Canon XH A1 capture problem

[africatvusa]

it cant recognize it because your setting is wrong, i believe

[rcboatdriver1234]

when importing, do I need it on vcr/playback or ext. connect

[C4n4di4n1]

i m not sure i shoot in 60i and encore it at 29.97 prgressive so i couldn t say

[C4n4di4n1]

1-althought it doesn t install right .. it will install some drivers for the camera and AS of then you will be able to CAPTURE in 1080i without any issue on adobe premier pro ... cs5 .. .

i finally got it to work hope it helps some of you guys

ps i can t capture anything with canon console but adobe premier pros cs5 works like a charm (and remember when you capturing you will only see the image on your CAMCORDER but controls will work perfect on the software on your PC) peace!

[razrox]

@C4n4di4n1 Hey i have a problem with capturing with my xh a1. I film my stuff in 50i but when i capture it in 50i it goes back to 25f whats wrong with it? thanks

[C4n4di4n1]

are you capturing with premier pro ? when you first open your file in premier pro the settings of the PROJECT is probably your probleme ... open a new blank project and capture it from there with the CORRECT PROJECT SETTING in your case 50i ... if your already doing that right ... did you try getting that old software from canon called CANON CONSOLE ? ... i got it in some torrents the software is useless .. BUT when you install it it also installs drivers that FIXED ALL MY ISSUES reply me np

[razrox]

@C4n4di4n1 Yeah im doing that, capturing in premire cs5. Ive put it into after effects and it still says 25f even though i shot it at 50i, is this supposed to happen?

[C4n4di4n1]

if any of you are still having the probleme capturing with the hx a1 canon .. if it only captures in 480i and not 1080i on adobe premier pro cs5 PC ... this is how i finaly was able to capture in 1080i and the image is incredible

1- you need to find and install canon console (its a software made by canon) to capture ... now i m running on win 7 and it didn t install properly BUT win 7 will promt you and ask you if you want to reinstall using the correct setting or juste remove it click instal

[corredorass]

hi everyone! if someone can help me please!...when i send the final sequence to the camera (canon Xh A1) it only passes sound, no image..thank you very much

[CoJaxfilming]

I figured it out after a bit of research. I had the same problem too. you need to change some settings so your camera will detect the HD format... because Final Cut Pro default settings are for standard defintion DV. Send me an email @ Corey@CoJaxMedia.ca and i'll give you the steps to settings up your FC

[ontrackphotography]

Warning the fastest way to blow a firewire port is to plug it in while the camera is on..

[odewepe]

Hey Andy I hope you can help me.. I am trying to set on the menu (PLAYBACK STD) TO HDV but its turned off in the menu, other words I cant change that setting, can you help

[BrooklynNYC777]

@odewepe im having the same problem as you did you find out what the problem was ??????????????

[odewepe]

@BrooklynNYC777 Let me know how I can help you..I now know how to use my camera so [please ask away. I am here to help if I can..

[BrooklynNYC777]

@odewepe thank you sir i will remember that

[KrepecR]

In manual there is written that if the camcorder cannont be recognized/there is no connection by the PC please restart the camcorder and and the PC and then plug in Fire wire. So it means that camcorder can be turn on.

It was written in polish manual and I translated the meaning that is in polish manual.

[ned316]

i dont use DV PAL settings i USE HDV settings it think

[tcosta1183]

This camera will work with a mac or pc on any any non-linear editor, you just have to set up your editor properly in order for it to respond. I had the same problem with my hv30 with FCP6, but it only took a few minutes of changing around some settings for it to capture. Do your research and I'm sure you'll make it work

[philhoyt]

this worked for me thank you

[jamescgale]

More like an MAC problem. Go PC all the way :D

[kidcosan]

got it working!

Filecut Pro | Easy Setup

Selected:

Format: HDV

Use: HDV - 1080i60 Firewire Basic

Press Setup

[flashgunfilms]

BUT WHAT if you're shot a mix of 30 and 60i???? What do you do then? ??? Stop and do it again??? Must be an easier way? Please help - get my Canon twm with FCE4 (I know it doesn't handle 24p).

[Voltes75]

Sell the camera, buy a new computer and play Crysis instead...Maximum Strength!!

[tswilson5]

if "HDV/DV IN" is blinking doesn't that mean that the camera and the computer aren't talking?

[megar2009]

i had the problem then I played around in final cut express and i went to easy setup and put the setting on apple intermediate codec 720p30 and it worked

[InuManiac906]

Did you ever find out the problem with the camera, I'm thinking about buying the same camera...I just wanted to make sure it's a good camera.

[oneeyedgeek]

It's an amazing camera, but use it with a PC and Premiere Pro

[12thDecember]

Some camcorders, especially Canon it seems, have trouble with capturing. There is a capture utility called hdvsplit, you can google it. I haven't tried it yet but I think this weekend I'll download it, because my Movie Studio Platform won't capture HDV, only DV. Curiously, Corel-ULead will capture without any problem; I just prefer the Vegas NLE.

Frustrating to have a camcorder and it balks at the last step.

[OompieDaan]

Capture with Premiere Pro from XHA1 don't work. I'll test it with hdvsplit, and I can capture HDV now!

[BrooklynNYC777]

@OompieDaan hey so how did you capture your video did you not use PP for your XHA1

[OompieDaan]

@BrooklynNYC777 No, I don't use PP for capturing HD, it doesn't work. Just use HDVSplit, you can download it for free. Easy to use, good results!

[BrooklynNYC777]

@OompieDaan premiere pro cs5 brings in HD just fine........... i figure it out

also thank you for your advice with the HDVsplit

[911cartoon]

yeah.. this camera is fucking gay. CANON cameras are faggots when it comes time to capture and shit.. especially SD footage

[JohanGrunwald]

NOT!

[digitalartsofohio]

Do not plug the XH A1 directly into your machine's integrated firewire port. Plug an external firewire hard drive into the computer then daisy chain your camera into the hard drive. Canon's firewire implementation in this camera is flawed at best.

[nligonsii]

I noticed that you plugged that firewire cable in while the camera was on. You have a big chance of frying your connection when you do that. Turn camera off, plug in cord, then turn back on. Open FCP only after all connections have already been made.

[onetwotony]

How much is it to buy one of these cameras?

[adamisthereinventer]

Mine was 4300 with a wide angle lense, telephono lens a hard and soft case.

[ShadesOfGreyMatter]

I noticed you couldn't figure out the problem 5 months ago, but in a comment you said 2 months ago, buying another cable fixed the problem.

I have this same EXACT problem and I was wondering if buying a cable actually solved it...?? =D

I sent my camera to Canon and just got it back today and they said everything was okay. so i'm hoping they're not stupid and it really is just a CABLE PROLLEM!?!?!

[czerwoneguitary1990]

i have 3 problem with my XHA1:

1-The screen is dirty and it is extremly hard to clean

2-The microphone is all scratched (can you replace or fix)

3-the lens keeps on getting very dusty and hard to clean

CAN ANYONE HELP?

[razrox]

yeah buy a lens protector

[alvomod]

did you solve this problem? i have the same problem :( anyone can help please

[Andyax]

Yes. I bought myself a NEW and better FireWire cable, and now it works!! =)

[LORHDTV]

@Andyax Which firewire did you buy?

[razrox]

just change some settings on ya camera i did and it worked

[martintreestump]

I got this somewhere,

Under VCR mode go to MENU (when its disconnected from the firewire cable, select SIGNAL SETUP, switch PLAYBACK to HD, and set hd downconversion to OFF

[BrooklynNYC777]

@martintreestump you figure out the problem man.............thank you so much homie................... to bad your account is no longer activated i wanted to personally thank you with a message............ salute

[Masc06]

@martintreestump THANKS GUY!!!!!!!! You saved me! Brilliant! :D

[JeremyMindShock]

Just called Canon. I was told that if it is flashing then it is possible a bad firewire port. I still have warranty, so I am sending my off to the doctor tomorrow.

[Andyax]

I now know its a problem with the firewire, because when i push the cable (which is connected to the camcorder) slightly to the right, I can capture normally! So I have to hold it there, while I capture :P

[JeremyMindShock]

I can't capture anything either. I have Premiere and Vegas.

[jts1480]

Filecut Pro | Easy Setup

Selected:

Format: HDV

Use: HDV - 1080i60 Firewire Basic

Press Setup

So using your settings and just adding the "easy setup" I have been able to capture w/Canon XHA1 to FCP2

Hope this helps!!

[Andyax]

Thanks for the reply, but it did not help :(

When I tried your suggestion, i got the following message: "Unable to locate the following external device: HDV (1440 x 1080) 25p"

I tried to connect my camcorder to my PC, and it dident work there either. The problem is in the cable or in the camera.

[THEBossSound]

@Andyax Sounds like you are shooting in DV and not HDV. This is exactly what happens when you do that.

[guitarguy81611]

@jts1480 this helped me! thanks a lot!

[Exkild]

It happends to me all the time! It really sucks! But it is the only complaint I have to the XH A1.

[darylccox]

Get HDVSPLIT, it is a free utility and will capture just about any hdv. It works GREAT with an xh-a1.

[Exkild]

Very nice! Thx a lot man! :D