Z1 or Canon XH-A1 ? - Techwatch: Satellite TV forums, FTA, Cable, Hardware, & Tech forums

mypetfrog · 12-03-07, 02:13 PM

does anyone have any opinions on the XH-A1 vs the Sony Z1?? I have a Z1 but thinking of getting a 2nd camera for wedding work (where low light performance is a valuable asset!)

Will they match up footage wise? Will the Canon recorded HDV play back on the Sony and vice versa??

Anyone have any comments?

Steve

Gonthar · 12-03-07, 08:22 PM

The quality is very similar. It's probably a good idea to stick to the Z1.

immersive · 13-03-07, 12:33 AM

i hve seen footages from both n based on the pricing now.. it is difinitely more worthy to get the canon. it has 24f functions and more tweakability.

mypetfrog · 13-03-07, 12:50 AM

thanks

is the canon XH-A1 really much better than the Sony Z1 in low light? also in good light is the footage comarable or does the SOny have an edge?

are the two tapes interchangeable? ie can i take footage shot in Sony and play back or capture into the Mac using the canon and vice versa? anyone know?!

thanks again

Steve

sodampimpn · 13-03-07, 05:55 AM

Canon A1 at the moment!

GPhillips · 14-03-07, 07:00 PM

Does anyone know when both the Sony Z1 and Canon A1 came onto the market, please?

TheoO · 20-03-07, 06:07 PM

canon all the way baby!

GMancusa · 10-05-07, 09:45 PM

I'll give my vote to Sony

immersive · 11-05-07, 02:56 AM

why canon?
1. More zoom range
2. 24/25 fps
3. Much more customisation
4. more details and sharpness

why sony?
1. hdmi

so you choose...

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mypetfrog Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: uk Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Z1 or Canon XH-A1 ? does anyone have any opinions on the XH-A1 vs the Sony Z1?? I have a Z1 but thinking of getting a 2nd camera for wedding work (where low light performance is a valuable asset!) Will they match up footage wise? Will the Canon recorded HDV play back on the Sony and vice versa?? Anyone have any comments? Steve

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12-03-07, 08:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gonthar Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Constanta&Romania Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The quality is very similar. It's probably a good idea to stick to the Z1.

13-03-07, 12:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
immersive Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: singapore Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i hve seen footages from both n based on the pricing now.. it is difinitely more worthy to get the canon. it has 24f functions and more tweakability.

13-03-07, 12:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
mypetfrog Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: uk Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks is the canon XH-A1 really much better than the Sony Z1 in low light? also in good light is the footage comarable or does the SOny have an edge? are the two tapes interchangeable? ie can i take footage shot in Sony and play back or capture into the Mac using the canon and vice versa? anyone know?! thanks again Steve

13-03-07, 05:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
sodampimpn Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Canon A1 at the moment!

14-03-07, 07:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
GPhillips Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Does anyone know when both the Sony Z1 and Canon A1 came onto the market, please?

20-03-07, 06:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
TheoO Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: cagz Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	canon all the way baby!

10-05-07, 09:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
GMancusa Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: TBay, Canada Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'll give my vote to Sony

11-05-07, 02:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
immersive Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: singapore Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	why canon? 1. More zoom range 2. 24/25 fps 3. Much more customisation 4. more details and sharpness why sony? 1. hdmi so you choose...