Canon XA70 UHD 4K Professional Camcorder

Canon 5736C005 (5-736C-005, 5/736C/005, 5/736C-005, 5 736C 005) XA70 UHD 4K Professional Camcorder

The Canon XA70 is a 4K professional video camera that packs many pro features into a compact body Easy to use, this professional camcorder is suitable for documentary filmmaking, journalism and many more applications where 3G-SDI is not required. Shoot high-quality HD video with outstanding Over Sampled HD processing, capturing incredible footage via the 1.0-inch type CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV6 processing, entrusting Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF and 15x optical zoom lens to ensure everything is sharp. And when you want to share a live video feed, opt for HD livestreaming in UVC¹ via USB-C. The Canon XA70 can record in two modes – XF-AVC or MP4 – while recorded footage can easily be incorporated into a wider professional workflow thanks to an HDMI output.

Compact professional 4K UHD camcorder

Capture stunning 4K UHD and superior Full HD images thanks to a 1.0-inch Type CMOS 4K sensor and DIGIC DV6 image processor. Over Sampling HD processing delivers Full HD images from the sensor.

4K 15x optical zoom lens

The Canon lens covers a 25.5 – 382mm (35mm equivalent) range. A digital zoom boosts to 600x with 5-axis image stabilisation.

Fast, precise focusing with face detection

Adjustable focusing speeds and advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF give fast and precise focusing. Use the 3.5-inch LCD display to set focus by touching the AF point required. Face Detection AF and Face Tracking are available while Manual Focus is set via the focus/zoom ring.

XF-AVC and MP4 for flexible recording

Choose from XF-AVC or MP4 recording formats. Record XF-AVC 4K UHD 160Mbps at 25P, plus Full HD 45Mbps at 50P/50i/25P. For smaller files, record MP4 4K 150Mbps at 25P and Full HD 35Mbps or 17Mbps at 50P/25P.

Professional inputs and outputs

Output options include simultaneous backup and relay recording via dual SD card and Infrared mode. For specialist capture, record Slow Motion in Full HD 0.5x or Fast Motion in 4K/Full HD up to 1200x. Colour match with other Canon cameras via the custom picture menu.

Livestream and more

Stream HD footage via UVC1 over a computer or add a date and time stamp with OSD recording. Two XLR terminals on a detachable handle plus 4-channel linear PCM bring pro audio options.

Image Sensor

• Sensor: 1 inch-type CMOS Sensor
• Filter: RGB Primary Colour Filter
• Total Pixels: Approx.13.4MP
• Effective Pixels per Sensor: Approx. 8.29 MP (3840 x 2160)
• Subject Illumination Range: Approx. 0.1 lx to 100,000 lx
• Minimum Illumination (PAL): Approx. 0.1 lx: Low Light (shooting mode), shutter speed 1/2 sec., Approx. 1.4 lx: In P (Program AE) mode, 50.00P, shutter speed 1/25 sec. auto slow shutter On

Image Processor

• Type: DIGIC DV 6
• Colour Sampling: YCC 4:2:0 8bit

Lens

• Zoom Ratio: 15 x optical
• Focal Length (35mm Equivalent): Approx. 25.5 - 382.5mm Standard IS/IS Off
• Minimum Focus Distance: 1 cm at wide end, 60 cm across entire zooming range
• Max. Aperture: f/2.8 - 4.5
• Aperture Blades: 9 blades
• Filter Diameter: 58mm
• Image Stabilization System: Optical system (lens shift) + electronic stabilization Dynamic, Standard, Powered IS, Off
• ND Filter: 3 densities: ND 1/4, ND 1/16, and ND 1/64, turret switched, motor-driven.
• Zoom Control: Zoom rockers on body and handle; Touch Screen or Remote Controller Selectable manual zoom/focus ring on lens; Selectable High Speed and Soft Zoom modes available.
• Zoom Speed: Variable (body rocker only) or Constant speed (body and handle rocker; Fast/Normal/Slow, 16 speed level settings in each)
• Focus Control: MANUAL: Lens ring and touchscreen point selection (Magnify and Peaking assist functions), Focus Preset, AUTOFOCUS: Touchscreen AF point selection, Face Detection and Tracking, Touch and Track, Face Only AF. Face Frame displays tracked subject
• Focus System: Dual Pixel CMOS AF, detection range 80% vertical/80% horizontal of field of view Contrast AF.
• AF Modes: Continuous, AF-Boosted MF Face Detection and Tracking, Face Only AF.
• Manual Focus Assist: Dual Pixel Focus Guide, Peaking, Magnification
• Iris Control: Touchscreen, Auto
• Digital Zoom/Teleconverter: 20x Digital zoom (300x with optical zoom) and 40x digital zoom (600x with optical zoom) are available. Digital zoom not available in AUTO mode.
• 2x Digital Teleconverter (Not available when using Digital Zoom)

Recording

• Video Storage Media: SD/SDHC/SDXC card (2 card slots)
• Type: U3 Class recommended for all recording conditions * UHS-II not supported.
• Recording Time: MP4: 150Mbps: 55 mins / 35Mbps: 240 mins / 17Mbps: 495 mins, XF-AVC:160Mbps: 50 mins/45 Mbps: 185 mins
• Recording File System: FAT32/exFAT
• Internal Recording Format (PAL): XF-AVC: 3840 x 2160 / 25.00P (160 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 / 50.00P, 50.00i, 25.00P (45 Mbps), MP4: 3840 x 2160 / 25.00P(150 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 / 50.00P, 25.00P (35, 17 Mbps)
• External Recording Output: HDMI output (When Shooting): UHD recording mode: 1920 x 1080 / 25.00P, 50.00P (for Slow&Fast), 50.00i (PsF mode); 1280 x 720 / 50.00P YCC 4:2:2 8-bit, Full HD recording mode: 1920 x 1080 50.00P/25.00P/50i ; 1280 x720 50.00P YCC4:2:2 10-bit
• Slow/Fast Motion (PAL): 3840 x 2160 / 25.00P: x2, x4, x10, x20, x60, x120, x600, x1200, 1920 x 1080 / 50.00P: x2, x4, x10, x20, x60, x120, x600, x1200, 1920 x 1080 / 25.00P: x0.5
• Pre-Record Function: Yes. 3 seconds
• Still Photos: JPEG up to 3840x2160 (Still image resolution is dependent on the video resolution)
• Photo Storage Media: SD Card

System

• Display Type: Capacitive LCD touch panel
• Size: 3.5-inch (8.8 cm) on the diagonal, Approx. 2,760,000 dots (1280 x RGB x 720)
• Wave Form Monitor: No
• Focus Assist: Peaking / Magnify
• Peaking: Selectable Peaking Colour: Red / Blue / Yellow
• Zebra: 70% or 100% reference level
• Markers: Grid (white/grey), Level (white/grey), 4:3 (white/grey)

EVF

• Size: 0.36-inch (0.92 cm on the diagonal), Approx. 1,770,000 dots (1024 x RGB x 576)
• Correction Lens: +2.0 to -5.5 dioptre

Inputs / Outputs

• Audio Input: XLR 3-pin jack (x2) with 48V phantom power, Line and Mic options on detachable handle, 3.5mm microphone input jack (Supply Voltage 2.4V DC) Built-in Mic
• Headphone Output: 3.5mm stereo mini jack
• HDMI Output: HDMITM mini connector. Timecode can be superimposed onto HDMI output
• USB: Type-C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) equivalent. Point-to-point class and UVC supported.
• SDI Output: No
• Time Code: Rec Run / Free Run
• Genlock: No
• LAN: No
• AV Terminal: No
• DC Input: USB-C
• Remote Control Terminal: 2.5mm mini jack

Miscellaneous

• Tally Lamp: Yes, in detachable Handle Unit
• Colour Bars (PAL): Yes. SMPTE, ARIB or EBU, with 1KHz Tone
• Accessory Shoe: Yes (cold shoe)
• Assignable Buttons: 5 assignable Buttons
• Custom Dial: Iris/Shutter/Gain, AGC Limit, Exposure Compensation, Off
• Video Output (UVC): Recording system: Motion JPEG Resolutions: 1920×1080 (when main resolution is not 1280×720) 1280×720 (when main resolution is 1280×720) Frame rates: 25 fps (best effort)

Exposure

• Exposure Metering: Center-weighted average metering, AUTO, P, Av, Tv, Portrait, Sports, Low Light and IR modes, Segment evaluative metering, Night Scene, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight modes, No metering in Fireworks mode: Exposure constant
• Exposure Compensation: Highlight AE, Normal, Exposure lock, Auto backlight compensation.
• Exposure Lock: Yes.
• Auto ISO / Auto Gain Control Setting: Auto / Manual
• Auto Gain Control Limit: 0 - 38dB (1dB increments), Wide DR Mode: 9 -38dB (1dB increments)

Shutter Speed

• Control Modes: Auto, P, Tv, Manual
• Shutter Speed (PAL): 1/6 - 1/2000 sec, (1/2 - 1/500 sec in Low Light mode), Shutter Speed range available dependent on shooting mode
• Slow Shutter (SLS): 50.00P: Auto slow shutter On: 1/25 to 1/500 sec, Auto slow shutter Off: 1/50 to 1/500 sec., 25.00P: Auto slow shutter On: 1/12.5* to 1/500 sec. (*Display is 1/12) Auto slow shutter Off: 1/25 to 1/500 sec.
• Clear Scan (PAL): No

Streaming, Wi-Fi, & GPS

• Wi-Fi: No
• GPS Information (Optional Accessory): Location (Latitude/Longitude/Altitude), Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), Satellite reception. (requires the optional GPS Receiver GP-E2)

White Balance

• Auto: Yes
• Preset: Daylight (Approx. 5,600K), Tungsten (Approx. 3,200K)
• Manual Setting: Colour Temperature range: 2,000–15,000K, Default value for Set 1 and Set 2: 5,600K
• Shooting Modes: Custom Picture Menu, C1: Normal (BT.709 Normal / BT.709), C2: Wide DR (BT.709 Wide DR / BT.709), C3: LOG3 (Canon Log 3 / BT.709), C4: EOS Std. (EOS Standard / BT.709), C5 to C6: USER05 to USER06 (same as C1)
• Look Settings: Standard, Neutral, Wide DR, Monochrome
• Infrared Shooting Mode: Yes
• Built-in IR Lamp: Yes, in detachable Handle Unit., Wavelength: 850nm (near-Infrared)

Audio

• Recording Format: MPEG-2 AAC-LC (16-bit 2ch) / LPCM (16-bit 4ch)
• Audio Control: Manual/Auto, Independent 2ch Line/Mic/Mic+48V input; Independent level control per channel (-∞ to +18 dB); Independent audio limiters (2 ch); Input mic trimming
• Reference Tone: 1KHz, -12dB / -18dB / -20dB / Off
• Microphone Attenuation: On/Off (20dB)
• Microphone Level Meter: Yes

Power Source

• Power Supply (Battery): Canon Battery Pack BP-820 (supplied), BP-828 (optional)
• Power Consumption: MP4, 150Mbps/XF-AVC, 160Mbps, 25.00P: 5.1W
• Recording Time: MP4, 150Mbps/XF-AVC, 160Mbps, 25.00P: Max 145 mins, typical 80 mins (BP-820)

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions: Approx. 110 x 91 x 214 mm (main body only), Approx. 140 x 216 x 265 mm (Including lens hood, BP-820, mic holder unit, and handle unit)
• Weight (Body Only): 990g
• Weight (Accessories): 1465g
• Operating Temperature Range: 0ºC to +40ºC, 85% relative humidity

In The Box

• Canon XA70 UHD 4K Professional Camcorder
• HDU-1 Handle Unit
• PD-E1 USB Power Adapter
• BP-820 Battery Pack
• Lens Hood with Lens Barrier
• Mic Holder