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XA25/XA20 HIGH DEFINITION CAMCORDERS

PRODUCT NAME: XA25 / XA20 ITEM CODE: 8443B002 (XA25), 8453B002 (XA20) UPC CODE: 013803217551 (XA25), 013803217568 (XA20)

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

 

XA25

 

XA20

 

 

 

 

IMAGE SENSOR

IMAGE SENSOR

1/2.84-inch HD CMOS PRO Sensor

 

 

 

 

EFFECTIVE PIXELS

2.91 megapixels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZOOM, FOCAL LENGTH

20x, 26.8 (Dynamic Mode OFF) /28.8 (Dynamic Mode ON)–576 mm

 

(35MM EQUIV.)

LENS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IRIS

8-bladed Circular Aperture

 

 

 

 

 

IMAGE STABILIZATION

Optical (Powered and New Dynamic Modes),Intelligent IS

 

 

 

 

 

INFRARED RECORDING

YES

 

NO (available as an option)

 

 

 

 

SCREEN

 

3.5-inch, 1.23 million-dot equivalent OLED electrostatic touch panel

 

 

 

EVF

 

0.24-inch (1.56 million-dot equivalent), angle-adjustable

 

 

 

 

AVCHD RECORDING

1920x1080-59.94P/59.94i/PF29.97/23.98P

 

 

 

 

 

1920x1080-59.94P/29.97P/23.98P

MOVIE

MP4 RECORDING

1280x720-29.97P/23.98P

 

640x360-29.97P/23.98P

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AVCHD+ MP4

Optical (Powered and New Dynamic Modes),Intelligent IS

 

SIMULTANEOUS RECORDING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECORDING

INTERNAL FLASH MEMORY

 

NO

MEDIA

MEMORY CARD

SD cards (2 slots)

 

 

 

 

 

 

SDI TERMINAL

YES

 

NO

PRO LEVEL

 

 

 

 

GENLOCK, TC (IN/OUT)

 

NO

TERMINALS

 

 

 

 

XLR TERMINALS

YES

 

NO (available as an option)

 

 

 

(INPUT1/INPUT2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER TERMINALS

 

HDMI, AV , dedicated headphone terminal, USB, Remote (LANC compatible)

 

 

 

ACCESSORY SHOE

 

Cold shoe located on handle

 

 

ATTACHABLE HANDLE

YES (features XLR Terminal, Internal Infrared Light, Microphone Holder,

 

 

 

 

WI-FI

 

 

YES

 

 

 

GPS

 

YES (supports GPS accessory)

 

 

 

LENS HOOD WITH LENS BARRIER

 

YES

 

 

 

“SEESAW” STYLE ZOOM LEVER, CROSS KEY

 

YES

 

 

 

BATTERY

 

BP-820

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.1 x 7.0 x 9.0-inch

 

4.5 x 3.3 x 9.1-inch

 

 

(131 x 180 x 231 mm)

 

(115 x 84 x 231 mm)

DIMENSIONS (W x H x D)

(including lens hood, mic holder unit,

 

(including lens hood, mic holder unit,

 

 

handle, and eyecup but excludes

 

handle, and eyecup but excludes

 

 

grip strap)

 

grip strap)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Approx. 2.6 lbs. (1160g)

 

Approx. 2.5 lbs. (1155g)

WEIGHT

 

(including lens hood, grip belt, mic

 

(including lens hood, grip belt, mic

 

 

holder unit, and handle)

 

holder unit, and handle)

 

 

 

 

 

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Item Code

Description

 

 

8597B002

Battery Pack BP-820

 

 

8598B002

Battery Pack BP-828

 

 

2590B002

Battery Charger CG-800

 

 

1729B001

Battery Video Light VL-10Li II

 

 

2384B001

Mini-HDMI Cable HTC-100

 

 

1719B001

Component Cable CTC-100

 

 

3067A002

Stereo Video Cable STV-250N

 

 

9370A001

USB Cable IFC-400PCU

 

 

5068B002

Wireless Microphone WM-V1

 

 

6363B001

GPS Receiver GP-E2**

 

 

3573B001

Tele Converter TL-H58

 

 

8640B001

Wide Attachment WA-H58

 

 

8468A002

Compact Power Adapter CA-570

 

 

9389A001

Soft Case SC-2000

 

 

3118A002

Wrist Strap WS-20

 

 

3122A001

Shoulder Strap SS-600

 

 

3123A001

Shoulder Strap SS-650

 

 

**In certain countries and regions, the use of GPS may be restricted. Therefore, be sure to use GPS in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country or region. Be particularly careful when traveling outside your home country. As a signal is received from GPS satellites, take sufficient measures when using in locations where the use of electronics is regulated.

KEY FEATURES / TECHNOLOGY

HD/SD-SDI Output

HD/SD-SDI output provides an uncompressed signal at 1920x1080 resolution with 4:2:2 color sampling and embedded audio and time code (XA25 model only).

HD/SD-SDI Terminal

 

HD-SDI

SD-SDI

 

 

 

Video Standard:

SMPTE 292M

SMPTE 259M

(1080i / 720p)

(480i)

 

Embedded Audio Standard:

SMPTE 299M

SMPTE 272M

Time code Standard:

SMPTE 12M

SMPTE 12M

Built-in Wi-Fi®Technology with FTP Transfer Capability

The XA25 features built-in dual-band (5 GHz/2.4 GHz) Wi-Fi®technology, enabling FTP file transfer to Cloud-based servers for convenient back ups, or for situations where a relay station, such as a news truck, is unavail- able. The dual bands help ensure that data can be sent even in areas with increased signal interference. It is also possible to connect to compatible networks,wirelesshotspotsandiOS®mobiledevicesusingthefreeCanonMovie Uploader app*, or play back video on the camcorders’ memory cards to Wi-Fi®-enabled TVs and computers.

Wi-Fi®technology also allows remote control of key camcorder controls, such as recording start/stop and zoom (in three different speeds), exposure functions (white balance, color temperature, iris, shutter speed, gain, expo- sure and more) and focus settings via a tablet or smartphone. The ability to control the camera remotely, such as when using a camera crane, improves mobility in various shooting environments.

*This software enables you to upload images to social network sites. Before uploading images, please be aware that image files may contain privacy related information such as people and places. If necessary, please delete such information. Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any information included in such images through this software. Compatible with iOS version 5/6 or later for select devices. MP4 60p and AVCHD recordings are not supported for this function.

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For more info:

1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666)

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Canon high definition camcorder manual HD/SD-SDI Output, Specifications, Optional Accessories, KEY Features / Technology

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