Canon XA60 4K UHD Professional Camcorder

Canon 5733C006 (57-33C-006, 57/33/C006, 57 33 C006, 57_33_C006) XA60 4K UHD Professional Camcorder

The Canon XA60 is a professional video camera with a great balance of image quality and portability, ideal for news gathering, documentary, and a wide range of shooting applications. No matter where you are, you can shoot high-quality 4K UHD footage that can easily be incorporated into a wider professional workflow thanks to an HDMI output. With outstanding Over Sampled HD processing, advanced autofocus, a Canon 20x optical zoom lens, and HD live streaming in UVC¹ via USB-C over a computer, the Canon XA60 lets you shoot footage easily and record onto SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards or share it later in either XF-AVC or MP4 formats.

Shoot, record, stream

Shoot high-quality 4K UHD video with the compact XA60. As well as outstanding Over Sampling HD processing, advanced autofocus, a Canon 20x optical zoom lens, and HD live streaming in UVC1 via USB-C over a computer, Capture high-quality footage in either XF-AVC or MP4 formats.

Compact professional 4K UHD camcorder

Capture stunning 4K UHD and superior Full HD images thanks to a 4K 1/2.3" type CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV6 image processor. Over Sampling HD processing delivers Full HD images from the 4K sensor.

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.

4K 20x optical zoom lens

The Canon lens covers a 29.3mm wide angle (35mm equivalent) plus a powerful 612mm reach with Dynamic IS. A digital zoom boosts to 800x with 5-axis image stabilisation.

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.

Fast, precise focusing with face detection

Adjustable focusing speeds and an advanced Hybrid AF system 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.

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 a 4-channel linear PCM bring pro audio options.

Image Sensor

• Sensor: 1/2.3-type CMOS
• Filter: RGB Primary Colour Filter
• Total Pixels: Approx. 21.14MP
• Effective Pixels per Sensor: Approx. 8.29 MP (3840 x 2160)
• Subject Illumination Range: Approx. 0.3 lx to 100,000 lx
• Minimum Illumination (PAL): P (Program AE) Mode: Approx. 4.2 lx (shutter speed 1/25 sec with auto slow shutter On), Low Light Mode: Approx. 0.3 lx (shutter speed 1/2 sec.)

Image Processor

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

Lens

• Zoom Ratio: 20x Optical
• Focal Length (35mm Equivalent): Approx. 29.3 - 601mm Standard IS/IS Off
• Minimum Focus Distance: 1 cm at wide end, 60 cm across entire zooming range
• Max. Aperture: f/1.8 - 2.8 (AV Priority and Manual Modes)
• Aperture Blades: 8 blades
• Filter Diameter: 58mm
• Image Stabilization System: Optical system (lens shift) + electronic stabilization Dynamic, Standard, Powered IS, Off
• ND Filter: Built-in gradation filter (Auto or Off)
• 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: 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.(Instant AF, Medium AF, Normal AF)
• Focus System: Hybrid AF (High Speed/Medium speed). Uses combination of TTL-video signal detection system and external phase difference metering system, Normal AF. TTL, Contrast based AF
• Iris Control: Touchscreen, Auto
• Digital Zoom/Teleconverter: 20x digital zoom (400x with optical zoom) and 40x digital zoom (800x with optical zoom) are available. Digital zoom not available in AUTO mode. 2x Digital Teleconverter

Recording

• Video Storage Media: SD/SDHC/SDXC card (2 card slots)
• Recording Time: 150Mbps: 55 mins / 35Mbps: 240 mins / 17Mbps: 495 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
• 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

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 - 23dB (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)
• 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

• Program AE: AUTO mode M (Manual) mode, P (program AE), Tv (shutter-priority AE), Av (aperture-priority AE), M (manual exposure), SCN (Portrait, Sports, Night Scene, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks) IR mode
• Custom Picture Menu: C1: Normal (BT.709 Normal / BT.709), C2 to C6: USER02 to USER06
• Look Settings: Standard (Adjustment: Sharpness, Contrast, Colour Depth)
• Colour Matrix Settings: Neutral: accurate colour reproduction, Video: Higher contrast colour reproduction
• Infrared Shooting Mode: Yes (green or white)
• 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: UHD: MP4, 150Mbps 25.00P : Approx. 4.5W, XF-AVC,160Mbps 25.00P : Approx 4.5W, Full HD: MP4, 35Mbps 50.00P : Approx. 4.6W, XF-AVC, 45Mbps 50.00P: Approx. 4.6W
• Recording Time: UHD MP4: 150Mbps/25.00p: Max. 165 mins (BP-820), typical 95 mins / Max. 240 Mins, typical 140 mins ( Optional BP-828) XF-AVC: 160Mbps/25.00P: Max. 160 mins (BP-820), typical 95 mins. Max. 230 mins, typical 145 mins (Optional BP-828)

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions: Approx. 109 x 84 x 182 mm (main body only), Approx. 131 x 180 x 231 mm (Including lens hood, BP-820, mic holder unit, and handle unit)
• Weight: Approx. 740g (Body Only), Approx.1135g (Accessories) 
• Operating Temperature Range: 0ºC to +40ºC, 85% relative humidity

In The Box

• Canon XA60 4K UHD Professional Camcorder
• HDU-1 Handle Unit
• PD-E1 USB Power AdapterB
• P-820 Battery Pack
• Lens Hood with Lens Barrier
• Mic Holder