the H1 as much as possible as it seems to have better color and seems cleaner. Both cameras were at same settings, at least as close as they can get. I am sure the A1 technically is every bit as good as the H1, but so far, the XLh1 footage just looks cleaner to me.

September 9th, 2008, 09:27 PM	#4
Michael Chenoweth Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sandy, Utah Posts: 128	Well you get better glass on the XL to begin with, however we've shot numerous two camera set-ups with both the H1 and the A1 and if you put a blindfold over me and turned me around a few dozen times, I'd be pressed to tell you which came from which cam. I love both but for the price point, I'd do more A1's over the H1's.