Canon XF 100

2.37MP, 1920 x 1080, CMOS 1/3", 10x/6x, 1/3 - 1/2000 s, 8.89 cm (3.5 ") LCD, 920000 px, CF/SD/SDHC/SDXC, DIGIC DV III, HDMI, USB 2.0, 1120 g.

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
4888B001
28-04-2011
Professional Camcorders
Canon’s 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.

Features:
- 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.

MPEG-2 recording at up to 50Mbps (4:2:2)
The XF100 records MPEG-2 MXF (Media eXchange Format) files – 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’s 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’’) 920k dot LCD; 0.6cm (0.24”), 260k dot EVF
Both camcorders feature a large, side-mounted LCD. This 8.8cm (3.5”) 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’’), 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.

CPS support
Canon’s exclusive CPS Video Support offers a priority repair service, guaranteeing quick turnaround.

Storage

Camcorder media type 
Memory card
Disc types supported 
N
Camcorder tape type 
N

Memory

Maximum memory card size 
32 GB

Video

Full HD 
Y
Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutions 
1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported 
MPEG2, MXF
Video capturing speed
50 fps

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
Built-in display 
Y
Weight 
1.12 kg
Viewfinder
260000 pixels
Focal length range (f-f) 
4.25 - 42.5 mm
Camera shutter speed 
1/3 - 1/2000s
Compatible memory cards 
CF, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Image processor
DIGIC DV III
Memory slots 
2
Optical sensor size 
1/0.118 mm (1/3")
Optical zoom 
10x
Scene modes 
Backlight, Spotlight
Sensor type 
CMOS
Total megapixels 
2.37 MP
White balance 
Auto, Daylight, Tungsten

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
DC-in jack 
Y
Headphone outputs 
1
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantity
1

Technical details

Display diagonal 
8.89 cm (3.5")

Image sensor

Effective megapixels (movie)
2.07 MP

Lens system

Focus adjustment
Auto/Manual
Digital zoom 
6x
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
30.4 - 304 mm
Image stabilizer 
Y

Camera

Photo effects 
Black&White
Camcorder type 
Handheld camcorder
Minimum illumination 
0.7 lx

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
Auto

Viewfinder

Viewfinder screen size
6.1 mm (0.24")

Operational conditions

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

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Picture quality

Maximum image resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels

Weight & dimensions

Filter size 
5.8 cm
Width 
13.9 cm
Depth 
26.8 cm
Height 
19.1 cm

Other features

Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out 
1