A1 vs G1 Differences? at DVinfo.net

Guy Godwin · December 3rd, 2008, 10:15 PM

Can someone tell me main differences in the A1 and G1? I noticed the Professional Jack Plate but That was it. Is there more to it that that?

In terms of image quality is there any difference. Any low light performance differences or anything like that?

Chris Hurd · December 3rd, 2008, 10:59 PM

See The Watchdog's Unofficial XH Series F.A.Q.

"The only difference between the XH G1 and XH A1, is that the G1 offers uncompressed HD output over Serial Digital Interface (SDI) as well as GenLock input and Time Code input and output. The A1 doesn't have SDI, GenLock or TC input and output. Other than that, they're exactly alike. I suppose Canon is offering two different models so that if you need SDI and GenLock, etc., then it's there on the G1; and if you don't need those specialized features then you don't have to buy them, you can get the A1 instead."

Hope this helps,

December 3rd, 2008, 10:15 PM	#1
Guy Godwin Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 345	A1 vs G1 Differences? Can someone tell me main differences in the A1 and G1? I noticed the Professional Jack Plate but That was it. Is there more to it that that? In terms of image quality is there any difference. Any low light performance differences or anything like that?

December 3rd, 2008, 10:59 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	See The Watchdog's Unofficial XH Series F.A.Q. "The only difference between the XH G1 and XH A1, is that the G1 offers uncompressed HD output over Serial Digital Interface (SDI) as well as GenLock input and Time Code input and output. The A1 doesn't have SDI, GenLock or TC input and output. Other than that, they're exactly alike. I suppose Canon is offering two different models so that if you need SDI and GenLock, etc., then it's there on the G1; and if you don't need those specialized features then you don't have to buy them, you can get the A1 instead." Hope this helps, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!