Key Features
- Brand: Canon
- 20x Optical Zoom
- Full HD
- DIGIC DV4
- HD CMOS Pro
- 8-Bladed Circular Aperture
- Wide DR Gamma
- MP4
- AV
Image Sensor.
- Sensor: 1/2.84-inch type HD CMOS Pro
- Filter: RGB Primary Color Filter (Bayer array)
- Total Pixels: 3.09 megapixels (2208 x 1398)
- Effective pixels per sensor: 2.91 megapixels (2136 x 1362)
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Minimum illumination: Low Light Mode Approx. 0.1 Lx.
Auto Mode (Auto Slow Shutter selected Approx. 1.0Lx - Horizontal Resolution: 900 TV lines (External via SDI, XA15)
Lens.
- Zoom ratio: 20 x Optical
- Focal length: 3.67 - 73.4mm (35mm equivalent: 28.8 - 576mm)
- Minimum focus distance: 60cm (throughout zoom range); 10mm (Wide MACRO setting)
- ND filter: Built-in gradation ND filter
- Zoom control: Zoom rockers on the body and handle; Selectable manual zoom/focus ring on the lens; Selectable High Speed and Soft Zoom modes available.
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Zoom Speed: Zoom Rocker: Variable speed/Fixed speed (Fast/Normal/Slow, 16-speed level settings available in each mode);
Grip zoom: Fixed speed (Fast/Normal/Slow, 16-speed level settings available in each mode)
Zoom Ring: As operation speed - Focus control: Manual control via focus ring, automatic (Instant AF, Medium AF, TV AF, Face Detection AF, Face Only AF), Push AF
- Iris control: Ring control; Full Auto
- Aperture range: f1.8 - f16
- Filter diameter: 58mm
- Lens elements/groups: 12/10
- Aperture blades: 8 Blade Circular Aperture
- Image stabilization system: Dynamic IS and Powered IS, 5 Axis image stabilization
- Digital zoom/Teleconverter: 2 x Tele Converter, x400 Digital Zoom
Image Processor.
- Type: DIGIC DV 4
- Sampling accuracy: 4:2:0 AVCHD/MP4
- Bit depth: 8 bits
Exposure Control.
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Exposure metering: Center-weighted average metering: In the P, Av, Tv, Cinema, Portrait, Sports, Low Light and IR modes
Segment evaluative metering: Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Night modes
No metering: Fireworks; Fixed exposure [1/60 sec. (PAL: 1/50 sec.)],
M (manual exposure); - Exposure control: AUTO mode: Smart Auto,
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Manual mode: P, Tv, Av, M (manual exposure), SCN (Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks)
Cinema mode: P, Tv, Av, M - Exposure Compensation: ± 12 steps, Displayed as EV value; 0 EV - ±3.0 EV
- Auto Exposure mode: Full Auto
- Push Auto Iris: No
- Gain Control setting: Full Auto/AGC Limit/Manual
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Auto Gain Control limit: In manual exposure (P, Av, and Tv modes): 0-24 dB (in 1 dB increments),
In the Cinema mode: 0-18 dB (in 1 dB increments),
In the Wide DR mode: 6-24 dB (in 1 dB increments) -
Gain setting: During M (manual) shooting: The gain can be set in 1 dB steps from 0 dB to 24 dB.
In the cinema mode: The gain can be set in 1 dB steps from 0 dB to 18 dB.
When Image Effects is set to “Look” and Wide DR is set, the lowest sensitivity is 6 dB
Shutter.
- Control Modes: Full Auto / Manual control (Auto; Speed; Angle; Clear Scan (CS); Slow Shutter (SLS); IR Slow Shutter)
- Shutter speed: 1/6 to 1/2000 depending on frame rate and operating mode
- Clear Scan: No
Infrared.
- Infrared shooting mode: YES (green or white)
- Built-in IR lamp: YES, in the handle unit
Misc.
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Stored Configurations: Cinema Standard, Vivid, Dream, Cool, Sepia, Old Movies, Memory
Wide DR, Highlight Priority - Storage Medium: SD/SDHC memory card
- Color Bars: YES (SMPTE or EBU), with 1KHz Tone (Tone via Audio Menu)
Recording.
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Video storage media: SD Card x 2
Dual Format recording, Double slot (simultaneous) recording, and Relay (continuous) recording possible. - Type: SD card Class 4 or higher, Class 6 & 10 recommended for 35Mbps MP4 recording
- Recording time: 128GB SD Card:MP4: up to 8 Hours (50P @35Mbps)
- AVCHD up to 10 hours 10 Minutes (5p @28Mbps)
- Recording file format: MPEG-4/AVC/H.264
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Recording format: AVCHD: 28/24/17/5Mbps
MP4: 35/24/17/9/3 Mbps;
All modes variable bit rate, 4:2:0 color sampling -
Recording frame rate (PAL model): AVCHD: 28Mbps 50.00P, 1920 x 1080, 24/17Mbps 1920 x 1080 50.00i/PF25; 5Mbps 1440 x 1080 50i/PF25
MP4: 35Mbps 1920 x 1080: 50P; 24/17Mbps 1920 x 1080:25P; 8/4 Mbps 1280 x 720: 25P; 3Mbps 640 x 360: 25P -
Slow/Fast motion: YES (MP4 recording Only)
50.00P (35 Mbps) x2 17.5 Mbps
25.00P (24 Mbps or 17 Mbps) x0.5, x2, x4, x10, x20, x60, x120, x1200 - Interval Record: NO
- Frame Record: YES. 2, 6 or 12 frames
- Pre Record (cache record): YES (3 seconds)
- Scan Reverse: YES. Vertical/horizontal/both
Audio.
- Recording: 16-bit 4ch or 2ch (48 kHz) linear PCM
- Control: Audio limiter, Auto/manual settings via control dials on the handle
- Microphone attenuation: YES
- Microphone level meter: YES
- Photo storage media: SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
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Still quality: During video recording: 1920 x 1080 in 1920 x 1080 or 1440 x 1080 mode, 1280 x 720; 1280 x 720 mode
During playback: 1920x1080
White Balance.
- Auto: New white sampling system FAWB. Settings include auto, set 1, set 2, color temperature setting, and pre-set.
- Preset: Six presets: [Daylight: approx. 5,400K], [Shade: approx. 8,000 - 8,500K], [Cloudy: approx. 6,500K], [Tungsten (incandescent or halogen bulb): approx. 3,100K], [Fluorescent H (3-wavelength fluorescent): approx. 7,000K], [Fluorescent (white fluorescent): 5,000K]
- Color temperature: The color temperature (Kelvin) setting ranges from 2,000K to 15,000K (in 100K steps).
- WB cannot be selected in the SCN or AUTO mode. Auto adjustment range: 2,800K - 8,000K
Time code.
- Count up system: Regen, RecRun, Free Run, External, Hold
- Start value setting: “00:00:00:00”, Set/Reset selectable
Panel.
- Type: Capacitive Touch Panel
- Size: 3.0-inch (7.5 cm)
- Dots: Approx. 460,000 dots
- Image quality adjustments: Brightness
- Adjustable: Yes
- Wave Form Monitor: No
- Focus Assist: Peaking; Magnifying; Edge Monitor (using waveform display)
- Peaking: Yes. Color selectable
- Zebra: Yes. 70% or 100%
- Markers: On/Off; Level (White/Grey), and Grid (White/Grey)
Electronic View Finder (EVF).
- Size: 0.24-inch (0.61 cm),
- Dots: approx. 1.56 million dots,
- Adjustable: Vertical tilt, up to 45°
- Field of View Coverage: 100%
- Correction lens: + 2.0 to -5 dioptre
Inputs/Outputs.
- Audio in: x2 XLR Input on Handle Unit. Line, Mic or 48V Phantom Power), 3.5mm microphone input jack
- Headphone output: 3.5mm stereo jack
- HDMI: YES
- USB: YES (Mini-B, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, output only)
- HD/SD-SDI output: YES, BNC, output only, Video, embedded audio, and time code. (XA15 Only)
- LAN: No
- AV terminal: 3.5mm mini-jack (output only for video and audio)
- DC input: YES
- Remote Control Terminal: YES
Other Features.
- Tally lamp: YES, in Handle Unit
- Accessory shoe: YES (cold shoe)
- Custom Button Assignment: YES, 5 Assignable Buttons. Select from: Powered IS / BLC Always-On / Face Only AF / Video Snapshot / WB Priority / Pre-Rec / IR Light / Audio Output CH / [AF/MF] /Rec Review / Rec.Programs / BLC Always-On / White balance / AGC Limit / Focus / Exposure / Audio Scene / Mic level / Zoom / Image Stabilizer / Image Effects / [Off]
- Custom Dial: Yes. Tv/Av/Manual exposure/AGC Limit/Exposure/Off
- Wireless LAN standards: None
- Supported Wi-Fi Functions: None
- Supported Browser for Remote Operation: None
- Remote Operation Control Features: None
- Live view image Resolution: None
- Authentication Systems: None
- Encryption: None
- GPS Information (Optional Accessory): Real-time display of Latitude, Longitude, Elevation, UTC, and Satellite Reception
Accessories.
- Supplied: Lens hood with barrier, Mic holder unit (w/ screw), Handle unit (HDU-1), Compact power adapter (CA-570), AC cord, Battery Pack BP-820
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Optional: Canon Battery Pack BP-820 (supplied)/BP-828, Canon Compact Power Adapter CA-570 (supplied with XA15/XA11)
Canon Battery Charger CG-800E, Canon High-speed HDMI cable HTC-100, Canon High-speed HDMI cable HTC-100/High-speed HDMI cable HTC-100/S, Canon Stereo Video Cable STV-250N, Canon Interface Cable IFC-300PCU/S / IFC-400PCU, Canon Tele Converter TL-H58, Canon Wide Attachment WA-H58,
Canon Soft Carrying Case SC-1000, SC-2000, Canon Wrist Strap WS-20, Canon Shoulder Strap SS-600/650, Canon PROTECT Filter 58 mm, Canon ND4-L Filter 58 mm, Canon ND8-L Filter 58 mm, Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2
Canon Battery Video Light VL-10Li/VL-10LiII
Canon Battery Pack BP-900 series (for VL-10Li/VL-10LiII)
Canon Compact Power Adapter CA-910/920/930 (charges BP-900 series battery packs)
Canon Car Battery Adapter CB-910/920 (for charging the BP-900 series)
Power
- Power Consumption: Max 4.9W (Approx.) MP4 recording, 35Mbps
- Battery: BP-820(supplied)BP-828 (Optional)
- Continuous Recording Time: MP4 recording, 35Mbps: 145 Minutes (BP-820); 220 Minutes (BP-828) (approx.)
Size and Weights.
- Dimensions: Approx. 131 x 180 x 231 mm (approx. 5.2 x 7.1 x 9.1 in.) [Including lens hood, mic holder unit, and handle unit]
- Weight (camera only): XA15: Approx. 750 g (1.7 lb) XA11: Approx. 745 g (1.6 lb)
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Weight (fully equipped): XA15: Approx. 1140 g (2.5 lb)
XA11: Approx. 1135 g (2.5 lb)
Includes lens hood, mic holder unit, handle unit, BP-820, and 1 memory card -
Operating Temperature range: Approx. -5 to 45°C, 60% (relative humidity)
Approx. 0 to 40°C, 85% (relative humidity)