Canon XF305 Manual
User’s Technical Notes
Revision 3
15 July 2010
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For Apple Final Cut Pro Users
The following restrictions apply regarding the use of clips recorded with a Canon HD camcorder XF305 / XF300
with Apple Final Cut Pro.
1
When ingesting clips that were recorded using the following video configurations: [1] 50 Mbps (4:2:2), 1280x720, 30P,
[2] 50 Mbps (4:2:2), 1280x720, 25P or [3] 50 Mbps (4:2:2), 1280x720, 24P, the clips cannot be used in Final Cut Pro if
Native is selected in the “Transcode to" ("Target Format") column. Select instead one of the ProRes422 options.
(Correct as of July 2010.)
[2] 50 Mbps (4:2:2), 1280x720, 25P or [3] 50 Mbps (4:2:2), 1280x720, 24P, the clips cannot be used in Final Cut Pro if
Native is selected in the “Transcode to" ("Target Format") column. Select instead one of the ProRes422 options.
(Correct as of July 2010.)
2
In the Log and Transfer window, relay clips (clips recorded spanning two or more CF cards) are not handled as one
clip but are instead treated and ingested as separate, independent clips.
clip but are instead treated and ingested as separate, independent clips.
3
When ingesting clips with Native selected in the “Transcode to" ("Target Format") column, a name other than Canon
will appear in the Compressor field. Nevertheless, the clips will be correctly ingested and you will be able to use them
without any problem. (Correct as of July 2010.)
will appear in the Compressor field. Nevertheless, the clips will be correctly ingested and you will be able to use them
without any problem. (Correct as of July 2010.)
Camcorder Settings
Compatibility
(As verified by Canon)
Resolution
Bit Rate
Frame Rate
1920x1080
50 Mbps / CBR
59.94i
50i
29.97p
25p
23.98p
35 Mbps / VBR
59.94i
50i
29.97p
25p
23.98p
1440x1080
25 Mbps / CBR
59.94i
50i
29.97p
25p
23.98p
1280x720
50 Mbps / CBR
59.94p
50p
29.97p
See note 1
25p
See note 1
23.98p
See note 1
35 Mbps / VBR
59.94p
50p
29.97p
25p
23.98p
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