Canon XA55 4K UHD Camcorder

Canon XA55 4K UHD Camcorder (CN-3668C007) is a lightweight and compact camcorder that features UHD 4K captures, a 1″ CMOS sensor, two XLR audio inputs, and one mini-HDMI as well as one BNC 3G-SDI output which fits right into the ENG category for documentary or journalism-style productions.

The XA55’s optics include an integrated 15x HD optical zoom and a nine-bladed circular iris for more natural highlights and wide DR gamma support when recording in low-light. The camera’s pro-style features Dual Pixel and Contrast autofocus, as well as fast and slow motion recording. This camera also features full manual control, optical and electronic image stabilisation, a 3″ touchscreen LCD, user0assignable buttons, infrared mode, and a DIGIC DV 6 image processor with high sensitivity and low noise. The XA55 also has display monitoring features such as zebra, colour bars, and test tone and a built-in natural density filter mechanism offering ND4, ND16, and ND64 options.

1.0-Type CMOS Sensor

The camera has a large CMOS sensor to give beautiful Bokeh with high sensitivity and low noise. The camera also benefits from enhanced Full HD image quality with Over Sampling HD processing, whilst the Wide DR setting allows you a wide dynamic range to be captured.

High Quality 4K 15x Zoom Lens

The camera allows you to optimise the quality of your images with an ultra-wide 25.5mm 4K 15x optical zoom with Super HD lens elements to minimise chromatic aberrations. There is an advanced 5-axis image stabilisation to cope with filming on the move or when shooting handheld.

Fast and Precise Dual Pixel CMOS AF

This camera incorporates Dual Pixel CMOS AF for fast and accurate autofocusing in approximately 80% (vertically and horizontally) of the sensor. Face detection AF and Touch tracking operation enables seamless focus control for intuitive operation. Also, a Dual Pixel Focus Guide provides a graphical interface to aid manual focusing.

XF-AVC and MP4 Recording to SD Cards

The XA55 supports multi-format recording capabilities including XF-AVC and MP4. It records XF-AVC 4K UHD 160Mbps up to 25P, plus Full HD at 45Mbps at 50P/50i/25P. Also, it is possible to record MP4 4K 150Mbps at 25P and Full HD 35Mbps at 50P/25P. Slow and Fast motion recording are also possible in 4K/Full HD up to 1200x.

Lightweight and Compact with Professional Functions

Powerful functionality includes an Infrared mode, which allows users to capture video in conditions with little to no ambient light. As well as simultaneously backup and relay recording with dual Sd card slots. Other features include 3G-SDI, professional audio support with two XLR terminals and 4 -channel linear PCM and low poor consumptions for an extended battery life.

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