Compact in size, light weight and fully featured, the Canon XF100 Professional Camcorder can be tailored to fit a wide range of individual needs. While sharing many of the capabilities of the Canon XF305 and XF300 Professional Camcorders, including the Canon XF Codec and Compact Flash (CF) recording, the XF100 offers some exciting new features of its own.
Whether used as a companion to the XF305 or XF300 or as a standalone camcorder, the XF100 is geared for a wide range of applications where high image quality, extreme portability and efficient workflow are of the utmost importance. And with infrared recording and true stereoscopic 3-D production capabilities, the XF100 allows users to explore new creative outlets and emerging markets.
The XF100 utilizes Canon's XF Codec - a file-based MPEG-2 compression with an MXF File Wrapper that ensures the widest compatibility with existing industry infrastructure, metadata and non-linear editing (NLE) systems. The codec's 4:2:2 color sampling provides ultra-fine transitions in tone and color for maintaining the highest image quality needed for advanced post production processing.
The XF100's newly developed Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens along with a Canon native 1920 x 1080 CMOS Image Sensor delivers exceptional image quality. The XF100 also offers multiple recording bit rates, resolutions and variable frame rates to expand creative flexibility, allowing users to work in virtually any production environment.
Features
Standard Definition or High Definition | High Definition |
Power Supply (rated) | 7.4V DC (battery pack) |
Video Recording system | 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) |
Audio Recording system | 2-Channel, PCM digital recording, 16-Bit; 48kHz |
Image Sensor | 1/3-inch CMOS |
Total Pixels | Approx. 2.37 megapixels (2044 x 1160 pixels) |
Effective Pixels | Approx. 2.07 megapixels (1920 x 1080 pixels) |
Maximum recording Time | 64GB Compact Flash (CF) card Greater capacity is possible when two cards are used 25Mbps: 310 minutes 35Mbps: 225 minutes 50Mbps: 160 minutes |
Lens | Canon 10x HD Zoom Lens, 4.25-42.5mm (35mm equivalent 30.4-304mm), f/1.8-2.8 |
Focusing System | TVAF plus External Phase Difference Metering Sensor, Autofocus (Instant AF, Medium AF, Normal AF, Face AF, Face Only AF), Manual, Full Manual |
Manual Exposure | Yes |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/2000 |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 20mm (wide macro), 60cm (entire zoom range) |
White Balance | Auto, Manual, Custom (2000K - 15000K in 100K increments), Daylight, Tungsten |
Frame Rate | 60i, 60p, 30p, 24p (50i and 25p optional upgrade available through Canon Factory Service Center) |
Minimum Illumination | Full AUTO mode: 4.5 lux (Shutter speed 1/60, Gain +24dB); Manual mode: .11 lux (shutter speed 1/4, Gain +33dB), (when 60i is selected) |
Image Stabilization | SuperRange Optical (Lens Shift) 4 modes: Standard, Powered, Dynamic, Off |
Filter Diameter | 58mm |
Viewfinder | 0.24-inch color widescreen, approx. 260,000 dots, approx. 100% field of view |
LCD Screen | 3.5-inch color widescreen LCD, approx. 920,000 dots, approx. 100% field of view |
Microphone | Stereo electrect condenser microphone |
Recording Media | CF Card: 2 Slots, Movie files only SD Card: Still images, Custom Picture Data, Clip Metadata, Custom Settings |
USB Terminal | Mini-B USB 2.0 Hi-Speed |
Video Terminal | Component: Output only Composite: A/V terminal 3.5mm mini-jack, output only |
Audio Terminal | XLR 3-pin jack (2), Switchable between MIC/LINE, 3.5mm stereo mini-jack |
HDMI Terminal | Yes (Type A) |
AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal | 3.5mm stereo mini-jack |
Remote Control Terminal | Yes (compatible with LANC protocol) |
Operating Temperature range | 0deg.- 40deg.C, 32deg. - 104deg.F, 85% relative humidity |
Dimensions | 4.8" x 5.8" x 9.8" / 121 x 148 x 250 mm |
Weight | 2.7 lbs / 1240 g |
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