User manual CANON XF100 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). [. . . ] 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. New users and users switching from other products will find the button layout, camera menu system and camera controls familiar and easy to use out of the box. The well balanced design allows the operator to comfortably contol the camera and easily maintain a steady shot while minimising arm fatigue. Waveform monitor A built-in Waveform Monitor (WFM) provides an analysis of image brightness to help set up your shot. Alternatively an RGB Pareto chart can be used to display the relative brightness of red, green and blue components. Vectorscope The built-in vectorscope aids hue and saturation balancing as well as offering an additional check for white balance configuration (XF300-series only). STORE CAMERA SETTINGS All user-specific configurations (Custom Picture, Function, Display and Buttons) can be saved to SD memory card and transferred to other XF camcorders ­ ideal for matching a particular visual style or ensuring multiple cameras have the same set-up. * Up to 20 Custom Picture configurations can be saved to one SD card. EASY OPERATION High resolution LCD Every XF camcorder features a high resolution LCD to help set up each shot. [. . . ] 2, 6 or 12 frames YES (3 seconds) YES (3 seconds) YES. Up/down, left/right image inversion YES. Up/down, left/right, up/down/left/right image inversion SD/SDHC memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card During video recording: 1920 x 1080; During video recording: 1920 x 1080; During playback: 1920x1080, 1280 x 720 During playback: 1920x1080, 1280 x 720 Type 1 Compact Flash memory cards (2 card slots) Exposure range Exposure compensation Auto Exposure mode Push Auto Iris Auto Gain Control setting Auto Gain Control limit Gain setting Standard (centre weighted), Spotlight, Backlight 50 - 100, 000 lux -2 to +2 EV (13 steps) Full Auto Yes Full Auto / AGC On / Manual 3dB; 6dB; 9dB; 12dB; 15dB; 18dB; (OFF/21 dB) Assignable L, M, H switch positions (-6dB / -3dB / 0dB/ 3dB / 6dB/ 12dB / 18dB / 21dB / 33dB / TUNE (0. 5 dB increments from 0 to 21 dB)) 1. 3cm (0. 52") 1. 55 million Brightness, contrast, colour, sharpness, backlight, black & white Vertical tilt + 2. 0 to -5. 5 diopters 0. 61cm (0. 24") 260000 Brightness, contrast, colour, backlight, black & white Vertical tilt + 2. 0 to -5. 5 diopter Horizontal Resolution LENS Zoom ratio Focal length Minimum focus distance ND filter Zoom control Zoom speed XLR inputs with 48V phantom power x 2 3. 5mm stereo jack YES (BNC, composite Standard Definition video, output only) YES (Type A, output only) NO YES (Mini-B, USB 2. 0 Hi-Speed, output only) YES (BNC, output only, embedded audio and time code, XF305 only) YES (BNC, switchable input/output, XF305 only) YES (BNC, input only, XF305 only) YES (D connector, output only) 3. 5mm mini jack (output only for video and audio) YES 2. 5mm mini jack Type 1/Type 2 (EBU/SMPTE) 18x 4. 1 - 73. 8mm (35mm equivalent: 29. 3 527. 4mm) 1m; 20mm (MACRO) 3 glass filters: 1/4, 1/16, 1/64 Ring, Rocker or Handle Zoom Rocker: Variable speed/Fixed speed (Fast/Normal/Slow, 16 speed level settings available in each mode); Handle zoom: Fixed speed (Fast/Normal/Slow, 16 speed level settings available in each mode) Manual ring or automatic (Instant AF, TV AF or Face Detection AF) Manual ring; Full Auto; Push Auto Iris f1. 6 - f22 82mm 17/14 Optical lens shift system (angle & vector movement detection); 3 modes: Dynamic, Standard, Powered 1. 5X Focus control Iris control Aperture range Filter diameter Lens elements/groups Image stabilization system Digital zoom IMAGE PROCESSOR Type RECORDING Video storage media Type Recording time Recording file format Recording format 10x 4. 25 - 42. 5mm (35mm equivalent: 30. 4 304mm) 60cm (throughout zoom range); 20mm (MACRO) Built-in gradation filter (Auto or Off) Ring, Rocker or Handle; Selectable Shockless Zoom mode Zoom Rocker: Variable speed/Fixed speed (Fast/Normal/Slow, 16 speed level settings available in each mode); Handle zoom: Fixed speed (Fast/Normal/Slow, 16 speed level settings available in each mode) Ring control or automatic (Instant AF, Medium AF, TV AF, Face Detection AF, Face Only AF) Ring control; Custom dial control; Full Auto f1. 8 - f22 58mm 12/10 Optical lens shift system (angle & vector movement detection); 3 modes: Dynamic, Standard, Powered 1. 5x; 3x; 6x XLR inputs with 48V phantom power (x2); 3. 5mm mic input jack 3. 5mm stereo jack NO YES (Type A, output only) NO YES (Mini-B, USB 2. 0 Hi-Speed, output only) YES (BNC, output only, embedded audio and time code, XF105 only) YES (BNC, switchable input/output, same terminal used for Genlock, XF105 only) YES (BNC, input only, same terminal used for Time code, XF105 only) YES (output only) 3. 5mm mini jack (output only for video and audio) YES 2. 5mm mini jack Type 1/Type 2 (EBU/SMPTE) YES (x2) YES (cold shoe) YES (13 assignable buttons; select from 30 functions) YES (x2) YES (cold shoe) YES (10 assignable buttons; select from 34 functions) YES (Iris, teleconverter, headphone volume, Face AF, IR Lamp control) Recording frame rate Standard (centre weighted), Spotlight, Backlight 50 - 100, 000 lux -2 to +2 EV (13 steps) Full Auto No Full Auto / AGC On / Manual 3dB; 6dB; 9dB; 12dB; 15dB; 18dB; 21dB (OFF/24dB) Assignable L, M, H settings (-6dB / -3dB / 0dB/ 3dB / 6dB/ 12dB / 18dB / 24dB / 33dB / TUNE (0. 5 dB increments from 0 to 24 dB) SHUTTER SPEED Control Modes Shutter speed Shutter Angle Slow Shutter (SLS) Clear Scan Slow/Fast motion 3 position switch: OFF (Full Auto) / ON / SEL (Auto; Speed; Angle; Clear Scan (CS); Slow Shutter (SLS)) 1/18 to 1/2000 depending on frame rate 11. 25º to 360º depending on frame rate 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 50i/p: 50 to 251. 15Hz; 25p: 25 to 251. 15Hz Interval Record Frame Record Pre Record (cache record) Scan Reverse Photo storage media Still quality Full Auto / Manual joystick control (Auto; Speed; Angle; Clear Scan (CS); Slow Shutter (SLS); IR Slow Shutter) 1/18 to 1/2000 depending on frame rate 11. 25º to 360º depending on frame rate 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 (depending on frame rate) 50i/p: 50 to 249. 46Hz; 25p: 25 to 249. 46Hz WHITE BALANCE Auto Preset YES A, B, Preset (Daylight, Tungsten), Colour Temperature YES A, B, Preset (Daylight, Tungsten), Colour Temperature LCD Size Dots Image quality adjustments Adjustable Waveform Monitor Focus Assist Peaking Zebra Markers 10. 1 cm (4") 1. 23 million Brightness, contrast, colour, sharpness, backlight, black & white Left/right switchable Waveform Monitor and Vectorscope Peaking; Magnifying; Edge Monitor (using waveform display) Peaking 1, Peaking 2 (Colour, Gain, Frequency customisable for each) Level 1; Level 2; Both Output via HD-SDI (XF305) or HDMI On/Off (Aspect ratio, Aspect marker, Select area, Safe area, Grid, Horizontal, Centre) 8. 8cm (3. 5") 920000 Brightness, contrast, colour, sharpness, backlight, black & white Yes (270 degree rotation about horizontal axis) Waveform Monitor Peaking; Magnifying; Edge Monitor (using waveform display) Peaking 1, Peaking 2 (Colour, Gain, Frequency customisable for each) Level 1; Level 2; Both; Output via HD-SDI (XF105) or HDMI On/Off (Aspect ratio, Safe area, Grid, Horizontal, Centre) AUDIO Recording Control Microphone attenuation Microphone level meter BATTERY Backup power supply Power Consumption Continuous Recording 16-bit 2ch (48 kHz) linear PCM Independent limiters and auto/manual settings YES YES 16-bit 2ch (48 kHz) linear PCM Audio limiter, Auto/manual settings via control dials on handle YES YES Lithium coin battery (built-in) 9. 1 W2 (XF305) / 7. 3 W3 (XF300) Time Supplied BP-955: Approx. 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