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Old August 17th, 2013, 06:56 AM   #1
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XA20 vs AC90 low light test

I posted this over in the Canon section if anyone is interested in these two cameras.

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/canon-xa...ml#post1808968
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Old September 6th, 2013, 02:30 PM   #2
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Re: XA20 vs AC90 low light test

I just rented a XA20. I really liked it. My second choice is the AC90. I assume you have both. Which one do you like the best. I like the buttons on the AC90.
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Old September 6th, 2013, 06:15 PM   #3
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Re: XA20 vs AC90 low light test

Well Andy, they are real close but if the AC90 had 20X zoom I would have two of them. I like the manual controls and the size is perfect. I'm going to give the xa20 a go at my next wedding and see how I like it. I'm sure I will have more after using the XA in wedding situations.
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Old September 12th, 2013, 07:37 PM   #4
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Re: XA20 vs AC90 low light test

Great. Please post how things went at the weddings. I am very interested.

Thanks.
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Old September 19th, 2013, 02:21 AM   #5
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Tim, I took the plunge and purchased a new XA20. So far I really like it. I had a JVC HM150, and I do miss some of the buttons. But the 20x lens is nice and does not soften much even at 20x!

I have set the detail to -2 and the contrast to -2 to get the picture a little flatter for better post grading.

So good!
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Old September 19th, 2013, 02:12 PM   #6
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Re: XA20 vs AC90 low light test

Good deal Andy, I'm sure you will be very satisfied with the 20.
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