Canon’s XA35 and XA30 Camcorders Feature New HD
CMOS PROSensor, 20x HD Optical Zoom Lens and Built-in Wi-Fi®
Capability
Responding to the evolving needs of professional news
organizations, documentary creators, professional videographers and
film schools, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging
solutions, today announced the new Canon XA35* and XA30* Full HD
professional camcorders, which are both highly portable and capable
of capturing high-quality video in low light, as well as wireless
connectivity for easy uploading of files. Both camcorders feature a
genuine Canon 20x High Definition Optical Zoom Lens and a new,
advanced HD CMOS PRO image sensor with low-luminance noise of +3dB
for improved low-light image capture. Enabling a wide range of
imaging possibilities, the duo also features two new
video-recording modes: Highlight Priority, which facilitates the
faithful expression of tonal gradations, colors and sharpness in
the mid- to high-brightness range; and Wide DR, which delivers an
expanded dynamic range.
These compact ergonomically designed camcorders weigh only 2.6
pounds (including battery), allowing for extreme mobility and
portability. Both camcorders feature detachable handles and utilize
Canon’s DIGIC DV4 Image Processor and Intelligent Optical Image
Stabilization with powered and dynamic modes and auto on/off
mode.
“The ability to deliver high-quality video in a compact and
mobile form factor is extremely valuable to videographers of all
backgrounds,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon
U.S.A., Inc. “The XA35 and XA30 camcorders were designed to help
professionals who are in the field, in uncertain environments,
capturing action as it happens. Whether in a war zone or at a
wedding, these camcorders will help professional videographers to
be at their best when they need it.”
The Canon XA35 and Canon XA30 HD camcorders feature Full HD (60p
and native cinematic at 24p) 1920x1080 recording capabilities with
dual SD card slots, recordable to AVCHD (28Mbps) and MP4 (35Mbps)
and an HD/SD-SDI output (XA35 only) to feed video directly to a
microwave van, satellite uplink, or other TV transmission system.
The new Highlight Priority video-recording mode makes it possible
to capture visual characteristics that might otherwise be lost due
to video compression, creating video that can realistically convey
such qualities as the three-dimensional feel of blue skies and
clouds, the translucence of water and the luster of metals.
Furthermore, drawing from technologies employed in Canon’s
Cinema EOS System lineup of professional digital cinematography
products, the new Wide DR mode achieves a dynamic range that has
been expanded to 600 percent compared to the 300 percent on the
predecessor Canon XA25/XA20 camcorder models. The mode helps
minimize the occurrence of under- and over-exposed areas to help
create smooth color gradations, even when shooting in environments
that tend to produce under- and over-exposed regions, such as those
with drastic differences in lighting conditions.
The brightness performance of these camcorders when shooting
infrared has been improved approximately 1.4 times higher than the
previous models. Infrared shooting uses an infrared diffused LED
light to enhance brightness to the very edges of the image while
shooting in low-light situations. The sensitivity of the new sensor
also enhances this feature.
Also new to the XA line of HD camcorders are slow (maximum 0.4x)
and fast (maximum 1200x) recording options, further enhancing a
videographer’s ability to shoot creatively. Professionals can
access these modes through the easy-to-operate user interface
displayed on a vivid 3.5-inch, 1.23 million-dot OLED touch-panel
display and 10,000:1 contrast ratio Electronic Viewfinder with
controllable iris. The display features a view assist function
which provides users the ability, while in highlight priority
(gamma) mode, to adjust brightness and gamma setting of both the
display and EVF to help display subjects in the most realistic way
possible. To help facilitate better focus ability and clearer, more
pristine images, these models feature High Definition Peaking for
Focus Assist. In addition, both models allow for full manual
control and assignable buttons for custom shooting and also have
advanced display features that allow for adjustment of zebra, color
bars and test tone.
The XA35 and XA30 HD camcorders both feature wireless
connectivity for easy sharing and uploading of files. FTP file
transfer of MP4 (3Mbps) format video to cover breaking news is
enabled by dual-band wireless support (5GHz and 2.4GHz), which also
allows for data sharing. A wireless remote feature also enables
users to control the XA35 and XA30 camcorders via a web browser on
the user's compatible PC or mobile device. Camera videos can be
played back or downloaded to a compatible device using the web
browser of a PC or mobile device connected to the camcorder. In
playback mode, video files can be uploaded to social media websites
via the free Movie Uploader app, currently available only for
compatible iOS® mobile devices.
The new Canon XA35 and XA30 HD camcorders also support use of
the optional Canon GP-E2 GPS receiver, which can be connected via
USB cable to provide location and time information recorded during
shooting. This capability supports editing workflow and can add
valuable information for archiving purposes. Additional features
include connectivity to various inputs and outputs, including two
phantom-powered XLR audio inputs with main ground control and
optional Bluetooth mic and two-way intercom-like capability.
Pricing and Availability
The Canon XA35 and XA30 HD camcorders are scheduled to be
available the end of November 2015 for an estimated retail price of
$2,999.00 and $2,499.00 respectively.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer,
business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to
the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding
Mexico) markets. With approximately $31 billion in global revenue,
its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in
U.S. patents granted in 2014† and is one of Fortune Magazine's
World's Most Admired Companies in 2015. Canon U.S.A. is committed
to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty,
providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for
all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to
its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental
responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas Headquarters secured
LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for the design,
construction, operations and maintenance of high-performance green
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and Trademark Office.
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