Nice!

I'm kind of partial to Sony's Handycam series myself, though. I've never used a Canon, but I've used both Panasonic and Sony to do some videography at concerts, and the Sony was lighter and more versatile.

My personal camera is a consumer-grade handycam, but it's still one of the best cameras under $300.

Nice!

I'm kind of partial to Sony's Handycam series myself, though. I've never used a Canon, but I've used both Panasonic and Sony to do some videography at concerts, and the Sony was lighter and more versatile.

My personal camera is a consumer-grade handycam, but it's still one of the best cameras under $300.

Ooooh, nice. Similar to what I was trying to get work to buy. :)

You shoot, I'll snap (as soon as I get my EOS 40D)

Ohh, is it colour?

Uhh.... there hasn't been a black and white only camcorder manufactured in like 30 years.

This thing can do a whole range of color gain from hyper-saturated to complete monochrome in about 100 steps (+50 to -50)

Ohh there was the Fisher-Price Kiddi-Corder which was monochrome.

MMmmmm xbox sized :D

*fondles*

Microcenter has one.... they'll let you hold it if you ask nice.

Not too shabby! 1080i HD is definitely full of win. I've always drooled over these cameras at Microcenter.

Nice... My friend, Josh would have a lot to say about this puppy. He's a film enthusiast too.

Wow...that's some serious prosumer hardware, Mr. Cirrus! One question...why this particular model?

You mentioned in your reply to WoofersHayes that MicroCenter has this camera. I have a MicroCenter in my area (was just there a couple days ago), and they have your new camera, a Canon XL-2, and a Sony FX1 available...all three of which are very close in price. Was the selection similar in your area...and if so, what was it about this camera that "sealed the deal" with you?

The deal-sealer so to speak is that the XH-A1 seemed to be geared toward those familiar with working on film. The XL2 is fine, but I'm more interested in HD than being able to swap lenses. The lens on the A1 is more than ideal. Other niceties like total image control (being able to emulate film stocks and even the appearance of other prosumer cameras) was another big selling point. It has a much better 24fps mode than the Sony, which only simulates it. The FX1 is more a wedding/event camera than a filmmaking camera. Speaking more of film, some icing on the cake was framing guides for various movie aspect ratios like 1.85:1, 2.35:1, and 1.66:1. good if I'll be submitting anything to film festivals.

Sweet! I love working with that cam.

You have an A1 too? AWESOME!

Na, I am a member of a video art artist-run non-profit. As a member, I get to rent sick gear like this at great rental rates.

how much was the camera? I'm seriously interested in making videos, myself

They average about $3700. Add tax and the warranty and it comes out to about $4500. :P

do you do video blogs, and post them?

Not really. I have nothing important to say.
Though I've posted a couple videos online so far.

http://www.vimeo.com/user308104/videos

Oooooo, piddy. :3

OMHAGAD!

AWSOME LOOKIN CAM!

*Wants it*

When the fuck did I post this comment??? O.o

*noms on it*