what's the main difference between the A1 and the H1 ???

[KROOKEDKROWN]

Hi guys, let me just start by saying that this is the best website of its kind and I really appreciate all the help and advice I get from here.

I am a freelance D.P and a proud parent of the Canon XHA1
I just got a pretty nice film where they will be using the XL H1.
I just wanted to know what the main differences are between the 2, Is there something that I should know or read up on to further my knowledge before I jump into the shoot?
Also I have another possible gig where they will be using the XHG1 and was wondering how similar the functions on the cameras are .

Thank you

[marco0782]

The three cameras are very similar. The H1 has a shoulder mount body style, ENG style VF, removable lenses and SDI out. The XH-A1 and G1 are practically identical except that only the G1 has SDI out.

I believe they all use the same sensor and the quality of footage is pretty indiscernible.


Marco

[KROOKEDKROWN]

Thanks Marco, I was really wondering if there were any controls that I should familiarize my self with.

[marco0782]

Oh, for that I would just recommend searching the net for PDF copies of the camera manuals.


Marco

[KROOKEDKROWN]

ok well thanks

[florisvaneck]

Handling. The XL-H1 is much heavier, shoulder-mounted and front-heavy. But with some equipment mounted on the back (Anton Bauer/IDX/Firestore/G2 wireless) it becomes easier to work with. Furthermore, the XL-H1 has more controls on the outside which makes it easier to adjust settings while shooting.

Image quality is probably the same (only different lenses).

[Robert Sanders]

The "custom presets" are not interchangeable between the two cameras. I would check this forum for a host of custom presets built by folks around here.