Canon to announce the XF605 professional camcorder soon

The XF605 is a powerful new camcorder designed for ENG applications and for a wide range of live and recorded productions, including sports, events, documentaries, streaming, and more.

It offers a new level of performance and control to videographers who work solo.

With 15x optical zoom, professional connectivity and advanced autofocus, including eye-detection AF and intelligent head-detection technology for the first time in the XF series, this is a versatile camera that is perfectly suited to studio work or in the field.

Compact in size but equipped with a full range of controls and connections, the XF605 integrates seamlessly into live production and studio environments.

The large 1 inch CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV7 processor deliver professional 4K UHD 60P / 50P shooting in XF-AVC and 10-bit 4: 2: 2 MP4 for exceptional image quality and maximum flexibility in post-production.

The XF605 is the first professional camcorder to feature eye-detection AF technology and EOS ITR AF X, an intelligent head-detection technology that enables videographers to achieve optimal results even in the toughest conditions.

Broadcast quality video

The 1 “CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV7 processor work in harmony to deliver 4K UHD 60P / 50P in XF-AVC and MP4 4: 2: 2 10-bit, as well as FHD 120P HFR for exceptional picture quality and flexibility during post-production.

Professional optics and control

Capture the finest details with the L-series 4K lens with 15x optical zoom and independent rings for zoom, focus and aperture control.

There are also three image stabilization modes, plus built-in ND and infrared filters, for added control.

Advanced autofocus

Achieve sharp focus of your subjects’ eyes with eye-detection AF technology and intelligent head-detection technology via EOS ITR AF X, an innovative “deep learning” technology to detect a subject’s head, even when it is not facing the camera.

Connectivity and professional streaming

The XF605 integrates seamlessly into live and studio environments, with 12G-SDI, Wi-Fi and Ethernet for IP streaming. The Content Transfer Mobile app allows you to edit news ML-G2 compliant metadata, transfer footage to your iPhone, and upload directly to FTP servers.

Intuitive controls and customization

Stay in control and customize the XF605 to your needs with independent controls and 11 assignable buttons. An improved touch screen interface allows you to quickly and intuitively control on-screen settings, menu navigation and playback control. A new multi-function slide hitch opens the doors for additional accessories with larger capacities.

Versatile recording options

Capture wide dynamic range in Canon Log 3 for greater flexibility in post-production or shoot directly in broadcast-quality PQ or HLG HDR formats. Simultaneous recording to two SD cards in different formats offers maximum flexibility for production needs.

Shared color science

The XF605 supports the same color matrices as Canon’s EOS R system and Cinema EOS gamut, reducing the time required during post-production to ensure color match between camera shots of different gamuts.

Canon announced XA Professional Camcorders with 4K 30p Recording

MELVILLE, NY, April 2, 2019 – Meeting videographer needs for a variety of applications, Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced four new additions to the lineup of XA Series professional camcorders, the XA55, XA50, XA45 and XA40. These four camcorders are the first in the series to feature 4K 30p recording. They also include a detachable XLR handle and the XA55 and XA45 each feature an HD-SDI terminal. In addition, the company has announced the Canon VIXIA HF G60 4K UHD camcorder, a budget-friendly, compact-and-lightweight camcorder.

The new Canon XA camcorders are :

• Canon XA 55 $2,699
• Canon XA 50 $2,199
• Canon XA 45 $2,199
• Canon XA 40 $1,699

“Often spending their days and nights working in fast-paced environments, videographers need a camcorder that is affordable, reliable, and delivers great images,” said Kazuto Ogawa, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “These new camcorders meet the needs of a variety of users, including those capturing news, shooting influential documentaries, educating young filmmakers or developing content for their companies.”

All of the camcorders feature Canon’s five-axis Intelligent Optical Image Stabilization system, providing users with powerful image stabilization via a Dynamic mode, which helps reduce image distortion, even when shooting while moving. The ergonomically designed and highly portable camcorders have a three-inch LCD touch panel screen and user-friendly, tilting, high-resolution Electronic View Finder (EVF).

The XA55 and XA45 are excellent options for news reporting and documentary shooting, while the XA50 and XA40 are geared more towards broadcasting schools, government agencies and corporate-video production companies. The affordable VIXIA HF G60 caters to advanced amateur videographers who need a 4K UHD camcorder to shoot a wedding or a student film project.

The XA55 and XA50 camcorders both feature a 1.0-inch sensor, nine-bladed circular aperture and Dual-Pixel CMOS AF with a 15x (25.5-382.5mm) genuine wide-angle Canon optical zoom lens. For natural and realistic life-like imagery the XA55 and XA50 camcorders feature a Wide Dynamic Range (DR) Gamma mode. This lowers the barrier for focusing, especially when shooting in 4K, which requires strict focus accuracy. By suppressing overexposure in high- brightness areas of the composition, this mode helps achieve a wide dynamic range of 800 percent to help produce seamless tone gradations, resulting in smooth detail, accurate color and virtually no blown-out highlights.

The camera’s Dual Pixel Focus Guide takes advantage of Dual Pixel CMOS AF data to display focus-assist information on the screen. The camcorders also record 4K UHD/30p (4:2:0 8 bit) and 1080p Full HD (4:2:2 10 bit) via SDI/HDMI Output in XF-AVC and MP4 format to dual-card SD card slots with dual and relay recording.

The XA45 and XA40 camcorders both feature a 1.0-inch sensor, eight-bladed circular aperture with the ability to record 4K UHD/30p (4:2:0 8 bit) and 1080p Full HD (4:2:2 10 bit) via SDI/HDMI Output) in MP4 or XF-AVC format to dual-card SD card slots with dual and relay recording. To help provide enhanced image quality over its predecessor, over sample HD processing can be utilized with information obtained from the 4K 1/2.3-inch sensor and the DIGIC DV 6 image processor. Both camcorders boast a 20x (29.3-601mm) genuine wide-angle Canon optical zoom lens.

The Canon VIXIA HF G60 4K UHD camcorder is packed with many of the same great features found in the XA55 and XA50, like a nine-bladed circular aperture, Dual Pixel Focus Guide and Wide DR, but with the budget- conscious user in mind. The affordable camcorder is an ideal tool for young videographers taking their first steps in the craft and will be sure to please due to its compact-and-lightweight form factor in addition to ease of use.

Additionally, Canon today announced firmware updates for the XF705, XF405/XF400 and VIXIA GX10 camcorders. New features by model include:

XF705: Firmware Version 1.0.1.1 now features improved zoom response when using the zoom ring or zoom rocker, improved focus following speed during zooming, and improved image quality of interlaced recording.
XF405/XF400: Firmware Version 1.0.3.0 now features IP streaming, the ability to set custom white balance, support for the reset function that resets the clip number when the reel number is set and improved image quality of interlaced recording.
XF405 only: Firmware Version 1.0.3.0 now features 3G-SDI mapping at level A and level B.
VIXIA GX10: Firmware Version 1.0.3.0 now features the ability to set custom white balance.
Pricing and Availability

The Canon XA55, XA50 and VIXIA HF G60 are scheduled to be available in June 2019 for estimated retail prices of $2699.00, $2199.00 and $1699.00, respectively. The XA45 and XA40 4K UHD video camcorders are all scheduled to be available in April 2019 for estimated retail prices of $2199.00 and $1699.00, respectively*. For more information, please visit, usa.canon.com.

Canon Announced Waterproof and Shockproof VIXIA Camcorders

MELVILLE, NY, January 7, 2019 – Providing a dependable and durable pair of products that fit the everyday lifestyle of busy families, Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced two new ruggedly designed additions to the VIXIA family of digital camcorders – the VIXIA HF W11* and HF W10*. Both models are waterproof (up to 16.4 ft. / 5m), shockproof and dustproof and are capable of functioning in temperatures as low as 14 degrees Fahrenheit /-10 degrees Celsius so users can capture a variety of fun moments, such as trips to the beach for swimming or the mountains for skiing. Featuring 1920 x 1080 video AVCHD Full HD video recording, both camcorders are equipped with a 40x optical and 60x digital zoom lens allowing users to record action both near and far.

“From soccer games to vacations, there are plenty of activities that families want to capture that require a product that fits their fun-filled lifestyles,” said Kazuto Ogawa, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Weighing less than a pound, these new waterproof, shockproof and dustproof VIXIA models are perfect for active families so they won’t miss a minute of the action in any season, whether indoors or out, in good weather or wet weather.”

The VIXIA HF W11 camcorder offers an attached LED light and 32GB of internal storage for recording up to13.5 hours of crisp, high-definition video, while the VIXIA HF W10 camcorder offers 8GB of internal storage for recording up to three hours of video. Both models allow for five hours of continuous recording time**. Users can also record to a removable SD memory card, allowing for additional recording capacity as well as easy sharing with friends and family. In addition, both camcorders feature a 3.0-inch touch-panel LCD screen enabling users to view a recording or change settings all at the touch of a finger.

Price and Availability

The VIXIA HF W11 and VIXIA HF W10 camcorders are both scheduled to be available in April 2019 for an estimated retail price of $449.99 and $399.99 respectively1. For more information, please visit: usa.canon.com

Canon Announced Firmware Updates For Many Camcorders

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Canon has announced firmware updates for the EOS C100, EOS C100 Mark II, EOS C700, XC10, XC15 and ME20F-SH cameras.

Canon XC10 Firmware Version 1.0.3.0 incorporates the following enhancement.

• Support for CFast cards (VPG130) has been added.*
• *For detailed information about CFast cards that have been verified to work with this camera, please visit Canon’s Web site.

Download Canon XC10 Firmware Version 1.0.3.0

Canon XC15 Firmware Version 1.0.1.0 incorporates the following enhancement.

• Support for CFast cards (VPG130) has been added.*
• *For detailed information about CFast cards that have been verified to work with this camera, please visit Canon’s Web site.

Download Canon XC15 Firmware Version 1.0.1.0

Canon EOS C100 Firmware Version 1.0.8.1.00 incorporates the following correction.

• The following features are enabled when these lenses are attached: CN7x17 KAS S/E1*, CN-E18-80mm T4.4 L IS KAS S or CN20x50 IAS H/E1*3.
• Saving and displaying metadata, such as the model name and the focal distance of the lens attached.
• Support for peripheral illumination Correction.
• Manual Iris control via the camera’s control dial on the grip.
• Zoom operation via the joystick on the camera’s.
• Control of focus, zoom and iris using the separately-sold Remote Controller RC-V100.
• Automatic aperture and push auto iris functions.
• Operation of REC start/stop via the lens’s grip unit.
• *The lens firmware also needs to be updated. If you have CN7x17 KAS S/E1 or CN20x50 IAS H/E1, please contact to Canon Support Center.

Adds Peripheral Illumination Correction for the following lenses :

• EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM
• EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
• EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
• EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM

Download Canon Cinema EOS C100 Firmware Version 1.0.8.1.00

Canon EOS C100 Mark II Firmware Version 1.0.4.1.00 incorporates the following enhancements:

• Shutter Angle Priority has been added. A constant shutter angle can now be maintained, regardless of any other camera settings being changed.
• Support for peripheral illumination correction when the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM lens is attached, has been added.

Download Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C100 Mark II Firmware Version 1.0.4.1.00

Canon EOS C700 Firmware Version 1.0.1.1.00 incorporates the following fixe and enhancements:

• Adds the following new recording modes: 4.5K RAW and Apple ProRes in CDX-36150*1
• RAW Format
• Media: Capture Drive 2.0 (Resolution / Max. Frame Rate)
• [4.5K] 4512×2376 / 100 fps
• [4.5K Cinescope] 4512×1920 / 120 fps
• [2K Crop] 2048×1080 / 240 fps- ProRes Format*2
• Media: Capture Drive 2.0 (Resolution / Codec / Max. Frame Rate)
• 4096×2160 / ProRes 422 HQ / 60 fps
• 3846×2160 / ProRes 422 HQ / 60 fps
• 2048×1080 / ProRes 422 HQ / 120 fps
• 2048×1080 / ProRes 4444 XQ / 60 fps
• 2048×1080 / ProRes 4444 / 60 fps
• 1920×1080 / ProRes 422 HQ / 120 fps
• 1920×1080 / ProRes 4444 XQ / 60 fps
• 1920×1080 / ProRes 4444 / 60 fps
• 2048×1080 (Crop) / ProRes 422 HQ / 240 fps
• 1920×1080 (Crop) / ProRes 422 HQ / 240 fps
• Allows CDX-36150 firmware to be updated through the camera menu. *3
• Fixes communications with the Remote Controller RC-V100.

*1 Codex Digital Recorder module.
*2 When you initialize a Capture Drive with the main recording format set to [ProRes (Capture Drive)], the recordable space will be reduced to approximately half of the Capture Drive’s nominal capacity to ensure a highly reliable format thanks to the use of multi-stream processing.
*3 For the latest Firmware Version please check Codex Digital’s website.

Download Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C700 / EOS C700 PL Firmware Version 1.0.1.1.00

Canon ME20F-SH Firmware Version 1.0.3.1.00 incorporates the following enhancements.

• The following features are enabled for the CN-E18-80mm and T4.4 L IS KAS S:
• Saving and displaying metadata, such as the model name and the focal distance of the lens when attached.
• Support for Peripheral Illumination Correction.
• Manual Iris control via the camera’s joystick.
• Control of focus, zoom and iris using the separately-sold Remote Controller RC-V100.
• One shot autofocus.
• Automatic aperture and push auto iris functions.
• Operation of REC start/stop by the separately-sold ZSG-C10.
• Three camera modes have been added:
• Tv: Shutter speed is selectable. Iris, Gain and ND Filter* are set automatically.
• Av: Iris is selectable. Shutter speed, Gain and ND Filter* are set automatically.
• AGC: Shutter speed and Iris are selectable. Gain and ND Filter* are set automatically.
• * ND Filter can also be set manually.
• Adds Peripheral Illumination Correction for the following lenses:
• EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
• EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM
• EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
• Adds chroma-key correction function.
• Adds three white balance modes when the camera is set to Auto: custom White Balance Set, Preset and Color temperature.
• Adds 25PsF on output format.
• Adds [59.94P(i)]* and [50.00P(i)]* output setting for Monitor terminal.
• • When the frame rate is set to 59.94P (NTSC) or 50.00P (PAL), the 3G/HD-SDI 1 / MONITOR terminal can be set to output interlaced signal.
• * When using this setting 3G/HD-SDI 2 will output progressive signal.

Download Canon ME20F-SH Firmware Version 1.0.3.1.00