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April 8, 2010: June will see the release by Canon Australia of two new professional digital video cameras that can record onto CompactFlash cards.
The Canon XF305 and XF300 professional digital video cameras employ an MPEG-2 FULL HD 4:2:2 50Mbps Codec for capturing and recording native 1920 x 1080 video. In both models, video, audio and metadata are united into a single file, which is contained in an MXF (Material eXchange Format) File Wrapper, a widely supported open-source format, to maximise compatibility with existing industry infrastructure and non-linear editing (NLE) systems.
Both models come with a Genuine Canon 18x Optical Zoom HD L-series lens, three Canon developed and designed native 1920 x 1080 CMOS image sensors and Canon’s proprietary DiG!C DV III Image Processor. Covering the equivalent zoom range of 29.3 to 527mm, this lens includes a Full Manual Focus mode with mechanical ‘hard’ end stops and distance markers for repeatable manual focus. HI-UD (high-index, ultra low dispersion), UD and aspherical lens elements minimise chromatic aberrations and provide a compact size and weight to the lens – while also delivering a resolution of approximately 1,000 TV lines. The lens also features a new SuperRange Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) system featuring Dynamic and Powered modes.
The XF305 and XF300 also utilise the new Canon MPEG-2 Codec for accurate chroma-keying, colour-grading and compositing for digital filmmaking. Canon has worked with major editing and post-production software developers, including Adobe, Apple, Avid, and Grass Valley, to ensure compatibility of the Canon MPEG-2 Codec with leading software programs widely used within the video production and broadcast industries. The 4:2:2 colour sampling offers twice the colour resolution of HDV and other 4:2:0 formats. In addition, Canon’s XF305 model features industry-standard HD-SDI output, genlock, and SMPTE time code (in/out) terminals for multi-camera or 3-D productions.
Each camera also features a freely rotating 4.0-inch, 1.23-megapixel LCD monitor that can be positioned at either the right or left side of the camera body. Users can display the camera’s built-in waveform monitor and vectorscope to achieve accurate exposure and colour levels while shooting. Additionally, the LCD can show peaking, edge-monitor-focus and magnify the image, enabling users to confirm critical focus, an essential objective in all HD production.
Both models come with a 0.52-inch, 1.55-megapixel colour electronic viewfinder that covers 100% of the field of view. They also feature a built-in stereo microphone as well as dual XLR inputs for external audio sources. The new cameras support 16-bit PCM audio at 48 kHz with automatic and manual audio level adjustment.
The Canon XF305 and XF300 professional digital video cameras will be available from late June 2010 through Canon dealers nationally. For more information, contact Canon on 1800 021 167, or visit the website at www.canon.com.au.
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