The XF300 Professional Camcorder represents Canons entry into professional solid state video acquisition. Following on the heels of its widely respected XH line of tape-based camcorders, the XF300 takes advantage of the latest HD technology--along with Canons newly developed MPEG-2 4:2:2 codec--to record Full HD video to affordable Compact Flash cards.

Features

MPEG-2 50Mbps Codec

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. And by using an MXF file wrapper, video and audio can be wrapped in a single file along with important metadata. The codec's 50Mbps constant bit rate provides the bandwidth needed to capture the XF305's superior resolution and color in spectacular detail.



4:2:2 Color Sampling

The XF305 supports the highest HD quality, with Full HD 1920 x 1080 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.



Record to Compact Flash Cards

Unlike other camcorders using proprietary memory systems, the XF305 records to cost effective and readily available Compact Flash (CF) cards (UDMA Type I). The camcorder features two CF card slots and offers versatile recording functions including relay recording, hot swapping, file copy & backup, and pre-record.



File-based recording facilitates workflow by reducing transfer times when moving video to nonlinear editing (NLE) systems. Additionally, metadata can be input at image acquisition, and imagery may be reviewed immediately after recording to ensure every shot is captured and logged correctly.



Three Canon Native 1920 x 1080 CMOS Image Sensors

Newly designed and manufactured exclusively by Canon, the XF305 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.



Specifications

Image Device 3 1/3" CMOS Sensors

2.37MP (2.07MP effective) each

Lens 18x HD L Series Zoom

4.1-73.8mm (29-527mm, 35mm equivalent)

f/1.6-2.8

82mm Filter Diameter

Minimum Illumination 4.5 lux (full AUTO mode, +21dB gain)

0.8 lux (Manual mode, +33dB gain)

Built-in Filters Neutral Density 1/4, 1/16, 1/64

Video Recording System NTSC (PAL w/Mfr upgrade)

Compression: MPEG-2 Long GOP

Color Space: 4:2:2 (at 50Mbps recording)

File Format: MXF



Recording Modes:

50Mbps (CBR) 4:2:2, 1920x1080, (60i/30p/24p),

1280x720 (60p/30p/24p);

35Mbps (VBR) 4:2:0, 1920x1080 (60i/30p/24p),

1280x720 (60p/30p/24p);

25Mbps (CBR) 4:2:0, 1440x1080 (60i/30p/24p)

Frame Rates 60i, 60p, 30p, 24p

LCD Monitor 4" Color, approx. 1,230,000 dots

Viewfinder 0.52" Color, approx. 1,555,000 dots

Memory Card Slot (2) CF (Type 1) - video

(1) SD - settings, stills, metadata

Shutter Speed Max 1/2000

White Balance Auto, Manual, Custom (2000K - 15000K in 100K increments), Daylight, Tungsten

Maximum Recording Time 64GB Compact Flash (CF) card - Type 1

(Greater capacity is possible when two cards are used. UDMA supported.)

25Mbps: 310 minutes

35Mbps: 225 minutes

50Mbps: 160 minutes

Input and Output Connectors Component (x1 Output)

Composite: 3.5mm A/V (x1 Output), BNC (x1

Output)

HDMI: HDMI (x1 Output)

Mic/Line: XLR (x2 Input)

USB: Mini-B USB 2.0

Headphone: 3.5mm Mini

LANC

Power Requirements 7.4VDC (Battery Pack)

Operating Temperature 32-104°F (0-40°C), 85% relative humidity

Dimensions (WxHxD) 6 x 9.3 x 15" (15.3 x 23.6 x 38.2 cm)

Weight 5.8 lbs (2.63kg)