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 Canon XF-200 High Definition Camcorder

Canon XF-200 HD Camcorder
Product Code: XF200
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The Canon XF200 is a compact, high-performance Professional Camcorder designed to fulfill a broad spectrum of shooting requirements for users working on sports production, ENG, documentaries, commercials and corporate shoots, as well as for independent movie productions, government applications, film schools, colleges, weddings and other event videography. The camcorder features a wide-angle 20x optical zoom lens with three control rings, full image stabilization, infrared capabilities, flexible MXF/MP4 dual recording at various data rates, two/four-channel audio recording, a network interface and dual-band Wi-Fi®.

A versatile Canon 20x HD wide-angle video lens captures images with outstanding clarity across a broad 26.8-576mm* zoom range. A wide dynamic range gamma setting prevents overexposure even for bright areas of an image and/or with non-uniform colors. An eight-blade circular aperture provides natural and visually pleasing bokeh. Three separate lens rings offer independent control of focus, zoom and iris/aperture settings. A new Five-Axis Dynamic SuperRange OIS System further reduces the effects of camera shake, and a new rotating handgrip enables comfortable camera positioning at all shooting angles from high to low.

Dual-frequency Wi-Fi® and a CAT-5 Ethernet connector enable browser preview during shoots, in addition to FTP transfer to external PCs or laptops. The XF200 can also be used with Canon's new RC-V100 Remote Controller to provide full access to all important user functions, including start/stop, shutter/gain, zoom/focus/iris, white balance, black gamma and more.

Supports IP Streaming with Free Firmware Update
The firmware upgrade released on June 30th, 2015 enables the XF205 and XF200 camcorders to support video streaming over an IP network, a method that is widely used in the broadcasting industry to send and receive video signals. By sending video over the internet while it is being captured, users will be able to provide live transfers of footage to news programs and video-sharing sites. In addition, the upgrade will enable the camcorders to be used with Fujitsu's video transmission equipment, the Fujitsu Network IP-900IID and IP-920D HD/SD Compact Video Decoders1 as well as software supporting IP streaming. Thanks to these new capabilities, users will be able to stream video over an IP network without having to alter existing video-capture and editing workflows, such as those employed at broadcasting stations.
   
26.8mm Wide, 20x Optical Zoom Lens with 3 Separate Lens Rings
The XF200 professional camcorder features a highly versatile Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Lens that captures superb images with outstanding clarity at 900 TV lines of resolution. Offering a 35mm equivalent zoom of 26.8-576 mm, the optical zoom lens provides an extended range that can prove ideal for wide-angle to extreme telephoto shooting. When compared to previous XF professional camcorder models, the XF200's flexible focal range and enhanced wide angle offer many creative options, even when working at a distance. An eight-blade circular aperture provides a natural and visually pleasing bokeh effect to out of focus highlights.

In addition, the XF200 features three separate, banked lens rings that provide independent control of critical focus, zoom and iris/aperture settings, with adequate separation to improve ease of use. Separate gain and white-balance toggle switches are provided. Also, the camera's zoom speed is now up to 1.8x faster than the XF105/XF100 professional camcorders, with three selectable zoom speeds for creative control.

Canon XF-200 HD Camcorder

   
Enhanced Image Stabilization Performance
The XF200 professional camcorder's new Five-Axis Dynamic Super Range OIS system combines optical and electronic correction to help reduce image distortion- even when shooting while walking - for better looking videos. Standard Mode uses lens shift to provide constant compensation throughout the zoom range. Powered Mode helps improve vibration suppression at telephoto focal lengths. Dynamic Mode is specifically designed to stabilize the image when walking and shooting handheld by correcting simultaneously for roll, yaw and pitch.

Canon XF-200 HD Camcorder

   
Ergonomic, Rotating Grip
The XF200 professional camcorder features an aluminum die-cast grip that can be rotated through a wide 120-degree angle in discrete 15-degree steps. Cinematographers and other operators can maintain a firm and comfortable hold of the camera at any shooting angle.

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Equipped with Wide DR Gamma (600%) Mode and Refined, 8-bladed Circular Aperture
The XF200 professional camcorder's wide Dynamic Range Gamma of 600% helps prevent overexposure, even for high brightness areas of an image and/or with non-uniform colors. Unlike the normal knee function that compresses video signals in high brightness areas using linear gamma, a wide DR Gamma retains continuity across the image and enables color grading. And an eight-blade Circular Aperture designed using EF lens technology provides natural and nearly circular out-of-focus areas for enhanced bokeh, for example, during shoots of nighttime skylines.

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Infrared, High-sensitivity Shooting Function with Enhanced Exposure Performance
For investigative reporting, surveillance and similar projects, the XF200 professional camcorder's infrared mode produces video images that are evenly illuminated from the center to each edge of the picture area. An improved, diffused LED is approximately three times brighter than the infrared light used on previous Canon XF models, providing greater usable distance range in dark shooting conditions. Users can choose between Green and White IR recording modes according to personal preference. To prevent configuration or operating errors, the camera automatically turns off the IR LED when the user switches from infrared to normal video mode.

Canon XF-200 HD Camcorder
   
Professional 0.45-inch Color Viewfinder and Precise 3.5-inch OLED Panel
The XF200 professional camcorder features both a newly developed color viewfinder and a precision OLED panel. The tiltable, 0.45-inch viewfinder offers 1.23-megapixel resolution for improved visual display, making it possible to accurately check focus, framing, exposure, white balance and other camera settings. A wide, 28.2-degree viewing angle and high-definition imaging provide a comfortable shooting environment.

The 3.5-inch, touch-sensitive 1.23-megapixel Organic Electroluminescence (OLED) panel offers a number of user advantages over conventional backlit LCD-type displays, including a high contrast ratio, a wide viewing angle, high-speed response, slim dimensions and light weight.
 
   
MXF and MP4 Dual Codec Recording
Dual Codec Recording offers format choices that can be useful for various post-capture options. The DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor and multiple memory card slots enable simultaneous recording in high bit-rate MXF format and web-ready MP4 format at a variety of bit rates to suit the task at hand. MXF mode supports broadcast-ready Full HD 50 Mbps MPEG-2 shooting with 4:2:2 color sampling for high-quality chroma key compositing as well as 1440 x 1080 4:2:0 capture at 35 Mbps for specific applications. MP4 format supports 1080/60p at 35 Mbps for high definition capture of fast moving subjects, as well as reduced resolutions down to 640 x 360 at 1.5 or 3 Mbps for instant news reporting even when bandwidth is restricted.
   
Slow and Fast Motion Function Supported (MXF)
Special recording modes can expand the range that visual images can express. Both slow- and fast-motion recording in MXF format is possible using the XF200 professional camcorder's pair of Compact Flash drives, at speeds up to 250% and down to 40% of real time. Such special effects can be perfect for such feature productions as music videos and wedding videos.

 
   
Three Memory Card Slots
MXF files can be recorded onto the user's choice of one or two CF cards, while MP4 files (both still images and video data) are recorded independently to the SD card to support various workflows. The CF card slots can be configured for either dual-slot or relay recording of MXF files. And to help ensure trouble-free back-ups, MP4 recording can be carried out simultaneously with dual-slot MXF recording.

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35 Mbps 1440x1080 Recording Supported for Broadcast Usage (MXF)
For enhanced flexibility, the XF200 professional camcorder supports MXF-format recording at a variety of data rates, including broadcast-friendly 1440 x 1080/60i video up to 35 Mbps. Images shot at 60i are remarkably clear, with reduced artifacts, even when scenes contain a lot of movement.

The XF200 offers several creative recording modes and flexible frame rates, including Interval Recording mode, which can be programmed to shoot a specified number of video frames at pre-defined intervals for interesting time-lapse shoots, and Frame Record function, which captures a specified number of video frames each time RECORD mode is initiated during stop-frame animation projects.
   
5 GHz and 2.4 GHz Dual-frequency Built-in Wi-Fi® Capability
Several network-enabled Ethernet functions, including browser control, browser preview and FTP transfers, can be implemented via the XF200 professional camcorder's built-in Wi-Fi® links that operate at both 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz. Wi-Fi enables remote control and viewing during crane-mounted shoots, for example. Wi-Fi technology enables FTP file transfer to Cloud-based servers for convenient back-ups, or for situations where a relay station, such as a news truck, is not available, while the dual bands help ensure that the camcorders can send signals even in areas with increased signal interference.

It is also possible for the camcorder to connect to compatible networks, wireless hotspots and iOS® mobile devices using the free Canon Movie Uploader app*, or play back video on the camcorders' memory cards to Wi-Fi-enabled TVs and computers. Additionally, Wi-Fi technology allows remote control of key camcorder controls, exposure functions and focus settings, conveniently from your web browser when using a smartphone or tablet.
   
Ethernet LAN Terminal
In addition to dual-frequency Wi-Fi® links, the XF200 professional camcorder features an Ethernet connector for quickly linking the camcorder to conventional wired local-area networks and wireless routers, thus enabling browser preview during shoots, in addition to FTP transfer of video files to an external PC or laptop. Browser-enabled remote control is also supported by connecting to a wireless router via Ethernet.

Canon XF-200 HD Camcorder

   
Browser Remote, FTP File Transfer (MXF/MP4) Functions Featured
The XF200 professional camcorder can be controlled remotely from a normal Web browser running on a laptop, compatible smartphone or tablet device including record start/stop, AF/MF switching, focus/zoom settings and white-balance mode. Background transfer of MXF- and MP4-format video files via FTP links also is possible, enabling latest news images, for example, to be distributed quickly over the Internet, or utilized as pre-edited footage.


The XF200's function lets you pass video files via FTP; this Real-Time Proxy Transfer mode enables remote control of key camera functions and transfer of proxy files. Using Canon's Camera Access application, live video images can be viewed and/or recorded as MP4 proxy data and other operations controlled from a compatible smartphone or tablet device allowing news footage, for example, to be distributed and backed up. MP4 proxy files recorded on the compatible smartphone or tablet can be used to check material being captured at the remote location, and for news-flash footage. Live or recorded images can also be output via the camcorder's HD-SDI connectors.
   
Four-channel Audio Recording
The XF20 professional camcorder accommodates two- or four-channel recording of high-quality linear PCM audio sound at 16-bit/48 kHz sampling rate with individual level controls. Four-channel mode during MXF-format video recording enables a reporter's lavaliere microphone to be captured on one channel, for example, and the interviewee's mic on another channel, with two-channel ambience from the camera's built-in stereo microphone on channels 3 and 4. In addition, separate volume controls for the two XLR inputs enable the same source to be recorded at a lower level as backup.
Image Sensor
Sensor 1/2.84 type HD CMOS Pro
Filter RGB Primary Colour filter (Bayer array)
Total pixels per sensor 3.09 megapixels (2208 x 1398)
Effective pixels per sensor 2.91 megapixels (2136 x 1362)
Lens elements/Groups 12/10
Lens
Zoom ratio 20 x Optical
Focal length 3.67 - 73.4mm (35mm equivalent: 28.8 - 576mm)¹
Minimum focus distance 60cm (throughout zoom range);
10mm (Wide MACRO setting)
ND filter Built-in gradation ND filter
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 Zoom Rocker: Variable speed/Fixed speed (Fast/Normal/Slow, 16 speed level settings available in each mode);
Grip zoom: Fixed speed (Fast/Normal/Slow, 16 speed level settings available in each mode)
Zoom Ring: As operation speed
Focus control Manual control via focus ring, automatic (Instant AF, Medium AF, TV AF, Face Detection AF, Face Only AF), Push AF
Iris control Ring control; Full Auto
Aperture range f1.8 - f16
Filter diameter 58mm
Lens elements / groups 12/10
Aperture blades 8 Blade Circular Aperture
Image stabilization Dynamic IS and Powered IS, 5 Axis image stabilisation
Digital zoom 1.5x, 3x, 6x
Image Processor
Type DIGIC DV 4
Recording
Video storage media Compact Flash memory cards (Type 1 only) x 2 card slots
SD Card x 1 card slot
Dual Format recording, Double slot (simultaneous) recording and Relay (continuous) recording possible.
Type CF Card Type 1 Only, SD card Class 4 or higher
Recording time 128GB CF card: Up to 320 mins (1080/50i @ 50 Mbps)
128GB SD Card: up to 8 Hours (MP4/50P @35Mbps)
Recording file format Material eXchange Format (MXF) to CF card, MP4 to SD card
Recording format MPEG-2 Long GOP
50Mbps CBR (4:2:2) MPEG-2 422P@HL
35Mbps VBR (4:2:0) MPEG-2 MP@HL
25Mbps CBR (4:2:0) MPEG-2 MP@H14
MP4: MPEG-4/AVC/H.264
35/24/17/9/3 Mbps;
All modes variable bit rate, 4:2:0 colour sampling
Recording frame rate (PAL Mode) MXF
50Mbps: 1920 x 1080 50i, 25p
1280 x 720 50p, 25p
35Mbps: 1920 x 1080 50i, 25p
1440 x 1080 50i
1280 x 720 50p, 25p
25Mbps: 1440 x 1080 50i, 25p
MP4
35/24Mbps 1920 x 1080: 50P/25P
17Mbps 1280 x 720: 50P
9 Mbps 1280 x 720: 25P
3Mbps 640 x 360: 25P
Slow / Fast motion YES (MXF recording only)
720p: 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 37, 42, 45, 48, 50fps
1080p: 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25fps
Interval Record YES MXF recording only. 2, 6 or 12 frames, 25 time intervals
Frame Record YES. 2, 6 or 12 frames
Pre Record (cache record) YES (3 seconds)
Scan Reverse YES. Vertical/horizontal/both
Photo storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC memory card
Still quality During video recording: 1920 x 1080 in 1920 x 1080 or 1440 x 1080 mode,
1280 x 720; 1280 x 720 mode
During playback: 1920x1080
System
Capacitive Organic LED Size 8.77cm (3.5") Organic EL (OLED)
Dots 1.23m (approx. equivalent)
Image quality adjustments Brightness, contrast, colour, sharpness
Adjustable Yes
Waveform Monitor Yes, selectable on/off; Line, Line and Spot,Field, RGB, YPbPr display
Vectorscope Yes; Normal, Spot display
Focus Assist Peaking; Magnifying; Edge Monitor (using waveform display)
Peaking Peaking 1, Peaking 2 (Colour, Gain, Frequency customisable for each)
Zebra Level 1; Level 2; Both
Output via HDMI
Markers On/Off (Aspect ratio, Safety Zone Area, Grid, Horizontal, Centre)
EVF Size 1.15cm (0.45 in)
Dots 1.23m (approx. equivelent)
Image quality adjustments Brightness, contrast, colour, backlight
Adjustable Vertical tilt, up to 68°
Viewing Angle 28.2°
Correction lens + 2.0 to - 5.5 diopter
Inputs / Outputs
Audio in XLR inputs with 48V phantom power (x2)
Headphone output 3.5mm stereo jack
Video monitor output NO
HDMI YES (HDMI™ mini connector, output only, 1080/50p output possible)
IEEE 1394 (Firewire) NO
USB YES (Mini-B, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, output only)
HD/SD-SDI output NO
Time code NO
Genlock NO
LAN YES, Ethernet (1000BASE-T supported)
AV terminal 3.5mm mini jack (output only for video and audio)
DC input YES
Remote Control Terminal 2.5mm mini jack
Colour Bars YES (SMPTE or EBU), with 1KHz Tone
Misc
Tally lamp YES (x2)
Accessory shoe YES (cold shoe)
Custom Button Assignment YES (13 assignable buttons; select from 28 functions)
Rotating Side Grip Yes. 120° angle of rotation in 15° increments
Custom Dial NO
Shooting Functions
Exposure metering Standard (centre weighted), Spotlight, Backlight
Exposure compensation -2 to +2 EV
Auto Exposure mode Full Auto
Push Auto Iris No
Auto Gain Control setting Full Auto/AGC Limit/Manual
Auto Gain Control limit 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB,12dB,15dB,18dB, 21dB,24dB, 27dB
Gain setting -6dB / -3dB / 0dB/ 3dB / 6dB/ 12dB / 18dB / 24dB / 27dB /33dB / TUNE (0.5 dB increments from 0 to 27 dB)
27dB maximum in Auto mode
Shutter speed
Control Modes Full Auto / Manual joystick control (Auto; Speed; Angle; Clear Scan (CS); Slow Shutter (SLS); IR Slow Shutter)
Shutter speed 1/18 to 1/2000 (depending on frame rate)
Shutter Angle 11.25° to 360° (depending on frame rate)
Slow Shutter (SLS) 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 (depending on frame rate)
Clear Scan 50i / p: 50 to 250.51Hz
25p: 25 to 250.51Hz
Infrared
Infrared shooting mode YES (green or white)
Built-in IR lamp YES
Custom picture
Stored Configurations 9 (Including Wide DR)
Storage Medium SD/SDHC memory card
Gamma 6 profiles
Master Pedestal -50 to +50
Master Black -50 to +50 for each of R,G,B
Black Gamma Adjustable height, width and apex
Low Key Saturation -50 to +50 adjusts colour saturation in low brightness area
Knee Adjusts over exposure characteristic (Automatic, Slope, Point, Saturation)
Sharpness Adjustment for Detail level, Detail frequency, Coring, HV balance, Detail limit, Knee Aperture, Level Depend, Ingredient Ratio
Noise reduction Off, Automatic, On (1 to 12)
Skin detail Effect Level (Off, Low, Middle, High), Hue, Chroma, Area, Y Level
Selective Noise Reduction Effect Level (Off, Low, Middle, High), Hue, Chroma, Area, Y Level
Colour matrix Normal 1 -4, Cine 1 - 2, Wide DR Matrix and Hue -18 - +18, Colour Gain -50 - +50
White balance -50 to +50 white balance offset for R,G,B
Colour correction Area selection / area revision of two areas
Setup level -50 to +50 On / Off
Press On / Off
Clip 100% IRE Limits output to 100% after setup adjustment
Wireless LAN standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band) / IEEE 802.11a/n (5GHz band)¹
Supported Wi-Fi Functions Rec start/stop, 3 speed focus control, 3 speed zoom control, WB mode/adjust,
Iris, Shutter, Colour Temperature, Assign Button, ND Auto/Off
Supported Browser for Remote Operation Internet Explorer 8 or later, Safari (iOS), Safari (MacOS), Android standard browser
Remote Operation Control Features Aperture, Focus, WB, Shutter Speed, Gain, Exposure Compensation, Shooting Mode, Slot select, Start/Stop Recording
Authentication Systems Open/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Encryption WEP-64, WEP-128, TKIP, AES
GPS Information (Optional Accessory Latitude/Longtitude/Elevation, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
White balance
Auto YES in Full Auto Mode
Preset A, B, Preset (Daylight, Tungsten), Colour Temperature
Audio
Recording 48 kHz  16-bit 4ch or 2ch linear PCM (MXF)
Control Audio limiter, Auto/manual settings via control dials on handle
Microphone attenuation YES
Microphone level meter YES
Accessories
Supplied Battery pack BP-955, DC cable DC-930, Compact power adapter CA-930, Wireless controller WL-D6000, Eyecup, Lens Hood with Barrier, Microphone Holder Unit, Mains Cable.
Optional Wide Converter WA-H58, Teleconverter TL-H58, , BP-975, Tripod Adapter TA-100, Zoom Remote Control ZR-2000, Tripod Base TB-1, GPS Receiver GP-E2, Remote Controller RC-V100, Filter (58mm) Protect/ND8xL/ND4xL.
Others
Dimensions Approx 160 x 201 x 353mm (including lens hood with barrier, Eye Cup and microphone holder)
Operating Temperature range -5°C to +45°C, 60% relative humidity
 
 
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