Canon XA40 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder
SKU: CAN-XA40
Main Features:
- 8.29MP, 1 2/3" CMOS Sensor
- Up to UHD 4K30 Video Recording
- Mini-HDMI Output
- Integrated 20x Optical Zoom Lens
- Dual XLR and Mic/Line Audio Input
- Dual SD Relay and Simultaneous Recording
- DIG!C DV 6 Processor
- 3" Touchscreen LCD, Tiltable Viewfinder
Model: XA40 (1/2.3" Mini-HDMI) | XA50 (1" Mini-HDMI) | XA55 (1" Mini-HDMI & SDI)
Details
The Canon XA40 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder is a compact, lightweight camera featuring UHD 4K capture, a 1" CMOS sensor, two XLR audio inputs, and one mini-HDMI output which fits right into the ENG category for documentary or journalism-style productions. The Canon XA40 optics include an integrated 20x HD optical zoom and an eight-bladed circular iris for more natural highlights. The camera's pro-style features include Hybrid, Normal, Face Only, Manual Focus, Instant, and Canon's Medium autofocus; fast- and slow-motion recording, full manual control, optical and electronic image stabilization, a 3" touchscreen LCD, user-assignable buttons, infrared mode, and a DIGiC DV 6 image processor with high sensitivity and low noise.
The Canon XA40 also has display monitoring features such as zebra, color bars, and test tone. The camera records UHD 4K30 and Full HD 1080p60 captured to dual SD card slots, and outputs to a mini-HDMI port. The dual SD card slots allow for automatic switching from one card to another, as well as simultaneous recording to both. The camera can output up to 1920 x 1080p 10-bit 4:2:2 video at 59.94 fps via its mini-HDMI output. On the audio side, the XA40 features up to four channels of LPCM audio with manual/automatic recording levels, two XLR inputs with phantom power, and a 3.5mm stereo mini input. It features a built-in stereo microphone as well as a headphone jack.
Specifications
| IMAGE SENSOR: | |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-type CMOS |
| Filter | RGB Primary Colour Filter |
| Total pixels | Approx. 21.14MP |
| Effective pixels | Approx. 8.29 MP (3840 x 2160) |
| Subject illumination range | Approx. 0.3 lx to 100,000 lx |
| Minimum illumination (PAL) | P Mode: Approx. 4.2 lx (shutter speed 1/25 sec with auto slow shutter On) |
| Low Light Mode: Approx. 0.3 lx (shutter speed 1/2 sec.) | |
| LENS: | |
| Zoom ratio | 20x optical |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | Approx. 29.3 - 601mm Standard IS/IS Off |
| Minimum focus distance | 10 mm at wide end, 60 cm across entire zooming range |
| Aperture | f/1.8 - 2.8 (AV Priority and Manual Modes) |
| Aperture blades | 8 blades |
| Filter diameter | 58mm |
| Image stabilization system | Optical system (lens shift) + electronic stabilization |
| Dynamic, Standard, Powered, Off | |
| ND filter | Built-in gradation filter (Auto or Off) |
| Zoom control | Zoom rockers on body and handle; |
| Selectable manual zoom/focus ring on lens; | |
| Selectable High Speed and Soft Zoom modes available. | |
| Zoom speed | Variable (body rocker only) or Constant speed |
| (body and handle rocker; Fast/Normal/Slow, 16 speed level settings in each) | |
| Focus control | MANUAL: Lens ring and touchscreen point selection |
| (Magnify and Peaking assist functions), Focus Preset. | |
| AUTOFOCUS: Touchscreen AF point selection, Face | |
| Detection and Tracking, Touch and Track, Face Only AF. (Instant AF, Medium AF, Normal AF) | |
| Focus System | Hybrid AF, Normal AF |
| Iris control | Touchscreen, Auto |
| Digital zoom/Teleconverter | 400x Digital Zoom, 2x Digital Teleconverter |
| IMAGE PROCESSOR: | |
| Type | DIGIC DV 6 |
| Colour Sampling | YCC 4:2:0 |
| Bit depth | 8-bit |
| RECORDING: | |
| Video storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (2 card slots) |
| Type | Class U3 cards recommended |
| Recording time (64GB Card, approx.) | 150Mbps: 55 mins / 35Mbps: 240 mins / 17Mbps: 495 mins |
| Recording file system | FAT32/exFAT |
| Internal recording format (PAL) | MP4: 3840 x 2160 (150Mbps) / 1920 x 1080 (35/17 Mbps) |
| External recording output (PAL) | HDMI output (Camera mode): |
| UHD recording mode: 1920 x 1080 25.00P YCC4:2:2 8-bit | |
| Full HD recording mode: 1920 x 1080 50.00P/25.00P; 1280 x720 50.00P YCC4:2:2 10-bit | |
| External monitoring | HDMI (50.00i) |
| Recording frame rate (PAL) | 25.00P (UHD), 50.00P/25.00P (Full HD) |
| Slow/Fast motion (PAL) | 3840 x 2160 / 25.00P: x2, x4, x10, x20, x60, x120, x600, x1200 |
| 1920 x 1080 / 50.00P: x2, x4, x10, x20, x60, x120, x600, x1200 | |
| 1920 x 1080 / 25.00P: x0.5 | |
| Pre Recording function | Yes. 3 seconds |
| Still photos | JPEG up to 3840x2160 (Still image resolution is dependent on the video resolution) |
| Photo storage media | SD Card |
| AUDIO: | |
| Recording | MPEG-2 AAC-LC (16-bit 2ch) / LPCM (16-bit 4ch) |
| Audio control | Manual/Auto |
| Independent 2ch Line/Mic/Mic+48V input; | |
| Independent level control per channel (-∞ to +18dB); | |
| Independent audio limiters (2 ch); | |
| Input mic trimming | |
| Reference tone | 1KHz, -12dB / -18dB / -20dB / Off |
| Microphone attenuation | Auto/On/Off (20dB) |
| Microphone level meter | Yes |
| SYSTEM - MONITORING PANEL: | |
| Type | Capacitive LCD touch panel |
| Size | 3.0-inch (7.5 cm, approx. 460,000 dots) |
| Waveform Monitor | No |
| Focus Assist | Peaking / Magnify |
| Peaking | Selectable Peaking Colour: Red / Blue / Yellow |
| Zebra | 70% or 100% reference level |
| Markers | Grid (white/grey) and Level (white/grey) |
| VIEWFINDER: | |
| Size | 0.24-inch, approx. 1.56 million dots |
| Correction lens | +2.0 to -5 dioptre |
| INPUTS/OUTPUTS: | |
| Audio input | XLR 3-pin jack (x2) with 48V phantom power, Line |
| and Mic options on detachable handle, | |
| 3.5mm microphone input jack (Supply Voltage 2.4V DC), Built-in Mic | |
| Headphone output | 3.5mm stereo mini jack |
| HDMI output | HDMITM mini connector |
| USB | Mini-B, Hi-Speed USB, PTP class supported |
| SDI output | No |
| Time code | Superimposed on HDMI output signal (Camera Mode only) |
| Genlock | No |
| LAN | No |
| AV terminal | No |
| DC input | 3.4mm jack |
| Remote Control Terminal | 2.5mm mini jack |
| SHOOTING FUNCTIONS: | |
| EXPOSURE: | |
| Exposure metering | Centre-weighted average or segment evaluative (determined by shooting mode) |
| No metering: Fireworks mode, Fixed exposure (1/50 sec.) | |
| Exposure compensation | Highlight AE, Exposure lock, Auto backlight |
| compensation, Exposure compensation amount | |
| shown as ±3 when locked (±12 increments) or ±2 in | |
| AUTO (±8 increments). | |
| Exposure Lock | Yes. |
| Auto Gain Control setting | Auto / Manual |
| Auto Gain Control limit | 0 - 24dB (1dB increments) |
| SHUTTER SPEED: | |
| Control modes | Auto, P, Tv, Manual |
| Shutter speed | 1/6 - 1/2000 sec |
| (1/2 - 1/500 sec in Low Light mode) | |
| Slow Shutter (SLS) | 50.00P: |
| Auto slow shutter On: 1/25 to 1/500 sec. | |
| Auto slow shutter Off: 1/50 to 1/500 sec. | |
| 25.00P: | |
| Auto slow shutter On: 1/12.5 to 1/500 sec. (Display is 1/12) | |
| Auto slow shutter Off: 1/25 to 1/500 sec. | |
| Clear Scan | No |
| WHITE BALANCE: | |
| Auto | Yes |
| Preset | Daylight (Approx. 5,600K), Tungsten (Approx. 3,200K) |
| Manual setting | Colour Temperature range: 2,000–15,000K |
| Default value for Set 1 and Set 2: 5,600K | |
| SHOOTING MODES: | |
| Program AE | AUTO Mode |
| Manual Mode: P, Tv, Av, M (manual exposure), SCN (Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low | |
| Light, Spotlight, Fireworks) | |
| Infrared shooting mode | Yes (green or white) |
| Built-in IR lamp | Yes, in detachable Handle Unit. |
| Wavelength: 850nm (near-Infrared) | |
| Look settings | Standard (Adjustment: Sharpness, Contrast, Colour Depth) |
| WI-FI & GPS SPECIFICATIONS: | |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| GPS Information (Optional Accessory) | Location (Latitude/Longitude/Altitude), Coordinated |
| Universal Time (UTC), Satellite reception. | |
| (requires the optional GPS Receiver GP-E2) | |
| MISCELLANEOUS: | |
| Tally lamp | Yes, in detachable Handle Unit |
| Colour Bars (PAL) | Yes. SMPTE or EBU, with 1KHz Tone |
| Accessory shoe | Yes (cold shoe) |
| Assignable buttons | 5 assignable Buttons: Assignable to (AF/MF) / Face |
| Only AF / Magnification / BLC Always On / Powered | |
| IS / Auto Acquire WB / WB Priority / IR Light/ Pre REC / | |
| Review Recording / PHOTO / Monitor Channels / | |
| Menu / Off | |
| Custom dial | Tv / Av / M / AGC Limit / Exposure Compensation / Off |
| TIME CODE: | |
| Count-up system | Regen / Rec Run / Free Run / Preset (Non-Drop Frame) |
| Time Code out | Via HDMI out. Superimposed on output, Camera |
| Mode only | |
| BATTERY: | |
| Battery Pack | Canon Battery Pack BP-820 (supplied), BP-828 (optional) |
| Power Consumption (recording) | UHD/150Mbps: Approx. 4.1W (25.00P) |
| Continuous Recording Time (approx.) | UHD/150Mbps/25.00p: 175 mins (BP-820) / 270 Mins (BP-828) |
| FHD/35Mbps/50.00p: 175 mins (BP-820) / 270 Mins (BP828) | |
| SIZE AND WEIGHT: | |
| Dimensions | Approx. 109 x 84 x 182 mm (main body only) |
| Approx. 131 x 180 x 231 mm (Including lens hood, BP-820, mic holder unit, and handle unit) | |
| Weight | (camera only) Approx. 730g |
| Weight | (fully equipped) Approx. 1120g |
| Operating temperature range | -5 to +45ºC, 60% relative humidity |
| 0ºC to +40ºC, 85% relative humidity |
What's In The Box
Canon XA40 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder
- CA-570 Compact AC Power Adapter
- BP-820 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (1780mAh)
- Lens Hood with Lens Cover
- Handle
- Microphone Holder
- WL-D89 Wireless Controller