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  • Product category: PAL Camcorders Canon
  • Brand: Canon
  • Description and content of package
  • Technical information and basic settings
  • Frequently asked questions – FAQ
  • Troubleshooting (does not switch on, does not respond, error message, what do I do if...)
  • Authorized service for Canon PAL Camcorders

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Product description

The Canon XF405-E Camcorder is a compact, ergonomic camera featuring UHD 4K capture, a 1" CMOS sensor, and two XLR audio inputs. This PAL model is designed to work with European broadcast standards, and records at 50p and 25p fps. Continuous HFR (high frame rate) recording is available at 100p fps.The XF405-E's optics include an integrated 15x HD optical zoom with up to 30x Advanced Zoom, a nine-bladed iris for more natural highlights, and five-axis optical image stabilization. Pro-style features include Dual-Pixel Autofocus (DPAF), three internal ND filter options, and dual DIGIC DV 6 image processors with high sensitivity and low noise, supporting Wide DR Gamma.The camera records Full HD 1080p and UHD 4K up to 50 fps—captured to dual SD card slots—and outputs via HDMI 2.0 and 3G-SDI ports. On the audio side, the XF405-E features four channels of audio with manual/automatic recording levels, and two XLR inputs. Built-in Wi-Fi allows you to both control the camera's functions via browser and to transfer proxy files. Camera control is also available using the included WL-D89 remote. XF-AVC UHD 4K 50p Long GOP recording is scheduled to be available through a firmware update in 2018. Note: An optional upgrade to enable switching between PAL and NTSC standards is available for purchase through select European Canon service centers.
    Key Features
    • PAL-configured with UHD 4K 50 fps, HFR 100 fps onboard recording
    • 8.29MP, 1" CMOS sensor
    • Integrated 15x optical zoom lens
    • Advanced digital zoom up to 30x
    • Three internal ND filters: 1/4, 1/16, and 1/64
    • Dual XLR inputs, four channels of audio
    • Dual-pixel CMOS autofocus feature
    • Two DIGIC DV 6 processors
    • Two SD memory card slots
    • HDMI 2.0 and 3G-SDI output
    Additional Features
    • Infrared shooting mode
    • Tally lamp
    • EBU / SMPTE color bars
    • Cold accessory shoe
    • Five assignable buttons:
    • Color bars: EBU / SMPTE
    • Built-in IR lamp in handle unit
    Five Assignable Buttons
    • Powered IS
    • BLC always on
    • Face-only AF
    • WB priority
    • Pre-record
    • IR light
    • Audio output channel
    • Focus guide
    • Auto/manual focus
    • Rec review
    • Enlarged display
    • Photo
    • Off
    Custom Dial
    • A/V / TV / M
    • Exposure compensation
    • AGC limit
    • Off
    Remote Control Features
    • Aperture (including ND control)
    • Focus: Three-step control of the amount by which the focus is driven toward NEAR and toward FAR
    • White balance
    • Shutter speed
    • Gain
    • Exposure compensation
    • Shooting mode
    • Zooming and Slot Select control can be exercised
    • Free memory remaining on the media, timecode, remaining battery charge, etc. can be checked
    • Live View
In the Box Canon XF405-E Camcorder (PAL)
  • Handle Unit
  • Lens Hood
  • Lens Cap
  • BP-828 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (2670mAh)
  • CA-946 Compact Power Adapter for Select Canon Cinema EOS Cameras and Camcorders
  • AC Cable
  • Microphone Holder
  • WL-D89 Wireless Controller
  • Limited 1-Year Warranty
  • Table of Contents




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    Technical parameters

    Canon XF405E Specs

    CMOS Sensor 1.0" type
    Filter RGB
    Total Pixels 13.4 MP
    Effective Pixels 8.29 MP
    Illumination Range 0.1 to 100,000 lux
    Minimum Illumination Approximate:
    Program Mode: 1.4 lux (1/25 sec shutter speed, 50p Auto Slow Shutter on)
    Low Light Mode: 0.1 lux (1/2 sec shutter speed)
    Zoom Ratio Optical: 15 x
    Advanced Digital: 30x (Full HD)
    Focal Length 25.5–382.5mm
    Minimum Focus Distance Wide Angle: 0.4" / 10 mm
    Across Zoom Range: 23.6"/ 60 cm
    Aperture Range f/2.8–11 (A/V Priority and Manual modes)
    Filter Diameter 58 mm
    Elements/Groups 18 / 14
    Number of Aperture Blades 9
    Digital Zoom Digital Zoom: 300x
    Digital Teleconverter: 2x
    Video Recording Compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
    Color Sampling: 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 (mode-dependent)
    File Format: MP4
    Type Dual DIGIC DV6
    Dynamic Range WDR Mode: 12 stops (800%)
    Sampling YCC 4:2:0
    Bit Depth 8-bit
    Supported Storage Media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Class 3 or higher recommended
    Maximum Recording Time On 64 GB Card:
    150 Mb/s: 55 min
    35 Mb/s: 240 min
    Recording Resolution MP4:
    3840 x 2160p: 50/25 (150 Mb/s)
    1080p: 50/25 (35/17 Mb/s)
    720p: 50/25 (8/4 Mb/s)
    Recording Frame Rates 50p, 25p
    Slow/Fast Motion 3840 x 2160:
    50p: x2, x4, x10, x20, x60, x120, x600, x1200
    25p: x0.5

    1920 x 1080:
    50p: x0.5, x2, x4, x10, x20, x60, x120, x600, x1200
    25p: x0.25, x0.5

    1280 x 720:
    50p (8 Mb/s): x2, x4, x10, x20, x60, x120, x600, x1200
    25p (4 Mb/s): x0.5
    Pre Recording 3 seconds
    Still Image Capture 3840 x 2160
    1920 x 1080
    1280 x 720
    (dependent on video resolution)
    Audio Recording MPEG-4 AAC-LC, 16-bit, 2-channel
    LPCM, 16-bit, 48 kHz, 4-channel
    Control Manual or Auto
    Reference Tone 1 kHz: -12 dB / -18 dB / -20 dB / Off
    Audio Level Meter Microphone
    Type Capacitive touchscreen LCD
    Size 3.5" / 8.9 cm (1.56 million dots, approx.)
    Adjustable Yes
    Waveform No
    Focus Assist Yes, in MF mode
    Peaking Selectable (red / blue / yellow)
    Zebra 70, 100%
    Markers Horizontal (gray, white)
    Grid (gray, white)
    Live View Resolution Camera Setting Mode: 680 x 383
    Simplified Setting Mode: 284 x 160
    Size 0.24" / 0.6 cm TFT LCD EVF (1.56 million dots, approx.)
    Adjustable Yes
    Viewing Angle 100%
    Correction Lens +2.0 to -5 diopter
    Audio In 2 x 3-pin XLR, balanced (on handle unit)
    1 x 3.5 mm stereo jack (on camera body)
    Headphones Output 1 x 3.5 mm
    Other Video Monitor Output: No
    HDMI: Yes
    USB Mini-B, high-speed supported
    Timecode Output: Via HDMI only
    Genlock: No
    AV Terminal: No
    Video Output 1 x BNC, HD/SD-SDI
    LAN 1 x RJ45, 1000BASET (Gigabit) Ethernet
    Power Supply DC Input: 8.4 VDC
    Remote Control 1 x 2.5 mm mini jack
    Media Card Slots 2 x SD
    Wireless LAN Standard 802.11 b/g/n/a, (2.4/5 GHz)
    Wi-Fi Browser Remote (Camera mode)
    FTP file transfer (Media mode)
    Browser Support Internet Explorer 8 or later
    Safari (iOS 9 or 10), Safari (Mac OS)
    Android standard browser 4.4 - 6.0
    Exposure Metering Center-Weighted Average Metering:
    Auto, P, A/V, TV, Portrait, Sports, Low Light, IR modes

    Segment-Evaluative Metering:
    Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Night modes

    No Metering:
    Fireworks, Fixed Exposure (1/50 sec.), M (manual exposure)
    Exposure Compensation Highlight AE, Exposure lock, Auto backlight compensation
    Exposure compensation amount shown as ±3 when locked, or ±2 in Auto (±8 increments)
    Auto Exposure Control P, TV, AV
    Scene (Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks)
    Automatic Gain Control Auto Gain Control Limit (in 1 dB increments):
    In Manual Exposure (P, A/V, and TV modes): 0-29 dB
    Not Wide DR Mode, Not S & F x 1/4: 0-29 dB
    Not Wide DR Mode, S & F x 1/4: 9-29 dB
    Wide DR Mode, Not S & F x 1/4: 9-29 dB
    Wide DR Mode, S & F x 1/4: 18-29 dB

    Gain Setting (in 1 dB increments):
    M (Manual) shooting
    Not Wide DR: 0-39 dB
    Wide DR: 9-39 dB
    White Balance Settings:
    Auto, Manual

    Presets:
    Daylight: 5600K
    Tungsten: 3200K
    Default Value for Set 1, Set 2: 5600K
    Color Temperature (Kelvin) Setting Range: 2000 to 15,000K
    Settings Count-Up System: Rec run / Free run
    Start Value Setting: 23:59:59:24
    Drop Frame: DF / NDF
    User BIT Type: Setting (00 00 00 00 - FF FF FF FF) / Time / Date
    Control Modes Manual, TV, Auto, P Mode
    Shutter Speed 1/2 to 1/2000 sec
    Slow Shutter 50p:
    Auto slow Shutter On: 1/25 to 1/500 sec
    Auto Slow Shutter Off: 1/50 to 1/500 sec

    25p:
    Auto Slow Shutter On: 1/12.5* to 1/500 sec (*display is 1/12)
    Auto Slow Shutter Off: 1/25 to 1/500 sec
    Clear Scan No
    Power Consumption 8.4 W (MP4, 3840 x 2160, 50p, panel in use)
    External Battery Pack Canon battery pack BP-828 (supplied)
    Canon battery pack BP-820 (optional)
    Continuous Recording Time BP-828: 125 mins (MP4, 3840 x 2160, 50p, panel in use)
    Operating Temperature 23 to 113°F / -5 to 45°C
    Dimensions 5.9 x 8.5 x 10.5" / 14.9 x 21.6 x 26.7 cm
    Weight 2.5 lb / 1.2 kg (camera only)
    3.7 lb / 1.7 kg (with lens hood, mic holder unit, handle unit, BP-828 battery, and memory card)

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