CANON XF305 Kit Kit includes:
- 2x 32GB Compact Flash Cards
- Manfrotto 503/525 HVD Tripod
- Sennheiser ME66/K6 Boom mic
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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.
Features:
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 Canons 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 inch) 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 inch) 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-camera - via SD card - and settings can even be transferred between camcorders.
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.
Features:
- 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
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 Canons 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 inch) 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 inch) 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-camera - via SD card - and settings can even be transferred between camcorders.
SPECS
Sensor1/3 type 3CMOS
SystemRGB Prism
Total pixels per sensor2.37 megapixels
Effective pixels per sensor2.07 megapixels
Horizontal Resolution1000 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 distance1m; 20mm (MACRO)
ND filter3 glass filters: 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Zoom controlRing, Rocker or Handle
Zoom speedZoom Rocker: Variable speed/Fixed speed (16 speed level settings available); Handle zoom: Fixed speed (16 speed level settings available)
Focus controlManual ring or automatic (Instant AF, TV AF or Face Detection AF)
Iris control Manual ring; Full Auto; Push Auto Iris
Aperture range f1.6 - f22
Filter diameter82mm
Lens elements/groups17/14
Image stabilization systemOptical lens shift system (angle & vector movement detection); 3 modes: Dynamic, Standard, Powered
Digital zoom 1.5X
Image Processor Type DIGIC DV III
Recording Video storage mediaType 1 Compact Flash memory cards (2 card slots) Type UDMA4, 30MB/s or faster (40MB/s or faster for Fast/Slow recording)
Recording time32GB CF card: Up to 80mins (1080/50i @ 50 Mbps)
Recording file formatMaterial 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 ReverseYES. Up/down, left/right image inversion
Photo storage mediaSD/SDHC memory card
Still quality During video recording: 1920 x 1080; During playback : 1920x1080, 1280 x 720
System LCD Size 10.1 cm (4 inch)
Dots1.23 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 Level 1; 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 outputYES (BNC, composite Standard Definition video, output only) HDMIYES (Type A, output only)
IEEE 1394 (Firewire) NO
USBYES (Mini-B, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, output only)
HD/SD-SDI outputYES (BNC, output only, embedded audio and time code)
Time code YES (BNC, switchable input/output)
GenlockYES (BNC, input only)
Component outYES (D connector, output only)
AV terminal3.5mm mini jack (output only for video and audio)
DC inputYES
Remote Control Terminal2.5mm mini jack
Colour BarsType 1/Type 2 Misc Tally lampYES (x2)
Accessory shoeYES (hot shoe, EOS Flash units supported)
Custom keyYES (13 assignable buttons; select from 30 functions)
Shooting functions Exposure Exposure meteringStandard (centre weighted), Spotlight, Backlight
Exposure range50 - 100,000 lux
Exposure compensation-2 to +2 EV (14 steps)
Auto Exposure modeFull Auto
Push Auto IrisYes
Auto Gain Control settingFull Auto / AGC On / Manual
Auto Gain Control limit3dB; 6dB; 9dB; 12dB; 15dB; 18dB; (OFF/21 dB)
Gain settingAssignable 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 speed1/18 to 1/2000 depending on frame rate
Shutter Angle11.25 to 360 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
Custom picture Stored Configurations 9
Storage MediumSD/SDHC memory card (all customisation data and metadata) Gamma6 profiles
Master Pedestal -50 to +50
Master Black-50 to +50 for each of R,G,B
Black GammaAdjustable height width and apex
Low Key Saturation-50 to +50 adjusts colour saturation in low brightness area KneeAdjusts over exposure characteristic, start, slope, saturation
SharpnessAdjustment for Detail level, Detail frequency, Coring, HV balance, Detail limit, Detail select, Knee aperture and Level dependent sharpness
Noise reductionOff, Automatic, On (1 to 8)
Skin detailOff, Low, Middle, High / Hue, Chroma, Brightness
Selective Noise ReductionOff, Low, Middle, High / Hue, Chroma, Brightness
Colour matrix-50 to +50 hue and gain R,G,B, in tandem with Gamma selection
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
Clip 100% IRELimits output to 100% after setup adjustment
White balance AutoYES
PresetA, B, Preset (Daylight, Tungsten)
Time code Countup systemRegen, RecRun, FreeRun, External, Hold
Start value setting ?00:00:00:00?, Set/Reset selectable
Audio Recording16-bit 2ch (48 kHz) linear PCM
ControlIndependent limiters and auto/manual settings
Microphone attenuation YES
Microphone level meterYES
Accessories SuppliedXF 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.
OptionalWide 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 II, Tripod Base TB-1.
Battery Backup power supplyLithium coin battery (built-in)
Power Consumption 9W
Continuous Recording TimeSupplied BP-955: Optional BP-975:
Miscellaneous DimensionsApprox 180 x 192 x 394 mm
Weight (camera only)Approx 2700g
Operating Temperature range-5C to +45C, 60% relative humidity
Sensor1/3 type 3CMOS
SystemRGB Prism
Total pixels per sensor2.37 megapixels
Effective pixels per sensor2.07 megapixels
Horizontal Resolution1000 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 distance1m; 20mm (MACRO)
ND filter3 glass filters: 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Zoom controlRing, Rocker or Handle
Zoom speedZoom Rocker: Variable speed/Fixed speed (16 speed level settings available); Handle zoom: Fixed speed (16 speed level settings available)
Focus controlManual ring or automatic (Instant AF, TV AF or Face Detection AF)
Iris control Manual ring; Full Auto; Push Auto Iris
Aperture range f1.6 - f22
Filter diameter82mm
Lens elements/groups17/14
Image stabilization systemOptical lens shift system (angle & vector movement detection); 3 modes: Dynamic, Standard, Powered
Digital zoom 1.5X
Image Processor Type DIGIC DV III
Recording Video storage mediaType 1 Compact Flash memory cards (2 card slots) Type UDMA4, 30MB/s or faster (40MB/s or faster for Fast/Slow recording)
Recording time32GB CF card: Up to 80mins (1080/50i @ 50 Mbps)
Recording file formatMaterial 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 ReverseYES. Up/down, left/right image inversion
Photo storage mediaSD/SDHC memory card
Still quality During video recording: 1920 x 1080; During playback : 1920x1080, 1280 x 720
System LCD Size 10.1 cm (4 inch)
Dots1.23 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 Level 1; 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 outputYES (BNC, composite Standard Definition video, output only) HDMIYES (Type A, output only)
IEEE 1394 (Firewire) NO
USBYES (Mini-B, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, output only)
HD/SD-SDI outputYES (BNC, output only, embedded audio and time code)
Time code YES (BNC, switchable input/output)
GenlockYES (BNC, input only)
Component outYES (D connector, output only)
AV terminal3.5mm mini jack (output only for video and audio)
DC inputYES
Remote Control Terminal2.5mm mini jack
Colour BarsType 1/Type 2 Misc Tally lampYES (x2)
Accessory shoeYES (hot shoe, EOS Flash units supported)
Custom keyYES (13 assignable buttons; select from 30 functions)
Shooting functions Exposure Exposure meteringStandard (centre weighted), Spotlight, Backlight
Exposure range50 - 100,000 lux
Exposure compensation-2 to +2 EV (14 steps)
Auto Exposure modeFull Auto
Push Auto IrisYes
Auto Gain Control settingFull Auto / AGC On / Manual
Auto Gain Control limit3dB; 6dB; 9dB; 12dB; 15dB; 18dB; (OFF/21 dB)
Gain settingAssignable 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 speed1/18 to 1/2000 depending on frame rate
Shutter Angle11.25 to 360 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
Custom picture Stored Configurations 9
Storage MediumSD/SDHC memory card (all customisation data and metadata) Gamma6 profiles
Master Pedestal -50 to +50
Master Black-50 to +50 for each of R,G,B
Black GammaAdjustable height width and apex
Low Key Saturation-50 to +50 adjusts colour saturation in low brightness area KneeAdjusts over exposure characteristic, start, slope, saturation
SharpnessAdjustment for Detail level, Detail frequency, Coring, HV balance, Detail limit, Detail select, Knee aperture and Level dependent sharpness
Noise reductionOff, Automatic, On (1 to 8)
Skin detailOff, Low, Middle, High / Hue, Chroma, Brightness
Selective Noise ReductionOff, Low, Middle, High / Hue, Chroma, Brightness
Colour matrix-50 to +50 hue and gain R,G,B, in tandem with Gamma selection
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
Clip 100% IRELimits output to 100% after setup adjustment
White balance AutoYES
PresetA, B, Preset (Daylight, Tungsten)
Time code Countup systemRegen, RecRun, FreeRun, External, Hold
Start value setting ?00:00:00:00?, Set/Reset selectable
Audio Recording16-bit 2ch (48 kHz) linear PCM
ControlIndependent limiters and auto/manual settings
Microphone attenuation YES
Microphone level meterYES
Accessories SuppliedXF 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.
OptionalWide 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 II, Tripod Base TB-1.
Battery Backup power supplyLithium coin battery (built-in)
Power Consumption 9W
Continuous Recording TimeSupplied BP-955: Optional BP-975:
Miscellaneous DimensionsApprox 180 x 192 x 394 mm
Weight (camera only)Approx 2700g
Operating Temperature range-5C to +45C, 60% relative humidity