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(More customer reviews)*****DO NOT INSTALL VERSION FROM CD*****
This is my first experience with a prosumer camera.We needed to record church services from a sound booth in the back of the auditorium.After much research, I chose a Canon XH-A1 and the Console Software.Installation was very confusing.If you buy this, make sure you do not install it from the CD.Install the software from the trial page download on Canon's Website.Then enter the activation information they include with the purchase.The version mailed, if installed, does not recognize the unlock code necessary to run the full version.
After the install, it is a very easy piece of software to use.It just seems to me that it would have more options for the money.Many consumer line cameras come with limited controls, and many of the popular video editing software titles can capture real time and control basic functions.I would like to see a batch converter, or at least the ability to choose some of the more common formats for video compression for saving the capture.
Be advised that it is not capturing at real time.There is a slight delay for in the output monitor.The audio is synchronized correctly to the video - just time-shifted a little.I don't think it is my computer (Intel Dual-Core Duo 3Ghz, 4GB Ram, Dual 7200rpm SATA3 HDD)
Overall, if I was making the decision again, I may be inclined to look at another method for remote camera control.
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Product Description:
The Canon CONSOLE software is the next generation of product developed by Canon in response to the practical needs of broadcasters in ENG, documentary and reality/episodic TV production as well as filmmakers. This software can be used with either the Canon XL H1 or the Canon XL2.With this amazing software, you can control multiple functions of the camera remotely from your laptop. Whether you're changing camera settings like f-stop and white balance, capturing your footage directly onto your hard-drive, or monitoring a live video signal using the built-in Vectorscope and Waveform Monitor, the CONSOLE software puts all of the necessary professional functions at your fingertips.CONSOLE is very simple and conveniently laid out in TWO basic environments: "Rec Panel" and "Play Panel". All the other windows are contained in one of these two environments. When capturing footage, the "Rec Panel" contains all the options you'll need to control camera functions and tweak the "look" of the image. When you are playing back footage, you'll be in the "Play Panel". It's that simple. These basic environments can be displayed or hidden by the first two buttons on the toolbar, or through pull-down menus at the top. Armed with this CONSOLE software, the Canon XL H1 or XL2 and a well-calibrated studio monitor, a production studio, videographer or filmmaker has all the tools they need to embark on a professional production. Veteran camera operators will easily be able to assimilate these new tools into their existing workflow, and those who are new to this level of image control will find a freedom to learn and experiment that has previously been elusive.
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