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Canon XA55 – Professional Video Camcorder

XF605 delivers a new level of performance and control for solo shooters. With 15x optical zoom, professional connectivity and advanced autofocus including Eye Detection AF and intelligent Head Tracking for the first time in the XF Series, it’s a versatile camcorder that fits comfortably in the studio or in the field.

SKU: C-XF605 GTIN: 4549292184822 Category: Tag:
Description

Features

Canon Camera

Broadcast-quality video

The large 1.0-inch Type CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV7 processor work in harmony to deliver 4K UHD 60P/50P in 4:2:2 10-bit XF-AVC and MP4, as well as FHD 120P HFR for exceptional image quality and flexibility in post-production.

Professional optics and control

Resolve fine details with the 4K ready L-Series lens offering 15x optical zoom, and equipped with independent rings for Zoom, Focus and Iris control. Also featured are three Image Stabilisation modes, as well as built-in ND filters and Infrared mode, offering even greater control.

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Canon Camera

Advanced autofocus

Acquire pin-sharp focus on your subject’s eyes with Eye tracking AF*, and intelligent head tracking via EOS iTR AF X, an innovative ‘deep learning’ technology to track a subject’s head, even when looking away.

* Eye Tracking AF also supported in S&F modes.

Professional connectivity and streaming

XF605 seamlessly integrates into live and offline environments, with 12G-SDI, Wi-Fi and Ethernet for IP streaming. The Content Transfer Mobile app enables the editing of News ML-G2 compliant metadata, transferring of footage to your iPhone, and direct uploading to FTP servers.

Canon’s XC Protocol for multi-camera control solutions, and Frame.IO for collaborative network workflows, are also supported.

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Canon Camera

Intuitive controls and customisation

Stay in control and customize the XF605 to your needs with independent controls and 11 assignable buttons. An enhanced touchscreen interface allows for quick and intuitive control of on-screen settings, menu navigation and playback control. A new multi-function accessory shoe opens the door for additional accessories with expanded capabilities.

Recording versatility

Capture an expanded dynamic range in Canon Log 3 for flexibility in post-production or shoot directly in broadcast-ready PQ or HLG HDR formats. Simultaneous recording to dual SD cards in a variety of formats (incl. All-I & Long GOP) offers maximum flexibility for your production needs.

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Content Transfer Mobile App

Content Transfer Mobile is an app for iPhone designed to enable the editing of News ML-G2 standard compliant metadata pre/post capture, as well as the ability to import footage from the camera to the phone, including instant transfer to FTP servers.

  • CANON APPS

    Content Transfer Mobile App

Shared colour science

XF605 supports the same colour matrices as Canon’s Cinema EOS and EOS R System product ranges, reducing the time needed in post-production to match colour in footage from multiple camera ranges.

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Canon Camera

Durable and lightweight

With its notably compact size and body weight of approximately 2,010g, XF605 is the perfect ‘carry-on’ companion. Despite its small dimensions, it’s a highly capable workhorse camcorder, with a durable dust and drip-proof design.

Technical Specifications

Image Sensor

  • Sensor
    1.0 Inch-Type CMOS
  • Filter
    RGB Primary Colour Filter
  • Total Pixels
    Approx. 13.4 MP
  • Effective Pixels per Sensor
    Approx. 8.29 MP (3840 x 2160)
  • Gain Boost Function
    Yes, increases gain to 36dB, activated via user assigned button
  • Sensitivity (PAL)
    f/13, 50.00P, 2000 lux, reflectance 89.9%
  • Minimum Illumination (PAL)
    50.00P / 50.00i Approx. 2.5 lux (1/50 second shutter speed)
    25.00P Approx. 1.3 lux (1/25 second shutter speed)

Image Processor

  • Type
    DIGIC DV7
  • Colour Sampling
    XF-AVC: 4:2:2
    MP4: 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 H.265 / 4:2:0 H.264.
    XF-AVC / MP4 Proxy files: 4:2:0
  • Bit Depth
    XF-AVC / MP4 H.265: 10-bit
    MP4 H.264: 8-bit
    XF-AVC / MP4 Proxy files: 8-bit

Lens

  • Zoom Ratio
    15x optical, (30x Advanced Zoom Full HD)
  • Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)
    Approx. 25.5 to 382.5 mm Standard IS/IS Off
  • Minimum Focus Distance
    10 mm at wide end, 60 cm across entire zooming range
  • Max. Aperture
    f/2.8
  • Aperture Blades
    9 blades
  • Filter Diameter
    58mm
  • Image Stabilization System
    Optical system (lens shift) + electronic stabilization
    Dynamic, Standard, Powered, Off
  • ND Filter
    3 densities: turret switched, motor-driven.
    ND 1/4, ND 1/16, and ND 1/64.
  • Zoom Control
    Zoom rockers on body and handle;
    Selectable manual zoom/focus ring on lens;
    Wireless controller via Browser Remote.
    Via RC-IP100 Canon Camera Controller1
    Selectable High Speed mode available.
  • Zoom Speed
    Variable or Constant speed Fast/Normal/Slow, 16 speed level settings
  • Focus Control
    MANUAL: Lens ring and touchscreen point selection (Focus Guide and Peaking assist functions), Focus Preset.
    AUTOFOCUS: Touchscreen AF point selection, Face Detection and Tracking, Face Only AF, Face Priority AF.
    (Continuous AF, AF-Boosted MF, AF Speed, AF Response, AF Frame size)
  • Focus System
    Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Contrast AF, Eye AF, EOS iTR AF X
  • Iris Control
    Touchscreen, Auto, Lens ring
  • Digital Zoom/Teleconverter
    300x Digital Zoom, Digital Teleconverter (x1.5/x3/x6. Not available when optical teleconverter used)

Recording

  • Video Storage Media
    SD / SDHC / SDXC card (2 card slots)
  • Type
    Class U3 cards recommended
  • Recording Time
    128GB Card, approx times.
    XF-AVC: 410Mbps. 39 mins. 310Mbps, 51 mins. 260Mbps, 61 mins.
    MP4 / H.265: 225 Mbps, 71 mins. 170Mbps, 94 mins. 135 Mbps, 118 mins
    MP4 / H.264: 150 Mbps, 107 mins. 35 Mbps, 458 mins. 8Mbps, 2006 mins
  • Recording File System
    FAT32/exFAT
  • Internal Recording Format (PAL)
    XF-AVC (MXF): ALL-I/Long GOP.
    Proxy Files: Long GOP
    MP4: Long GOP
  • Simultaneous Recording
    Yes. Simultaneous recording, relay recording.
    Different recording options possible on each memory card.
  • Recording Frame Rate (PAL)
    XF-AVC 422 10bit:
    (3840 x 2160)
    59.94P / 50.00P / 29.97P / 25.00P / 23.98P
    (1920×1080)
    59.94P / 59.94i / 50.00P / 50.00i / 29.97P / 25.00P / 23.98PMP4 (HEVC / H.264) 422 10bit:
    (3840 x 2160/1920×1080)
    59.94P / 50.00P / 29.97P / 25.00P / 23.98P

    MP4 (HEVC) 420 10bit:
    (3840 x 2160/1920×1080)
    59.94P / 50.00P / 29.97P / 25.00P / 23.98P
    (1280 x 720)
    59.94P / 50.00P

    MP4 (H.264) 420 8bit:
    (3840 x 2160/1920×1080)
    59.94P / 50.00P / 29.97P / 25.00P / 23.98P
    (1280 x 720)
    59.94P / 50.00P

  • External Recording Output
    3840 x 2160: 59.94p / 50.00p / 29.97p / 25.00p / 23.98p
    1920 x 1080: 59.94p / 50.00p / 29.97p / 25.00p / 23.98p / 29.97PsF / 25.00PsF / 59.94i / 50.00i
    1280 x 720: 59.94p / 50.00p
    720 x 480: 59.94i (SDI Only)
    720 x 576: 50.00i (SDI Only)
  • External Monitoring
    Yes, 12G-SDI or HDMI. Simultaneous output available
  • High Frame Rate
    Yes, Up to 120P (FHD, 4:2:2/8-bit or 10-bit) including in 50.00Hz mode. Simultaneous Audio Recording
  • Pre-Record Function
    Yes. 3 seconds
  • Special Recording Functions
    Frame Recording, Interval Recording
  • Still Photos
    JPEG up to 3840×2160
    (Still image resolution is dependent on the video resolution)
  • Photo Storage Media
    SD Card (Slot B)

System

  • Display Type
    LCD Electrotstatic Touch Panel.
  • Size
    3.5-inch type Approx 2.76 million dots
  • Wave Form Monitor
    Yes
  • Focus Assist
    Dual Pixel Focus Guide (MF mode) / Peaking / Magnify
  • Peaking
    Selectable Peaking Colour: Red / Blue / Yellow / White
  • False Colour Display
    Yes, also via EVF, SDI and HDMI output
  • Zebra
    70% or 100% reference level, selectable
  • Markers
    Center, horizontal, vertical, grid, aspect, safety zone, and user marker.
    Each item can be displayed in yellow, blue, green, red, black, gray, or white.

EVF

  • Size
    0.36-inch type, approx. 1.77 million dots
  • EVF Auto -Off
    Yes, function enabled/disabled via menu
  • Correction Lens
    +2.0 to -5.5 dioptre

Inputs / Outputs

  • Audio Input
    XLR 3-pin jack (x2) with 48V phantom power, Line and Mic,
    Additional inputs via third-party accessory attached to shoe.
    3.5mm microphone input jack (Supply Voltage 2.4V DC), Built-in Mic.
  • Headphone Output
    3.5mm stereo mini jack
  • Speaker
    Yes, built-in
  • HDMI Output
    HDMITM Type A
  • USB
    1 x Type A. Type A power output 5V/900mA
    1 x Type C. Type C compliant with PTP and UVC
  • SDI Output
    12G-SDI, BNC connector
  • Time Code
    Yes, BNC connector
  • Genlock
    Yes
  • LAN
    Yes
  • DC Input
    3.4mm jack
  • Remote Control Terminal
    Type A (2.5mm jack), Type B (8-pin connector, RS422-type)

Miscellaneous

  • Tally Lamp
    Yes
  • Colour Bars (PAL)
    Yes. SMPTE, ARIB or EBU, with 1KHz Tone
  • Accessory Shoe
    Yes, Accessory and Cold shoe
  • Assignable Buttons
    Total of 11 Assignable Buttons with over 100 Assignable Functions
  • Custom Dial
    Av / Tv / M / AGC Limit / Exposure Compensation / Off

Exposure

  • Exposure Metering
    Centre-weighted average or segment evaluative (determined by shooting mode)
    Fixed exposure (1/50 sec.)
  • Exposure Compensation
    Highlight AE, Exposure lock, Auto backlight compensation, Exposure compensation amount shown as ±3 when locked or ±2 in AUTO (±8 increments).
  • Exposure Lock
    Yes
  • ISO Range/Setting
    ISO200 – ISO12,800. 1 Stop or 1/3 Stop increments
  • Gain Range Setting
    -6.0dB – 21.0dB. Normal or Fine setting. Fine setting in 0.5dB steps.
  • Auto ISO / Auto Gain Control Setting
    Auto / Manual. Auto Gain set when shooting in IR mode
  • Auto Gain Control Limit
    Yes, selectable from -6dB to 21db, 1dB increments

Shutter Speed

  • Control Modes
    Auto, P, Tv, Manual
  • Shutter Speed (PAL)
    Max 1/2000 Sec.
  • Shutter Angle
    Yes, 360° to 11.25°
  • Slow Shutter (SLS)
    50.00i/50.00P: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 sec
    25.00P: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12 sec
  • Clear Scan (PAL)
    Yes, 24.00Hz to 2003.17Hz

Streaming, Wi-Fi, & GPS Specifications

  • IP Streaming Protocols Supported
    Canon XC2, UDP, RTP, RTP+FEC, RTSP+RTP
  • News Metadata
    Yes, compliant with NewsML-G2 standard
  • Browser Remote Control
    Yes
  • Wi-Fi
    Yes, built-in
  • Supported Wi-Fi
    IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz)
    IEEE 802.11a/n/ac (5GHz)3
  • GPS Information (Optional Accessory)
    Location (Latitude / Longitude / Altitude), Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), Satellite reception (requires the optional GPS Receiver GP-E2)

White Balance

  • Auto
    Yes. Shockless WB, AWB Response, AWB Hold (via assignable button)
  • Preset
    Daylight (Approx. 5,600K), Tungsten (Approx. 3,200K)
  • Manual Setting
    Colour Temperature range: 2,000–15,000K
    Default value for Set 1 and Set 2: 5,600K

Shooting Modes

  • Exposure Control
    AUTO Mode
    Manual Mode: P, Tv, Av, M (manual exposure)
  • Custom Picture Menu
    CP Files:
    C1: BT.709 Normal
    C2: BT.709 Wide DR
    C3: BT.709 Standard
    C4: Canon Log 3
    C5: PQ (BT.2020)
    C6: HLG (BT.2020)
    C7: EOS Standard
    C8: EOS Neutral
    C9 – C20: User Defined
  • Look File
    User defined. Cube format Look File. Created on third-party software
  • Colour Matrix Settings
    Neutral, Video, Production Camera
  • Infrared Shooting Mode
    Yes
  • Built-in IR Lamp
    Yes, in Handle Unit.
    Wavelength: 850nm (near-Infrared)

Time Code

  • Count Up System
    Regen / Rec Run / Free Run / Preset. Drop frame / Non Drop Frame selectable
  • Start Value Setting
    Yes, Via BNC or HDMI

Audio

  • Recording Format
    MP4: MPEG-2 AAC-LC (16-bit 2ch) / LPCM (16-bit 4ch)
    XF-AVC: LPCM (24-bit 4ch)
  • Audio Control
    Manual or Auto
    Independent 2ch Line/Mic/Mic+48V input;
    Independent level control per channel (-∞ to +18 dB);
    Independent audio limiters (2-Ch.);
    Input mic trimming
  • Reference Tone
    1KHz, -12dB / -18dB / -20dB / Off
  • Microphone Attenuation
    On / Off (20dB)
  • Microphone Level Meter
    Yes

Accessories

  • Supplied
    Lens hood with barrier, Lens Cap, Mic holder unit, Eye Cup, AC Cable,
    Compact Power Adapter (CA-200L) Battery Charger (CG-A20), Battery Pack BP-A30
  • Optionals
    Canon Battery Pack BP-A30 / BP-A60
    Canon Battery Charger CG-A10 / CG-A20
    Canon Compact Power Adapter CA-CP200L
    Canon 8 Pin Remote Cable RR-10 / RR-100
    Canon Teleconverter TL-U58
    Canon Wide Attachment WA-U58
    Canon PROTECT Filter 58mm
    Canon ND4L Filter 58mm
    Canon ND8L Filter 58mm
    Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2
    Canon Remote Controller RC-V100
    Canon Remote Camera Controller RC-IP100
    Canon Interface Cable IFC-150AB III

Power Source

  • Power Supply (Battery)
    Canon Battery Pack BP-A30 (supplied), BP-A60 (optional)
  • Power Supply (Mains)
    Battery: 14.4V, DC in: 24V
  • Power Consumption
    Approx 13.6W (50.00P UHD, Long GoP 260 Mbps)
    Approx 12.1W (25.00P UHD Intra 410 Mbps)
  • Recording Time
    With supplied BP-A30
    Approx 185 mins.(50.00P UHD, Long GoP 260 Mbps)
    Approx 210 mins. (25.00P UHD Intra 410 Mbps)

Physical Specifications

  • Dimensions (Main Body Only)
    Approx. 168 x 173 x 333 mm (Body Only)
    Approx. 200 x 219 x 385 mm (Including lens hood, eye cup, microphone holder unit)
  • Weight (Body Only)
    2010g (Approx.)
  • Weight (Accessories)
    2460g (Approx.)
  • Operating Temperature Range
    Approx. 0 to 40 °C, 85 % (relative humidity)
    Approx. -5 to 45 °C, 60 % (relative humidity)
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