I’ve been pricing “prosumer” HD camcorders and I think I’ve settled on the Cannon XH A1. I looked at the Sony, but with the 20x Fluorite lens and the ability to shoot in 24p, I think the XH A1 is a better buy. Of course, I’ll buy it for Mojave, but since we already have a Sony HD field camera for client work, I’ll use the Cannon for viral videos and podcast production.

From Cannon:

“ The excellence of the XH A1 begins with its Genuine Canon 20x HD zoom lens with Professional L Series Fluorite. Super-Range Optical Image Stabilization corrects for a wide range of camera movement and vibration, and Instant AF (Auto Focus) ensures ultra-quick, accurate focus. The DIGIC DV II HD image processor then ensures improved color reproduction and noise reduction - for a final result that is the zenith of image quality.”

XH A1 Website