How to Use a Canon XH A1 Video Camera : How to Record in HD with a Canon XH A1

Looking for a new camera for your video production project? Learn tips for recording in high definition in this free video clip about the basics of a Canon XH A1 video camera.

Expert: Drew Noah
Bio: Drew Noah has been working for various websites for over five years. He uses the internet and email everyday for both work and pleasure.
Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• video
• production
• cameras
• videocamera
• canon
• xh-a1
• basics
• reviews
• freevideo
• howto

[MrAjis06]

hi anyone help me to solve my big problem with the XH A1s please...

i've brought a this camera recently when i start to take a group ( 5people) of people

right side to left side or left side to right side one by one person my video image getting BLUR just like a shaking. but when i stop my camera troll in its getting good clear image. its make me mad ... i don't know too many things about camera thats way.. anyone know why its happen please ......

[patcism]

Drew Noah rocks!

[TheFazproductions]

I have this camera (for a while) and I always record using HDtapes, but i have a friend who has a panasonic and he uses regular tapes to reccord HD, did you ever try doing that?

[acealva12]

I like your videos but why you didn't number them? will be better if you number them.

[conewells]

@DanielGClapp I'll do some serious testing with it..

[DanielGClapp]

@conewells you obviosly don't know how to use a camera.

[conewells]

@wdhughes52 You are so RIGHT about this camera. It sucks and it's overrated. There are (for me) HUGE problems trying to get it to stay in focus. And when it looks as if it does, the footage comes out strangely fuzzy and flat on the PC (you need a Mac to even get a decent look from this camera). The Flip Ultra HD gives better images than this turkey.

[wdhughes52]

If you buy a Canon, you will eventually have to face the factory service center and they will NOT honor their warranty. My HD so-called Professional Camera has been in the shop THREE times in its short 6 month life. They tried to charge me $1,000 because of a defective firewire port. Complete idiots. Defective equipment and a 4 year warranty. I will NEVER buy any Canon product again. Period.  Considering it, are you? Save your money ... don't do it. Canon sucks.

[JamesWorldStudios]

I will have this camera in January, I am so happy! :D

Thanks for the tutorial by the way, much appreciated! ;)

[itsurself00]

hay when i go to my signal setup the only options it has is comp.out 480i or 1080i/480i it does not have all the options you have on yours, how is that?