Canon XF100 Camcorder
Canon Professional CamerasAbout the Canon XF100 Camcorder
The Canon XF100 is the smallest camcorder to include an MPEG-2, 50Mbps, 4:2:2 Full HD codec. CF card recording, professional audio and extensive customisation provides exceptional versatility.
MPEG-2 recording at up to 50Mbps (4:2:2)
The Canon XF100 records MPEG-2 MXF (Media eXchange Format) files at up to 1920 x 1080 Full HD at 50Mbps (4:2:2) to relatively inexpensive and widely available CompactFlash (CF) memory cards. Relay Recording across two card slots allow filming to continue without interruption, whilst Double Slot Recording lets you store the same footage to both cards.
Light, compact design; XLR inputs
Putting exceptional functionality in the palm of your hand, the durable and lightweight design enables exceptional versatility. Linear PCM audio can be captured via twin XLR inputs and also using the front-mounted stereo microphone.
10x zoom Canon HD Video Lens
Drawing on Canon's broadcast lens expertise, XF100 features a fast, wide angle Canon HD Video Lens (f1.8-f2.8, 30.4mm) with built-in control ring for adjustment of zoom, focus or iris. An enhanced Optical Image Stabilizer system helps to reduce chromatic aberration, maintain sharpness and reduce lens size.
1/3 type Full HD Canon CMOS
A 2.07MP Full HD CMOS sensor, designed and manufactured by Canon - captures Full HD video at native 1920x1080 resolution. The sensor is equipped with a Bayer pattern colour filter for high sensitivity and wide dynamic range; high-speed data readout technology minimises rolling-shutter skew that can occur in CMOS camcorders.
3D Assist Functions; Infrared shooting mode
The XF100 features 3D Shooting Assist functions (OIS Axis Shift and Focal Length Guide) which support stereoscopic 3D video capture using two camcorders. With twice the infrared (IR) sensitivity of previous models it is also perfect for low light shooting using the new IR Shooting Mode and built-in IR lamp. Green and white options are available to suit different projects.
8.8cm (3.5 inch) 920k dot LCD; 0.6cm (0.24 inch), 260k dot EVF
Both camcorders feature a large, side-mounted LCD. This 8.8cm (3.5 inch) screen has a sharp, 920k dot resolution, with a built-in waveform monitor and Edge Focus function to help set up the shot. A 0.61cm (0.24 inch), 260k dot EVF with 100% coverage is also available.
Variable frame rates
A wide range of frame rates is available, from 12 to 50 fps. This gives cameramen the freedom to alter the capture rate for additional creative flexibility.
- MPEG-2 recording to two CF cards at up to 50Mbps (4:2:2)
- Light, compact design; XLR inputs
- 10x zoom Canon HD Video Lens
- 1/3 type Full HD Canon CMOS
- 3D Assist Functions; Infrared shooting mode
- 8.8cm (3.5’’) 920k dot LCD; 0.6cm (0.24"), 260k dot EVF
- Variable frame rates
CAMERA
Image Sensor |
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Sensor |
1/3 type CMOS |
System |
Bayer pattern filter |
Total pixels per sensor |
2.37 megapixels |
Effective pixels per sensor |
2.07 megapixels |
Minimum illumination |
Full Auto (24dB gain), 50i/25p: 3.8 lux / 1.9 lux Manual mode (33dB gain), 50i/25p: 1.3lux / 0.7 lux |
Horizontal Resolution |
900 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode) |
Lens |
|
Zoom ratio |
10x |
Focal length |
4.25 - 42.5mm (35mm equivalent: 30.4 - 304mm) |
Minimum focus distance |
60cm (throughout zoom range); 20mm (MACRO) |
ND filter |
Built-in gradation filter (Auto or Off) |
Zoom control |
Ring, Rocker or Handle; Selectable Shockless Zoom mode |
Zoom speed |
Zoom Rocker: Variable speed/Fixed speed (Fast/Normal/Slow, 16 speed level settings available in each mode); Handle zoom: Fixed speed (Fast/Normal/Slow, 16 speed level settings available in each mode) |
Focus control |
Ring control or automatic (Instant AF, Medium AF, TV AF, Face Detection AF, Face Only AF) |
Iris control |
Ring control; Custom dial control; Full Auto |
Aperture range |
f1.8 - f22 |
Filter diameter |
58 mm |
Lens elements/groups |
12/10 |
Image stabilization |
Optical lens shift system (angle & vector movement detection); 3 modes: Dynamic, Standard, Powered |
Digital zoom |
1.5x; 3x; 6x |
Image Processor |
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Type |
DIGIC DV III |
RECORDING
Video storage media |
Type 1 Compact Flash memory cards (2 card slots); Double slot (simultaneous) recording possible. |
Type |
UDMA4, 30MB/s or faster (40MB/s or faster for Fast/Slow recording) |
Recording time |
32GB CF card: Up to 80mins (1080/50i @ 50 Mbps) |
Recording file format |
Material eXchange Format (MXF) |
Recording format |
MPEG-2 Long GOP 50Mbps CBR (4:2:2) MPEG-2 422P@HL; 35Mbps VBR (4:2:0) MPEG-2 MP@HL; 25Mbps CBR (4:2:0) MPEG-2 MP@H14 |
Recording frame rate |
50Mbps: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p; 1280 x 720/50p, 25p; 35Mbps: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p; 1280 x 720/50p, 25p; 25Mbps: 1440 x 1080/50i, 25p |
Slow/Fast motion |
YES. 720p: 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 37, 42, 45, 48, 50fps 1080p: 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25fps |
Interval Record |
YES. 2,6 or 12 frames, 25 time intervals |
Frame Record |
YES. 2,6 or 12 frames |
Pre Record (cache record) |
YES (3 seconds) |
Scan reverse |
YES. Up/down, left/right, up/down/left/right image inversion |
Photo storage media |
SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card |
Still quality |
During video recording: 1920 x 1080; During playback: 1920x1080, 1280 x 720 |
SYSTEM
LCD |
|
Size |
8.8 cm (3.5") |
Dots |
920.000 |
Image quality adjustments |
Brightness, contrast, colour, sharpness, backlight, black & white |
Adjustable |
Yes (270 degree rotation about horizontal axis) |
Waveform Monitor |
Waveform Monitor |
Focus Assist |
Peaking; Magnifying; Edge Monitor (using waveform display) |
Peaking |
Peaking 1, Peaking 2 (Colour, Gain, Frequency customisable for each) |
Zebra |
Level 1; Level 2; Both Output via HDMI |
Markers |
On/Off (Aspect ratio, Safe area, Grid, Horizontal, Centre) |
EVF |
|
Size |
0.61cm (0.24") |
Dots |
260.000 |
Image quality adjustments |
Brightness, contrast, colour, backlight, black & white |
Asjustable |
Vertical tilt |
Correction lens |
+ 2.0 to -5.5 diopter |
Inputs/Outputs |
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Audio in |
XLR inputs with 48V phantom power (x2), 3.5mm microphone input jack |
Headphone output |
3.5mm stereo jack |
Video monitor output |
NO |
HDMI |
YES (Type A, output only) |
IEEE 1394 (Firewire) |
NO |
USB |
YES (Mini-B, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed) |
HD/SD-SDI output |
NO |
Time code |
NO |
Genlock |
NO |
Component out |
YES (output only) |
AV terminal |
3.5mm mini jack (output only for video and audio) |
DC input |
YES |
Remote Control Terminal |
2.5mm mini jack |
Colour Bars |
Type 1/Type 2 (EBU/SMPTE) |
Misc |
|
Tally lamp |
YES (x2) |
Accessory shoe |
YES (cold shoe) |
Custom key |
YES (10 assignable buttons; select from 34 functions) |
Custom Dial |
YES (Iris, teleconverter, headphone volume, Face AF, IR Lamp control) |
SHOOTING FUNCTIONS
Exposure |
|
Exposure metering |
Standard (centre weighted), Spotlight, Backlight |
Exposure range |
50 - 100,000 lux |
Exposure compensation |
-2 to +2 EV (13 steps) |
Auto Exposure Mode |
Full Auto |
Push Auto Iris |
No |
Auto Gain Control setting |
Full Auto / AGC On / Manual |
Auto Gain Control limit |
3dB; 6dB; 9dB; 12dB; 15dB; 18dB; 21dB (OFF/24 dB) |
Gain Setting |
Assignable L, M, H settings (-6dB / -3dB / 0dB/ 3dB / 6dB/ 12dB / 18dB / 24dB / 33dB / TUNE (0.5 dB increments from 0 to 24 dB)) |
Shutter speed |
|
Control Modes |
Full Auto / Manual joystick control (Auto; Speed; Angle; Clear Scan (CS); Slow Shutter (SLS); IR Slow Shutter) |
Shutter Speed |
1/18 to 1/2000 depending on frame rate |
Shutter Angle |
11.25º to 360º depending on frame rate |
Slow Shutter (SLS) |
1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 (depending on frame rate) |
Clear Scan |
50i/p: 50 to 249.46Hz; 25p: 25 to 249.46Hz |
Infrared |
|
Infrared shooting mode |
YES (green or white) |
Built-in IR lamp |
YES |
3D Shooting Assist |
|
OIS Axis Shift |
YES |
Focal Lenght Guide |
YES |
Custom Picture |
|
Stored Configurations |
9 (3 factory presets) |
Storage Medium |
SD/SDHC memory card (all customisation data and metadata) |
Gamma |
6 profiles |
Master Pedestal |
-50 to +50 |
Master Black |
-50 to +50 for each of R,G,B |
Black Gamma |
Adjustable height, width and apex |
Low Key Saturation |
-50 to +50 adjusts colour saturation in low brightness area |
Knee |
Adjusts over exposure characteristic (Automatic, Slope, Point, Saturation) |
Sharpness |
Adjustment for Detail level, Detail frequency, Coring, HV balance, Detail limit, Knee Aperture, Level Depend, Ingredient Ratio |
Noise reduction |
Off, Automatic, On (1 to 8) |
Skin detail |
Effect Level (Low, Middle, High), Hue, Chroma, Area, Y Level |
Selective Noise Reduction |
Effect Level (Low, Middle, High), Hue, Chroma, Area, Y Level |
Colour matrix |
-50 to +50 6-way matrix, Gain, Phase |
White balance |
-50 to +50 white balance offset for R,G,B |
Colour correction |
Area selection / area revision of two areas |
Setup level |
-50 to +50 On/Off |
Press |
On / Off |
Clip 100% IRE |
Limits output to 100% after setup adjustment |
White balance |
|
Auto |
YES |
Preset |
A, B, Preset (Daylight, Tungsten), Colour Temperature |
Time code |
|
Countup setting |
Regen, RecRun, FreeRun, External, Hold |
Start value setting |
"00:00:00:00", Set/Reset selectable |
Audio |
|
Recording |
16-bit 2ch (48 kHz) linear PCM |
Control |
Audio limiter, Auto/manual settings via control dials on handle |
Microphone attenuation |
YES |
Microphone level meter |
YES |
ACCESSORIES
Supplied |
XF Utility and NLE Plug-ins, Shoulder strap, Component cable CTC-100/S, Battery pack BP-925, DC cable DC-930, Compact power adapter CA-930, Wireless controller WL-D6000. |
Optional |
Wide Converter WD-H58W, Teleconverter TL-H58, Batteries BP-930, BP-945, BP-950G, BP-970G, BP-955, BP-975, Compact Power Adapter CA-920, Compact Car adapter CB-920, DC Coupler DC-920, Shoulder Brace SBR-1000, Tripod Adapter TA-100, Zoom Remote Control ZR-2000, Video Light VL-10Li II, Tripod Base TB-1. |
Battery |
|
Backup power supply |
Lithium coin battery (built-in) |
Power Consumption |
5.1W |
Continuous Recording Time |
Supplied BP-925: Approx. 205 minutes Optional BP-975: Approx. 635 minutes |
MISCELLANEOUS
Dimensions |
Approx 139 x 191 x 268mm (including lens hood and microphone holder) |
Weight (camera only) |
1020g |
Weight (fully equipped) |
1120g |
Operating Tempurature range |
-5ºC to +45ºC, 60% relative humidity |
Power Consumption |
¹ 50Mbps CBR mode, HD-SDI off, using EVF. |
Continuous Recording Time |
¹ 50Mbps CBR mode, using EVF. |