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uses both the TTL-Video Signal Detection
System and the External Sensor. Normal AF
uses only the TTL-Video Signal Detection
System. Medium AF provides smoother focus-
ing operations in situations where the fastest
AF response may, in fact, be undesirable. Face
AF detects faces in a scene and uses them to
track focus. The operator can select which
face to track. Tracking can also be set to Face
Only AF, which locks focus at a subject’s last
known position before moving off-frame. Face-
detection tracking has been improved to
maintain focus even when the face is in pro-
file. The XF305 and XF300 provide three AF
modes: High, Medium and Normal.
System and the External Sensor. Normal AF
uses only the TTL-Video Signal Detection
System. Medium AF provides smoother focus-
ing operations in situations where the fastest
AF response may, in fact, be undesirable. Face
AF detects faces in a scene and uses them to
track focus. The operator can select which
face to track. Tracking can also be set to Face
Only AF, which locks focus at a subject’s last
known position before moving off-frame. Face-
detection tracking has been improved to
maintain focus even when the face is in pro-
file. The XF305 and XF300 provide three AF
modes: High, Medium and Normal.
4.0-inch LCD Monitor, High Resolution
EVF and Advanced Focusing Features
(XF305 and XF300 only)
EVF and Advanced Focusing Features
(XF305 and XF300 only)
The XF305 and XF300 feature a bright and
sharp 1,230,000-dot 4.0-inch LCD monitor
with approximately 100% field of view cover-
age. The LCD flips both ways for viewing from
the left or right side of the camera and has an
extra 35 degrees of movement for increased
operability, even in tight situations. The XF305
and XF300 also provide a 0.52-inch,
1,555,000-dot color electronic viewfinder
(EVF), a breakthrough in critical focusing. Two
peaking modes and a magnification mode are
available in standby and record mode, making
it extremely easy for the camera operator to
check and confirm critical focus. In addition,
Canon’s exclusive Edge Monitor Focus Assist
system displays a red and green waveform
monitor at the bottom of the LCD monitor and
three red focus check areas across the moni-
tor. The green waveform shows overall focus
while the red waveform shows the status of
sharp 1,230,000-dot 4.0-inch LCD monitor
with approximately 100% field of view cover-
age. The LCD flips both ways for viewing from
the left or right side of the camera and has an
extra 35 degrees of movement for increased
operability, even in tight situations. The XF305
and XF300 also provide a 0.52-inch,
1,555,000-dot color electronic viewfinder
(EVF), a breakthrough in critical focusing. Two
peaking modes and a magnification mode are
available in standby and record mode, making
it extremely easy for the camera operator to
check and confirm critical focus. In addition,
Canon’s exclusive Edge Monitor Focus Assist
system displays a red and green waveform
monitor at the bottom of the LCD monitor and
three red focus check areas across the moni-
tor. The green waveform shows overall focus
while the red waveform shows the status of
each focus check box. With this dynamic focus
feedback, the user can quickly tune focus in a
specific area, and move between focus points
in a scene with a vastly greater level of accura-
cy and speed.
feedback, the user can quickly tune focus in a
specific area, and move between focus points
in a scene with a vastly greater level of accura-
cy and speed.
8-Blade Iris (XF105 and XF100 only)
Compared to typical 6-blade designs, the
8-blade iris allows for smoother, more pleasing
out-of-focus areas (“bokeh”), such as back-
grounds in scenes with shallow depth-of-field.
This is a decided advantage when shooting for
artistic effect. The additional blades also
reduce diffraction of light passing through the
iris, enabling the use of smaller apertures
while maintaining image quality.
8-blade iris allows for smoother, more pleasing
out-of-focus areas (“bokeh”), such as back-
grounds in scenes with shallow depth-of-field.
This is a decided advantage when shooting for
artistic effect. The additional blades also
reduce diffraction of light passing through the
iris, enabling the use of smaller apertures
while maintaining image quality.
Infrared Shooting Capability
(XF105 and XF100 only)
(XF105 and XF100 only)
The XF105 and XF100 feature an infrared
shooting mode that enables image recording
in little to no ambient (visible) light. In IR
mode, the cutoff filter is removed from the
optical path, allowing infrared light to pass
through to the sensor. A built-in infrared emit-
ter with diffuser enables the capture of dra-
matic imagery even in complete darkness.
shooting mode that enables image recording
in little to no ambient (visible) light. In IR
mode, the cutoff filter is removed from the
optical path, allowing infrared light to pass
through to the sensor. A built-in infrared emit-
ter with diffuser enables the capture of dra-
matic imagery even in complete darkness.
3D Shooting Assist
(XF105 and XF100 only)
(XF105 and XF100 only)
XF105 and XF100 camcorders can be paired to
enable true stereoscopic 3D image recording.
Built-in features that aid optical alignment of
the cameras, display relative zoom position,
and enable zoom distance calibration make
the XF105 and XF100 camcorders excellent
choices for 3D production. The XF105 also fea-
tures 3D-capable genlock for camcorder syn-
chronization. The compact size of the XF105
enable true stereoscopic 3D image recording.
Built-in features that aid optical alignment of
the cameras, display relative zoom position,
and enable zoom distance calibration make
the XF105 and XF100 camcorders excellent
choices for 3D production. The XF105 also fea-
tures 3D-capable genlock for camcorder syn-
chronization. The compact size of the XF105
and XF100 cameras can
be a huge advantage,
providing a more man-
ageable alternative to
large 3D rigs.
be a huge advantage,
providing a more man-
ageable alternative to
large 3D rigs.
multi-camera
shooting and pro-
duction environ-
ments that require
uncompressed Full
HD output. They
are equally at
home in large or
small professional
productions.
shooting and pro-
duction environ-
ments that require
uncompressed Full
HD output. They
are equally at
home in large or
small professional
productions.
Intelligent Lithium Batteries
New lithium batteries report remaining power
and wear data to the camera, taking the
guesswork out of battery management. They
are universal to the XF Series and can be used
interchangeably among XF100 and XF300
series cameras. XF Series cameras are also
backward compatible with older BP series bat-
teries and chargers, a feature designed to pro-
tect investments in legacy Canon assets.
and wear data to the camera, taking the
guesswork out of battery management. They
are universal to the XF Series and can be used
interchangeably among XF100 and XF300
series cameras. XF Series cameras are also
backward compatible with older BP series bat-
teries and chargers, a feature designed to pro-
tect investments in legacy Canon assets.
Refined Ergonomics
The XF Series camcorders are designed from
the ground up to maximize shooting comfort
and usability, ensuring intuitive operation.
The camcorders feature redesigned layouts
making their operation more intuitive than
with past cameras. New users and users
switching from other products will find the
button layout, camera menu system and cam-
era controls easy to master and easy to use
out of the box. The well-balanced design
allows the operator to comfortably control the
camera and easily maintain a steady shot
with minimal arm fatigue.
the ground up to maximize shooting comfort
and usability, ensuring intuitive operation.
The camcorders feature redesigned layouts
making their operation more intuitive than
with past cameras. New users and users
switching from other products will find the
button layout, camera menu system and cam-
era controls easy to master and easy to use
out of the box. The well-balanced design
allows the operator to comfortably control the
camera and easily maintain a steady shot
with minimal arm fatigue.
Canon XF Utility
Compatible for use on both Mac and Windows
platforms, Canon XF Utility software provides a
simplified first step in the process of manag-
ing and playing back clips. Additionally, the
software can manage lists of clips in a number
of display formats, add and edit metadata,
and backup media.
platforms, Canon XF Utility software provides a
simplified first step in the process of manag-
ing and playing back clips. Additionally, the
software can manage lists of clips in a number
of display formats, add and edit metadata,
and backup media.
Enhanced Autofocus System
The XF Series camcorders incorporate
advanced Canon AF technology. The XF105
and XF100 have five AF modes. High Speed AF
advanced Canon AF technology. The XF105
and XF100 have five AF modes. High Speed AF
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Recording Modes and Frame Rates
No matter the prescribed workflow, the XF
Series can capture video at just the right reso-
lution, speed and bit rate. These cameras
shoot MPEG-2 4:2:2 files at 50Mbps (Constant
Bit Rate), 35Mbps (Variable Bit Rate), for even
longer shooting times and 25Mbps (Constant
Bit Rate) for compatibility with HDV content. In
addition to shooting in Full HD mode, 720p
mode is available at speeds up to 60 frames
per second for capturing sports and action.
For PAL compatible shooting, an optional
upgrade for 50i and 25p recording is available
through the Canon Factory Service Center.
Series can capture video at just the right reso-
lution, speed and bit rate. These cameras
shoot MPEG-2 4:2:2 files at 50Mbps (Constant
Bit Rate), 35Mbps (Variable Bit Rate), for even
longer shooting times and 25Mbps (Constant
Bit Rate) for compatibility with HDV content. In
addition to shooting in Full HD mode, 720p
mode is available at speeds up to 60 frames
per second for capturing sports and action.
For PAL compatible shooting, an optional
upgrade for 50i and 25p recording is available
through the Canon Factory Service Center.
For shoots when the action stops and
starts, the XF Series have a Pre-Record feature.
With Pre-Record activated, the camcorder con-
stantly buffers approximately three seconds of
video into its memory. When the record button
is pressed, recording begins immediately and
the content of the camera’s buffer memory is
added, ensuring that no important or unexpect-
ed action is missed.
stantly buffers approximately three seconds of
video into its memory. When the record button
is pressed, recording begins immediately and
the content of the camera’s buffer memory is
added, ensuring that no important or unexpect-
ed action is missed.
The Slow and Fast Motion mode allows
the XF Series to record a different frame rate
than the playback frame rate resulting in either
a fast or slow motion effect during playback.
Since the camera is recording real frames and
modifying the playback rate, there is no quality
loss due to interpolation and maximum image
quality is maintained. In 1080p mode, fast
motion is supported up to 2.5x the normal rate
and as slow as 1/2.5x. In 720p mode, fast
motion is supported up to 5x the normal rate
and as slow as 1/1.25x.
than the playback frame rate resulting in either
a fast or slow motion effect during playback.
Since the camera is recording real frames and
modifying the playback rate, there is no quality
loss due to interpolation and maximum image
quality is maintained. In 1080p mode, fast
motion is supported up to 2.5x the normal rate
and as slow as 1/2.5x. In 720p mode, fast
motion is supported up to 5x the normal rate
and as slow as 1/1.25x.
For time-lapse applications, the XF Series
has an Interval Recording mode that can be
programmed to shoot a specified number of
frames at pre-defined intervals without opera-
tor intervention. For stop-frame animation, the
XF Series feature a frame record function, which
captures a specified number of frames each
time the camera is triggered.
programmed to shoot a specified number of
frames at pre-defined intervals without opera-
tor intervention. For stop-frame animation, the
XF Series feature a frame record function, which
captures a specified number of frames each
time the camera is triggered.
Customization
With extensive custom settings, the XF Series
camcorders enable the professional user to
control and customize every facet of shooting.
A vast range of image quality, control and dis-
camcorders enable the professional user to
control and customize every facet of shooting.
A vast range of image quality, control and dis-
play options ensure camera operation that is
intuitive, speedy and comfortable, no matter
the style of the shooter.
intuitive, speedy and comfortable, no matter
the style of the shooter.
• For just the right look, the XF Series provide
Custom Picture Settings that allow profes-
sional videographers to define the Gamma,
Knee, Color Matrix Adjustment, Saturation,
Sharpness, Master Black, Skin Tone and
more.
sional videographers to define the Gamma,
Knee, Color Matrix Adjustment, Saturation,
Sharpness, Master Black, Skin Tone and
more.
• To customize the operation of the XF Series
camcorders to the tastes and preferences of
users, numerous different functions are
assignable to buttons on the camera.
Furthermore, all custom menus and settings
can be saved onto an SD card, making it
easy to share settings among cameras or
users, saving significant setup time when
matching multiple cameras to a preset style
or moving between cameras.
users, numerous different functions are
assignable to buttons on the camera.
Furthermore, all custom menus and settings
can be saved onto an SD card, making it
easy to share settings among cameras or
users, saving significant setup time when
matching multiple cameras to a preset style
or moving between cameras.
Extensive Connectivity
The XF Series is designed with numerous
options to insure that the camcorders meet
the requirements of professional workflows.
They are equipped with a DC-In terminal,
allowing connection to AC power and the hot
swapping of batteries, XLR audio inputs for
connection to professional audio devices, USB
2.0 Hi-Speed, HDMI out, AV out, component
video out, headphone jack, dedicated video 2
out and a remote connection featuring full
LANC support for camera control with third-
party controllers. In addition, the XF305 and
XF105 are equipped with industry-standard
terminals for HD-SDI output, genlock and
SMPTE time code (in/out). These camcorders
are thus ideal for live broadcast applications,
options to insure that the camcorders meet
the requirements of professional workflows.
They are equipped with a DC-In terminal,
allowing connection to AC power and the hot
swapping of batteries, XLR audio inputs for
connection to professional audio devices, USB
2.0 Hi-Speed, HDMI out, AV out, component
video out, headphone jack, dedicated video 2
out and a remote connection featuring full
LANC support for camera control with third-
party controllers. In addition, the XF305 and
XF105 are equipped with industry-standard
terminals for HD-SDI output, genlock and
SMPTE time code (in/out). These camcorders
are thus ideal for live broadcast applications,
50Mbps
4:2:2
35Mbps
4:2:0
25Mbps
4:2:0
1920x1080
1280x720
1920x1080
1280x720
1440x1080
60i
60p
24p
60p
30p
24p
24p
60p
30p
24p
60i
30p
24p
60p
30p
24p
24p
60p
30p
24p
60i
30p
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