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Piotr Wozniacki January 19th, 2007 05:30 PM

a couple of questions from new A1 user
 
1. The A1 comes with a Canon master tape; is it of a comparable quality to Sony tapes? I wouldn't like to mix tapes; if I use this one will it be easy to buy Canon tapes in the future? Types, prices, quality - anybody?

2. Is the Rode NTG1 microphone a good choice as an XLR solution? Performance, mounting - no problems?

3. Is there a custom-made soft bag for the A1?

4. I'm going to use the Manfrotto 503/525 tripod; how about a lanc control? Is the MN522 working well with the A1 (specifically, is the Push Auto Focus button working?)

Thanks for your advice!

Chris Hurd January 19th, 2007 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Piotr Wozniacki
Canon master tape; is it of a comparable quality to Sony tapes?

Yes.

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...will it be easy to buy Canon tapes in the future?
No.

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Is the Rode NTG1 microphone a good choice as an XLR solution?
Please refer to the numerous discussions we already have about this mic, in our forum called "Now Hear This" located at http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?f=53.

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Is there a custom-made soft bag for the A1?
Any soft case that fits the Sony HVR-Z1U or HDR-FX1 will also fit the Canon XH series camcorders.

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I'm going to use the Manfrotto 503/525 tripod; how about a lanc control?
Please refer to the numerous discussions we already have about lanc controllers, in our forum called "Remote Lens Controllers" located at http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?f=123. Hope this helps,


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