Product Description
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For fast, compact, and powerful performance specially suited for
on-the-go Electronic News Gathering (ENG) production, corporate
videos and higher education, Canon’s XA35 Professional Camcorder
offers a remarkable combination of portability, image quality and
I/O capability. Its HD/SD-SDI Terminal offers easy connectivity
to broadcast vans, workstations and other digital cinema/TV
hardware, helping to provide incredibly fast transfer of
uncompressed video with timecode and audio embedded for rapid
productions. Plus, with a Genuine Canon 20x High Definition
Optical Zoom lens and a newly designed HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor
with improved low-light performance, the XA35 captures superb
Full HD 1920x1080 video.
From the Manufacturer
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For fast, compact, and powerful performance specially suited for
on-the-go Electronic News Gathering (ENG) production, corporate
videos and higher education, Canon's XA35 Professional Camcorder
offers a remarkable combination of portability, image quality and
I/O capability. Its HD/SD-SDI Terminal offers easy connectivity
to broadcast vans, workstations and other digital cinema/TV
hardware, helping to provide incredibly fast transfer of
uncompressed video with timecode and audio embedded for rapid
productions. Plus, with a Genuine Canon 20x High Definition
Optical Zoom lens and a newly designed HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor
with improved low-light performance, the XA35 captures superb
Full HD 1920x1080 video. It features two new modes: Wide DR Gamma
and Highlight Priority, which help to deliver an expansive range
of colors and tones virtually consistent with how they're seen by
the naked eye. A new interval option rounds out the
XA35's ability to capture dramatic footage on the fly with fast
motion of up to 1200x the original speed. All this makes for a
camcorder that helps facilitate speedy, outstanding-quality video
capture that can be ideal for broadcast news, sports events,
documentaries and other fast-moving situations.
Genuine Canon 20x High Definition Optical Zoom Lens
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The XA35 Professional Camcorder features a Genuine Canon 20x HD
Zoom Lens that provides a highly versatile zoom range with 35mm
equivalent of 26.8–576mm, and a minimum object distance of just
23.6 inches (60cm) to help capture newsworthy s near and
far. The impressive image quality is enhanced by an 8-blade
Circular Aperture design, which helps to avoid the “starburst”
effect of point light sources in non-circular aperture designs.
Out-of-focus areas are smooth, natural and appealing. An
endless-type focus and zoom control includes user-programmable
direction and sensitivity modes. Zoom speed can be set to either
a variable or constant (with 16 levels) speed setting, with Fast,
Normal, or Slow zoom speed levels.
New, Advanced HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor with Improved Low-light
Performance
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New, Advanced HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor
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For incredibly sharp and detailed high-definition video
, the XA35 Professional Camcorder features a
reengineered, 1/2.84-inch, 2.91 Megapixel HD CMOS Pro Image
Sensor that captures approximately 2136x1362 pixels. Thanks to
the sensor's enhanced sensitivity, the XA35 helps provide vivid,
accurate through an improved signal-to-noise ratio.
Improved Low-light Performance
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Featuring an improved, low-luminance noise rating of +3 dB, the
XA35 Professional Camcorder is able to capture clearer, sharper
images in lower light, with even better detail.
Full HD 1920x1080 Capabilities
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Multiple modes, resolutions and frame rates make the
XA35 Professional Camcorder creatively flexible and adaptable to
virtually any news-gathering environment. It can record in Full
HD resolution in both AVCHD and MP4 codecs, at multiple
bit rates, and even simultaneously.
Format Bit Rate Resolution Frame Rate AVCHD 28 Mbps
(59.94P) 1920 x 1080 59.94P*1 24 Mbps 1920 x 1080
59.94Pi/PF29.97/23.98P*1 17 Mbps 1920 x 1080
59.94Pi/PF29.97/23.98P*1 5 Mbps 1440 x 1080
59.94Pi/PF29.97/23.98P*1 MP4 35 Mbps (59.94P) 1920 x 1080 59.94P
24 Mbps 1920 x 1080 29.97P/23.98P*2 17 Mbps 1920 x 1080
29.97P/23.98P*2 4 Mbps 1280 x 720 29.97P/23.98P*2 3 Mbps 640 x
360 29.97P/23.98P*2
*1 In AUTO mode: 59.94i
*2 In AUTO mode: 29.97P only
Simultaneous HD- and Web-version Dual
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Dual offers format choices that are useful for various
post-capture options. The DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor and dual SD
card slots enable simultaneous in AVCHD format and
web-ready MP4 format, as well as MP4 at different bit rates.
Main Slot Secondary Slot (MP4 ) Bit Rate (size) Frame
Rate AVCHD 28 Mbps (59.94P) NOT POSSIBLE 24 Mbps
(59.94i/PF29.97/23.98P) → 4 Mbps (1280x720)
3 Mbps (640x360) 29.97P/23.98P*1 17 Mbps (59.94i/PF29.97/23.98P)
5 Mbps (59.94i/PF29.97/23.98P) MP4 35 Mbps (59.94P) NOT POSSIBLE
24 Mbps (29.97P/23.98P) → 4 Mbps (1280x720)
3 Mbps (640x360) 29.97P/23.98P*1 17 Mbps (29.97P/23.98P) 4 Mbps
(29.97P/23.98P) 3 Mbps (29.97P/23.98P) 3 Mbps (29.97P/23.98P)
*1 29.97P is performed when the format for the card in
the main slot is 59.94i, PF29.97 or 29.97P; 23.98P is
performed when it is 23.98P.
Native 24p
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A must for serious documentary work, Native 24p matches the frame
rate of a traditional film camera, giving the same cadence and
temporal motion for "film-like" quality.
HD/SD-SDI Output
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The XA35 Professional Camcorder amplifies convenience with an
HD/SD-SDI terminal, whether streaming directly to a broadcast van
or connecting to a recorder to make high-quality video s
for archiving purposes. Designed for professional broadcast use,
HD/SD-SDI output provides an uncompressed signal at 1920x1080
resolution with 4:2:2 color sampling and embedded audio and time
code.
HD-SDI
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Video Standard: SMPTE 292M (1080i/720p)
Embedded Audio Standard: SMPTE 299M
Time Code Standard: SMPTE 12M
SD-SDI
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Video Standard: SMPTE 259M (480i)
Embedded Audio Standard: SMPTE 272M
Time Code Standard: SMPTE 12M
Built-in Wi-Fi Technology with FTP Transfer Capability
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The XA35 Professional Camcorder 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 unavailable. 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, wireless hotspots and compatible iOS mobile
devices using the free Canon Movie Uploader app*, or play back
video on the camcorder's memory cards to Wi-Fi enabled TVs and
computers.
Wi-Fi technology also allows remote control of key camcorder
controls, such as start/stop and zoom (in three
different speeds), exposure functions (aperture, shutter speed,
gain, exposure compensation and more), white balance and focus
settings via a compatible or . The ability to
control the camera remotely, such as when using a camera crane,
helps improve 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 5/6/7 or later for select devices. MP4 60p and AVCHD
s are not supported for this function.
Superb Image Reproduction
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The XA35 Professional Camcorder represents Canon's Full HD
System, delivering truly excellent image quality and reproduction
for most any news-gathering application. With its 20x Optical
Zoom HD Video lens, its new HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor and the
powerful DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor working together to capture
and process the images at hand, the XA35 is positioned to deliver
HD video that is nothing short of stunning.
3.5-inch OLED Viewscreen with 10,000:1 Contrast Ratio and EVF
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3.5-inch OLED Viewscreen with 10,000:1 Contrast Ratio
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The 3.5-inch, 1.23 million dot equivalent Light-Emitting
Diode (OLED) display provides vivid colors, high contrast and
dramatically improved responsiveness compared to traditional LCD
screens. A wide-view angle (over 80° at all angles) aids in
composition versatility, and regular chromaticity adjustments,
which are prompted by the camcorder, help ensure correct
brightness and faithful color reproduction.
Electronic Viewfinder
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The 0.24-inch tilt-type color electronic viewfinder on the XA35
Professional Camcorder has 100% field of view, and 1.56 million
dots of resolution help ensure critical focus adjustment, with
peaking applied if necessary. A joystick located to the right of
the viewfinder, where the thumb rests, enables control of camera
settings on the viewscreen without having to use touch panel
controls.
Dual SD Card Slots, Using Readily Available, Consumable Media
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SDHC/SDXC Card-compatible
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The XA35 Professional Camcorder is compatible with universal SDHC
and SDXC memory cards, which provide super-high capacity and
ultra-fast data transfer.
AVCHD Mode Memory
Capacity 28 Mbps 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 5 Mbps 8 GB 35 min. 40 min. 1
hr. 3 hr. 16 GB 1 hr. 15 min. 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hr. 5 min. 6 hr. 5
min. 32 GB 2 hr. 30 min. 2 hr. 55 min. 4 hr. 10 min. 12 hr. 15
min. 64 GB 5 hr. 5 min. 5 hr. 55 min. 8 hr. 20 min. 24 hr. 30
min. 128 GB 10 hr. 10 min. 11 hr. 55 min. 16 hr. 45 min. 49 hr.
MP4 Mode Memory
Capacity 35 Mbps 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 4 Mbps 3 Mbps 8 GB 30 min. 40
min. 1 hr. 4 hr. 20 min. 5 hr. 40 min. 16 GB 1 hr. 1 hr. 25 min.
2 hr. 5 min. 8 hr. 40 min. 11 hr. 25 min. 32 GB 2 hr. 2 hr. 55
min. 4 hr. 10 min. 17 hr. 20 min. 22 hr. 55 min. 64 GB 4 hr. 5
hr. 55 min. 8 hr. 20 min. 34 hr. 45 min. 45 hr. 55 min. 128 GB 8
hr. 11 hr. 55 min. 16 hr. 45 min. 69 hr. 30 min. 91 hr. 55 min.
When AVCHD/MP4 has continued for 12 hours, it will
automatically stop. A variable bit rate is applicable in each
case.
Double-slot SD Card for Instant Backup
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For safety and convenience, double-slot allows you to
record simultaneously to each of the two SD memory card slots,
providing an instant backup for your footage.
Relay for Continuous, Long-run
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With Relay , the XA35 Professional Camcorder
automatically switches video from one SD memory card to
the other when the first memory card becomes full.
Wide DR Gamma (600%)
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For natural and realistic-looking image capture that faithfully
represents the scene at hand, the XA35 Professional Camcorder
features a Wide DR Gamma mode. By suppressing overexposure in
high brightness areas of the composition, this mode helps achieve
a wide dynamic range of 600% to produce seamless tone gradations,
resulting in smooth detail, accurate color and virtually no
blown-out highlights.
Highlight Priority Mode
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To capture highly saturated, realistic colors and to convey
gradation characteristics as perceived by the eye, the XA35
Professional Camcorder has a new Highlight Priority mode that
achieves effects similar to HDR modes in other camcorders. By
reducing the mid- to high-brightness compression of the standard
gamma mode, the Highlight Priority mode helps to prevent loss of
detail in high brightness areas. Designed for display on a bright
LCD TV, videos captured in Highlight Priority mode should be
shown at a high brightness setting to help ensure accurate
portrayal of the effect.
View Assist Function that Supports Highlight Priority Mode
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When using the XA35 Professional Camcorder in Highlight Priority
mode, the View Assist function increases brightness and medium
tone gamma in the camera's viewfinder or OLED panel. This allows
images to be displayed with the brightness and gradation with
which they are being recorded or reviewed, helping to ensure the
subjects look natural and realistic.
Intelligent Optical Image Stabilization System with Powered and
Dynamic Modes and Auto On/Off
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The XA35 Professional Camcorder offers a powerful optical image
stabilization system suited to help reduce image blur in a wide
variety of shooting situations. The different image stabilization
options can be selected manually, or Intelligent IS can use an
automatic detection system to identify the proper stabilization
mode for the situation. Featured on the XA35 is Dynamic Mode,
which provides electronic correction of roll and tilt.
Dynamic IS
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Used for image stabilization at the wide end, Dynamic IS builds
on translational (up-down/left-right) stabilization, adding roll
axis correction, horizontal roll correction and vertical roll
correction for five-axis correction. Image distortion is
substantially reduced, even when shooting while in motion.
Macro IS
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Macro IS corrects angular and shift-type shake in wide-angle
s.
Powered IS*
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Used for image stabilization in telephoto shooting, Powered IS
corrects for low-frequency camcorder shake.
* During Intelligent IS (AUTO mode), Powered IS can be set to ON
or OFF.
Full Manual Control
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Custom Key and Dial
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A Custom Key and Dial feature allows you to assign functions to
an easily accessible key and adjust the settings with a control
dial. The functions include:
* Tv/Av: Use the dial to adjust shutter speed (Tv mode) or
aperture (Av mode), as needed. In this mode the key has no
effect.
* Manual exposure: When manual control is selected, the dial can
adjust aperture, shutter speed or gain. Select items to adjust,
such as aperture or other settings, with the key.
* Exposure Lock can be set on or off as can the AGC Limit.
Composition Aids
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With the Level Marker feature, it's easy to keep the camcorder
level for more accurate framing. The Grid Marker provides a
reference grid in your viewfinder. Depending on the background
color of your , you can choose between two different colors
(white or gray) for better viewing contrast.
Gain Control
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Gain may be manually set from 0 dB to 24 dB in 1 dB increments.
Additionally, Auto Gain Control Limit allows you to set the
maximum gain limit for the image sensor's sensitivity. With this
function, brightness and noise can be balanced as required, and
image quality can be maximized in low-light situations.
Power Zoom
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Power zoom is available in Variable and Constant settings in 3
modes: Fast (approx. 1.9–60 seconds), Normal (approx. 2.5–180
seconds) and Slow (approx. 4.0–285 seconds). To provide added
control, there are 16 predefined steps in Constant mode.
Ergonomic, Portable Design
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Weighing less than three pounds including the detachable handle,
battery and lens hood – and less than two pounds without – the
XA35 Professional Camcorder is ideal for high-action shoots when
both speed and mobility are essential, and where keeping a low
profile is an added benefit. Though small in size, this camcorder
sacrifices nothing when it comes to professional functionality.
It features a “seesaw” style zoom lever, manual focus/zoom ring
and joystick for easy control and an electronic viewfinder that
can tilt up to 45° for low-angle shooting. It also has five
Assign Buttons to help it fit to your operational needs.
Two Phantom-powered XLR Audio Inputs with Manual Gain Control
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A stereo microphone is incorporated into the XA35 Professional
Camcorder, as are two XLR audio inputs with +48 V phantom power.
The built-in microphone provides outstanding audio in fast-paced
situations while the XLR inputs provide connectivity to external
microphones and other professional audio devices. If you choose,
the built-in microphone and XLR input can be used simultaneously.
Audio is recorded in 16-bit PCM format at 48 kHz for amazing
quality and fidelity. And both the built-in microphone and XLR
inputs have the option for automatic or full manual gain control.
To prevent variations in the recorded audio level, the dial can
also be locked.
The XA35 also includes a 3.5mm headphone terminal with 16 volume
settings for accurate audio monitoring.
Ultra Compact with Detachable Handle
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A detachable handle provides the user with expanded audio
performance and added flexibility. Removing the handle allows the
camcorder to be made more compact for convenient storage when
travelling. Included on the handle are the following terminals,
controls and monitors:
* Two built-in XLR audio input terminals with phantom power
* Accessory shoe (cold)
* External microphone holder
* Manual audio level control
* Zoom control and record start/stop button
* Infrared light
* Tally lamp
High Definition Peaking for Focus Assist
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To enhance focusing capability, the XA35 Professional Camcorder
provides Focus Assist. It includes ment, which helps in
capturing your subject in razor-sharp focus. It works by
providing a 2x magnification of your subject, which is
automatically cancelled when you start . Also included
is color peaking, which shows the shooting object's focused areas
in actual colors.
Assignable Buttons for Custom Shooting
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The XA35 Professional Camcorder is equipped with five assignable
buttons so that the camcorder can be tailored to the specific
preferences or needs of the user.
Button 1 is preset as AF/MF.
Button 2 is preset as Pre REC.
Button 3 has no preset.
Button 4 has no preset.
Button 5 is preset as Rec Review.
Improved Infrared Shooting Mode for Extreme Low-light Conditions
(with built-in IR emitter and diffuser)
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The XA35 Professional Camcorder features an Infrared Mode
allowing the capture of video in conditions with little to no
ambient light. Improved from the XA25 and XA20, it can shoot at
brightness levels that are approximately 1.4 times more
sensitive, and allows low-light capture by removing the infrared
cutoff filter from the optical path. Its specially designed lens
coating allows the infrared light to pass through to the image
sensor. Additionally, the detachable handle of the XA35 features
an infrared emitter with a diffuser to shoot appealing infrared
imagery even in complete darkness. For evening camera crews or
nature documentary makers, the benefits of a compact, high
performance camcorder for shooting in such conditions are
obvious. Without the need to add lights, the shooter can save
time on set-up, or blend into the background to reduce their
chance of being seen by the subject. Also, the XA35 gives the
option of in white or green mode.
Connectivity to Various Inputs and Outputs
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Not only does the XA35 Professional Camcorder provide the user
with incredible control over the image, it also provides immense
creative freedom when it comes to inputs and outputs, including:
* HD/SD-SDI Output (see dedicated section for more details)
* HDMI Output (HDMI mini connector, time code can be
superimposed)
* Composite Video Output (3.5mm)
* USB Hi-Speed Terminal
* (2) XLR Audio Input (when handle is attached) (See audio
section for more details)
* Microphone Input (3.5mm) (See audio section for more details)
* Headphone Jack (3.5mm) (See audio section for more details)
* Remote Control Terminal (compatible with LANC protocol)
* Accessory Shoe (when handle is attached)
Optional Bluetooth Mic with Two-way Intercom-like Capability
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The XA35 Professional Camcorder is compatible with the optional
Canon WM-V1 Wireless Microphone. Bluetooth technology allows
high-quality audio to be recorded from up to 164 feet away (50m),
making it ideal for interviews, nature and other
situations that call for unobtrusive sound . With
earphones attached, the WM-V1 Wireless Microphone can also be
used as a two-way intercom, enabling more creative control, such
as discreetly providing an on-camera subject with direction.
Advanced Display Features: Zebra, Color Bars and Test Tone
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Color bars and test tone can be selected and recorded. The color
bars comply with the SMPTE standard. -12 dB, -18 dB or -20 dB can
be selected as the test tone.
Enhanced zebra pattern (70% or 100%) indicates “blown out” or
high brightness areas to help you set the proper exposure.
The white balance control has six available presets selectable
through a variety of day and artificial light conditions
(Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H and
Tungsten), as well as two manual white balance settings. Color
temperature may also be manually set from 2,000K to 15,000K in
100K increments for more precise adjustment.
Impressive Slow and Fast Motion, including Interval
from 2x to 1200x
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Slow and Fast Motion Modes allow the XA35 Professional Camcorder
to record a different frame rate than the playback frame rate
(only in MP4 modes), for a fast or slow motion effect
during playback. Since the camera is real frames and
modifying the playback rate, there is virtually no quality loss
and maximum image quality is maintained. Additionally, interval
allows the user to record frames at specified
intervals, providing time-lapse of up to 1200x and slow
motion down to 0.4x of the original speed.
Playback Frame Rate (Bit Rate) 59.94P (35 Mbps) 29.97P
(24 Mbps/17 Mbps) 23.98P
(24 Mbps/17 Mbps) Highest Bit Rate 17.5 Mbps 48 Mbps
(at the 0.5x speed) 60 Mbps
(at the 0.4x speed) Speed 1x 0.5x 0.4x 2x 1x 0.8x 2.5x
1.25x 1x Speed
(Interval) 2x 4x 10x 20x 60x 120x 1200x
- BP-820 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (1780mAh).
- Lens Hood.
- CA-570 Compact AC Power Adapter.
- Top Handle Unit.
- WL-D89 Wireless Controller.