Product Details
Overview
Canon continues to innovate and develop image acquisition
products for the most demanding professional
The Canon XF305 Professional
Camcorder features 50Mbps MPEG-2 4:2:2 recording to Compact Flash (CF) cards
for unsurpassed image quality and efficient, robust workflow at an affordable
price. It is ideally suited to match the requirements of electronic
newsgathering (ENG) crews, independent filmmakers, documentary producers, event
videographers and military agencies.
- Utilizing file-based MPEG-2 compression with an MXF File
Wrapper ensures the widest compatibility with existing industry infrastructure,
metadata and non-linear editing (NLE) systems. And 4:2:2 color sampling
provides ultra-fine transitions in tone and color for maintaining the highest
quality image for use in advanced post production.
- A newly developed Genuine Canon 18x HD L-Series lens along
with three Canon native 1920 x 1080 CMOS Image Sensors delivers pristine image
quality.
- Incorporating industry-standard HD-SDI output, genlock input
and SMPTE time code input/output terminals makes the Canon XF305 perfectly
matched for live application and multi-camera shooting.
The Canon XF305 also offers multiple recording bit rates, resolutions and variable frame rates to expand your creative flexibility, and allow you to work in virtually any production environment. And complete customization over the image, display and operation makes the XF305 a camcorder that can be tailored to fit your individual needs.
Features:
1) MPEG-2 4:2:2 50Mbps Codec (Canon XF Codec)
MPEG-2 compression is both highly reliable and versatile.
Developed by the Moving Pictures Expert Group (MPEG), it is one of the most
widely used compression schemes in the industry for camera acquisition, over
the air broadcast, cable and satellite TV. 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. As well, by using an MXF file wrapper, video and audio can be
wrapped in a single file along with important metadata.
- The Canon XF305 supports the highest HD quality with Full HD
1920x1080 resolution, up to 50Mbps 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.
- The codec’s 50Mbps constant bit rate provides the bandwidth
needed to capture the XF305’s superior resolution and color in spectacular
detail.
2.) Record to affordable Compact Flash Cards
Unlike other camcorders which use proprietary memory
systems, the XF305 Professional Camcorder records to cost effective Compact
Flash (CF) cards. The camcorder features two CF card slots and offers versatile
recording functions including:
- Relay recording: - When one CF card becomes full, the camcorder automatically
switches video recording to the other CF card.
- Hot swapping: - Media can be replaced without turning off the camcorder. And
while recording, the other card can be removed without interruption.
- File copy and backup: - Files may be copied from one card to the next – ideal for
backing up when on location.
- Pre Record: - Perfect for news crews and live event shooters, the
camcorder continuously buffers approximately three seconds of video in memory.
When the Record button is pressed, recording begins and the contents of buffer
memory are added, so you never miss an important shot.
3.) Major NLE Software Compatibility
- 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 non-linear editing (NLE)
software.
4.) 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.
- In Full Manual Mode, the lens features mechanical stops for
both the zoom and focus systems. Mechanical (Hard) end stops ensure that
repeatable and dependable focus and zoom can be achieved when manually turning
the lens barrel.
- These mechanical stops also allow for compatibility with many third-party
remote camera controllers that require end stops in order to calibrate
themselves.
- Additionally, display distance indicators on the lens barrel allow
the operator to easily set the desired focus distance and move between focus
points while recording.
- For enhanced versatility and durability, the lens is
equipped with three built-in glass, neutral density (ND) filters (¼, 1/16 and
1/64) and a six-blade metal aperture iris.
SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer
The XF305 also incorporates a newly designed SuperRange
Optical Image Stabilization system (lens shift) with three modes: Standard,
Dynamic and Powered.
- Standard: - Lens shift is controlled so that the maximum compensation
angle is constant from wide angle through telephoto.
- Dynamic: -Stabilization changes throughout the zoom range to minimize
more pronounced shaking. This is especially useful at wide-angle focal lengths
when walking.
- Powered: - Vibration is suppressed at the telephoto end of the range,
where shake is most apparent due to high magnification.
- 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.
The XF305 gives you a choice of two AF modes for different
shooting applications:
- Normal AF changes focus at a speed that appears natural and
doesn't distract the viewer.
- Instant AF changes focus as rapidly as possible and is
designed for applications in which quick focus is more important than other
considerations - for example, in news gathering or documentary work.
5.) Three Canon Native 1920 x 1080 CMOS Image Sensors
- Newly designed and manufactured exclusively by Canon, the
XF305 Professional 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.
6.) Industry Standard HD-SDI Output, Genlock & SMPTE Time
Code and Other Terminals
- Aside from providing the professional user with complete
control over the image, the Canon XF305 Professional Camcorder 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 3-D
productions.
HD-SDI & SD-SDI Output - The HD-SDI output provides an uncompressed, 1.485 Gbps
signal at 1920x1080 resolution with 4:2:2 color sampling and embedded audio and
time code.
HD-SDI
- Video Standard: SMPTE 292M (1080i) /SMPTE 296M (720p)
- Embedded Audio Standard: SMPTE 299M
- Time code Standard: SMPTE 12M
SD-SDI
- Video Standard: SMPTE 259M (480i)
- Embedded Audio Standard: SMPTE 272M
- Time code Standard: SMPTE 12M
SMPTE Time Code Input/Output Terminal
- This terminal allows SMPTE time code to be shared with an
external device (such as a DAT recorder) or from camera to camera.
Genlock Input
- Genlock input enables synchronization of a multi-camera,
live switched production environment in the studio or on location. When
shooting HD, it can accept either an SD (blackburst) or HD (tri-level) sync
signal.
7.) Multiple Recording Bit Rates, Resolutions, and Variable
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 50Mbps Full HD,
to the HDV compatible 25Mbps, users will find the camcorder capable of taking
on any job
Variable Frame Rates
The XF305 Professional Camcorder offers a full range of
selectable frame rates. You can choose between 60i, 60p, 30p and 24p settings
to achieve just the look you want.
Optional 50i/50p/25p Frame Rate Upgrade
- For added versatility, XF305 can be customized to record in
both 60i/50i, 60p/50p, and 24p/25p (this optional upgrade must be performed by
a Canon Factory Service Center).
Slow Motion & Fast Motion
- Slow and Fast Motion Modes allow the XF305 to record a
different frame rate than 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.
- In 1080 mode, fast motion is supported up to 2.5x the normal
rate and as slow as 1/2.5x. In 720 mode, fast motion is supported up to 5x the
normal rate and as slow as 1/1.25x.
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.
- 60i/30p: Selectable between 1, 3, 6 and 9 frames
- 24p/60p: Selectable between 2, 6 and 12 frames
Frame Recording
- This setting allows a specified number of frames to be
recorded – ideal for projects such as clay animation.
- 60i/30p: Selectable between 1, 3, 6 and 9 frames
- 24p/60p: Selectable between 2, 6 and 12 frames
8.) Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor
- The XF305 Professional Camcorder 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.
9.) Brilliant Ergonomics
- The XF305 Professional Camcorder has set a new standard for
ergonomic design in compact pro camcorders. It is designed from the ground up
to maximize handheld shooting comfort and usability. Users will find the camera
well balanced with the handgrip positioned closer to the optical access near
the camera’s center of gravity. This allows the operator to easily maintain a
steady shot while minimizing arm fatigue. Controls are ideally placed making
the camera feel like a natural extension of the operator’s body.
10.) Large, 4.0-inch, 1.23-megapixel LCD Monitor and High
Resolution, 1.55-megapixel EVF
4.0-inch, 1.23-megapixel LCD Monitor
- A 4.0-inch, 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 35º of forward
movement past normal position. The large range of movement makes the display
adjustable for easy viewing even in the most difficult shooting positions. The
flexibility and fluidity of movement also makes the display less susceptible to
accidental damage, compared to a more rigid design, if bumped during recording
High Resolution, 1.55-megapixel EVF
- The XF305 Professional Camcorder features a 0.52-inch, 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 and maximizing stability. This
makes the camcorder much easier to manage during extended recording periods and
long days of shooting.
Focus Assist Functions
- 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.
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
11.) Exceptional
Customization
- Users of the XF305
Professional Camcorder 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 9 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.
- As well, 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.
12.) 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 non-linear editing (NLE)
software
Compact Flash Cards
- Understanding that accessibility to media is an important
part of any file-based workflow, the Canon XF305 Professional Camcorder records
to cost-effective Compact Flash (CF) cards, not proprietary media.
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.
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.
13.) Audio System
- A stereo microphone is incorporated into the XF305
Professional Camcorder, 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.
- The XF305 also includes a 3.5mm headphone terminal with 16
volume settings for accurate audio monitoring.
Additional Features:
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 Professional 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.
Intelligent Battery System
- The XF305 Professional Camcorder is compatible with Canon’s
new 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.
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
Support for 9 languages including:
- German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, English,
Chinese (simplified) and Japanese.
What's in the Box
- XF305 Camcorder with lens cap
- Lens Hood
- Eyecup
- Battery Pack BP-955
- Compact Power Adapter CA-930
- DC Cable DC-930
- Wireless Controller WL-D6000
- Shoulder Strap SS-1200
- Component Cable DTC-1500
- Canon XF Utilities Disc
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