research homework

Research homework

Task one: canon hx a1

(This research was carried out by looking at the cameras function, sales, user’s reviews and my own experience with it.)


Panasonic first soared in popularity among aspiring indie filmmakers because of the breakthrough DVX100, the first camera to bring genuine 24p acquisition to a reasonable price, which many aspiring filmmakers could afford. During my research I have looked at the growth in camera technology and have looked at different cameras, however mainly focusing on the CANON XH A1.

The cannon HX A1 due to my research has proven to be a very successful camera due to its great updated features and picture and audio quality.
The XH A1 is a professional handheld HDV camcorder manufactured by Canon. The form and look of the camera is though to be quiet similar to the previous Canon GL2, with the newer HDV models being slightly larger and heavier. The cameras are mostly used by independent documentaries, broadcasters and journalism. The camera also has an equally successful sister model Canon

This model (XH A1) was released in December 2008, and received the following updated features:
* It allowed people to control the acceleration/deceleration of the zoom
* had separate audio sensitivity of the two input XLR audio channels
* Also the ability to record sound from the input and external microphone.
The camera shows to have a very high level of performance and pictures quality this is the same for video and still photography, when it comes to audio, the camera has many modes in which you can record your audio sounds depending on your recording standards, The XH A1 is comes equipped with a built in electret condenser microphone with cross-layout directivity and a directional angle of approximately 90 degrees. This also has different modes, as well as a built in the microphone; The XH A1 also comes equipped with an external mic holder for added audio functionality.
In my opinion my research shows that this is a very good camera of high quality and very straight forward to se up along with all its other accessories.

1. User’s review on camera (shortened): At first glance, the XH-A1 looks a little daunting. Its size and price positions it at the top end of the prosumer market and it definitely looks the part: it is riddled with buttons and switches in every conceivable location. If this intimidates you, you should probably consider a different camcorder, as this is only the beginning. Read more