Companion camera to the Canon XH-A1?

[Liamj88]

Hi I'm looking to invest into a handcam or something similar to be a companian camera to my XH-A1. Basically to use as a stationary wide shot for events so only wanting to buy a basic camera, also something to use on holidays and such.

Looking for something like this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0017PRQKO/ref=s9_simx_gw_s0_p23_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=1GJ1HHHDQTKAWNEPRXWN&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467198433&pf_rd_i=468294

But need it to match up to the XH-A1's image as close as possible.

Trying to avoid Sony as well, as their file format isn' t compatiable with my editng software.

I would appreciate any help, cheers.

[Huy Vu]

Canon HV20/30/40

[Taky]

I have been using XH-A1 as the main cam and HV30 with Canon WD-H43 wide angle lens adapter as second cam. Also use an optical cable with the remote control to fake the LANC controller. Works very well.

http://lacolorshop.com/blog/view.asp?id=10

HV30 is very capable. There is some tweak with the color output to get them right. But it can also be handled through NLE.

http://lacolorshop.com/blog/view.asp?id=20
http://lacolorshop.com/blog/view.asp?id=21

It works very well that way I added a second HV30 on steadicam. You can take a look at this video. All tripod shots are from XH-A1. All steadicam scenes are from HV30.

http://lacolorshop.com/blog/view.asp?id=27

HOpe it helps.