Canon XF205 Professional HD Camcorder 20x Zoom and 1/2.84" CMOS Sensor

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Product Overview

The Canon XF205 High Definition Professional Camcorder is a compact, high-performance, high image quality system ideal for use with a variety of digital cinema and broadcast operations. Targeted at sports production, TV variety shows, commercials and drama shows, in addition to independent movie production, government applications, education, weddings, and other social event videography, the camcorder features a wide-angle 20x optical zoom lens with three control rings, image stabilization, infrared capabilities, flexible MXF/MP4 dual recording at various data rates, two/four-channel audio recording, Wi-Fi® connectivity, plus 3G-SDI and monitor outputs as well as time code and genlock connections.

A versatile Canon 20x HD wide-angle video lens captures images with outstanding clarity across a broad 26.8–576 mm* zoom range. An eight-blade circular aperture provides natural and visually pleasing bokeh. Three separate rings control focus, zoom, and iris settings. A new Five-Axis Dynamic SuperRange OIS System dramatically reduces the image-degrading effects of camera shake, and a new rotating handgrip enables comfortable camera positioning at shooting angles from high to low.

Dual-frequency Wi-Fi® and an Ethernet connector enable browser preview during shoots, in addition to FTP transfer to external servers, PCs or laptops. HD-SDI ports handle video with embedded audio and time code data for monitoring and recording of frame rates up to 30fps, and a new 3G-SDI port supports 1080p video at frame rates up to 60 fps. Time code I/O helps ensure frame-accurate sync during editing and post-production. The XF205 camcorder can also be used with Canon’s new RC-V100 Remote Controller to provide full access to important user functions, including start/stop, zoom/focus/iris, white balance, and more.

Canon XF205 Camcorder Includes:

  • Lens Hood With Lens Barrier
  • Eyecup
  • Microphone Holder Unit
  • Battery Pack BP-955
  • Compact Power Adapter CA-930
  • DC Cable DC-930
  • Wireless Controller WL-D6000
  • Data Import Utility

Canon XF205 Camcorder Features:

  • 26.8mm Wide, 20x Optical Zoom Lens with 3 Separate Lens Rings
  • AF options (Instant AF, Face Detection) and Reduced MOD
  • Enhanced Image Stabilization Performance
  • Ergonomic, Rotating Grip
  • Equipped with Wide DR Gamma (600%) Mode and Refined, 8-bladed Circular Aperture
  • Infrared, High-sensitivity Shooting Function with Enhanced Exposure Performance
  • Professional 0.45-inch Color Viewfinder and Precise 3.5" OLED Panel
  • MXF and MP4 Dual Codec Recording
  • Slow and Fast Motion Function Supported (MXF)
  • 35 Mbps 1440x1080 Recording Supported for Broadcast Usage (MXF)
  • Three Memory Card Slots
  • HD-SDI Monitor Output, 3G-SDI Output, Time Code and Genlock
  • 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz Dual-frequency Built-in Wi-Fi® Capability
  • Ethernet LAN Terminal
  • Browser Remote, FTP File Transfer (MXF/MP4) Functions Featured
  • Four-channel Audio Recording

Canon XF205 Camcorder Specifications:

  • Power Supply (rated): 7.4V DC (Battery Pack), 8.4V DC (DC-IN)
  • Video Recording system:
    • Compression: 8 Bit MPEG-2 Long GOP
    • Color Space: 4:2:2
    • Recording Modes:
      • 50Mbps MXF (CBR) 4:2:2:
        • 1920 x 1080 (60i/30p/24p)
        • 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p)
      • 35Mbps MXF (VBR) 4:2:0:
        • 1920 x 1080 (60i/30p/24p)
        • 1440 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p)
      • 25Mbps MXF (CBR) 4:2:0: 1440 x 1080 (60i/30p/24p)
      • 35Mbps MP4: 1920 x 1080 (60p)
      • 24Mbps MP4: 1920 x 1080 (30p/24p)
      • 17Mbps MP4: 1280 x 720 (60p)
      • 9Mbps MP4: 1280 x 720 (30p/24p)
      • 3Mbps MP4: 640 x 360 (30p/24p)
    • File Format: MXF and MP4
  • Audio Recording system: 2/4-Channel, Linear PCM, 16-Bit, 48 kHz(MXF)
  • Image Sensor: (1) 1/2.84" CMOS
  • Total Pixels: Approx. 3.09 megapixels (2208 x 1398 )
  • Effective Pixels: Approx. 2.91 megapixels (2136x 1362)
  • Maximum recording Time:
    • 64 GB Compact Flash (CF) card (NOTE: Greater capacity is possible when two cards are used.):
    • 25Mbps: 310 Minutes
    • 35Mbps: 225 Minutes
    • 50Mbps: 160 Minutes
  • Lens: Canon 20x HD L Series Zoom, 3.67 - 73.4mm (35mm equivalent 28.8 - 576mm), f/1.8-2.8
  • Focusing System:
    • TVAF plus External Phase Difference Metering Sensor
    • Autofocus:
      • High Speeds AF
      • Medium AF
      • Normal AF
      • Face Priority
      • Face Only AF
    • Manual
    • Full Manual
  • Manual Exposure: Yes
  • Max Shutter Speed: 1/2000
  • Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.39" (10mm)(wide macro), 1.97feet (60cm)(entire zoom range)
  • White Balance:
    • Auto
    • Custom (2,000K-15,000K in 100K increments)
    • Daylight
    • Tungsten
  • Frame Rate:
    • 60p
    • 60i
    • 30p
    • 24p (50p, 50i, 25p in PAL mode)
  • Minimum Illumination:
    • Full Auto Mode: 2.9 lux (Shutter Speed: 1/60, Gain +27dB)
    • Manual Mode: 0.1 lux (Shutter Speed: 1/4, Gain +33dB)
  • Genlock Terminal: Yes
  • HD/SD-SDI Terminal: Yes
  • Timecode Terminals: Yes
  • Image Stabilization:
    • Modes:
      • Standard IS
      • Powered IS
      • Dynamic IS
      • OFF
    • Optical system (lens shift system) + electrical compensation (image rotation, yaw and pitch compensation)
  • Filter Diameter: 58mm
  • Viewfinder: 0.45" color widescreen, approx. 1,230,000 dots,approx. 100% field of view
  • LCD Screen: Rotating 3.5" Wide Screen OLED Display (Approx. 1.23 million dots)
  • Microphone: Stereo electret condenser microphone
  • Recording Media:
    • CF Card (2 slots) and SD card
    • SD Card (1 slot): MP4, still images, custom picture data, clip metadata, and menu settings
  • USB Terminal: Mini-B USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
  • Video Terminal: HDMI, A/V terminal 3.5mm mini-jack
  • Audio Terminal: A/V terminal 3.5mm mini-jack, XLR 3-pin jack (2), HDMI, headphone jack
  • HDMI Terminal: Yes (Type A)
  • AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal: 3.5mm stereo mini-jack
  • Operating Temperature range: 32° -104°F (0° - 40°C), 85% relative humidity
  • Dimensions: Approx. 5.7" x 6.2" x 10.4" (144 x158 x 264mm)(excluding lens hood, microphone holder unit, eye cup, andgripbelt)
  • Weight:
    • Excluding lens hood and eyecup: Approx. 3.44 lbs. (1560g)
    • With lens hood, grip strap: Approx. 4.32 lbs. (1960g)

Note

*NOTE: 35mm equivalent

NOTE: Specifications subject to change without notice.

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