Along with the XF300, the XF305 Professional PAL Camcorder represents Canon'sentry into professional, three-chip solid-state video acquisition. Following on the heels of its widely respected XH line of tape-based camcorders, the XF305 takes advantage of the latest HD technology – along withCanon's MPEG-2 4: 2: 2 codec – to record Full HD video to affordable Compact Flash cards.
Everything you could want in a handheld, professional camcorder is here in one sleek, affordable package: Three 1920 x 1080 CMOS sensors, multiple bit rates (up to 50Mbps), variable resolution and frame rates, industry-standard MXF file wrappers, a newly developed L-Series 18x zoom lens, and full image customization.
In addition to the HDMI/component/composite outputs found on the XF300, the XF305 includes HD/SD-SDI output, genlock, and SMPTE time code terminals – widening its range of applications to live and multi-camera shooting. With such exceptional levels of image quality, ergonomics, and control, the XF305 is also the perfect camera for ENG, documentaries, independent features, and event videographers.
Everything you could want in a handheld, professional camcorder is here in one sleek, affordable package: Three 1920 x 1080 CMOS sensors, multiple bit rates (up to 50Mbps), variable resolution and frame rates, industry-standard MXF file wrappers, a newly developed L-Series 18x zoom lens, and full image customization.
In addition to the HDMI/component/composite outputs found on the XF300, the XF305 includes HD/SD-SDI output, genlock, and SMPTE time code terminals – widening its range of applications to live and multi-camera shooting. With such exceptional levels of image quality, ergonomics, and control, the XF305 is also the perfect camera for ENG, documentaries, independent features, and event videographers.
| Image Device |
3x 1/3" CMOS Sensors 2.37 Mp (2.07 Mp effective) RGB prism system |
| Lens |
18x optical zoom 1.5x digital zoom 4.1-73.8mm (29.3-527.4mm, 35mm equivalent) f/1.6-22 17 elements in 14 groups 82mm filter diameter |
| Horizontal Resolution | 1000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode) |
| Focusing System | Ring control or automatic (Instant AF, Medium AF, TV AF, Face Detection AF) |
| Zoom |
Ring, Rocker or Handle control. Zoom Rocker: Variable speed/Fixed speed (16 speed level settings available) Handle zoom: Fixed speed (16 speed level settings available) |
| Iris | f/1.6-22; ring control; Push Auto Iris; Full Auto |
| Minimum Illumination | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Built-in Filters | Neutral Density (3 glass filters: 1/4, 1/16, 1/64) |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 20mm (wide macro), 1 m (entire zoom range) |
| Video Recording System |
Compression: MPEG-2 Long GOP Color Space: 4:2:2 (at 50 Mb/s recording) File Format: MXF Recording Modes: 50 Mb/s CBR (4:2:2), MPEG-2 422P@HL: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p; 1280 x 720/50p, 25p 35 Mb/s VBR (4:2:0), MPEG-2 MP@HL: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p; 1280 x 720/50p, 25p 25 Mb/s CBR (4:2:0), MPEG-2 MP@H14: 1440 x 1080/50i, 25p |
| Audio Recording Format | 2-channel, PCM digital recording, 16-bit; 48 kHz |
| Audio Control | Independent limiters and auto/manual settings |
| Frame Rates | 50i, 25p (all resolutions); 50p (1280 x 720 resolution only) |
| Slow & Quick Motion Function |
720p: 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 37, 42, 45, 48, 50 fps 1080p: 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 fps |
| Image Stabilization |
SuperRange Optical (Lens Shift) with angle & vector movement detection 3 modes: Standard, Powered, Dynamic |
| LCD Monitor |
4" (10.1 cm) color, approx. 1.23 million dots Set brightness, contrast, color, sharpness, backlight, black & white Adjustable left/right position |
| Viewfinder |
0.52" (1.3 cm) color, approx. 1.55 million dots Set brightness, contrast, color, backlight, black & white Adjustable vertical tilt +2.0 to -5.5 diopter |
| Microphone | Yes, with attenuation and level meter |
| Memory Card Slot |
CF Card Type 1: 2 slots (movie files only); UDMA4, 30 MB/s or faster (40 MB/s or faster for Fast/Slow recording) SD/SDHC/SDXC Card: still images, custom picture data, clip metadata, custom settings |
| Still Picture Resolution |
During video recording: 1920 x 1080 During playback: 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 |
| Scan Reverse | Up/down, left/right, up/down/left/right image inversion |
| Exposure |
Metering: Standard (center-weighted), Spotlight, Backlight Range: 50-100,000 lux Compensation: -2 to +2 EV (14 steps) Full Auto Mode |
| Shutter Modes | 3 Position Switch: OFF (Full Auto) / ON / SEL (Auto; Speed; Angle; Clear Scan (CS); Slow Shutter (SLS)) |
| Shutter Speed |
1/18 to 1/2000 depending on frame rate Slow Shutter: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 depending on frame rate |
| Shutter Angle | 11.25° to 360° depending on frame rate |
| Clear Scan |
50i/p: 50-251.15 Hz 25p: 25-251.15 Hz |
| White Balance |
Auto, Manual, A, B, Daylight, Tungsten -50 to +50 white balance offset for R,G,B |
| Time Code |
Countup Setting: Regen, RecRun, FreeRun, External, Hold Start Value Setting: "00:00:00:00", Set/Reset selectable |
| Gain Selection | Assignable L, M, H settings (-6 dB / -3 dB / 0 dB / 3 dB / 6 dB / 12 dB / 18 dB / 21 dB / 33 dB / TUNE (0.5 dB increments from 0 to 21 dB)) |
| Automatic Gain Control |
Setting: Full Auto; AGC On; Manual Limit: 3 dB; 6 dB; 9 dB; 12 dB; 15 dB; 18 dB (Off/21 dB) |
| Custom Picture |
Stored Configurations: 9 (3 factory presets) Storage Medium: SD/SDHC memory card (all customization 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 color 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 Color Matrix: -50 to +50 6-way matrix, Gain, Phase White Balance: -50 to +50 white balance offset for R,G,B Color 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 |
| Maximum Recording Time | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Input and Output Connectors |
HD/SD-SDI: BNC (x1 Output) Component: D Connector (x1 Output) Composite: 3.5mm mini jack (x1 Output); BNC (x1 Output) HDMI: Standard Type A (x1 Output) Time Code: BNC (x1 switchable Input/Output) Genlock: BNC (x1 Input only) Mic/Line: XLR 3-pin (x2 Input) with 48V phantom power (x2 Input); 3.5mm stereo (x1 Input) USB: Mini-B USB 2.0 (x1 Output) Headphone: 3.5mm Mini (x1 Output) Remote Control Terminal: LANC (2.5mm) (x1 Input) |
| Tally | x2 lamps |
| Accessory Shoe | Hot shoe (EOS flash units supported) |
| Power Requirements | 7.2V DC (Battery Pack) |
| Power Consumption | 9W |
| Battery Recording Time | Approx. 165 minutes |
| Battery Backup | Lithium coin battery (built-in) |
| Operating Temperature | 23 to 113°F (-5 to 45°C), 60% relative humidity |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | Approx. 7.1 x 7.6 x 15.5" (18.0 x 19.2 x 39.4 cm) |
| Weight | Approx. 6.0 lb (2.7 kg) - camera only |
