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Instead of marks on the outside of the lens, you get a distance readout in the viewfinder and LCD accurate to 1/10 of a foot. That's better than marks on a manual lens because you can shift focus yourself without an assistant.
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I own an XHA1 and I say: Go with the Pany! If for no other reason than avoiding HDV and getting to shoot on DVCPROHD.
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Thank you for the help guys, it has helped me a lot in making my decision.
Im putting my Camera on sale on ebay tomorrow and will be looking to purchase my Canon XHA1 next week. If anyone is interested in a Sony HVR-V1E please let me know. Thanks again. Sam |
I agree with the poster who said that the options you're looking at are "sideways steps".
It's a shame you feel you need to keep using tape, because there are better options out there IMO. The HMC151 is an excellent camera and does not use HDV or P2. Then there's the EX1. Perhaps you should get your hands on an XHA1 to see if it is indeed superior to your current camera. I write as a happy XHA1 owner, who's decided to go tapeless at the first opportunity, and i'm looking at the HMC, EX1 or even the new JVC. I will not be buying another HDV camera. It was great in it's time - and it's price point - but has been superseded by superior formats. To top it all, the XHA1 is actually more expensive than the HMC, in the UK at least. Of course, if you need to stick with tape, the A1 is probably the best bet. |
Prices are on the rise Dom. I've just learn that the 151 is going up by £400 from today, so I presume Panasonic are doing this because Sony and Canon have upped their prices too. I'm sure it's just exchange rates at play.
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You're right Tom. When I was looking at the HMC last week the retailer pointed this out to me. It's all to do with the Pound/Yen etc.
I think I'll have to do another gig with my XHA1 before i can justify the change. Perhaps Canon will have something new by then. |
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But as I've just said in another post, I often like to finish a firework display at the end of a wedding film by putting the last and biggest firework into my variable slo-mo program. The rocket tales off at normal speed but slows gracefully to a still frame at its peak before I fade to black. You won't be doing that with a CMOS chip. tom. |
I have the XHA1 and while I love the camera I'm looking into tapeless recording.
The only thing in the same price range as the XHA1 is the upcoming Scarlet fixed lens. Since I don't need a new camera soon I'll wait until Scarlet comes. From all I've seen at the moment it will blow away the XHA1. |
Is there a difference between the Canon Xha1 and the Canon Xha1s???
Which would you say is better? |
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Raylight is a fix but I've never used it. |
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Why use HDlink to capture instead of just going straight into Vegas? |
I'd recommend the XH-A1.
This is the video that convinced me - Letus Extreme and Canon XHA1 - First tests on Vimeo I chose the XH-A1 over any sony camera simply because I hate all Sony products. Just personal preference. Horrible tech support, warranties, and products. Everything is either too complicated, DRMed, or too weak. It also came down to backup tapes and price. I wanted a nice HD camera, and the HVX200 looked amazing, but at the time (6 months ago) it was more expensive and the cards are still at a ridiculous price. If you want a good strong camera with tapes, go with the XH-A1. It's an amazing piece of technology. -Kevin |
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