New Full HD camcorders Professional Canon XA35 and XA30
Canon XA35 and XA30 collect the legacy of previous XA25 and XA20. These two models practically twins, with XA35 equipped with HD / SD-SDI to the broadcast world, with the ability to be integrated in the sets of live TV.
4K is certainly one of the hot topics of the moment, but it is also true that many productions still use the most of the full HD resolution for their projects. Canon, one of the brands in the world photo / video, is among those who least is pushing on UltraHD outside the professional high-end, probably assuming that many actually continue to exploit the full HD for reasons techniques, workflow and resources.
In this sense, it must be seen the presentation of two new professional camcorders Canon XA35 and XA30, models that collect the legacy of previous XA25 and XA20. These two models practically twins, with XA35 equipped with HD / SD-SDI to the broadcast world, with the ability to be integrated in the sets of live TV news and editorial departments.
At the base of the shooting of the two cameras, we are the DIGIC DV 4 and a HD CMOS Pro sensor size 1 / 2.84, characterized by about three megapixels of resolution, capable of reaching (in Low Light mode) to record images with 0.1 lux of minimum illumination. Equipped with ND filter integrated the two cameras exploit perspective 26.8 – 576mm 20x equivalent with f / 1.8-2.8: have stabilization OIS and Intelligent Dynamic IS 5-axis machining.
Canon XA35 and XA30 recording movies in AVCHD and MP4 up to 1,920×1,080 50p and up to 35 Mbps with color sampling 4: 2: 0, as a recording medium using the double slot SD.
Canon XA35 and XA30 are equipped with two new settings: Wide Dynamic Range (DR) and Priorities highlights. In wide mode DR, the cameras are able to reach 600% of dynamic range, with bright and well contrasted images that preserve detail in highlights and shadows, without need for post-production.
When using the Priority setting highlights, video cameras produce movies with tones more natural and richer colors, especially in areas of high brightness, ideal for scenes with bright skies and reflective surfaces.
For pointing are available from the electronic viewfinder 1.56 million points, and the monitor OLED touchscreen 3.5″ and 1.23 million points. Both offer XLR audio inputs with 48V phantom power and 3.5mm jack for microphone, as well as headphone output, AV connector, HDMI output with timecode, connector for remote control. Then there are the Wi-Fi connectivity with remote control also from smartphones.
In order, driving the cameras weigh about 1,155/1,160 grams. XA30 and XA35 will be available from December 2015.
