Specification Sheet

ManualsBrandsCanon ManualsCamcordersCanon XF300 High Definition Professional Camcorder

Canon continues to innovate and develop image acquisition products for the most demanding

professional. The Canon XF300

Professional Camcorder

features 50Mbps MPEG-2 4:2:2

recording to Compact Flash

(CF) Cards for unsurpassed

image quality and efﬁcient,

robust workﬂow at an affordable

price. It is ideally suited to

match the requirements of

electronic newsgathering (ENG)

crews, independent ﬁlmmakers,

documentary producers, event videographers and military agencies.

Utilizing ﬁle-based MPEG-2 compression with an MXF File Wrapper ensures the widest

compatibility with existing industry infrastructure, metadata and non-linear editing (NLE) systems.

And 4:2:2 color sampling provides ultra-ﬁne transitions in tone and color for maintaining the highest

quality image for use in advanced post production.

A newly developed Genuine Canon 18x HD L-Series Lens along with three Canon native 1920 x

1080 CMOS Image Sensors delivers pristine image quality.

The XF300 also offers multiple recording bit rates, resolutions and variable frame rates to expand

your creative ﬂexibility, and allow you to work in virtually any production environment. And

complete customization over the image, display and operation makes the XF300 a camcorder that can

be tailored to ﬁt your individual needs.

MPEG-2 4:2:2 50Mbps Codec (Canon XF Codec)

MPEG-2 compression is both highly reliable and versatile.

Developed by the Moving Pictures Expert Group (MPEG), it is one

of the most widely used compression schemes in the industry for

camera acquisition, over the air broadcast, cable and satellite TV.

Canon’s adaptation of MPEG-2 for the XF300 Professional

Camcorder, named the Canon XF Codec, ensures the widest

compatibility with existing industry infrastructure and non-linear

editing (NLE) systems. As well, by using an MXF ﬁle wrapper, video

and audio can be wrapped in a single ﬁle along with important

metadata.

The XF300 supports the highest HD quality with Full HD 1920x1080

resolution, up to 50Mbps bit rate and 4:2:2 color sampling.

4:2:2 color sampling provides twice the color resolution of HDV and

other codecs that use 4:2:0 color sampling. 4:2:2 provides ultra-ﬁne

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about:blank Canon continues to innovate and develop image acquisition products for the most demanding professional. The Canon XF300 Professional Camcorder features 50Mbps MPEG-2 4:2:2 recording to Compact Flash (CF) Cards for unsurpassed image quality and efficient, robust workflow at an affordable price. It is ideally suited to match the requirements of electronic newsgathering (ENG) crews, independent filmmakers, documentary producers, event videographers and military agencies.
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about:blank transitions in tone and color and maintains the highest quality image for use in post production processes such as chroma keying, color grading, advanced compositing and effects. 50 Mbps MPEG-2 4:2:2 The codec’s 50Mbps constant bit rate provides the bandwidth needed MX to capture the XF300’s superior resolution and color in spectacular detail.
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about:blank File based recording facilitates workflow by reducing transfer times when moving video to non-linear editing (NLE) systems. Additionally, metadata can be input at image acquisition and imagery may be reviewed immediately after recording to ensure every shot is captured and logged correctly. The following compact flash cards have been tested by Canon and are compatible with this product.
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about:blank Apple Final Cut Pro 6.0.3 or later3 -- Yes Avid Media Composer 4.0.5 or later4 Avid NewsCutter 8.0.5 or later 4 Yes Yes Avid Media Composer 6.0 NewsCutter 10.0 for 64bit OS Yes Yes Yes -- Available: End of January 2012 EDIUS Pro 5.
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about:blank Inspired by the same high level of optical precision used in Canon broadcast and photographic lenses, the Canon XF300 Professional Camcorder incorporates a Genuine Canon 18x HD L-Series lens that features a wide and impressive zoom range of 29.3 – 527.4mm (35mm equivalent). The lens incorporates High Index – Ultra-low Dispersion (HI-UD), Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) and aspherical elements to minimize chromatic aberration while delivering a resolution of 1,000 TV lines.
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about:blank The XF300 gives you a choice of two AF modes for different shooting applications: • Normal AF changes focus at a speed that appears natural and doesn't distract the viewer. • Instant AF changes focus as rapidly as possible and is designed for applications in which quick focus is more important than other considerations - for example, in news gathering or documentary work. Optional Canon WA-H82 Wide Attachment (0.
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about:blank 1280 x 720 60p/30p/24p 25Mbps (CBR) 4:2:0 1440 x 1080 60i/30p/24p Variable Frame Rates The XF300 Professional Camcorder offers a full range of selectable frame rates. You can choose between 60i, 60p, 30p and 24p settings to achieve just the look you want. • 60p Frame Rate (Available in 720p Mode Only) In addition to the standard interlaced frame rate of 60i, the XF305 is able to capture at 60p. 60p is rapidly becoming the standard for fast-action sports.
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about:blank intervals. The technique can be used to observe natural phenomena over extended periods, making it ideal for time-lapse applications. The interval can be set in 25 levels ranging from 1 second to 10 minutes. 60i/30p: Selectable between 1, 3, 6 and 9 frames 24p/60p: Selectable between 2, 6 and 12 frames Frame Recording This setting allows a specified number of frames to be recorded – ideal for projects such as clay animation.
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about:blank rotating- able to open on both the right and left side of the camera body. The display also features an additional 35º of forward movement past normal position. The large range of movement makes the display adjustable for easy viewing even in the most difficult shooting positions. The flexibility and fluidity of movement also makes the display less susceptible to accidental damage, compared to a more rigid design, if bumped during recording. High Resolution, 1.
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about:blank Normal 2 Low Normal 3 Level Normal 4 High Cine 1 Cine 2 Black Master Black Black Gamma Low Key Saturation 10 of 14 0 → 31 Chroma 0 → 31 -50 → +50 Area 0 → 31 Red -50 → +50 Y Level 0 → 31 Green -50 → +50 Normal 1 Blue -50 → +50 Normal 2 Level -50 → +50 Range -5 → +50 Normal 4 Point -1 → +50 Cine 1 On Cine 2 Enable Select Normal 3 Gain -50 → +50 -50 → +50 Phase -18 → +18 On R-G -50 → +50 Off R-B -50 → +50 On G-R -50 → +50 Off G-B -50 → +50
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about:blank Select 0 → +15 A&B Knee Aperture Gain 0 → 9 Phase 0 → 31 Slope 0 → 3 A Area Select Level 0 → 50 Detail Sharp Slope 0 → 3 A Area Revision Level -30 to +50 D-Curve 0 to +8 B Area Select Skin Detail Phase -18 to +18 Chroma 0 → 31 Area 0 → 31 Y Level 0 → 31 Auto Effect Level Level -50 to +50 Phase 0 → 31 D-Ofst 0 to +50 D-Depth -4 to +4 Noise Reduction Area 0 → 31 Y Level 0 → 31 Offset 0 → 50 Coring Chroma 0 → 31 Off Level -50 to +50 1→8 B Area Revision Phase -18 to +
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about:blank The Custom Display function lets you set 32 display items to create a custom LCD/EVF to suit your specific needs. Items that can be selected include: Zoom Position, Audio Level, Remaining Record Time, Exposure, Object Distance, Time Code and more. Workflow Smooth and efficient workflow is an essential part of the production process. Canon’s XF Codec is supported by the industry’s leading manufacturers: Adobe, Apple, Avid and Grass Valley.
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about:blank Connectivity Aside from providing the professional user with complete control over the image, the Canon XF300 Professional Camcorder also provides complete creative freedom when it comes to inputs and outputs including: HDMI Output Component Video Output Composite Video Output (BNC and 3.5mm) USB 2.
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about:blank Support for 9 languages including: German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, English, Chinese (simplified) and Japanese.