DESCRIPTION:-

Canon's NEW XF300 is a file basd-professional camcorder which combines an MPEG-2, 50Mbps, 4:2:2 codec with a Canon L-series lens and 3 Full HD CMOS sensors for superb HD video stored on CF card.

XF300 Key Features:

Capturing high quality HD to CF cards - The XF300 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 XF300 are captured as industry-standard MXF files compatible with all major editing packages.

18x wide-angle lens - Drawing on Canon’s 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”) 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”) 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.

Independent audio - 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.

SPECIFICATION:-

Camera -

Image Sensor -

Sensor: 1/3 type 3CMOS
System: RGB Prism
Total pixels per sensor: 2.37 megapixels
Effective pixels per sensor: 2.07 megapixels
Horizontal Resolution: 1000 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 distance: 1m; 20mm (MACRO)
ND filter: 3 glass filters: 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Zoom control: Ring, Rocker or Handle
Zoom speed: Zoom Rocker; Variable spped/Fixed speed (16 speed level settings available); Handle zoom: Fixed speed (16 speed level settings available)
Focus control: Manual ring or automatic (Insert AF, TV AF or Face Detection AF)
Iris control: Manual ring; Full Auto; Push Auto Iris
Aperture range: f1.6 - f22
Filter diameter: 82mm
Lens elements/groups: 17/14
Image stabilization system: Optical lens shift system (angle & vector movement detection); 3 mode: Dynamic, Standard, Powered
Digital zoom: 1.5X

Image Processor -

Type: DIGIC DV III

Recording -

Video storage media: Type 1 Compact Flash memory cards (2 card slots)
Type: UDMA4, 30MB/s or faster (40MB/s or faster for Fast/ Slow recording)
Recording time: 32GB CF card: Up to 80mins (1080/50i @ 50 mbps)
Recording file format: Material 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 Reverse: YES. Up/down, left/right image inversion
Photo storage media: SD/SDHC memory card
Still quality: During video recording: 1920 x 1080; During playback: 1920x1080, 1280 x 720

System -

LCD -

Size: 10.1 cm (4')
Dots: 1.23 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: Level1; 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 output: YES (BNC, composite Standard Definition video, output only)
HDMI: YES (Type A, output only)
IEEE 1394 (Firewire): NO
USB: YES (Mini-B, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, output only)
HD/SD-SDI output: NO
Time code: NO
Genlock: NO
Component out: YES (D connector, output only)
AV terminal: 3.5mm mini jack (output only for video and audio)
DC input: YES
Remote Control Terminal: 2.5mm mini jack
Colour Bars: Type 1/ Type 2

Misc -

Tally lamp: YES (x2)
Accessory shoe: YES (hot shoe, EOS Flash units supported)
Custom key: YES (13 assignable buttons; select from 30 functions)

Shooting Functions -

Exposure -

Exposure metering: Standard (centre weighted), Spotlight, Backlight
Exposure range: 50 - 100,000 lux
Exposure compensation: -2 to +2 EV (14 steps)
Auto Exposure mode: Full Auto
Push Auto Iris: Yes
Auto Gain Control setting: Full Auto / AGC On / Manual
Auto Gain Control limit: 3dB; 6dB; 9dB; 12dB; 15dB; 18dB; (OFF/21 db)
Gain setting: Assignable 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 speed: 1/18 to 1/2000 depending on frame rate
Shutter Angle: 11.25º to 360º 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 Medium: SD/SDHC memory card (all customisation data and metadata)
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 chracteristics, start, slope, saturation
Sharpness: Adjustment for Detail level, Detail frequency, Coring, HV balance, Detail limit, Detail select, Knee aperture and Level dependent sharpness
Noise reduction: Off, Automatic, on (1 to 8)
Skin detail: Off, Low, middle, high / Hue, Chroma, brightness
Selective Noise reduction: off, 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% IRE: Limits output to 100% after setup adjustment

White balance -

Auto: YES
Preset: A, B, Preset (Daylight, Tungsten)

Time code -

Countup system: Regen, RecRun, FreeRun, External, Hold
Start value setting: "00:00:00:00", Set/reset selectable

Audio -

Recording: 16-bit 2ch (48kHz) linear PCM
Control: Independent limiters and auto/manual settings
Microphone atttenuation: YES
Microphone level meter: YES

Accessories -

Supplied: XF 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
Optional: Wide 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, Tripod Base TB-1

Battery -

Backup power supply: Lithium coin battery (built-in)
Power consumption: 9W
Continuous Recording Time: Supplied BP-955:
Optional BP-975

Miscellaneous -

Dimensions: Approx 180 x 192 x 394 mm
Weight (camera only): Approx 2700g
Operating Temperature range: -5ºC to +45–C, 60% relative humidity

CONTACT INFORMATION:
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Email: sales@digibroadcast.com