• Canon XF305 HD Professional Camcorder

  
  

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  Canon XF305 (XF-305) HD Camcorder - MPEG-2, 50Mbps, 4:2:2 codec, L-series lens, 3 Full HD CMOS sensors and studio connectivity
  
  The XF305, one of Canon’s first file-based professional camcorders, combines an MPEG-2, 50Mbps, 4:2:2 codec with a Canon L-series lens, 3 Full HD CMOS sensors and studio connectivity for superb HD video stored on CF card.

Capture high quality HD to CF cards - The XF305 records MPEG-2 MXF (Media eXchange Format) files – up to 1920 x 1080 Full HD at 50Mbps (4:2:2) – to CompactFlash (CF) memory cards. CF media is inexpensive and widely available: dual card slots allow filming to continue without interruption.

 

Flexible editing - Integrating seamlessly with existing workflows, movies shot on the XF305 are captured as industry-standard MXF files compatible with all major editing packages.

18x wide-angle lens - Drawing on Canon’s broadcast lens expertise – and informed by the feedback of professionals – the lightweight 18x L-series HD Video Lens delivers superb optical quality. Unique Ultra-Low Dispersion (Hi-UD) elements are used to prevent chromatic aberration. Separate rings offer independent control of Focus, Zoom and Iris (F1.6) – with full manual control available, end stops are provided for the focus and zoom rings.

3x Full HD CMOS - Full HD at 1920 x 1080 resolution is captured via three 1/3 type 2.07 Megapixel Full HD CMOS sensors – designed and manufactured by Canon in-house. High speed scanning minimises the effects of a rolling shutter.  

10.1 cm LCD and 1.3 cm EVF - The 10.1 cm (4”) LCD screen can be positioned either side of the camera. Offering superior resolution (1.2M dots), the Focus Assist tool helps achieve sharp images. A built-in Waveform Monitor (WFM) helps verify exposure and other shooting parameters. Alternatively, a 1.3 cm (0.52”) Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) is available.

Variable frame rate - A wide range of frame rates is available, from 12 to 50 fps. This gives cameramen the freedom to alter the capture rate for additional creative flexibility.

Professional jackpack and independent audio - HD-SDI output is the industry standard, outputting uncompressed Full HD with embedded audio and Timecode. Genlock In and Timecode In/Out allow the XF305 to be used in a multi-camera shoot. Audio can be captured via twin XLR inputs and also with the front-mounted stereo microphone.

Custom pictures - Twenty-six Custom Picture options can be adjusted to achieve the perfect look. These can be stored in-camcorder via SD card - and settings can even be transferred between camcorders.

MPEG-2 MXF recording to CF cards at up to 50Mbps (4:2:2)

Comprehensive NLE support

18x wide angle Canon L-series lens

3 x 1/3 type Full HD Canon CMOS sensors

HD-SDI, Timecode, Genlock

10.1 cm LCD (1.23M dots); 1.3 cm (1.55M dots) EVF

Variable frame rates

Image Sensor

Sensor - 1/3 type 3CMOS
System - RGB Prism
Total Pixels Per Sensor - 2.37 megapixels
Effective Pixels Per Sensor - 2.07 megapixels
Horizontal Resolution - 1000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode)

Lens

Zoom Ratio -18x
Focal Length - 4.1 - 73.8mm (35mm equivalent: 29.3 - 527.4mm)
Minimum Focus Distance - 1m; 20mm (MACRO)
ND Filter - 3 glass filters: 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Zoom Control - Ring, Rocker or Handle
Zoom Speed - Zoom Rocker; Variable spped/Fixed speed (16 speed level settings available); Handle zoom: Fixed speed (16 speed level settings available)
Focus Control - Manual ring or automatic (Insert AF, TV AF or Face Detection AF)
Iris Control - Manual ring; Full Auto; Push Auto Iris
Aperture Range - f1.6 - f22
Filter Diameter - 82mm
Lens Elements/Groups - 17/14
Image Stabilization System - Optical lens shift system (angle & vector movement detection); 3 mode: Dynamic, Standard, Powered
Digital Zoom - 1.5X

Image Processor

Type - DIGIC DV III

Recording

Video Storage Media - Type 1 Compact Flash memory cards (2 card slots)
Type - UDMA4, 30MB/s or faster (40MB/s or faster for Fast/ Slow recording)
Recording Time - 32GB CF card: Up to 80mins (1080/50i @ 50 mbps)
Recording File Format - Material eXchange Format (MXF)
Recording Format - MPEG-2 Long GOP
50Mbps CBR (4:2:2) MPEG-2 422@HL; 35Mbps VBR (4:2:0) MPEG-2 MP@ HL; 25Mbps CBR (4:2:0) MPEG-2 MP@ H14
Recording Frame Rate - 50Mbps: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p; 1280 x 720/50p, 25p; 35Mbps: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p; 1280 x 720/50p, 25p; 25Mbps: 1440 x 1080/50i, 25p
Slow/Fast Motion - YES.
720p: 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 37, 42, 45, 48, 50fps
1080p: 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25fps
Interval Record - YES. 2, 6 or 12 frames, 25 time intervals
Frame Record - YES. 2, 6 or 12 frames
Pre Record (cache record) - YES (3 seconds)
Scan Reverse - YES. Up/down, left/right image inversion
Photo Storage Media - SD/SDHC memory card
Still Quality - During video recording: 1920 x 1080; During playback: 1920x1080, 1280 x 720

System

LCD

Size - 10.1 cm (4')
Dots - 1.23 million
Image Quality Adjustments - Brightness, contrast, colour, sharpness, backlight, black & white
Adjustable -  Left/right switchable
Waveform Monitor - Waveform Monitor and Vectorscope
Focus Assist -  Peaking; Magnifying; Edge Monitor (using waveform display)
Peaking -  Peaking 1, Peaking 2 (Colour, Gain, Frequency customisable for each)
Zebra -  Level1; Level 2; Both Output via HD-SDI or HDMI
Markers -  On/Off (Aspect ratio, Aspect marker, Select area, Safe area, Grid, Horizontal, Centre)

EVF -

Size - 1.3cm (0.52")
Dots - 1.55 million
Image Quality Adjustments -  Brightness, contrast, colour, sharpness, backlight, black & white
Adjustable - Vertical tilt
Correction Lens -  + 2.0 to -5.5 diopters

Inputs/Outputs

Audio In - XLR inputs with 48V phantom power x 2
Headphone Output -  3.5mm stereo jack
Video Monitor Output -  YES (BNC, composite Standard Definition video, output only)
HDMI -  YES (Type A, output only)
IEEE 1394 (Firewire) -  NO
USB - YES (Mini-B, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, output only)
HD/SD-SDI Output - YES (BNC, output only, embedded audio and time code)
Time Code - YES (BNC, switchable input/output)
Genlock -  YES (BNC, input only)
Component Out -  YES (D connector, output only)
AV Terminal -  3.5mm mini jack (output only for video and audio)
DC Input - YES
Remote Control Terminal - 2.5mm mini jack
Colour Bars - Type 1/ Type 2

Misc

Tally Lamp - YES (x2)
Accessory Shoe - YES (hot shoe, EOS Flash units supported)
Custom Key - YES (13 assignable buttons; select from 30 functions)

Shooting Functions

Exposure

Exposure Metering -  Standard (centre weighted), Spotlight, Backlight
Exposure Range -  50 - 100,000 lux
Exposure Compensation - 2 to +2 EV (14 steps)
Auto Exposure Mode -  Full Auto
Push Auto Iris - Yes
Auto Gain Control Setting - Full Auto / AGC On / Manual
Auto Gain Control Limit - 3dB; 6dB; 9dB; 12dB; 15dB; 18dB; (OFF/21 db)
Gain Setting - Assignable L, M, H switch positions (-6dB / -3dB / 0dB / 3dB / 6dB / 12dB / 18dB / 21dB / 33dB / TUNE (0.5 dB increments from 0 to 21 dB))

Shutter Speed 

Control 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
Shutter Angle - 11.25º to 360º depending on frame rate
Slow Shutter (SLS): 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25
Clear Scan: 50i/p: 50 to 251.15Hz; 25p: 25 to 251.15Hz 

Time Code

Countup System - Regen, RecRun, FreeRun, External, Hold
Start Value Setting - 00:00:00:00, Set/reset selectable

Audio

Recording - 16-bit 2ch (48kHz) linear PCM
Control - ndependent limiters and auto/manual settings
Microphone Atttenuation - YES
Microphone Level Meter - YES

Accessories

Supplied - XF Utility and NLE Plug-ins, Shoulder strap, Eyecup, Component cable DTC-1000, Battery pack BP-955, DC lead DC-930, Compact power adapter CA-930, Wireless controller WL-D6000
Optional -  Wide Attachment WA-H82, Batteries BP-930, BP-945, BP-950G, BP-970G, BP-955, BP-975, Compact Power Adapter CA-920, Compact Car Adapter CB-920, Shoulder Brace SBR-1000, Tripod Adapter TA-100, Zoom Remote Control, Video Light VL-10Li, Tripod Base TB-1

Battery

Backup power supply - Lithium coin battery (built-in)
Power consumption -  9W
Continuous Recording Time - Supplied BP-955, Optional BP-975

Dimensions - Approx 180 x 192 x 394 mm 

Weight (camcorder only) - Approx 2700g