Canon XF100

High Definition Camcorders XF-100

Canon XF100
Product Code: XF100

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Overview
Compact in size, light weight and fully featured, the Canon XF100 Professional Camcorder can be tailored to fit a wide range of individual needs. While sharing many of the capabilities of the Canon XF305 and XF300 Professional Camcorders, including the Canon XF Codec and Compact Flash (CF) recording, the XF100 offers some exciting new features of its own.
Whether used as a companion to the XF305 or XF300 or as a standalone camcorder, the XF100 is geared for a wide range of applications where high image quality, extreme portability, and efficient workflow are of the utmost importance. And with infrared recording and true stereoscopic 3-D production capabilities, the XF100 allows users to explore new creative outlets and emerging markets.
The XF100 utilizes Canon's XF Codec – a file-based MPEG-2 compression with an MXF File Wrapper that ensures the widest compatibility with existing industry infrastructure, metadata and non-linear editing (NLE) systems. The codec's 4:2:2 color sampling provides ultra-fine transitions in tone and color for maintaining the highest image quality needed for advanced post production processing.
The XF100's newly developed Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens along with a Canon native 1920 x 1080 CMOS Image Sensor delivers exceptional image quality. The XF100 also offers multiple recording bit rates, resolutions and variable frame rates to expand creative flexibility, allowing users to work in virtually any production environment.

MPEG-2 recording to two CF cards at up to 50Mbps (4:2:2)

Light, compact design; XLR inputs

10x zoom Canon HD Video Lens

1/3 type Full HD Canon CMOS

3D Assist Functions; Infrared shooting mode

8.8cm (3.5’’) 920k dot LCD; 0.6cm (0.24”), 260k dot EVF

Variable frame rates

An unprecedented combination of versatility and Full HD image quality

MPEG-2 recording at up to 50Mbps (4:2:2)
The XF100 records MPEG-2 MXF (Media eXchange Format) files – up to 1920 x 1080 Full HD at 50Mbps (4:2:2) – to relatively inexpensive and widely available CompactFlash (CF) memory cards. Relay Recording across two card slots allow filming to continue without interruption, whilst Double Slot Recording lets you store the same footage to both cards.

Light, compact design; XLR inputs
Putting exceptional functionality in the palm of your hand, the durable and lightweight design enables exceptional versatility. Linear PCM audio can be captured via twin XLR inputs and also using the front-mounted stereo microphone.

10x zoom Canon HD Video Lens
Drawing on Canon’s broadcast lens expertise, XF100 features a fast, wide angle Canon HD Video Lens (f1.8-f2.8, 30.4mm) with built-in control ring for adjustment of zoom, focus or iris. An enhanced Optical Image Stabilizer system helps to reduce chromatic aberration, maintain sharpness and reduce lens size.

1/3 type Full HD Canon CMOS
A 2.07MP Full HD CMOS sensor – designed and manufactured by Canon - captures Full HD video at native 1920x1080 resolution. The sensor is equipped with a Bayer pattern colour filter for high sensitivity and wide dynamic range; high-speed data readout technology minimises rolling-shutter skew that can occur in CMOS camcorders.

3D Assist Functions; Infrared shooting mode
The XF100 features 3D Shooting Assist functions (OIS Axis Shift and Focal Length Guide) which support stereoscopic 3D video capture using two camcorders. With twice the infrared (IR) sensitivity of previous models it’s also perfect for low light shooting using the new IR Shooting Mode and built-in IR lamp. Green and white options are available to suit different projects.

8.8cm (3.5’’) 920k dot LCD; 0.6cm (0.24”), 260k dot EVF
Both camcorders feature a large, side-mounted LCD. This 8.8cm (3.5”) screen has a sharp, 920k dot resolution, with a built-in waveform monitor and Edge Focus function to help set up the shot. A 0.61cm (0.24’’), 260k dot EVF with 100% coverage is also available.

Variable frame rates
A wide range of frame rates is available, from 12 to 50 fps. This gives cameramen the freedom to alter the capture rate for additional creative flexibility.

Recording System	Movies	Video compression: MPEG-2 Long GOP; Audio compression: Linear PCM, 16 bits, 48 kHz, 2 channels File type: MXF
	Photos	Image compression: JPEG DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), compatible with Exif Ver. 2.2
Video Configuration (recording/playback)	50 Mbps (CBR, 4:2:2, 422P@HL)	1920x1080: 50i, 25P
		1280x720: 50P, 25P
	35 Mbps (VBR, 4:2:0, MP@HL)	1920x1080: 50i, 25P
		1280x720: 50P, 25P
	25 Mbps (CBR, 4:2:0, MP@H14)	1440x1080: 50i, 25P
Recording Media (not included)	Movies	CompactFlash (CF) Card Type I (two slots)
	*Photos (1)**	SD or SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory card
*Maximum Recording Time (2)**	16 GB CF Card 50 Mbps: 40 min., 35 Mbps: 55 min., 25 Mbps: 80 min.
	64 GB CF Card 50 Mbps: 160 min., 35 Mbps: 225 min., 25 Mbps: 310 min.
Image Sensor	1/3-type CMOS, approx. 2,070,000 pixels (1920x1080)
LCD screen	8.8 cm (3.5 in.), wide, color, approx. 920,000 dots
Viewfinder	0.61 cm (0.24 in.), approx. 260,000 dots equivalent
Microphone	Stereo electret condenser microphone
Lens	f=4.25-42.5 mm, F1.8-2.8, 10x optical zoom
	35 mm equivalent: 30.4-304 mm
Lens Configuration	12 elements in 10 groups (2 single-sided aspheric elements)
ND filter	Built-in gradation ND filter
Filter diameter	58mm
AF System	Autofocus (TTL + external distance sensor when set to [Instant]) or Manual focus using manual ring
White Balance	Auto white balance, custom white balance, preset white balance settings or color temperature setting
Iris	Auto or manual setting
Gain	Auto (AGC) or manual (-6.0 dB to 33.0 dB, fine-tuning available)
Shutter speed	Auto, speed, angle, clear scan or slow shutter mode, off; 1/3 sec to 1/2000
Minimum Illumination	0.08 lux (CAMERA switch set to M (manual), [Frame Rate] at [50i], gain at 33 dB, shutter speed at 1/3)
Subject Illumination Range	0.08 to 10,000 lux (when the [Frame Rate] is [50i])
Image Stabilization	Optical-Shift Image Stabilizer
Size of Video Recordings	50 Mbps, 35 Mbps	1920x1080 pixels, 1280x720 pixels
	25 Mbps	1440x1080 pixels
Size of Photos	1920x1080, 1280x720 (only when capturing a photo from a clip)

Terminals
HDMI OUT Terminal	HDMI connector, output only
HD/SD COMPONENT OUT Terminal	720P (D4)/1080i (D3)/576i (D1) compatible, output only Luminance (Y): 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω Chrominance (Pb /Pr ): ±350 mV / 75 Ω
AV Terminal	φ 3.5 mm mini jack (audio and video), output only
	Video	1 Vp-p / 75 Ω unbalanced
	Audio	–10 dBV (47 kΩ load, output level 1Vrms) / 3 kΩ or less
XLR Terminal	XLR jack (pin1: shield, pin2: hot, pin3: cold), 2 sets
	Sensitivity MIC setting: -60 dBu (manual volume center, full scale -18 dB) / 600 Ω LINE setting: 4 dBu (manual volume center, full scale -18 dB) / 10 kΩ
	Microphone attenuator: 20 dB
MIC Terminal	φ3.5 mm stereo minijack (unbalanced)
	Sensitivity: 60 dBu (manual volume center, full scale -18 dB)
	Microphone attenuator: 20 dB
(Headphone) Terminal	φ3.5 mm stereo mini-jack, - to -12 dBV (16 Ω load, volume range Min to Max) / 50 Ω or less
REMOTE Terminal	φ2.5 mm stereo mini-jack
USB Terminal	mini-B, USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB)

Power/Others
Power supply (rated)	7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (DC IN)
Power consumption (Recording at 50 Mbps with AF on, viewfinder/LCD screen normal brightness, SDI output off)	Viewfinder: 5.1 W, LCD screen: 5.2 W
Operating temperature	0 – 40 °C
Dimensions (W x H x D)	121 x 148 x 250 mm (4.8 x 5.8 x 9.8 in.) (excluding lens hood, microphone holder unit, grip belt)
Weight (camcorder body only)	1,020 g