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oftware for aiding the production wor
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flow
The
Canon XF Utility
software and various XF
plugins are available as free downloads from your
local Canon Web site.
Canon XF Utility
allows you
to easily save, manage and play back your XF-AVC
clips, while the XF plugins let you smoothly link them
to major NLE software* to continue your editing
workflow. For details, refer to
Saving XF-AVC Clips
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The
Data Import Utility
software allows you to save
MP4 clips to a computer and even join split MP4
files into a single file for editing. For details, refer to
Saving MP4 Clips
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* Refer to
Working with Clips on a Computer
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details on compatible software.
Creativity and Artistic Expression
S
pecial recording mode
s
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When you make recordings, you can change the
recording frame rate to achieve a fast or slow motion
effect. Alternatively, you can use pre-recording to
record 3 seconds before you decide to start
recording, helping you capture those hard-to-catch
opportunities.
Cu
s
tom picture
s
etting
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Select one of the preset color settings or set the
combination of gamma curve, color space and color
matrix that you wish to use. Then, you can adjust a
number of other image-related parameters in detail.
With the Canon Log 3 gamma curve which features
an expanded dynamic range, you can be sure that
the camcorder covers your creative needs.
Loo
ks
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You can adjust various aspects of the picture, such
as the color depth, sharpness and brightness, to
create a desired "look". If you prefer, you can use
one of the preset looks offered. The [Wide DR] look,
for example, applies a gamma curve with a very
wide dynamic range and an appropriate color
matrix.
Other Features
• Battery packs compatible with Intelligent System
give you an estimate (in minutes) of the remaining
recording time.
• Compatibility with the optional GP-E2 GPS
Receiver to geotag your recordings (
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• Multiple image stabilization options (
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match your recording conditions.
• Compatibility with the optional RC-V100 Remote
Controller (
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94) when you need a professional
level of remote control far surpassing that of the
supplied wireless controller.
• Clear, adjustable LCD panel (
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adjustable viewfinder (
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24) for ease of use
regardless of the recording angle.
• Menu settings file that can be saved in the
camcorder or on an SD card to restore all the
menu settings or replicate them on another XF400
/ XF405 camcorder (
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107).