4.0-inch LCD Monitor, High Resolution EVF and
Advanced Focusing Features
The XF305
and XF300
feature a
bright and
sharp 1.23
Megapixel
4.0-inch LCD
monitor with approxi-
mately 100% field of view
coverage. The LCD flips both ways for viewing from the left
or right side of the camera and has an extra 35 degrees of
movement for increased operability, even in tight situations.
The XF305 and XF300 also offer a 0.52-inch, 1.55 Megapixel
color electronic viewfinder (EVF), a breakthrough in critical
focusing. Two peaking modes and a magnification mode
are available in standby and record mode, making it
extremely easy for the camera operator to check and
confirm critical focus. In addition, Canon’s exclusive Edge
Monitor Focus Assist system displays a red and green
waveform monitor at the bottom of the LCD monitor and
three red focus check areas across the monitor. The green
waveform shows overall focus while the red waveform
shows the status of each focus check box. With this
dynamic focus feedback, the user can quickly tune focus
in a specific area, and move between focus points in a
scene with a whole new level of accuracy and speed.
Recording Modes and
Frame Rates
No matter the prescribed work-
flow, the XF305 and XF300 can
capture video at just the right
resolution, speed and bit rate.
These are the first cameras in
their class to shoot MPEG-2
4:2:2 files at 50Mbps (Constant
Bit Rate), 35Mbps (Variable Bit
Rate), for longer shooting
times and 25Mbps (Constant
Bit Rate) for compatibility with
HDV content. In addition to shooting in Full HD mode,
720p mode is available at speeds up to 60 frames per
Recording Mode
Frame rate
50Mbps
4:2:2
1920
x
1080
60i
30P
24P
1280
x
720
60P
30P
24P
35Mbps
4:2:0
1920
x
1080
60i
30P
24P
1280
x
720
60P
30P
24P
25Mbps
4:2:0
1440
x
1080
60i
30P
24P
Optional 50i/25p upgrade
through Canon Factory Service
Center
• To customize the operation
of the XF305 and XF300 to
the tastes and particulars of
the user, 28 different
functions are assignable to
13 buttons located on the
camera. All custom menus
and settings can be saved
onto an SD card, making it easy to share settings among
cameras or users, saving significant setup time when
matching multiple cameras to a pre-set style or moving
between cameras.
second for capturing sports and action. For PAL compatible
shooting, an optional upgrade for 50i and 25p recording
is available through the Canon Factory Service Center.
For shoots when the action stops and starts, the XF305
and XF300 have a Pre-Record feature. With Pre-Record
activated, the camcorder constantly buffers approximately
three seconds of video into its memory. When the record
button is pressed, recording begins immediately and the
content of the camera’s buffer memory is added, ensuring
that no important or unexpected action is missed. The
Slow and Fast Motion mode allows the XF305 and XF300
to record a different frame rate than the playback frame
rate resulting in either a fast or slow motion effect during
playback. Since the camera is recording real frames and
modifying the playback rate, there is no quality loss due
to interpolation and
maximum image
quality is main-
tained. In 1080p
mode, fast motion
is supported up to
2.5x the normal
rate and as slow as 1/2.5x. In 720p mode, fast motion is
supported up to 5x the normal rate and as slow as 1/1.25x.
For time-lapse applications, the XF305 and XF300 have an
Interval Recording mode that can be left to shoot a specified
number of frames at pre-defined intervals. For stop-frame
animation, the XF305 and XF300 feature a frame record
function allowing the camcorder to be programmed to
record a specified number of frames each time the camera
is triggered.
Customization
With extensive custom settings, the XF305 and XF300
enable the professional user to control and customize
every facet of shooting. A vast range of image quality,
control and display options ensure camera operation that
is intuitive, speedy and comfortable, no matter the style of
the shooter.
• For just the right look, the XF305 and XF300 camcorder’s
Custom Picture Settings make it simple to define the
Gamma, Knee, Color Matrix Adjustment, Saturation,
Sharpness, Master Black, Skin Tone and more.
Extensive Connectivity
The XF305 and XF300 are designed with
numerous options to insure that the
camcorders meet the requirements of
professional workflows by connecting
seamlessly with other production
equipment. They are equipped with a
DC-In terminal, allowing connection to
AC power and the hot swapping of
batteries, XLR audio inputs for connection to professional
audio devices, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, HDMI out, AV out,
component video out, headphone jack, dedicated video 2
out and a remote connection featuring full LANC support
for camera control with third-party controllers.
Additionally, the XF305 adds HD-SDI, genlock and SMPTE
time code (in/out) terminals, essential for live broadcast
and multi-camera setups. A new Intelligent Lithium-Ion
battery system provides detail about the remaining power
level and battery wear. The XF305 and XF300 also main-
tain compatibility with legacy Canon BP-900 series batter-
ies maintaining the value of existing batteries many pro-
fessionals already own.
Canon XF Utility
Compatible for use on both Mac and Windows platforms,
Canon XF Utility software provides a simplified first step in
the process of managing and playing back clips. Additionally,
the software can manage lists of clips in a number of
display formats, add and edit metadata, and backup media.
Refined Ergonomics and Durability for Easier
Operation
The XF305 and XF300
are designed from the
ground up to maximize
shooting comfort
and usability. The camcorders feature a redesigned layout
making them more intuitive than any that came before
them. New users and users switching from other products
will find the button layout, camera menu system and
camera controls familiar and easy to use out of the box.
The well balanced design allows the operator to comfort-
ably control the camera and easily maintain a steady shot
while minimizing arm fatigue.
Gamma
Normal 1
Normal 2
Normal 3
Normal 4
Cine 1
Cine 2
Black
Master Pedestal
-50 –> +50
Master
Black
Red
-50 –> +50
Green
-50 –> +50
Blue
-50 –> +50
Black
Gamma
Level
-50 –> +50
Range
-5 –> +50
Point
-1 –> +50
Low Key
Saturation
Enable
On
Off
Level
-50 –> +50
Knee
Enable
On
Off
Auto
On
Off
Slope
-35 –> +50
Point
50 –> 109
Saturation
-10 –> +10
Sharpness
Level
-10 –> +50
H.Detail Frequency
-8 –> +8
HV Detail Balance
-8 –> +8
Limit
-50 –> +50
Select
0 –> +15
Knee Aperture
Gain 0 –> 9
Slope 0 –> 3
Detail Sharp
Level 0 –> 50
Slope 0 –> 3
Offset 0 –> 50
Level
-30 to +50
Coring
D-Ofst 0 to +50
D-Curve 0 to +8
D-Depth -4 to +4
Noise Reduction
Auto
Off
1 –> 8
Skin
Detail
Effect Level
Off
Low
Middle
High
Hue
-16 –> +16
Chroma
0 –> 31
Area
0 –> 31
Y Level
0 –> 31
Custom Picture Settings
Interval Recording
G-R
-50 –> +50
G-B
-50 –> +50
B-R
-50 –> +50
B-G
-50 –> +50
White
Balance
B Gain
-50 –> +50
G Gain
-50 –> +50
R Gain
-50 –> +50
Color
Correction
Select Area
Off
A
B
A&B
A Area Select
Phase 0~31
Chroma 0~31
Area 0~31
Y Level 0~31
A Area Revision
Level -50 to +50
Phase -18 to +18
B Area Select
Phase 0~31
Chroma 0~31
Area 0~31
Y Level 0~31
B Area Revision
Level -50 to +50
Phase -18 to +18
Setup
Level
Level
-50 –> +50
Press
On
Off
100% Clip
On
Off
Selective
NR
Effect Level
Off
Low
Middle
High
Hue
0 –> 31
Chroma
0 –> 31
Area
0 –> 31
Y Level
0 –> 31
Select
Normal 1
Normal 2
Normal 3
Normal 4
Cine 1
Cine 2
Gain
-50 –> +50
Phase
-18 –> +18
R-G
-50 –> +50
R-B
-50 –> +50
Color
Matrix
136
135
Recording Mode
