Canon XA55 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder
Main Features:
- 8.29MP, 1" CMOS Sensor
- Up to UHD 4K30 Video Recording
- Mini-HDMI and 3G-SDI Outputs
- Integrated 15x Optical Zoom Lens
- Dual XLR and Mic/Line Audio Input
- 5-Axis Optical Image Stabilization
- Dual SD Relay and Simultaneous Recording
- DIG!C DV 6 Processor
- 3" Touchscreen LCD, Tiltable Viewfinder
Details
The Canon XA55 Professional UHD 4K Camera is a compact, lightweight camera featuring UHD 4K capture, a 1" CMOS sensor, two XLR audio inputs, and one mini-HDMI, and one BNC 3G-SDI output which fits right into the ENG category for documentary or journalism-style productions.
The Canon XA50's optics include an integrated 15x HD optical zoom and a nine-bladed circular iris for more natural highlights, and wide DR gamma support for low-light recording. The camera's pro-style features include Dual Pixel and Contrast 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 DIG!C DV 6 image processor with high sensitivity and low noise. The XA50 also has display monitoring features such as zebra, color bars, and test tone and a built-in neutral density filter mechanism offering ND4, ND16, and ND64 options.
1.0-type CMOS sensor:
Large CMOS sensor for beautiful Bokeh with high sensitivity and low noise. The camera also benefits from enhanced Full HD image quality with Over Sampling HD processing, whilst the Wide DR setting allows a wide dynamic range to be captured.
High quality 4K 15x zoom lens:
Optimise the quality of your images with an ultra-wide 25.5mm 4K 15x optical zoom with Super HD lens elements to minimise chromatic aberrations. There is an advanced 5-axis image stabilization to cope with filming on the move or when shooting handheld.
Fast and precise Dual Pixel CMOS AF:
The XA50 incorporates Dual Pixel CMOS AF for fast and accurate autofocusing in approximately 80% (vertically and horizontally) of the sensor. Face detection AF and Touch tracking operation enable seamless focus control for intuitive operation. A Dual Pixel Focus Guide provides a graphical interface to aid manual focusing.
XF-AVC and MP4 recording to SD cards:
The XA50 supports multi-format recording capabilities including XF-AVC and MP4. It records XF-AVC 4K UHD 160Mbps up to 25P, plus Full HD 45Mbps at 50P/50i/25P. It is also possible to record MP4 4K 150Mbps at 25P and Full HD 35Mbps at 50P/25P. Slow and Fast motion recording are also possible in 4K/Full HD up to 1200x.
Compact and lightweight with professional functions:
Powerful functionality includes an Infrared mode – allowing users to capture video in conditions with little to no ambient light – and simultaneous backup and relay recording with dual SD card slots. Other features include professional audio support with two XLR terminals and 4-channel linear PCM, and low power consumption for an extended battery life.
Specifications
| CAMERA: | |
| IMAGE SENSOR: | |
| Sensor | 1.0-type CMOS |
| Filter | RGB Primary Colour Filter |
| Total pixels | Approx. 13.4 MP |
| Effective pixels per sensor | Approx. 8.29 MP (3840 x2160) |
| Subject illumination range | Approx. 0.1 lx to 100,000 lx |
| Minimum illumination (PAL) | P Mode: Approx. 1.4 lx (shutter speed 1/25 sec., 50.00P; with auto slow shutter On) |
| Low Light Mode: Approx. 0.1 lx (shutter speed 1/2 sec.) | |
| LENS: | |
| Zoom ratio | 15x optical |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | Approx. 25.5 to 382.5 mm Standard IS/IS Off |
| Minimum focus distance | 10 mm at wide end, 60 cm across entire zooming range |
| Aperture | f/2.8 - f/11 (AV Priority and Manual Modes) |
| Aperture blades | 9 blades |
| Filter diameter | 58mm |
| Image stabilization system | Optical system (lens shift) + electronic stabilization |
| Dynamic, Standard, Powered, Off | |
| ND filter | 3 densities: turret switched, motor-driven. |
| ND 1/4, ND 1/16, and ND 1/64. | |
| Zoom control | Zoom rockers on body and handle; |
| Selectable manual zoom/focus ring on lens; | |
| Wireless controller; | |
| Selectable High Speed mode available. | |
| Zoom speed | Variable (body rocker only) or Constant speed (body |
| rocker, handle rocker and wireless controller; | |
| Fast/Normal/Slow, 16 speed level settings in each) | |
| Focus control | MANUAL: Lens ring and touchscreen point selection (Focus Guide and Peaking assist functions), |
| Focus Preset. | |
| AUTOFOCUS: Touchscreen AF point selection, Face | |
| Detection and Tracking, Face Only AF. (Continuous AF, AF-Boosted MF, AF Speed, AF | |
| Response, AF Frame size) | |
| Focus System | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Contrast AF |
| Iris control | Touchscreen, Auto |
| Digital zoom/Teleconverter | 300x Digital Zoom, 2x Digital Teleconverter |
| IMAGE PROCESSOR: | |
| Type | DIGIC DV6 |
| Dynamic range | 800% in Wide DR mode |
| Colour samplin | 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.) | MP4: 150Mbps: 55 mins / 35Mbps: 220 mins |
| XF-AVC: 160 Mbps: 50 mins / 45 Mbps: 185 mins | |
| Recording file system | FAT32/exFAT |
| Internal recording format (PAL) | XF-AVC: 3840 x 2160 (160Mbps) / 1920 x1080 (45 Mbps) |
| MP4: 3840 x 2160 (150Mbps) / 1920 x 1080 (35/17 Mbps) | |
| External recording output (PAL) | SDI / 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 | SDI / HDMI (50.00i) |
| Recording frame rate (PAL) | MP4: 25.00P (UHD), 50.00P/25.00P (Full HD) |
| XF-AVC: 25.00P (UHD), 50.00P/50.00i/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 | MP4: MPEG-2 AAC-LC (16-bit 2ch) / LPCM (16-bit 4ch) |
| XF-AVC: LPCM (24-bit 4ch) | |
| Audio control | Manual or Auto |
| Independent 2ch Line/Mic/Mic+48V input; | |
| Independent level control per channel (-∞ to +18 dB); | |
| Independent audio limiters (2 ch); | |
| Input mic trimming | |
| Reference tone | 1KHz, -12dB / -18dB / -20dB / Off |
| Microphone attenuation | 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 | Dual Pixel Focus Guide / Peaking / Magnify |
| Peaking | Selectable Peaking Colour: Red / Blue / Yellow |
| Zebra | 70% or 100% reference level |
| Marker | s 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 | Min-B, Hi-Speed USB, PTP class supported |
| SDI output | XA55: 3G-SDI with BNC Connector |
| 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 or ±2 in AUTO (±8 increments). | |
| Exposure Lock | Yes. |
| Auto Gain Control setting | Auto / Manual |
| Auto Gain Control limit | Wide DR Mode selected: 9 - 38dB |
| (1 dB increments) Wide DR Mode Off: 0 -38 dB | |
| (1 dB increments) | |
| SHUTTER SPEED: | |
| Control modes | Auto, P, Tv, Manual |
| Shutter speed (PAL) | 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, Neutral, Wide DR, Monochrome |
| (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 / Focus Guide / BLC Always | |
| On / Powered IS / Auto Acquire WB / WB Priority / IR | |
| Light / Pre REC / Review Recording / PHOTO / | |
| Monitor Channel / Menu / Off | |
| Custom dial | Av / Tv / 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/160Mbps)/25.00P: |
| XA55: Approx. 5W | |
| Continuous Recording Time (approx.) | UHD/(150Mbps/160Mbps)/25.00p: |
| XA55: 145 mins (BP-820) / 220 Mins (BP-828) | |
| FHD/(35Mbps/45Mbps)/50.00p: | |
| XA55: 135 mins (BP-820) / 210 Mins (BP-828) | |
| SIZE AND WEIGHT: | |
| Dimensions | Approx. 109 x 91 x 214 mm (main body only) |
| Approx. 140 x 216 x 265 mm (Including hood, BP-820, mic holder, and handle unit) | |
| Weight | (camera only) XA55: Approx. 970g |
| Weight | (fully equipped) XA55: Approx. 1445g (Including hood, BP-820, mic holder, handle unit and a memory card) |
| Operating temperature range | Approx. 0 to 40 °C, 85 % (relative humidity) |
| Approx. -5 to 45 °C, 60 % (relative humidity) |
What's In The Box
- 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