Canon XF305

XF305, 3x1/3''CMOS, 4"LCD, 0.52"EVF, RGB Prism, 18x, UDMA4 30-50MB/s, 1920x1080, 32GB, 80mins, USB2.0, HDMI, 9W, 2700g, black

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
4454B001A
13-09-2010
Canon XF305
The XF305, one of Canon’s first file-based professional camcorders, combines an MPEG-2, 50Mbps, 4:2:2 codec with a Canon L-series lens, 3 Full HD CMOS sensors and studio connectivity for superb HD video stored on CF card.

Capture high quality HD to CF cards
The XF305 records MPEG-2 MXF (Media eXchange Format) files – up to 1920 x 1080 Full HD at 50Mbps (4:2:2) – to CompactFlash (CF) memory cards. CF media is inexpensive and widely available: dual card slots allow filming to continue without interruption.

Flexible editing
Integrating seamlessly with existing workflows, movies shot on the XF305 are captured as industry-standard MXF files compatible with all major editing packages.

18x wide-angle lens
Drawing on Canon’s broadcast lens expertise – and informed by the feedback of professionals – the lightweight 18x L-series HD Video Lens delivers superb optical quality. Unique Ultra-Low Dispersion (Hi-UD) elements are used to prevent chromatic aberration. Separate rings offer independent control of Focus, Zoom and Iris (F1.6) – with full manual control available, end stops are provided for the focus and zoom rings.

3x Full HD CMOS
Full HD at 1920 x 1080 resolution is captured via three 1/3 type 2.07 Megapixel Full HD CMOS sensors – designed and manufactured by Canon in-house. High speed scanning minimises the effects of a rolling shutter.

10.1 cm LCD and 1.3 cm EVF
The 10.1 cm (4”) LCD screen can be positioned either side of the camera. Offering superior resolution (1.2M dots), the Focus Assist tool helps achieve sharp images. A built-in Waveform Monitor (WFM) helps verify exposure and other shooting parameters. Alternatively, a 1.3 cm (0.52”) Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) is available.

Variable frame rate
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.

Professional jackpack and independent audio
HD-SDI output is the industry standard, outputting uncompressed Full HD with embedded audio and Timecode. Genlock In and Timecode In/Out allow the XF305 to be used in a multi-camera shoot. Audio can be captured via twin XLR inputs and also with the front-mounted stereo microphone.

Custom pictures
Twenty-six Custom Picture options can be adjusted to achieve the perfect look. These can be stored in-camera – via SD card - and settings can even be transferred between camcorders.

Features:
- MPEG-2 MXF recording to CF cards at up to 50Mbps (4:2:2);
- Comprehensive NLE support;
- 18x wide angle Canon L-series lens;
- 3 x 1/3 type Full HD Canon CMOS sensors;
- HD-SDI, Timecode, Genlock;
- 10.1 cm LCD (1.23M dots); 1.3 cm (1.55M dots) EVF;
- Variable frame rates.

Storage

Flash memory
32768 MB

Video

Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speed
50 fps

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
ISO sensitivity 
Auto
Weight 
2.7 kg
Aperture range (F-F) 
1.6 - 22
Viewfinder
1550000 pixels
Focal length range (f-f) 
4.1 - 73.8 mm
Camera shutter speed 
1/18 - 1/2000s
Compatible memory cards 
SD, SDHC
Display 
LCD
Horizontal resolution
1000 lines
LED indicators
Y
Optical sensor size 
1/0.118 mm (1/3")
Optical zoom 
18x
Sensor type 
CMOS
Total megapixels 
2.37 MP

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
DC-in jack 
Y
Built-in microphone 
Y
Microphone in 
N
XLR in
Y

Power

Power consumption (typical) 
9W

Performance

Auto focus 
Y
Manual focus
Y

Technical details

Display diagonal 
10.16 cm (4")

Audio

Audio formats supported 
MP3
Noise reduction
Y

Lens system

Digital zoom 
1.5x
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
29.3 - 527.4 mm
Image stabilizer 
Y

Focusing

Normal focusing range
0.02 - 1m

Viewfinder

Viewfinder screen size
1.45 cm (0.57")

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
-5 - 45 °C

Battery

Video recording time
1.2h

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Picture quality

Image formats supported 
JPG

Weight & dimensions

Filter size 
8.2 cm
Width 
39.4 cm
Depth 
18 cm
Height 
19.2 cm

Other features

Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out 
1
Photo mode 
Y
Video out
1
USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
Audio output 
1
Spotlight
Y