Can you tell The Difference in Canon XH-A1 /XH-A1s at DVinfo.net

Jay Cash · August 1st, 2010, 01:56 PM

I went to meet a gentleman today who was selling what was thought to be his Canon XH-A1s,
I get there and its looks just like it but the side of the camera just says Canon XH-A1 a.

He is asking $2,500 for that and a $500 Manfrotto tripod & head, Plus a beginner 3 pc lighting kit total.

It seems like a good deal but the past few days I have been look at Canon XH-A1s, What would be a good bargain for the resale of the camera (best deal for my sake) and will I be loosing out if its just Canon XH-A1 and not a Canon XH-A1s??

Thoughs

Allan Black · August 1st, 2010, 05:04 PM

Jay, I have both and they're great. But there's enough updates to make it worthwhile to get the A1s and it'll have a better resale value when you eventually sell it.

If you are considering the A1, check whether it has the free replacement handle support which Canon offers after so many broke. That might be one indication how the owner looked after it.

What Manfrotto rig is it? it might not suit the A1.
Cheers.

August 1st, 2010, 01:56 PM	#1
Jay Cash New Boot Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 24	Can you tell The Difference in Canon XH-A1 /XH-A1s I went to meet a gentleman today who was selling what was thought to be his Canon XH-A1s, I get there and its looks just like it but the side of the camera just says Canon XH-A1 a. He is asking $2,500 for that and a $500 Manfrotto tripod & head, Plus a beginner 3 pc lighting kit total. It seems like a good deal but the past few days I have been look at Canon XH-A1s, What would be a good bargain for the resale of the camera (best deal for my sake) and will I be loosing out if its just Canon XH-A1 and not a Canon XH-A1s?? Thoughs

August 1st, 2010, 05:04 PM	#2
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,887	Jay, I have both and they're great. But there's enough updates to make it worthwhile to get the A1s and it'll have a better resale value when you eventually sell it. If you are considering the A1, check whether it has the free replacement handle support which Canon offers after so many broke. That might be one indication how the owner looked after it. What Manfrotto rig is it? it might not suit the A1. Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated.