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Canon XF-205 High Definition Camcorder

Canon XF-205 HD Camcorder
Product Code: XF205

The Canon XF205 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.

Supports IP Streaming with Free Firmware Update The firmware upgrade released on June 30th, 2015 enables the XF205 and XF200 camcorders to support video streaming over an IP network, a method that is widely used in the broadcasting industry to send and receive video signals. By sending video over the internet while it is being captured, users will be able to provide live transfers of footage to news programs and video-sharing sites. In addition, the upgrade will enable the camcorders to be used with Fujitsu's video transmission equipment, the Fujitsu Network IP-900IID and IP-920D HD/SD Compact Video Decoders1 as well as software supporting IP streaming. Thanks to these new capabilities, users will be able to stream video over an IP network without having to alter existing video-capture and editing workflows, such as those employed at broadcasting stations.

26.8mm Wide, 20x Optical Zoom Lens with 3 Separate Lens Rings The XF205 professional camcorder features a highly versatile Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Lens that captures superb images with outstanding clarity at 900 TV lines of resolution. Offering a 35mm equivalent zoom of 26.8-576 mm, the optical zoom lens provides an extended range that can prove ideal for wide-angle to extreme telephoto shooting. When compared to previous XF professional camcorder models, the XF205's flexible focal range and enhanced wide angle offer many creative options, even when working at a distance. An eight-blade circular aperture provides a natural and visually pleasing bokeh effect to out of focus highlights. In addition, the XF205 features three separate, banked lens rings that provide independent control of critical focus, zoom and iris/aperture settings, with adequate separation to improve ease of use. Separate gain and white-balance toggle switches are provided. Also, the camera's zoom speed is now up to 1.8x faster than the XF105/XF100 professional camcorders, with three selectable zoom speeds for creative control.

Enhanced Image Stabilization Performance The XF205 professional camcorder's new Five-Axis Dynamic Super Range OIS system combines optical and electronic correction to help reduce image distortion- even when shooting while walking - for better looking videos. Standard Mode uses lens shift to provide constant compensation throughout the zoom range. Powered Mode helps improve vibration suppression at telephoto focal lengths. Dynamic Mode is specifically designed to stabilize the image when walking and shooting handheld by correcting simultaneously for roll, yaw and pitch.

Ergonomic, Rotating Grip The XF205 professional camcorder features an aluminum die-cast grip that can be rotated through a wide 120-degree angle in discrete 15-degree steps. Cinematographers and other operators can maintain a firm and comfortable hold of the camera at any shooting angle.

Equipped with Wide DR Gamma (600%) Mode and Refined, 8-bladed Circular Aperture The XF205 professional camcorder's wide Dynamic Range Gamma of 600% helps prevent overexposure, even for high brightness areas of an image and/or with non-uniform colors. Unlike the normal knee function that compresses video signals in high brightness areas using linear gamma, a wide DR Gamma retains continuity across the image and enables color grading. And an eight-blade Circular Aperture designed using EF lens technology provides natural and nearly circular out-of-focus areas for enhanced bokeh, for example, during shoots of nighttime skylines.

Infrared, High-sensitivity Shooting Function with Enhanced Exposure Performance For investigative reporting, surveillance and similar projects, the XF205 professional camcorder's infrared mode produces video images that are evenly illuminated from the center to each edge of the picture area. An improved, diffused LED is approximately three times brighter than the infrared light used on previous Canon XF models, providing greater usable distance range in dark shooting conditions. Users can choose between Green and White IR recording modes according to personal preference. To prevent configuration or operating errors, the camera automatically turns off the IR LED when the user switches from infrared to normal video mode.

Professional 0.45-inch Color Viewfinder and Precise 3.5-inch OLED Panel The XF205 professional camcorder features both a newly developed color viewfinder and a precision OLED panel. The tiltable, 0.45-inch viewfinder offers 1.23-megapixel resolution for improved visual display, making it possible to accurately check focus, framing, exposure, white balance and other camera settings. A wide, 28.2-degree viewing angle and high-definition imaging provide a comfortable shooting environment. The 3.5-inch, touch-sensitive 1.23-megapixel Organic Electroluminescence (OLED) panel offers a number of user advantages over conventional backlit LCD-type displays, including a high contrast ratio, a wide viewing angle, high-speed response, slim dimensions and light weight.

MXF and MP4 Dual Codec Recording Dual Codec Recording offers format choices that can be useful for various post-capture options. The DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor and multiple memory card slots enable simultaneous recording in high bit-rate MXF format and web-ready MP4 format at a variety of bit rates to suit the task at hand. MXF mode supports broadcast-ready Full HD 50 Mbps MPEG-2 shooting with 4:2:2 color sampling for high-quality chroma key compositing as well as 1440 x 1080 4:2:0 capture at 35 Mbps for specific applications. MP4 format supports 1080/60p at 35 Mbps for high definition capture of fast moving subjects, as well as reduced resolutions down to 640 x 360 at 1.5 or 3 Mbps for instant news reporting even when bandwidth is restricted.

Slow and Fast Motion Function Supported (MXF) Special recording modes can expand the range that visual images can express. Both slow- and fast-motion recording in MXF format is possible using the XF205 professional camcorder's pair of Compact Flash drives, at speeds up to 250% and down to 40% of real time. Such special effects can be perfect for such feature productions as music videos and wedding videos.

Three Memory Card Slots MXF files can be recorded onto the user's choice of one or two CF cards, while MP4 files (both still images and video data) are recorded independently to the SD card to support various workflows. The CF card slots can be configured for either dual-slot or relay recording of MXF files. And to help ensure trouble-free back-ups, MP4 recording can be carried out simultaneously with dual-slot MXF recording.

HD-SDI Monitor Output, 3G-SDI Output, Time Code and Genlock Separate SDI, time code and genlock outputs help ensure easy connection of the XF205 professional camcorder to external storage and video-processing systems. An HD-SDI monitor port and a 3G-SDI port for external video recording handle unencrypted video up to 1080/60p with two-channel embedded audio and time code data at data rates up to 1.485 Gbps. Genlock or Sync Out ports help ensure accurate synchronization to external video systems, while time code IN/OUT ports enable frame-accurate synchronization during picture editing and post production.

Ethernet LAN Terminal In addition to dual-frequency Wi-Fi® links, the XF205 professional camcorder features an Ethernet connector for quickly linking the camcorder to conventional wired local-area networks and wireless routers, thus enabling browser preview during shoots, in addition to FTP transfer of video files to an external PC or laptop. Browser-enabled remote control is also supported by connecting to a wireless router via Ethernet.

Browser Remote, FTP File Transfer (MXF/MP4) Functions Featured The XF205 professional camcorder can be controlled remotely from a normal Web browser running on a laptop, compatible smartphone or tablet device including record start/stop, AF/MF switching, focus/zoom settings and white-balance mode. Background transfer of MXF- and MP4-format video files via FTP links also is possible, enabling latest news images, for example, to be distributed quickly over the Internet, or utilized as pre-edited footage. The XF205's function lets you pass video files via FTP; this Real‐Time Proxy Transfer mode enables remote control of key camera functions and transfer of proxy files. Using Canon's Camera Access application, live video images can be viewed and/or recorded as MP4 proxy data and other operations controlled from a compatible smartphone or tablet device allowing news footage, for example, to be distributed and backed up. MP4 proxy files recorded on the compatible smartphone or tablet can be used to check material being captured at the remote location, and for news-flash footage. Live or recorded images can also be output via the camcorder's HD-SDI connectors.

Four-channel Audio Recording The XF205 professional camcorder accommodates two- or four-channel recording of high-quality linear PCM audio sound at 16-bit/48 kHz sampling rate with individual level controls. Four-channel mode during MXF-format video recording enables a reporter's lavaliere microphone to be captured on one channel, for example, and the interviewee's mic on another channel, with two-channel ambience from the camera's built-in stereo microphone on channels 3 and 4. In addition, separate volume controls for the two XLR inputs enable the same source to be recorded at a lower level as backup.

Image Sensor
Sensor	1/2.84 type HD CMOS Pro
Filter	RGB Primary Colour filter (Bayer array)
Total pixels per sensor	3.09 megapixels (2208 x 1398)
Effective pixels per sensor	2.91 megapixels (2136 x 1362)
Lens
Zoom ratio	20 x Optical
Focal length	3.67 - 73.4mm (35mm equivalent: 28.8 - 576mm)¹
Minimum focus distance	60cm (throughout zoom range); 10mm (Wide MACRO setting)
ND filter	Built-in gradation ND filter
Zoom control	Zoom rockers on body and handle; Selectable manual zoom/focus ring on lens; Selectable High Speed and Soft Zoom modes available.
Zoom speed	Zoom Rocker:	Variable speed/Fixed speed (Fast/Normal/Slow, 16 speed level settings available in each mode);
	Grip zoom:	Fixed speed (Fast/Normal/Slow, 16 speed level settings available in each mode) Zoom Ring: As operation speed
Focus control	Manual control via focus ring, automatic (Instant AF, Medium AF, TV AF, Face Detection AF, Face Only AF), Push AF
Iris control	Ring control; Full Auto
Aperture range	f1.8 - f16
Filter diameter	58mm
Lens elements / groups	12/10
Aperture blades	8 Blade Circular Aperture
Image stabilization	Dynamic IS and Powered IS, 5 Axis image stabilisation
Digital zoom	1.5x, 3x, 6x
Image Processor
Type	DIGIC DV 4
Recording
Video storage media	Compact Flash memory cards (Type 1 only) x 2 card slots SD Card x 1 card slot		Dual Format recording, Double slot (simultaneous) recording and Relay (continuous) recording possible.
Type	UDMA4, 30MB/s or faster (40MB/s or faster for Fast/Slow recording); SD card Class 4 or higher (Class 6 & 10 recommended for 35Mbps MP4 recording)
Recording time	128GB CF card:	Up to 320 mins (1080/50i @ 50 Mbps)
	128GB SD Card:	up to 8 Hours (MP4/50P @35Mbps)
Recording file format	Material eXchange Format (MXF) to CF card, MP4 to SD card
Recording format	MPEG-2 Long GOP 50Mbps CBR (4:2:2) MPEG-2 422P@HL 35Mbps VBR (4:2:0) MPEG-2 MP@HL 25Mbps CBR (4:2:0) MPEG-2 MP@H14
	MP4: MPEG-4/AVC/H.264 35/24/17/9/3 Mbps; All modes variable bit rate, 4:2:0 colour sampling
Recording frame rate (PAL Mode)	MXF
	50Mbps:	1920 x 1080	50i, 25p
		1280 x 720	50p, 25p
	35Mbps:	1920 x 1080	50i, 25p
		1440 x 1080	50i
		1280 x 720	50p, 25p
	25Mbps:	1440 x 1080	50i, 25p
	MP4
	35/24Mbps	1920 x 1080:	50P/25P
	17Mbps	1280 x 720:	50P
	9 Mbps	1280 x 720:	25P
	3Mbps	640 x 360:	25P
Slow / Fast motion	YES (MXF recording only)
	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 MXF recording only. 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. Vertical/horizontal/both
Photo storage media	SD / SDHC / SDXC memory card
Still quality	During video recording:	1920 x 1080 in 1920 x 1080 or 1440 x 1080 mode, 1280 x 720; 1280 x 720 mode
	During playback:	1920x1080
System
Capacitive Organic LED	Size	8.77cm (3.5") Organic EL (OLED)
	Dots	1.23m (approx. equivalent)
Image quality adjustments	Brightness, contrast, colour, sharpness
Adjustable	Yes
Waveform Monitor	Yes, selectable on/off; Line, Line and Spot,Field, RGB, YPbPr display
Vectorscope	Yes; Normal, Spot display
Focus Assist	Peaking; Magnifying; Edge Monitor (using waveform display)
Peaking	Peaking 1, Peaking 2 (Colour, Gain, Frequency customisable for each)
Zebra	Level 1; Level 2; Both Output via HD-SDI or HDMI
Markers	On/Off (Aspect ratio, Safety Zone Area, Grid, Horizontal, Centre)
EVF	Size	1.15cm (0.45 in)
	Dots	1.23m (approx. equivelent)
Image quality adjustments	Brightness, contrast, colour, backlight
Adjustable	Vertical tilt, up to 68°
Viewing Angle	28.2°
Correction lens	+ 2.0 to - 5.5 diopter
Inputs / Outputs
Audio in	XLR inputs with 48V phantom power (x2), 3.5mm microphone input jack (x1)
Headphone output	3.5mm stereo jack
Video monitor output	YES (BNC HD-SDI, output only)
HDMI	YES (HDMI™ mini connector, output only, 1080/50p output possible)
IEEE 1394 (Firewire)	NO
USB	YES (Mini-B, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, output only)
3G-HD/SD-SDI output	YES, selectable (BNC, output only, embedded audio and time code)
Time code	YES (BNC, switchable input/output)
Genlock	YES (BNC, Sync in/out selectable)
LAN	YES, Ethernet (1000BASE-T supported)
AV terminal	3.5mm mini jack (output only for video and audio)
DC input	YES
Remote Control Terminal	2.5mm mini jack
Colour Bars	YES (SMPTE or EBU), with 1KHz Tone
Misc
Tally lamp	YES (x2)
Accessory shoe	YES (cold shoe)
Custom Button Assignment	YES (13 assignable buttons; select from 28 functions)
Rotating Side Grip	Yes. 120° angle of rotation in 15° increments
Custom Dial	NO
Shooting Functions
Exposure metering	Standard (centre weighted), Spotlight, Backlight
Exposure compensation	-2 to +2 EV
Auto Exposure mode	Full Auto
Push Auto Iris	No
Auto Gain Control setting	Full Auto/AGC Limit/Manual
Auto Gain Control limit	0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB,12dB,15dB,18dB, 21dB,24dB, 27dB
Gain setting	-6dB / -3dB / 0dB/ 3dB / 6dB/ 12dB / 18dB / 24dB / 27dB /33dB / TUNE (0.5 dB increments from 0 to 27 dB) 27dB maximum in Auto mode
Shutter speed
Control Modes	Full Auto / Manual joystick control (Auto; Speed; Angle; Clear Scan (CS); Slow Shutter (SLS); IR Slow Shutter)
Shutter speed	1/18 to 1/2000 (depending on frame rate)
Shutter Angle	11.25° to 360° (depending on frame rate)
Slow Shutter (SLS)	1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 (depending on frame rate)
Clear Scan	50i / p:	50 to 250.51Hz
	25p:	25 to 250.51Hz
Infrared
Infrared shooting mode	YES (green or white)
Built-in IR lamp	YES
Custom picture
Stored Configurations	9 (Including Wide DR)
Storage Medium	SD/SDHC memory card
Gamma	6 profiles
Master Pedestal	-50 to +50
Master Black	-50 to +50 for each of R,G,B
Black Gamma	Adjustable height, width and apex
Low Key Saturation	-50 to +50 adjusts colour saturation in low brightness area
Knee	Adjusts over exposure characteristic (Automatic, Slope, Point, Saturation)
Sharpness	Adjustment for Detail level, Detail frequency, Coring, HV balance, Detail limit, Knee Aperture, Level Depend, Ingredient Ratio
Noise reduction	Off, Automatic, On (1 to 12)
Skin detail	Effect Level (Off, Low, Middle, High), Hue, Chroma, Area, Y Level
Selective Noise Reduction	Effect Level (Off, Low, Middle, High), Hue, Chroma, Area, Y Level
Colour matrix	Normal 1 -4, Cine 1 - 2, Wide DR Matrix and Hue -18 - +18, Colour Gain -50 - +50
White balance	-50 to +50 white balance offset for R,G,B
Colour correction	Area selection / area revision of two areas
Setup level	-50 to +50 On / Off
Press	On / Off
Clip 100% IRE	Limits output to 100% after setup adjustment
Wireless LAN standards	IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band) / IEEE 802.11a/n (5GHz band)¹
Supported Wi-Fi Functions	Rec start/stop, 3 speed focus control, 3 speed zoom control, WB mode/adjust, Iris, Shutter, Colour Temperature, Assign Button, ND Auto/Off
Supported Browser for Remote Operation	Internet Explorer 8 or later, Safari (iOS), Safari (MacOS), Android standard browser
Remote Operation Control Features	Aperture, Focus, WB, Shutter Speed, Gain, Exposure Compensation, Shooting Mode, Slot select, Start/Stop Recording
Authentication Systems	Open/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Encryption	WEP-64, WEP-128, TKIP, AES
GPS Information (Optional Accessory	Latitude/Longtitude/Elevation, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
White balance
Auto	YES in Full Auto Mode
Preset	A, B, Preset (Daylight, Tungsten), Colour Temperature
Time code
Countup system	Regen, RecRun, FreeRun, External, Hold
Control	Audio limiter, Auto/manual settings via control dials on handle
Audio
Recording	48 kHz 16-bit 4ch or 2ch linear PCM (MXF)
Control	Audio limiter, Auto/manual settings via control dials on handle
Microphone attenuation	YES
Microphone level meter	YES
Accessories
Supplied	Battery pack BP-955, DC cable DC-930, Compact power adapter CA-930, Wireless controller WL-D6000, Eyecup, Lens Hood with Barrier, Microphone Holder Unit, Mains Cable.
Optional	Wide Converter WA-H58, Teleconverter TL-H58, , BP-975, Tripod Adapter TA-100, Zoom Remote Control ZR-2000, Tripod Base TB-1, GPS Receiver GP-E2, Remote Controller RC-V100, Filter (58mm) Protect/ND8xL/ND4xL.
Others
Dimensions	Approx 160 x 201 x 353mm (including lens hood with barrier, Eye Cup and microphone holder)
Operating Temperature range	-5°C to +45°C, 60% relative humidity

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