XH-A1 Vs. FX1000
jason
18 Dec 2008 16:45
Scott, The only bad feature on the FX1000 is that has only one external mic input and uses a mini jack. If you intend to do special events there may be times when you'll need more than one mic. While some wireless mic come with both mini jacks and XLR connectors others don't.
While both the Canon XH A1 and Sony's FX 1000 are good camers for stock footage outdoors there is a big difference shooting indoors in low light conditions. Canon A1 uses 1/4" sensors while Sony FX 1000 is using 1/3" sensors which means lower lux with the larger sensors. There will also be situations in low light conditions where you are not allowed to use lights and that is where a camera with a low lux comes in handy.
While both the Canon XH A1 and Sony's FX 1000 are good camers for stock footage outdoors there is a big difference shooting indoors in low light conditions. Canon A1 uses 1/4" sensors while Sony FX 1000 is using 1/3" sensors which means lower lux with the larger sensors. There will also be situations in low light conditions where you are not allowed to use lights and that is where a camera with a low lux comes in handy.
bryanbush
18 Dec 2008 17:49
The 60 is also needed for interlace down to 30
dapoopta
18 Dec 2008 22:48
The xh-A1 is 1440x1080, someone posted on last page that it was 1920x1080...
Also, the V1U doesn't seem better than the FX1000 Jake, looking at the lux rating and the fact that it is 1/4" sensors.
Still don't know which :-P . I think I have narrowed it down to these two though..that is atleast a good start.
Also, the V1U doesn't seem better than the FX1000 Jake, looking at the lux rating and the fact that it is 1/4" sensors.
Still don't know which :-P . I think I have narrowed it down to these two though..that is atleast a good start.
ginclearfilm
18 Dec 2008 23:46
I have an XHA1 and have used it in conjunction with a V1, the A1 is better in low light by about 1 stop
However I reckon that the FX1000 will be better than the A1. If your not to worried about XLR's then I reckon it will be a better cam. If you can afford it go the Z5?
However I reckon that the FX1000 will be better than the A1. If your not to worried about XLR's then I reckon it will be a better cam. If you can afford it go the Z5?
dapoopta
19 Dec 2008 00:03
with the Z5 all I am upgrading to is better sound, or? (XLR ports). I didn't really see any other benefits of getting it. Let me know though, I'd be willing to invest the money :-). Currently I am planning on doing strictly stock with the new cam... as more money comes in I might branch out.
dapoopta
21 Dec 2008 07:56
another question I had about these cameras was the resolution. They are 1440x810 pixel sensors... where I am pretty sure the XH-a1 is 1440x1080. Is this a big difference? Both sensors are the same size.
I was reading, and it seems that the slow motion feature is actually reduced resolution. (that is a bad thing ) A good thing that the fx1000 has is the interval timing shots. I have 12 days to decide!!!!
I was reading, and it seems that the slow motion feature is actually reduced resolution. (that is a bad thing ) A good thing that the fx1000 has is the interval timing shots. I have 12 days to decide!!!!
dapoopta
24 Dec 2008 02:55
How hard is editing progressive footage? Do I just import it into premiere the same way? This is the only thing I fear with the fx1000
ODesigns
24 Dec 2008 03:02
I use my XH-A1 at 30p with Premiere CS3 with no problems. Just make sure your Premiere job is set to 1080p30 and not 1080i60.
ginclearfilm
24 Dec 2008 03:42
Editing progressive footage is the same as interlaced. The main difference is when you shoot. You must be smooth and make sure that you pan etc slowly.
dapoopta
24 Dec 2008 17:22
I have posted the question other places of the fx1000 vs xh-a1. Many people say both these cameras are not that great :-(. I am using the hv30, and wondering if the upgrade is worth it now.. GRRR. I'd imagine the xh-a1 has to be much better than the hv30 though :-P.