The XF305 and XF300 feature a stunning 18x
HD L-Series video lens designed to capture
every image with superb clarity and capable
of delivering 1,000 TV lines of resolution.
With a 35mm equivalent zoom range of 29.3
– 527.4mm, it’s perfect for everything from
wide-angle to extreme telephoto shooting.
As with the famous Canon EF L-Series camera
lenses, this HD L-Series video lens uses
advanced optical design and technology.
The lens incorporates High-Index-Ultra-Low
Dispersion (HI-UD), UD, and aspherical lens
elements to capture high-resolution video
while minimizing chromatic aberration.
Precise and predictable lens operation is
achieved with mechanical end stops for both
zoom and focus systems. Additionally, the
lens barrel includes distance indicators for
easily setting desired focus distance and
moving between focus points while recording.
The Canon XF305 and XF300 feature a new
SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS)
system featuring Dynamic and Powered
modes for optimal performance in the
greatest variety of situations. Powered
mode suppresses the types of vibrations
most prevalent when shooting telephoto,
while Dynamic mode is designed to provide
extra compensation at wide angle focal
lengths to eliminate vibration common when
walking and shooting.
The XF305 and XF300 feature three native
1920 x 1080 CMOS image sensors that
deliver outstanding, Full HD video recording
with minimal noise. Plus, the 1/3-inch
sensor enables a compact lens and
body design, for greater mobility and
quick shooting.
Designed specifically for Canon HD cam-
corders, the next generation DIGIC DV III
Image Processor ensures natural, lifelike
colors with excellent black reproduction.
Tonal gradations and shadow detail are
captured with remarkable accuracy. The
DIGIC DV III Image Processor enables
Genuine Canon Face Detection, which is
ideal for tracking a face in a crowd.
Additionally,
DIGIC DV III
works to mini-
mize power
consumption,
resulting in longer
battery life.
The XF305 and XF300 incorporate Canon's
new MPEG-2 4:2:2 50Mbps codec (Canon
XF Codec), capable of recording fine detail and
deep color while maintaining compatibility
with industry standard workflows. Placing
With a host of features previously reserved for only the most advanced professional cameras, the Canon
XF305 and XF300 deliver Full HD, 1920 x 1080 video simply, economically and without compromise.
Featuring MPEG-2 4:2:2 50Mbps recording directly to low-cost Compact Flash cards, the XF305 and XF300
are designed to operate seamlessly within established industry workflows, quickly delivering outstanding
image quality for any application. Whether shooting news, documentaries, weddings or events, on
location or in studio, the XF305 and XF300 raise the bar, offering outstanding reliability and intuitive
operation that one can only expect from Canon.
The XF305 and XF300 record
on easily available, non-proprietary, and
inexpensive CF cards. Besides their rugged,
solid-state construction and the speed and
ease with which files can be transferred to
computers, CF cards
represent a significant
savings in cost. The
XF305 and XF300
have two hot-
swappable
CF card slots,
perfect for
relay record-
ing, copying
and backup.
both the XF305 and XF300 on the high
end of the market in terms of codec quality,
these are the camcorders to use when
advanced post-production processing
such as compositing, color correction or
grading will be required. The XF305 and
XF300 capture Full HD (1920 x 1080) at a
maximum 50Mbps (Constant Bit Rate).
4:2:2 color sampling offers twice the color
resolution of HDV and other 4:2:0 formats
for robust, accurate color detail. The
XF305 and XF300 use Material Exchange
Format (MXF). MXF, an internationally
standardized file format, is designed to
make the exchange of audio and video
materials among NLE (Non-Linear Editing)
systems simple. The MXF format wraps video
and audio with metadata in a single file,
maintaining access to critical information
throughout the production process.
MXF
Material Exchange Format
50Mbps
Highest Recording Capability 50Mbps (CBR)
MPEG-2
Long-GOP
Twice the color resolution of 4:2:0
4 : 2 : 2
Y
B-Y(Pb)
R-Y(Pr)
Brightness
Signal
Color Difference Signals
Essence
Metadata
Genuine Canon 18x
HD L-Series Lens
Three Native 1920 x 1080
CMOS Image Sensors
(Canon Engineered and Manufactured)
DIGIC DV III
Image Processor
MPEG-2 4:2:2 50Mbps Codec
Compact Flash Card
Recording
XF305
XF300
High Definition Camcorders
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