The new compact camera from Canon is XC10 and records video in 4K to 305Mbps
In late March have circulated image of a Canon compact camera capable of recording video in 4K. Today AmateurPhotographer has published more information and a quick hands-on video. First name is Canon XC10, that somehow recalls the range of camera’s Professional Series C.
The heart of it all is a sensor 1″ that will, very likely, the same mounted in the Canon G7 X. The fixed lens offers focal equivalent to a 27.3 – 273 with f/2.8 to 5.6 and is present stabilization of 5 axes. The Canon XC10 can also be used as a normal camera, capturing images 12 MP. The wide sensitivity range from 500 to 20,000 ISO and the sensor should ensure 12 stop dynamic range.
The video codec used is the Canon XF AVC, which reaches the maximum bit rate of 305 Mbps in 4K 8 bit 4: 2: 2. To use this mode, you will need to have fast CFast 2.0, aware that they can only record 25 minutes each 64 GB. You can also record in FullHD up to 50 Mbps on normal SD, because the Canon XC10 has a dual slot for memory. Also available in fast-motion mode to 1200x (4K / FullHD) and slow motion 1 / 4x in HD.
The Canon XC10 has a built-in 3-stop ND filter and the lens has a 58 mm thread for additional filters. The AF is looking for contrast and not a Dual Pixels CMOS AF, so you will not have the same speed, accuracy and low noise of the C100 MkII, but you can easily use with manual focus thanks to the ring on the barrel of goal.
The body is a bit a mix between a DSLR and a C100, even if the size and the weight (930g) are more similar to the first. It has integrated Wi-Fi and a large touch screen 3″ tiltable. There’s viewfinder, but there is an optical accessory (loupe viewfinder) that attaches to the LCD screen and is included in the basic kit.
On the audio front, we have a built-in stereo microphone and the ability to connect an external jack 3.5 mm in size, easily positioned on the top slide. What is lacking is the door XLR, but could come in the future thanks to an additional module? This the headphone output. An interesting feature of the body is that the entire block of controls can be rotated 90°, allowing shooting from unusual angles.
Canon XC10 – Specifications :
- 13.36 MP 1″ CMOS Sensor & DIGIC DV 5 Processor
- Video Mode: 8.29 MP (3,840 x 2,160), Stills mode: 12MP (4,000 x 3,000)
- 10x Fixed Manual Zoom Lens with Image Stabilization: 8.9 – 89 mm f/2.8 – f/5.6 (27.3-273 mm 35 mm equivalent)
- Autofocus (but not Dual Pixel like the other Canon models)
- XF-AVC H.264 Recording
- 3,840 x 2,160 up to 30fps
- 1080p to 60 fps
- 720p up to 120 fps
- 4K: 305 Mbps : 29.97p, 23.98p, 205 Mbps : 25p
- 1080 / 720p : 50 Mbps : 59.94p, 50p / 35 Mbps: 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p 25p
- 1/8 (3-step) ND Filter Built-in
- Movie/Photo: ISO 160 to 20,000, Canon Log/Wide DR: ISO 500 to 20,000
- 12 Stops of Dynamic Range
- CFast 2.0 for UHD/HD and SD Card Slot for HD Only, Photos, and Camera Settings
- 4K: CFast 2.0 card; Full HD/Photo: SD card (Class 10 recommended for 50Mbps)
- 3″ 1,030,000 Dot Touchscreen LCD, No EVF, but you can attach a loupe to the adjustable LCD
- HDMI with 4K Output (This looks to be 10-bit 4:2:2 and can record to the Atomos Shogun)
- Headphone jack, Built-in stereo microphone, 3.5mm stereo mini jack external microphone
- Built-in WiFi
- Takes LP-E6 Batteries
- Audio: Linear PCM (2ch, 16 bit, 48 kHz)
- Weight: Around 2 lbs.
- Availability: June 2015
The official announcement and the first field trials should arrive at NAB Show, which will open its doors on April 11th in Las Vegas. It is likely that in the coming, hours will emerge other interesting details from reporters who were able to take a sneak preview to the Canon XC10.
Availability is expected in June at a price of $ 2,500. Meanwhile, Canon Australia has released a short demo video to 4K registered with the Canon XC10.
