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XF305/XF300 Specifications
IMAGING SENSOR
Effective Pixels: 1920 x 1080 pixels; Approx. 2.07 megapixels
Total Pixels: 2044 x 1160 pixels; Approx. 2.37 megapixels
Sensor Type: CMOS
Sensor Size: 1/3-inch
Number of Sensors: 3
Filter: Color Separation Prism plus Dichroic Filter
LENS
Zoom: 18x Optical zoom; 4.1 to 73.8mm (35mm equivalent 29.3 –
527.4); f/1.6-2.8. Zooming is possible using the zoom ring, grip zoom,
handle zoom, wireless controller and LANC.
Zoom Speed: 3 modes; Fast (Approx 1.8 – 60s), Normal (Approx 2.5 –
180s), and Slow (Approx 4.5 – 300s)
Each mode has Constant and Variable settings. In Constant mode,
there are 16 predefined steps and in Variable mode the speed is
controlled by the pressure applied to the rocker switch.
Lens Configuration: 17 Elements in 14 groups
Image Stabilizer: SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer; Lens Shift
System. 4 modes (Standard, Powered, Dynamic, Off).
Zoom Ring: Electronic with mechanical end stops and focal length indicator.
Focus Ring: Electronic; Option for mechanical end stops and distance
scale in Full Manual Focus mode
Minimum Focusing Distance: 1m, 20mm with wide macro
ND Filter: Built-in Glass ND filter; 3 steps (1/4, 1/16, 1/64)
Iris Ring: Yes; Electronic
Aperture: 6-blade metal aperture leaves
Filter Diameter: 82mm
EXPOSURE AND METERING
Exposure Modes: Full Auto; Manual
Metering Modes*: Standard: Center-weighted metering; Spotlight; Backlight
Manual Gain**: 3 Settings (Low, Medium, High)
Auto Gain Control (AGC): Yes, with auto gain limiter
Shockless Gain: Available; Ensures switches in gain happen smoothly
AE Shift: Available
Exposure Compensation: Available; 2 stops in 1/4 stop increments.
Shutter Modes: 3 modes: OFF; ON; SEL (Only takes effect when Full Auto is
off). Off mode: The shutter operates at the standard shutter speed which
corresponds to the frame rate. On mode: The shutter operates at the speed
selected in the SEL mode. SEL mode: Allows setting the shutter speed using
Auto, Manual Speed Selection, Shutter Angle, Clear Scan, or Slow Shutter.
Shutter Speed Range:
60i: 1/60 to 1/2000; SLS: 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30; CS: 59.94 Hz – 250.70 Hz,
30P: 1/30 to 1/2000; SLS: 1/4, 1/8, 1/15; CS: 29.97 Hz – 250.70 Hz,
24P: 1/24 to 1/2000; SLS: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12; CS: 23.97 Hz – 250.70 Hz,
Slow and Fast Motion mode: 1/18 to 1/2000
Shutter Angle Settings:
60i: 360, 240, 216, 180, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 22.5, 15, 11.25,
30P: 360, 240, 216, 180, 120, 108, 90, 60, 45, 30, 22.5, 15, 11.25 ,
24P: 360, 345.6, 288, 240, 180, 172.8, 144, 120, 90, 86.4, 72, 60,
45, 30, 22.5, 15, 11.25
Iris (Aperture) Range: f/1.6 to f/22 and closed in 1/8 steps
Push Auto Iris: Available; When Push Auto Iris button is pressed, aperture,
shutter and gain are set automatically to achieve proper exposure.
FOCUS
Focus Settings: 3 settings: Autofocus, Manual, Full Manual***
Autofocus System: TVAF plus External Phase Difference Metering Sensor
AF Modes: 3 Modes: Instant AF, Normal AF, Face AF. Instant AF: Uses both the
TTL-Video Signal Detection System and the External Sensor. Normal AF: Uses
only the TTL- Video Signal Detection System. Face AF: Focuses in on faces
when present and tracks focus on them. The face to track is user selectable.
Push AF: Available
AF Operating Range: Wide: 20mm to infinity; Full Zoom: 1m to infinity
AF Operation Illumination Range: Approx 50 Lux to 100,000 Lux
RECORDING/CODEC
Signal System: NTSC (PAL through optional upgrade at Canon Factory
Service Centers)
Compression: MPEG-2 Long-GOP
Color Space: 4:2:2 at 50Mbps recording
Maximum Bit Rate: 50Mbps (CBR)
Recording Options:
Mode
Resolution
Frame Rate
50Mbps (CBR) 4:2:2
1920 x 1080
60i/30p/24p
50Mbps (CBR) 4:2:2
1280 x 720
60p/30p/24p
35Mbps (VBR) 4:2:0
1920 x 1080
60i/30p/24p
35Mbps (VBR) 4:2:0
1280 x 720
60p/30p/24p
25Mbps (CBR) 4:2:0
1440 x 1080
60i/30p/24p
Recording Time:
Card Capacity
Bit Rate
CF Card
50 Mbps
35 Mbps
25 Mbps
2 GB
5 Minutes
5 Minutes
10 Minutes
4 GB
10 Minutes
10 Minutes
20 Minutes
8 GB
20 Minutes
25 Minutes
40 Minutes
16 GB
40 Minutes
55 Minutes
80 Minutes
32 GB
80 Minutes
110 Minutes 155 Minutes
64 GB
160 Minutes 225 Minutes 310 Minutes
Recording Media: CF Card (Type 1 Only); 2 Slots (Movie Files); UDMA
supported. SD Card (Still Images, Custom Picture Data****, Clip
Metadata, and Custom settings); MMC Cards not supported.
File Format: MXF
File System: FAT 32
Maximum Clip Number: 999 (per media)
AUDIO
Recording Format: Linear PCM; 2-Channel; 16-Bit; 48 kHz
Built-in Microphone: Stereo Microphone (Electret Condenser); with low
cut filter. Microphone sensitivity selectable; Normal: 0dB, High: +6 dB
External Audio: 2 – XLR inputs (Auto and Manual level settings)
Recording Level Adjustment Range: - Infinity to +18dB
Phantom Power: Available; +48V
Headphone Adjustment: 16 Settings; Volume is muted at lowest setting
FEATURES AND PERFORMANCE
Playback: Index Display: Normal Index, OK Mark Index, Check Mark Index,
Shot Mark Index, Expand Index, Photo Index. Clip Playback: Forward Search,
Reverse Search, Forward Frame Advance, Frame Reverse, Record Review,
Skip Playback, Slow Playback. Playback Functions: Copy CF A to B
(Single Clip, OK Clips, All Clips) Clip Erasure (Single Clip, All Clips, Last
Clip); Still Image Playback (index, single playback, erasure, protect)
Slow and Fast Motion Recording: Available; Records at a different frame
rate than the playback rate allowing for fast and slow motion effects:
50 Mbps - 1920 x1080 (Playback Rate: 30p/24p) Record Rate: 12, 15,
18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30
50 Mbps - 1280 x 720 (Playback Rate: 60p/30p/24p) Record Rate: 12, 15,
18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 40, 44, 48, 54, 60
35 Mbps - 1920 x1080 (Playback Rate: 30p/24p) Record Rate: 12, 15,
18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30
35 Mbps - 1280 x 720 (Playback Rate: 60p/30p/24p) Record Rate: 12,
15, 18, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 40, 44, 48, 54, 60
25 Mbps - 1440 x1080 (Playback Rate: 30p/24p) Record Rate: 12, 15,
18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30
Waveform Monitor: Available
Vectorscope: Available
Exposure / Focus Aids: Peaking (2 types), Zebra Bars, Magnify, Edge
Extraction, Black and White
Interval Record: Available; Ability to set time interval and number of
frames to record. Interval can be set in 25 levels ranging from 1 second
to 10 minutes. 60i /30p: Selectable between 1, 3, 6, 9 frames.
24p/60p: Selectable between 2, 6, 12 frames
Frame Record: Available; Records a set number of frames each time the
record button is pressed. 60i /30p: Selectable between 1, 3, 6, 9
frames. 24p/60p: Selectable between 2, 6, 12 frames.
Scan Reverse: When using a Depth-of-Field Converter or other lens adapters,
it flips or reverses the image automatically so it is recorded correctly.
Time Code: Drop Frame (DF) and Non-Drop Frame (NDF)
Time Code Modes: Regen, Record Run, Free Run and External Source
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Auto White Balance (AWB): Available
Custom White Balance: Available; 2,000K to 15,000K in 100K increments
Custom Picture Settings: Gamma, Black, Black Gamma, Low Key
Saturation, Knee, Sharpness, Noise Reduction, Skin Detail, Selective Noise
Reduction, Color Matrix, White Balance, Color Correction, Setup Level,
Clip 100% IRE
Custom Functions: Available; Shockless Gain, Shockless White
Balance, AE Response, Iris Limit, Iris Ring Direction, Focus Ring Control,
Object Distance Unit, Zoom Indicator, ZR2000 AE Shift, Scan Reverse
Recording, Character Record
Custom Display: Yes; LCD panel and EVF
Assign Buttons: 13; Can be assigned camera functions
Digital Teleconverter: Yes, Approximately 1.5x
Color Bars: Available
1 kHz Signal Tone: Available
Minimum Illumination: Full AUTO mode: 4.5 lux (Shutter speed 1/60, Gain
+21 dB), Manual mode: 0.08 lux (Shutter speed 1/4, Gain +33 dB, 60i)
EVF
Type: 0.52-inch Color (Approx. 1,555,000 dots)
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Viewing Angle Adjustment: Available; Viewing angle can be adjusted
up and down
Diopter Adjustment Range: +2.0 to -5.5
Field of View Coverage: Approximately 100%
EVF Adjustments: Brightness, Contrast, Color, Sharpness and Backlight
(Normal or Bright)
Special Features: Black and White Display, and setting for viewing
concurrent images on display.
DISPLAY
Type: Rotating 4.0-inch Color LCD Monitor (Approx. 1,230,000 dots)
switchable to either side of camera body
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Field of View Coverage: Approximately 100%
Display Adjustments: Brightness, Contrast, Color, Sharpness and
Backlight (Normal or Bright)
Special Features: Black and White Display, and setting for viewing
concurrent images on display.
I/O
HD/SD SDI: Yes (with embedded audio); BNC Connector, output only
SD-SDI: 480i: Compliant with SMTPE 259M, Embedded Audio:
Compliant with SMTPE 272M, Time Code Standard: SMTPE 12M
HD-SDI: 1080i: Compliant with SMTPE 292M, 720p: Compliant with
SMTPE 296M, Embedded Audio: Compliant with SMTPE 299M, Time
Code Standard: SMTPE 12M.
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Time Code (In/Out): Yes; BNC Connector
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Genlock: Yes; BNC Connector (Input Only)
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HDMI: Yes (Type A)
Audio Input Terminal: 2 - XLR (Mic Level and Line Level)
Analog Audio Output: A/V Connector (3.5mm diameter)
Analog Video Output: A/V Connector (3.5mm diameter)
Video 2: Available, BNC Connector (Composite/Output Only);
Signals can be output simultaneously from the AV and Video 2 Jacks.
Component Output: Available
Headphone Terminal: 3.5mm stereo mini-jack
LANC: 2.5mm stereo mini-jack
USB Connector: Mini-B USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
POWER/OTHERS
Power Supply: 7.4V DC (battery pack)
Temperature & Humidity (Performance): 0 – 40° C, 32 – 104° F, 85%
Dimensions (W x H x D): approx. 6.0 x 9.3 x 15.0 in (153 x 236 x 382mm)
(not including lens hood, eyecup, grip belt); approx. 7.1 x 9.3 x 15.6 in
(180 x 236 x 396mm) (includes lens hood but does not include eyecup
& grip belt)
Weight: XF305: approx. 5.9 lb (2,670 g) product only; approx. 6.6 lb
(2,980 g) total weight including lens hood, BP-955, CF Card (1); XF300:
approx. 5.8 lb (2,630 g) product only; approx. 6.5 lb (2,940 g) total
weight including lens hood, BP-955, CF Card (1)
XF305/XF300 KIT CONTENTS
* The standard setting is used in Full Auto mode.
** Any gain setting from -6dB to 33 dB can be assigned to the Low, Medium and
High settings in 0.5 dB steps. The default is 0dB, 6dB, 12 dB.
*** In Full Manual Focus mode, a rotational limit (hard stop) is set and subject distance
is displayed.
**** Custom Picture Data is not compatible with data from previous Canon models.
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XF305 Only
All images and effects simulated. Specifications are subject to change without
notice. Weight and dimensions are approximate. Canon and DIGIC are registered
trademarks of Canon Inc. in the United States and may also be registered trademarks
or trademarks in other countries. IMAGEANYWARE is a trademark of Canon. “HDV”
and the “HDV” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan,
Limited (JVC). Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered
trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
Warning: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights
of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
• XF305/XF300 Body
• Lens Hood
• Eyecup
• Battery Pack BP-955
• Compact Power Adapter CA-930
• DC Cable DC-930
• Wireless Controller WL-D6000
• Shoulder Strap SS-1200
• Component Cable DTC-1500
• Canon XF Utilities Disc
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