Canon XF405 4K Camcorder

Canon Professional Cameras
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About the Canon XF405 Camcorder

The Canon XF405 (2212C009AA) features a 15x optical zoom with a full-frame equivalent range of 22.5-382.5mm, making it ideal for fast-paced news or documentary environments, but still offering an adequate shallow depth of field and low-light capabilities with a maximum aperture of f/2.8.

The Canon XF405 HD Camcorder is a compact, ergonomic camera featuring UHD 4K capture, a 1" CMOS sensor, Dual-Pixel CMOS AF, and two XLR audio inputs. The XF405's optics include an integrated 15x HD optical zoom, a nine-bladed iris for more natural highlights, and five-axis optical image stabilization. Pro-style HD features include Dual-Pixel Autofocus (DPAF), and dual DIGIC DV 6 image processors with high sensitivity and low noise, supporting Wide DR Gamma.

The camera records full HDMI and UHD 4K up to 60 fps, captured to dual SD card slots, and outputs via HDMI 2.0 and 3G-SDI ports. On the audio side, the XF405 features four channels of audio with manual/automatic recording levels, and two XLR inputs. Built-in Wi-Fi allows you to control the camera's functions via browser and transfer proxy files. Camera control is also available using the included WL-D89 remote.

 

1.0-inch 4K UHD CMOS Image Sensor

The XF405 Professional Camcorder features a Canon 1.0-inch 4K UHD CMOS image sensor capable of 4K UHD video capture at 60p and slow motion recording up to 120fps in Full HD, making the XF405 camcorder a strong contender for professional productions, creative fields and more.

High Sensitivity / Low NoiseThe XF405 camcorder's 1.0-inch sensor allows for larger photosites compared to smaller-sized sensors, resulting in improved images with less noise in low-light situations. The larger sensor also exhibits a shallower depth of field at large apertures, providing greater depth of field control and creative options. The camcorder's new DIGIC DV 6 imaging engine further enhances the high sensitivity and low noise performance of the camcorder.

* With Auto Slow Shutter ON and shutter speed at 1/30 sec.

Wide DR Gamma (800%) Support

For natural and realistic-looking image capture that faithfully represents the scene at hand, Wide DR Gamma achieves a wide dynamic range of 800% to produce almost seamless tone gradations, resulting in smooth detail, accurate color and virtually no blown-out highlights.

Wide DR Gamma

The XF405 Professional Camcorder incorporates a Canon 4K video lens that leverages proprietary Canon optical technologies derived from years of experience in developing Cinema, Broadcast and EF series lenses.

Inspired by the same high level of optical precision used in Canon broadcast and photographic lenses, the Canon XF405 camcorder incorporates a Genuine Canon 15x optical zoom lens that maintains 4K UHD quality throughout the entire zoom range, and offers a focal length range of 25.5 to 382.5mm (35mm film equivalent). Users can get up to 30x Advanced Zoom when shooting in Full HD, which utilizes the XF405 camcorder's full 4K UHD sensor to extend the zoom range while maintaining image quality.

Zoom Lense

5-Axis Optical Image Stabilization

The XF405 camcorder also incorporates a 5-axis Optical Image Stabilization (IS) system.

The camcorder features three modes of image stabilization: Standard, Dynamic and Powered. In Standard IS mode, the stabilizing angle is made constant independent of the zoom magnification. Dynamic IS mode extends the stabilizing range at the wide end of the focal length, allowing for image stabilization when shooting while walking. Powered IS mode helps facilitate stabilization in the low frequency range at the tele end, and should be used exclusively for fixed-point shooting which does not involve panning.

9-blade Iris

For enhanced versatility and durability, the lens features a 9-blade iris, producing artistic and beautiful out-of-focus areas or "bokeh." The 9 blades allow for attractive circular blurring in out-of-focus regions, while the use of an odd number of blades helps reduce flaring of specular highlights.

ND Filter

A compact and independent internal 3-density ND filter, using a turret (circular) mechanism, allows the user to select from three densities (ND 1/4, ND 1/16 and ND 1/64) or turn the feature off if needed. Density can be adjusted using the dedicated external buttons.

Optional Wide and Tele Accessories

The optional Wide Attachment WA-U58 and the Tele Converter TL-U58 accessories expand the creative capabilities of the XF405 camcorder.

The Wide Attachment WA-U58 offers a 0.8x wider angle of view that enables users to capture more of a scene, especially when indoors or in tight spaces, to lend better perspective to your video narrative. The Tele Converter TL-U58 provides extended 1.5x longer telephoto range for the XF405 camcorder's fixed lens, allowing distant subjects to be captured with brilliant clarity.

The XF405 Professional Camcorder incorporates Canon's dual DIGIC DV 6 Image Processors, which are integral in providing high image quality, advanced performance and convenient operability. This advanced core technology component provides the image-processing power and speed that enables features such as 4K UHD video acquisition, image stabilization, slow and fast motion recording and precise Dual Pixel CMOS AF.

The XF405 Professional Camcorder features Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Canon's exclusively developed high-speed, high-precision autofocus technology. Dual Pixel CMOS AF assists not only with standard shooting, but also with 4K UHD 60p, Full HD 120p and other high-frame rate applications that require crisp frame-by-frame accuracy.

Each pixel in the camcorder's CMOS sensor is configured with two photodiodes. Two independent image signals can then be detected at each photosite. By implementing phase-difference AF, smooth focusing is accomplished with much higher speed and accuracy than was possible with previous technologies.

Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Touch Focus

The XF405 camcorder's 3.5-inch touch panel LCD enables smooth, intuitive operation of Dual Pixel CMOS AF. Accurate AF technology can be employed when shooting a scene by tapping a finger on the desired area of the scene you want the lens to focus on. Dual Pixel CMOS AF offers continuous AF within a horizontal and vertical range of the screen of approximately 80%. It also provides highly accurate Face Detection AF, which assists during single-operator shooting. Users can also use the touch panel to move the autofocus target manually.

Face Detection AF

The Face Detection AF feature has two modes - Face Priority AF and Face Only AF - that offer users precise flexibility in how they choose their autofocus for a subject or scene.

Dual Pixel Focus Guide

Utilizing information from Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Dual Pixel Focus Guide helps achieve precise focus by displaying focus assist information on the screen. It employs a truly innovative user interface that enables the user to see if they are focused in front of or behind the subject through visual observation, and allows quick and accurate manual focus to be achieved. This helps simplify the focusing process when shooting in 4K UHD, which requires strict focus accuracy.

The XF405 Professional Camcorder offers 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) and Full HD (1920 x 1080) recording in MP4 format at up to 60p. The compact size of the MP4 codec allows the XF405 to capture images directly to low-cost SD cards. Support for 4K UHD at 60p allows the XF405 to be used in a wide range of fields from broadcasting to cinema.

Dual SD Card Slots

Simultaneous or relay recording in MP4 format to the XF405 camcorder's dual SD card slots is possible.

Simultaneous recording allows you to record on both SD cards at the same time, so that you can use one as a backup.

Relay recording allows uninterrupted recording from one card to the other when the first memory card becomes full.

The XF405 Professional Camcorder supports slow and fast motion recording, and can record in a different frame rate from playback for slow and fast motion effects. Slow motion recording of up to 120 fps (x0.2) in Full HD is supported, helping to create an emotionally moving and exciting style of video.

          

The XF405 Professional Camcorder features a 3.5-inch Touch Panel LCD and a newly designed 0.24-inch Electronic Viewfinder (EVF). The Touch Panel LCD and EVF both display approximately 1.56 million dots and provide visual recognition of desired features along with a full array of menu options for controlling camcorder settings. The Touch Panel LCD works with Canon's exclusive AF technologies for easy monitoring and one-finger tap-focusing during shooting and the EVF offers 60° of tilt for more comfortable operation in a variety of positions.

3.5-inch Touch Panel

Intuitive Menu Design

The XF405 camcorder features an intuitive menu design for fast and accurate access to desired features. Interactive direct touching and moving from one page to another are also possible by swiping the menu screen.

Assignable Buttons

The XF405 camcorder features 5 assignable buttons, in addition to touch-assignable buttons on the upper part of the LCD panel. Users can set them to the features they need.

The XF405 Professional Camcorder features an HDMI 2.0 terminal that supports 4K UHD 60p output. The HDMI 2.0 terminal allows the camcorder to be connected to a standard external SSD/HDD recorder, enabling conversion to ProRes and DNx formats for efficient editing and storage.

** Internal recording not enabled.
*** Restrictions apply only when shooting in 4K UHD 60P. OSD overlay disabled / Browser remote Live View disabled.

The XF405 Professional Camcorder features a 3G-SDI output terminal that supports camcorder integration into professional workflows, making it particularly useful for on-the-go Electronic News Gathering (ENG) applications.

** Internal recording not enabled.

The XF405 Professional Camcorder offers a variety of ways to record audio: through two XLR terminals, an internal stereo mini-jack mic terminal or from the camcorder's internal stereo mic. In addition to AAC 2ch audio, the XF405 offers support for high-quality linear PCM 4ch audio. The on-board 4ch audio independent settings let users set recording levels, input sensitivity and limiters for each channel.

Dual SD Card Slots

Two XLR Terminals with Independent Audio Level Control Design

Two professional XLR microphone connectors are provided on the handle unit of the XF405 camcorder. They can be controlled independently to help ensure the proper audio levels are being captured correctly.

The XF405 Professional Camcorder is compatible with Canon's optional RC-V100 Remote Controller, enabling image quality adjustments and other important operations to be set from a distance. The RC-V100 plugs into the XF405 through the remote terminal on the rear panel.

The XF405 Professional Camcorder is compact and lightweight, making it especially useful for on-the-go Electronic News Gathering (ENG) and documentary production applications.

The detachable handle unit can be quickly and easily attached to the camcorder body without tools. The handle includes a zoom lever, a start/stop record button and two XLR terminals to support professional audio. The handle is also capable of mounting a mic holder and features a cold shoe that can be used to mount a variety of other optional peripherals.

^ Includes lens hood, mic holder unit, handle unit, Battery Pack BP-828 and 1 memory card.

The XF405 Professional Camcorder offers both wired and wireless connectivity to enable recorded files to be shared and transmitted back to the station or home base via FTP for editing or live streaming.

The camcorder can also be accessed remotely from a normal web browser running on a laptop or a compatible smart device to control functions such as record start/stop, AF/MF switching, focus/zoom settings and white balance mode^^. Background transfer of MP4 format video files via FTP links is also possible, enabling the latest news images, for example, to be distributed quickly over the Internet.

^^ Compatible with iOS® versions 9/10, Android smartphone and tablet versions 4.4/5.0/5.1/6.0.

Firmware updates to the XF405 Professional Camcorder that are scheduled for 2018 include the addition of XF-AVC 4K UHD 60P Long GOP (4:2:0 8-bit) recording.

Camera:
Image Sensor:
Sensor 1.0 - type CMOS
Filter RGB Primary Colour Filter
Total pixels 13.2 MP
Effective pixels per sensor 8.29 MP
Subject illumination range Approx. 0.1 lx 01 to 100,000 lx
Minimum illumination Approx. 1.4 lx , P Mode(shutter speed 1/25 sec.)
  (50.00P; with auto slow shutter On), Low Light Mode:
  Approx. 0.1 lx (shutter speed 1/2 sec.)
 
Lens:
Zoom ratio 15 x Optical
Focal length Approx. 25.5 to 382.5 mm
Minimum focus distance 10 mm at wide end, 60 cm across entire zooming range
ND filter 3 densities: turret switched, motor-driven.
  Each press of the ND button will switch the display
  between ND 1/4, ND 1/16, and ND 1/64.
Zoom control Via Zoom Rocker Switch, Lens Control ring or Remote Control
Zoom speed Selectable. Variable or constant speed. Fast, Normalor Slow speed.
Focus control Manual via Lens Ring, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Face Only, Face Priority
Iris control Manual via Iris Control Dial, Auto
Aperture range f/2.8 - f/11 (AV Priority and Manual Modes)
Filter diameter 58mm
Lens elements/groups 14 groups of 18 elements (double aspherical lenses and single Hi-UD lenses)
Aperture blades 9 Blades
Image stabilization system Optical system (lens shift) + electronic stabilization
  Dynamic, Powered IS, Standard
Digital zoom/Teleconverter Yes. 300 X Digital Zoom, 2 X Digital Teleconverter.
 
Image Processor:
Type Dual DIGIC DV6
Dynamic Range 12 stops (800%) in Wide DR mode
Sampling accuracy YCC 4:2:0
Bit depth 8 bit
 
Recording:
Video storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Type Class U3 recommended for recording at 150MBPS
Recording time (64GB Card, approx.) 150 Mbps: 55 Minutes. 35Mbps: 240 Mins
Recording file system FAT32/exFAT
Internal Recording format MP4 3840x2160 (150 Mbps) / 1920x1080 (35/17 Mbps)/1280x720 (8/4 Mbps)
  NTSC: 59.94P / 29.97P / 23.98P
  PAL: 50.00P / 25.00P
External Recording Output SDI: XF405 Only
  NTSC:1920x1080 59.94P YCC422 10bit /1920x1080
  29.97P YCC422 10bit
  PAL: 1920x1080 50.00P YCC422 10bit / 1920x1080
  25.00P YCC422 10bit
  HDMI: XF405 and XF400
  NTSC: 3840x2160 59.94P YCC420 8bit / 1920x1080
  59.94P YCC422 10bit /
  3840x2160 29.97P YCC422 8bit / 1920x1080 29.97P
  YCC422 10bit
  PAL:
  3840x2160 50.00P YCC420 8bit /1920x1080 50.00P
  YCC422 10bit /
  3840x2160 25.00P YCC422 8bit / 1920x1080 25.00P
  YCC422 10bit
Recording frame rate (PAL Mode) 50.00P/25.00P
Slow/Fast motion Yes.3840 x 2160: 50.00P x2, x4, x10, x20, x60, x120, x600,
  x1200 17.5 Mbps. 25.00P x0.5 180 Mbps
  1920 x 1080/1280 x 720:50.00P x0.5, x2, x4, x10, x20, x60,
  x120, x600, x1200 70 Mbps. 25.00P x0.25, x0.5 140 Mbps
Interval Record No
Frame Record No
Pre Record (cache record) Yes. 3 Seconds
Scan Reverse No
Still quality 3840x2160 / 1920x1080 / 1280x720
  (Still image resolution is dependent on the video resolution)
Photo storage media SD Card
 
Audio:
Recording MPEG-4 AAC-LC (16-bit 2CH) / LPCM (16-bit 4CH)
Control Manual or Auto
Reference Tone 1KHz, -12dB / -18dB / -20dB / Off
Microphone level metre Yes
 
System:
Panel:
Type LCD Capacitive touch panel
Size 3.5-inch (8.9 cm)
Dots (approx. 1.56 million dots)
Adjustable Yes
Waveform Monitor No
Focus Assist Yes. Focus Guide Function in MF
Peaking Yes. Selectable Peaking Colour: Red / Blue / Yellow
Zebra Yes. 70%, 100%
Markers Yes. Horizontal (grey) / Horizontal (white) / Grid (grey)/ Grid (white)
 
CVF:
Size 0.24-inch
Dots approx. 1.56 million dots
Adjustable Yes
Viewing Angle 100%
Correction lens .+2.0 - -5 diopter
 
Inputs/Outputs:
Audio in XLR 3-pin jacks (x2), balanced on Handle Unit. 3.5mm
  Stereo jack (unbalanced) on camera body
Headphone output Yes. 3.5mm
Video monitor output No
HDM I Yes.
USB Yes. Min-B and Hi-Speed USB supported
SDI output Yes. BNC Connector (XF405 only)
Time code No. Timecode out via HDMI is possible
Genlock No
LAN Yes. Ethernet connector (RJ45) (supports 1000 BASE-T)
AV terminal No
DC input Yes. 3.4mm Jack
Remote Control Terminal Yes. 2.5mm mini jack
 
Shooting Functions:
Exposure:
Exposure metering Centre-weighted average metering: In the AUTO, P,
  Av, Tv, Portrait, Sports, Low Light
  and IR modes Segment evaluative metering: Snow,
  Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Night modes
  No metering: Fireworks; Fixed exposure [1/60 sec.
  (PAL: 1/50 sec.)],
  M (manual exposure)
Exposure compensation Highlight AE, Exposure lock, Auto backlight
  compensation, Exposure compensation amount shown
  as 3 when locked or 2 in AUTO (8 increments).
Auto Exposure mode P, Tv, Av,), SCN (Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset,
  Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks)
Auto Gain Control setting Yes
Auto Gain Control limit In manual exposure (P, Av, and Tv modes): 0-29 dB
  (in 1 dB increments)
  Not wide DR mode, not S&F x 1/4: 0-29 dB
  (in 1 dB increments)
  Not wide DR mode, S&F x 1/4: 9-29 dB
  (in 1 dB increments)
  Wide DR mode, not S&F x 1/4: 9-29 dB
  (in 1 dB increments)
  Wide DR mode, S&F x 1/4: 18-29 dB
  (in 1 dB increments)
Gain setting M (Manual) shooting,
  Not wide DR: 0-42 dB (1 dB increments)
  Wide DR: 9-42 dB (1 dB increments)
  (Some of the above values include TBD items.)
 
White Balance:
Setting Auto, Manual
Preset Daylight: 5,600 K, Tungsten: 3,200, Default value for set 1,
  set 2: 5,600 K Colour temperature (Kelvin) setting ranges
  from 2,000 K to 15,000 K.
 
Shutter Speed:
Control Modes Manual, Tv, Auto, P Mode
Shutter speed (PAL) 1/2 - 1/2000 sec
Slow Shutter (SLS) 50.00P: Auto slow shutter On: 1/25 to 1/500 sec. Auto
  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 No
 
Infrared:
Infrared shooting mode Yes
Built-in IR lamp Yes, in Handle Unit
 
Misc.:
Tally lamp Yes
Colour Bars EBU / SAMPTE (PAL); SMPTE / ARIB (NTSC)
Accessory shoe Cold Shoe
Custom Button Assignmen t Yes. 5 assignable buttons. Powered IS / BLC Always
  On / Face Only AF / WB Priority / Pre Rec / IR Light /
  Audio Output CH / Focus Guide / [AF/MF] / Rec
  Review / Enlarged Display / PHOTO / Off
Custom Dial Yes. [Av / Tv / M] / Exposure Compensation / AGC
  Limit / Off
Wireless LAN standards IEEE802.11b/g/n/a (2.4 GHz/5 GHz)
Supported Wi-Fi Functions Browser Remote. (Camera Mode) FTP file transfer
  (Media Mode)
Supported Browser for Remote Operation Internet Explorer 8 or later, Safari (iOS 9 or 10), Safari
  (MacOS), Android standard browser Andoid 4.4 - 6.0
Remote Operation Control Features 1) Aperture (including ND control) (2) Focus The
  amount by which the focus is driven toward NEAR
  and toward FAR can each be controlled in 3 steps.
  (3) White balance (4) Shutter speed (5) Gain (6)
  Exposure compensation (7) Shooting mode (8)
  Zooming and SLOT SELECT control can be exercised.
  The free memory remaining on the media, time
  code, remaining battery charge, etc. can be
  checked. Live View.
Live view image Resolution Camera setting mode: 680 x 383
  Simplified setting mode: 284 x 160
Encryption When Wi-Fi has been set manually in the XF405, select
  Open Encoding, Open WEP, Shared key/WEP,
  WPA, WPA2-PSK, or WPA2-PSK AES.
  (*1) At the WPS setting stage, the settings are established
  automatically according to the authentication and
  encryption systems set at the access point.
 
Time Code:
Count up system Rec Run / Free Run
Start value setting 00:00:00:00 - 23:59:59:29 (PAL 23:59:59:24)
Drop Frame DF / NDF
User BIT Type Setting (00 00 00 00 - FF FF FF FF) / Time / Date
 
Battery  
Power Consumption 8.4W (MP4, 3840 x 2160, 50.00P Panel in use)
Battery Pack Canon Battery Pack BP-828 (supplied) BP-820 (Optional)
Continuous Recording Time (approx.) BP-828: 125 mins (MP4, 3840 x 2160, 50.00P Panel in use)
 
Misc.:
Dimensions Approx. 150 x 216 x 267 mm (approx. 5.9 x 8.5 x 10.5 in.)
  [Including lens hood, BP-828, mic holder unit, and handle unit]
Weight (camera only) XF405: 1150g (2.5 lb)
Weight (fully equipped) XF405: 1670g (3.7lb) Camera, Lens Hood, Handle Unit, BP-828 battery, 1 SD card
Operating Temperature range Approx. 0 to 40 C, 85 % (relative humidity)
  Approx. -5 to 45 C, 60 % (relative humidity)