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- Product category: PAL Camcorders Canon
- Brand: Canon
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Product description Along with the XF300, the XF305 Professional PAL Camcorder represents Canon's entry into professional, three-chip solid-state video acquisition. Following on the heels of its widely respected XH line of tape-based camcorders, the XF305 takes advantage of the latest HD technology – along with Canon's MPEG-2 4:2:2 codec – to record Full HD video to affordable Compact Flash cards. Everything you could want in a handheld, professional camcorder is here in one sleek, affordable package: three 1920 x 1080 CMOS sensors, multiple bit rates (up to 50Mbps), variable resolution and frame rates, industry-standard MXF file wrappers, a newly developed L-Series 18x zoom lens, and full image customization.In addition to the HDMI/component/composite outputs found on the XF300, the XF305 includes HD/SD-SDI output, genlock, and SMPTE time code terminals – widening its range of applications to live and multi-camera shooting. With such exceptional levels of image quality, ergonomics, and control, the XF305 is also the perfect camera for ENG, documentaries, independent features, and event videographers. - MPEG-2 50 Mb/s Codec
- Canon's adaptation of MPEG-2 for the XF305 Professional Camcorder, named the Canon XF Codec, ensures the widest compatibility with existing industry infrastructure and non-linear editing (NLE) systems. And by using an MXF file wrapper, video and audio can be wrapped in a single file along with important metadata. The codec's 50Mbps constant bit rate provides the bandwidth needed to capture the XF305's superior resolution and color in spectacular detail.
- 4:2:2 Color Sampling
- The XF305 supports the highest HD quality, with Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution, up to 50 Mb/s bit rate and 4:2:2 color sampling. 4:2:2 color sampling provides twice the color resolution of HDV and other codecs that use 4:2:0 color sampling. 4:2:2 provides ultra-fine transitions in tone and color and maintains the highest quality image for use in post-production processes such as chroma keying, color grading, advanced compositing, and effects.
- Record to Compact Flash Cards
- Unlike other camcorders using proprietary memory systems, the XF305 records to cost-effective and readily available Compact Flash (CF) cards. The camcorder features two CF card slots and offers versatile recording functions including relay recording, hot swapping, file copy & backup, and pre-record cache (3 seconds).
File-based recording facilitates workflow by reducing transfer times when moving video to nonlinear editing (NLE) systems. Additionally, metadata can be input at image acquisition, and imagery may be reviewed immediately after recording to ensure every shot is captured and logged correctly. - Three Canon Native 1920 x 1080 CMOS Image Sensors
- Newly designed and manufactured exclusively by Canon, the XF305 camcorder incorporates three native 1920 x 1080 CMOS image sensors, which deliver outstanding Full HD video recording with minimal noise. These 1/3-inch sensors enable a compact lens and body design, for greater mobility and quick shooting.
- Multiple Bit Rates, Resolution, & Frame Rates
- Multiple recording modes, resolutions, and frame rates make the XF305 Professional Camcorder creatively flexible and able to work in virtually any production environment. From the highest quality 50 Mb/s Full HD, to the HDV-compatible 25 Mb/s, users will find the camcorder capable of taking on any job. The XF305 Professional Camcorder also offers a full range of selectable frame rates. You can choose among 50i, 50p, and 25p settings to achieve just the look you want.
- Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor
- The XF305 features Canon's powerful DIGIC DV III Image Processor, which provides enhanced shading, lifelike tonal gradations, new custom picture settings and lower power consumption. DIGIC DV III is also the high-speed engine which powers Genuine Canon Face Detection. On-the-go videographers will appreciate the ability to track one subject in a crowd of people.
- Genuine Canon 18x HD L-Series Lens
- Inspired by the same high level of optical precision used in Canon broadcast and photographic lenses, the Canon XF305 Professional Camcorder incorporates a Genuine Canon 18x HD L-Series lens that features a wide and impressive zoom range of 29.3-527.4mm (35mm equivalent). The lens incorporates High Index - Ultra-low Dispersion (HI-UD), Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) and aspherical elements to minimize chromatic aberration while delivering a resolution of 1,000 TV lines.
- Instant AF
- When shooting high-definition video, sharp focus becomes more critical than ever. Canon's proprietary Instant AF system combines an external AF sensor with Canon's legendary auto focus system for fast and accurate focus. Together, the two sensors reduce focusing time – even in low-light, low-contrast, or high-brightness situations – and improve focusing performance on difficult subjects.
- SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer
- The XF305 also incorporates a SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization system (lens shift) with three modes: Standard, Dynamic, and Powered.
- Slow Motion & Fast Motion
- Slow and Fast Motion Modes allow the XF305 to record a frame rate that's different from the playback frame rate, resulting in either a fast- or slow-motion effect during playback. Since the camera is recording real frames and modifying the playback rate, there is no quality loss, and maximum image quality is maintained.
- Interval Recording
- With this feature, users can program the camera to record a specified number of frames at specified intervals. The technique can be used to observe natural phenomena over extended periods, making it ideal for time-lapse applications. The interval can be set in 25 levels ranging from 1 second to 10 minutes. Frame recording is also possible, allowing a specified number of frames to be recorded – ideal for projects such as clay animation. (In both of these modes, you can choose to record 2, 6, or 12 frames.)
- Brilliant Ergonomics
- The XF305 sets a new standard for ergonomic design in compact pro camcorders. It is designed from the ground up to maximize handheld shooting comfort and usability. Controls are ideally placed making the camera feel like a natural extension of the operator's body. Additionally, the XF305 features a redesigned layout to make using the camcorder highly intuitive. New users and users switching from other products will find the button layout, camera menu system, and camera controls immediately familiar.
- 4" 1.23 Mp LCD Monitor
- A 4" 1.23-megapixel LCD monitor provides a large, accurate area for critical focus confirmation and approximately 100% field of view. The display is freely rotating – able to open on both the right and left side of the camera body. The display also features an additional 35° of forward movement past normal position.
- High-Resolution, 1.55 Mp Viewfinder
- The XF305 features a 0.52" 1.55-megapixel Color EVF and approximately 100% field of view coverage for comfortable viewing and accurate judgment of composition, focus, and color. The angle of the viewfinder is adjustable for additional user comfort and when using the LCD display for monitoring. The EVF can be used as a cheek pad to ensure three points of contact when hand-holding, to maximize stability. This makes the camcorder much easier to manage during extended recording periods and long days of shooting.
- Edge Monitor Focus Assist System
- With Canon's new Edge Monitor Focus Assist system, a red and green monitor is shown at the bottom of the LCD display and three red focus check areas are shown across the display. The green waveform shows overall focus of the image, while the red waveform shows the focus status of the focus check boxes. Through this dynamic focus feedback, the user can intuitively tune focus in a scene and quickly change the zone of focus.
- Peaking/Magnify
- Two peaking modes and a magnify focus assist function are available in standby and record mode (LCD monitor and EVF), making it extremely easy for the XF305 operator to check and confirm critical focus. Color, gain, and frequency are customizable for both peaking modes.
- Zebra
- Two levels of zebra can be selected for help with setting the exposure. Both can be output via HDMI.
- Markers
- The LCD features selectable markers: aspect ratio, aspect maker, select area, safe area, grid, horizontal, and center.
- Exceptional Customization
- Users of the XF305 have full manual control of all camera functions to adapt to both technical and artistic challenges when shooting. For maximum customization, users have access to Custom Picture Settings, Custom Functions and Custom Display Options to tailor the camera to match their creative and production needs. Any combination of these items can be saved to an SD memory card for easy setup and matching of multiple XF305 and XF300 camcorders.
- Custom Picture Settings
- You can manually set an extensive variety of image quality adjustments and store them as nine different presets. The adjustments include: Gamma, Black Level, Black Gamma, Low Key Saturation, Knee, Sharpness, Noise Reduction, Skin Detail, Selective Noise Reduction, Color Matrix, White Balance, Color Correction, and Setup Level.
- Custom Functions
- The XF305's operation can be further fine-tuned through the use of custom functions. This allows the camcorder to truly match your shooting style. A total of 12 unique items can be adjusted, including: Shockless Gain, Shockless White Balance, AE Response, Iris Limit, Iris Ring Direction, Focus Ring Control, and Character Record. And for quick access to commonly used functions, the XF305 features 13 customizable control buttons.
- Custom Display
- The Custom Display function lets you set 32 display items to create a custom LCD/EVF to suit your specific needs. Items that can be selected include: Zoom Position, Audio Level, Remaining Record Time, Exposure, Object Distance, Time Code, and more.
- MXF Wrapper
- The XF305 uses Material Exchange Format (MXF) for its file structure – an internationally standardized container format for the exchange of video and audio material. Using the MXF format, video and audio can be wrapped into a single file along with important metadata. With MXF, the XF305 will not only benefit from the highest level of compatibility with NLE systems, but also with high-end network systems used by many networks and production studios.
- HD-SDI Output, Genlock & SMPTE Time Code
- Aside from providing the professional user with complete control over the image, the Canon XF305 also provides complete creative freedom when it comes to inputs and outputs. It features industry-standard HD-SDI output, genlock input, and time code input/output terminals (BNC style), making it ideally suited for multi-camera or 3D productions. Also included are the same connections found on the XF300: HDMI, Component, and Composite output, as well as USB and LANC terminals.
- Audio System
- A stereo microphone is incorporated into the XF305, as are two XLR audio inputs with +48V phantom power. The built-in microphone provides exceptional audio in fast-paced situations while the XLR inputs provide connectivity to external microphones and other professional audio devices. If you choose, the built-in microphone and XLR input can be used simultaneously.
Audio is recorded in 16-bit PCM format at 48 kHz for amazing quality and fidelity. And both the built-in microphone and XLR inputs have the option for automatic or full manual gain control. To prevent variations in the recorded audio level, the dial can also be locked. - Waveform Monitor and Vectorscope
- Videographers depend on these features to confirm accurate exposure and color levels during the capture process. Typically only found on expensive external units, the Canon XF305 camcorder has a waveform monitor and vectorscope built right into the camera. The waveform monitor shows a detailed view of overall image brightness and RGB components. The onboard vectorscope provides real-time image hue and saturation analysis, making it easy to check color balance and see the result of white balance adjustments.
- Color Bars with Reference Tone
- Two types of color bars can be selected: Type 1 (SMPTE compliant) or Type 2 (ARIB compliant); 1 kHz Reference Tone: -12dB, -18dB, 20dB, or OFF
- Workflow
- Smooth and efficient workflow is an essential part of the production process. Canon's XF Codec is supported by the industry's leading manufacturers: Adobe, Apple, Avid, and Grass Valley. This ensures the widest compatibility with existing infrastructure and nonlinear editing (NLE) software.
- Intelligent Battery System
- The XF305 is compatible with Canon's BP-955 and BP-975 Intelligent Lithium-ion batteries. These batteries communicate remaining running time (down to the minute) and wear data back to the camcorder, so the user is well-informed at all times. On the outside of the battery, four LED lamps allow battery life to be viewed quickly when in the field. Additionally, the camcorder is compatible with existing Canon BP-900 series batteries. Batteries can also be inserted and removed while the supplied AC power cable is connected.
- Photo Capture
- For applications such as storyboarding, continuity, and publicity shots, the XF305 offers the ability to capture 1920 x 1080 still images. Photos may be captured to an SD memory card during the time of recording, as well as "frame grabbed" during playback.
- Bundled Canon XF Utility Software
- Compatible for use on both Mac and Windows platforms, Canon's XF Utility software provides a simplified first step in the process of managing and playing back your clips. Additionally, the software can manage lists of clips in a number of display formats, as well as tag, add and edit metadata. It also serves as an efficient means of backing up media.
In the Box Canon XF305 Professional PAL Camcorder Lens Hood Eyecup BP-955 Intelligent Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (5200 mAh) fartctraezuzwvafzcbucqfxza CA-930 Compact Power Adapter DC Cable WL-D6000 Wireless Controller Shoulder Strap Component Cable DTC-1000 XF Utility and NLE Plug-Ins Disc 1 Year Limited Warranty Table of Contents
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Technical parametersCanon XF305E Specs Image Device | 3x 1/3" CMOS Sensors 2.37 Mp (2.07 Mp effective) RGB prism system | Lens | 18x optical zoom 1.5x digital zoom 4.1-73.8mm (29.3-527.4mm, 35mm equivalent) f/1.6-22 17 elements in 14 groups 82mm filter diameter | Horizontal Resolution | 1000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode) | Focusing System | Ring control or automatic (Instant AF, Medium AF, TV AF, Face Detection AF) | Zoom | Ring, Rocker or Handle control. Zoom Rocker: Variable speed/Fixed speed (16 speed level settings available) Handle zoom: Fixed speed (16 speed level settings available) | Iris | f/1.6-22; ring control; Push Auto Iris; Full Auto | Minimum Illumination | Not specified by manufacturer | Built-in Filters | Neutral Density (3 glass filters: 1/4, 1/16, 1/64) | Minimum Focus Distance | 20mm (wide macro), 1 m (entire zoom range) | Video Recording System | Compression: MPEG-2 Long GOP Color Space: 4:2:2 (at 50 Mb/s recording) File Format: MXF Recording Modes: 50 Mb/s CBR (4:2:2), MPEG-2 422P@HL: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p; 1280 x 720/50p, 25p 35 Mb/s VBR (4:2:0), MPEG-2 MP@HL: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p; 1280 x 720/50p, 25p 25 Mb/s CBR (4:2:0), MPEG-2 MP@H14: 1440 x 1080/50i, 25p | Audio Recording Format | 2-channel, PCM digital recording, 16-bit; 48 kHz | Audio Control | Independent limiters and auto/manual settings | Frame Rates | 50i, 25p (all resolutions); 50p (1280 x 720 resolution only) | Slow & Quick Motion Function | 720p: 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 37, 42, 45, 48, 50 fps 1080p: 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 fps | Image Stabilization | SuperRange Optical (Lens Shift) with angle & vector movement detection 3 modes: Standard, Powered, Dynamic | LCD Monitor | 4" (10.1 cm) color, approx. 1.23 million dots Set brightness, contrast, color, sharpness, backlight, black & white Adjustable left/right position | Viewfinder | 0.52" (1.3 cm) color, approx. 1.55 million dots Set brightness, contrast, color, backlight, black & white Adjustable vertical tilt +2.0 to -5.5 diopter | Microphone | Yes, with attenuation and level meter | Memory Card Slot | CF Card Type 1: 2 slots (movie files only); UDMA4, 30 MB/s or faster (40 MB/s or faster for Fast/Slow recording) SD/SDHC/SDXC Card: still images, custom picture data, clip metadata, custom settings | Still Picture Resolution | During video recording: 1920 x 1080 During playback: 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 | Scan Reverse | Up/down, left/right, up/down/left/right image inversion | Exposure | Metering: Standard (center-weighted), Spotlight, Backlight Range: 50-100,000 lux Compensation: -2 to +2 EV (14 steps) Full Auto Mode | Shutter Modes | 3 Position Switch: OFF (Full Auto) / ON / SEL (Auto; Speed; Angle; Clear Scan (CS); Slow Shutter (SLS)) | Shutter Speed | 1/18 to 1/2000 depending on frame rate Slow Shutter: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 depending on frame rate | Shutter Angle | 11.25° to 360° depending on frame rate | Clear Scan | 50i/p: 50-251.15 Hz 25p: 25-251.15 Hz | White Balance | Auto, Manual, A, B, Daylight, Tungsten -50 to +50 white balance offset for R,G,B | Time Code | Countup Setting: Regen, RecRun, FreeRun, External, Hold Start Value Setting: "00:00:00:00", Set/Reset selectable | Gain Selection | Assignable L, M, H settings (-6 dB / -3 dB / 0 dB / 3 dB / 6 dB / 12 dB / 18 dB / 21 dB / 33 dB / TUNE (0.5 dB increments from 0 to 21 dB)) | Automatic Gain Control | Setting: Full Auto; AGC On; Manual Limit: 3 dB; 6 dB; 9 dB; 12 dB; 15 dB; 18 dB (Off/21 dB) | Custom Picture | Stored Configurations: 9 (3 factory presets) Storage Medium: SD/SDHC memory card (all customization data and metadata) Gamma: 6 profiles Master Pedestal: -50 to +50 Master Black: -50 to +50 for each of R,G,B Black Gamma: Adjustable height, width, and apex Low Key Saturation: -50 to +50 adjusts color saturation in low-brightness area Knee: Adjusts over exposure characteristic (Automatic, Slope, Point, Saturation) Sharpness: Adjustment for Detail level, Detail frequency, Coring, HV balance, Detail limit, Knee Aperture, Level Depend, Ingredient Ratio Noise Reduction: Off, Automatic, On (1 to 8) Skin Detail: Effect Level (Low, Middle, High), Hue, Chroma, Area, Y Level Selective Noise Reduction: Effect Level (Low, Middle, High), Hue, Chroma, Area, Y Level Color Matrix: -50 to +50 6-way matrix, Gain, Phase White Balance: -50 to +50 white balance offset for R,G,B Color Correction: Area selection / area revision of two areas Setup Level: -50 to +50 On/Off Press: On / Off Clip 100% IRE: Limits output to 100% after setup adjustment | Maximum Recording Time | Not specified by manufacturer | Input and Output Connectors | HD/SD-SDI: BNC (x1 Output) Component: D Connector (x1 Output) Composite: 3.5mm mini jack (x1 Output); BNC (x1 Output) HDMI: Standard Type A (x1 Output) Time Code: BNC (x1 switchable Input/Output) Genlock: BNC (x1 Input only) Mic/Line: XLR 3-pin (x2 Input) with 48V phantom power (x2 Input); 3.5mm stereo (x1 Input) USB: Mini-B USB 2.0 (x1 Output) Headphone: 3.5mm Mini (x1 Output) Remote Control Terminal: LANC (2.5mm) (x1 Input) | Tally | x2 lamps | Accessory Shoe | Hot shoe (EOS flash units supported) | Power Requirements | 7.2V DC (Battery Pack) | Power Consumption | 9W | Battery Recording Time | Approx. 165 minutes | Battery Backup | Lithium coin battery (built-in) | Operating Temperature | 23 to 113°F (-5 to 45°C), 60% relative humidity | Dimensions (WxHxD) | Approx. 7.1 x 7.6 x 15.5" (18.0 x 19.2 x 39.4 cm) | Weight | Approx. 6.0 lb (2.7 kg) - camera only | | Package Weight | 13.7 lb | Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 17.9 x 11.7 x 9.6" |
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