User manual CANON XF105 BROCHURE

[. . . ] A 50Mbps data rate, the minimum requirement for many HD broadcast productions, guarantees high levels of image quality ­ whilst keeping file sizes manageable to reduce storage and archiving costs. Canon have chosen to adopt the widely used, open-source Material eXchange Format (MXF) to ensure integration with existing workflows. COMPACTFLASH CARD RECORDING The MXF file is a wrapper for the MPEG-2 data stored inside, but has the advantage of being able to support metadata, as well as video and audio. Taking advantage of limitations in the human visual system, 4:2:2 colour sampling provides twice the vertical colour resolution of 4:2:0 (used in HDV and other codecs). [. . . ] Additionally, DIGIC DV III works to minimize power consumption, resulting in longer battery life. AUTOFOCUS MODES Canon's unique Instant AF focusing system uses dual sensors to achieve ultra fast and accurate autofocus. Face Detection enables immediate focusing with the added ability to select a face manually in scenes with more than one person. Sophisticated face tracking maintains focus even when subjects turn their heads. FULL HD CMOS Newly developed for the XF range, Canon Full HD CMOS sensors provide native 1920x1080 image resolution with exceptional colour accuracy, a wide dynamic range and low noise. Slow and fast motion shooting is supported, and these sensors scan at twice normal speed, minimising the skew effect often associated with rolling shutters. The XF300 and XF305 incorporate 3 CMOS sensors for independent capture of RGB colour information. XF100 and XF105 include a single sensor with Bayer pattern filter. Compact yet extremely powerful A host of innovative features and advanced recording capabilities are packed into these file-based devices. With a high resolution, user-friendly LCD and customisable external buttons, everything is designed with the user in mind. RECORDING VERSATILITY The XF range incorporates a number of alternative shooting modes for seamless workflow integration. As well as the 50Mbps data rate, 35Mbps and 25Mbps 4:2:0 recording modes enable simple compatibility with other HD workflows and equipment (eg. HDV). Recording Bit Rate 50Mbps; Constant Bit Rate (CBR) Colour Sampling 4:2:2 Image Resolution (16:9) 1920x1080 1280x720 1920x1080 1280x720 1440x1080 Frame Rates 50i/25p 50p/25p 50i/25p 50p/25p 50i/25p EXTENSIVE CUSTOMISATION Custom Picture Assume complete control over the look and feel of every shot. Custom Picture allows users to fine tune more than 90 image parameters, including Gamma, Knee, Colour Matrix, Saturation, Sharpness, Master Black, Skin Tone and more. Up to six Custom Pictures can be saved in the camera, with three additional preset configurations provided. 35Mbps; 4:2:0 Variable Bit Rate (VBR) CREATIVE OPTIONS XF camcorders feature a range of Special Recording Modes to expand your creative vision. 25Mbps; Constant Bit Rate (CBR) 4:2:0 Relay recording Continuous recording is possible thanks to the dual card slots. Slow and fast recording Choose from a variety of frame rates ­ 12fps to 50fps ­ and immediately review footage on set at the correct speed. Pre-record Continuously caches 3 seconds of content, appending it to the start of your video when recording begins. Never miss the crucial moment again. 3D Shooting Assist XF105 and XF100 feature new 3D Shooting Assist functions ­ OIS Axis Shift and Focal Length Guide ­ to help you to precisely align two camcorders during stereoscopic 3D shooting. Gamma Curves Six preset gamma curves are included in XF camcorders ­ an easy way to give footage the required `look'. Normal 1 Cine 1 Cine 2 Interval recording Interval recording ­ or time lapse ­ can be used for unmanned shooting, for example the observation of daily weather patterns. A choice of 25 different intervals can be selected. Infrared Shooting Mode XF105 and XF100 also include a new Infrared (IR) Shooting Mode. New lens coating provide twice the IR sensitivity of previous Canon professional camcorders. Normal 2 & 3 & 4 Normal 1 OUTPUT Normal 4 Normal 3 Normal 1 & 2 INPUT Recorded frame rate (fps) 12 15 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 32 34 37 42 45 48 50 50Mbps 35Mbps 25Mbps 1920x1080 1280x720 1920x1080 1280x720 1440x1080 25p 50p/25p 25p 50p/25p 25p YES YES YES NO YES YES NO NO CUSTOM FUNCTIONS, DISPLAY AND BUTTONS In addition to fine-tuning image set-up, XF camcorder operation is also highly customisable. Custom Functions can be used to configure selected controls, for example iris ring direction, and Custom Display allows precise control of information shown on the LCD screen. One of 30+ functions can be assigned to 13 and 10 buttons respectively on the XF300- and XF100-series bodies. REFINED ERGONOMICS AND DESIGN The XF305 and XF300 are designed from the ground up to maximise shooting comfort and usability. [. . . ] The following table details compatibility of Canon MXF files with major NLE software. For the latest information on software compatibility visit cpn. canon-europe. com XF Utility System Requirements PC OS Windows XP SP2, SP3 (32-bit only); Windows Vista SP1, SP2 (32-bit or 64-bit); Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit) Intel Core series equivalent; Intel Core 2 Duo 2. 66 GHz or higher recommended; SSE2 compatible processor required 1GB or more; (2GB or more required for 64-bit Windows 7) 80 MB or more 1024 x 768; 16-bit colour (High Colour) or better 1024 x 768; 332, 000 colours or better MAC Mac OS X 10. 4; Mac OS X 10. 5 Leopard; Mac OS X 10. 6 Snow Leopard; Intel processor; Intel Core 2 Duo 2. 66 GHz or higher recommended; Not compatible with PowerPC processors 1GB or more NLE Compatibility table NLE Name Final Cut Pro (Mac) Version 6. 0. 3 or later 7. 0 or later Avid Media Composer 4. 0. 5 or later NewsCutter 8. 0. 5 or later CS5 CS5 5. 5 CPU RAM Hard Disk Space Display Languages Avid Media Accesscompatible applications (Windows and Mac) Premiere Pro (Windows) Premiere Pro (Mac) User interface: Japanese/English Installer: Japanese / English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Russian / Chinese (simplified) EDIUS Pro CANON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES VIDEO For complete peace of mind, the XF range is provided with our outstanding CPS Video support package. Benefits: · 6 day repair turnaround · Loan camcorder provided by Canon for repairs exceeding 6 business days · Priority email support · Priority phone support For more information on Canon Professional Services and to apply for CPS Video membership please visit www. canon-europe. com/cps Accessories XF305 / XF300 BATTERY PACK BP-930 / 945 / 950G / 970G BP-925 BP-955 BP-975 BATTERY CHARGER CA-920 CA-930 DC COUPLERS DC-920 DC-930 DUAL BATTERY CHARGER XF105 / XF100 Battery Pack BP-975 Wide Converter WD-H58W CH-910 CAR BATTERY CHARGER CB-920 WIDE ANGLE CONVERTER WA-H82 WD-H58W FILTER SET EOS 58mm filters TELE CONVERTER TL-H58 VIDEO LIGHT VL-10Li (requires BP-9XX series battery) Tele Converter TL-H58 Video Light VL-10Li II VL-10Li II (requires BP-9XX series battery) REMOTE ZOOM CONTROLLER ZR-2000 ZR-1000 CABLES DTC-1000 CTC-100 CTC-100/S STV-250N TRIPOD ADAPTOR TA-100 TB-1 SHOOTING BRACE SBR-1000 Zoom Remote Control ZR-2000 System Chart Battery Video Light VL-10Li Battery Video Light VL-10Li II Battery Pack BP-900 Series Battery Pack BP-950G/970G/930/945/955/975 Compact Power Adapter CA-910/920 Power Supply Coupler DC-920 (For CA-920/CB-920) Power Supply Coupler DC-905 (For CA-910/CB-910) Car Battery Adapter CB-910/920 Wireless Controller WL-D6000 Compact Power Adapter (CA-930) DC Cable DC-930 Battery Pack BP-950G/970G/930/945/955/975 Tripod Adapter TA-100 Zoom Remote Controller ZR-1000/2000 Wide Attachment WA-H82 Tripod Base TB-1 Stereo Video Cable STV-250N USB Cable Scart Adapter PC-A10 (PAL model only) D Terminal Component Video Cable DTC-1000 HDMI Cable Other video equipment such as cameras and VIDEO SWITCHER BNC Cable (available on the market) HD/SD SDI Terminal TC Terminal/GENLOCK Terminal VIDEO 2 Terminal Shoulder Strap SS-XX Shooting Brace SBR-1000 Battery Video Light VL-10Li Battery Video Light VL-10Li II Battery Pack BP-900 Series Battery Pack BP-950G/970G/930/945/925/955/975 Compact Power Adapter CA-910/920 Power Supply Coupler DC-920 (For CA-920/CB-920) Power Supply Coupler DC-905 (For CA-910/CB-910) Car battery adapter CB-910/920 Wireless Controller WL-D6000 Compact Power Adapter (CA-930) Battery Pack BP-950G/970G/930/945/955/975 DC cable DC-930 Zoom Remote Controller ZR-1000/2000 Tripod Adapter TA-100 Tripod Base TB-1 Wide Converter WD-H58W Stereo video cable STV-250N Tele Converter TL-H58 Component Cable CTC-100/S USB Cable Scart Adapter PC-A10 (PAL model only) HDMI cable (available on the market) Other video equipment such as cameras and VIDEO SWITCHER BNC Cable (available on the market) HD/SD SDI connector TC terminal/GENLOCK terminal ND4L/ND8L filters Shoulder Strap SS-XX Shooting Brace SBR-1000 Specifications IMAGE SENSOR Sensor System Total pixels per sensor Effective pixels per sensor Minimum illumination 1/3 type 3CMOS RGB Prism 2. 37 megapixels 2. 07 megapixels Full Auto (21dB gain), 50i/25p: 3. 8 lux / 3. 3 lux Manual mode (33dB gain), 50i/25p: 0. 06 lux / 0. 05 lux 1000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode) 1/3 type CMOS Bayer pattern filter 2. 37 megapixels 2. 07 megapixels Full Auto (24dB gain), 50i/25p: 3. 8 lux / 1. 9 lux Manual mode (33dB gain), 50i/25p: 1. 3 lux / 0. 7 lux 900 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode) EVF Size Dots Image quality adjustments Adjustable Correction lens INPUTS/OUTPUTS Audio in Headphone output Video monitor output HDMI IEEE 1394 (Firewire) USB HD/SD-SDI output Time code Genlock Component out AV terminal DC input Remote Control Terminal Colour Bars MISC Tally lamp Accessory shoe Custom key Custom Dial DIGIC DV III DIGIC DV III EXPOSURE Exposure metering Type 1 Compact Flash memory cards (2 card slots); Double slot (simultaneous) recording possible. UDMA4, 30MB/s or faster (40MB/s or faster UDMA4, 30MB/s or faster (40MB/s or faster for Fast/Slow recording) for Fast/Slow recording) 32GB CF card: Up to 80mins (1080/50i @ 32GB CF card: Up to 80mins (1080/50i @ 50 Mbps) 50 Mbps) Material eXchange Format (MXF) Material eXchange Format (MXF) MPEG-2 Long GOP MPEG-2 Long GOP 50Mbps CBR (4:2:2) MPEG-2 422@HL; 50Mbps CBR (4:2:2) MPEG-2 422@HL; 35Mbps VBR (4:2:0) MPEG-2 MP@HL; 35Mbps VBR (4:2:0) MPEG-2 MP@HL; 25Mbps CBR (4:2:0) MPEG-2 MP@H14 25Mbps CBR (4:2:0) MPEG-2 MP@H14 50Mbps: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p; 1280 x 50Mbps: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p; 1280 x 720/50p, 25p; 720/50p, 25p; 35Mbps: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p; 1280 x 35Mbps: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p; 1280 x 720/50p, 25p; 720/50p, 25p; 25Mbps: 1440 x 1080/50i, 25p 25Mbps: 1440 x 1080/50i, 25p YES. [. . . ]