Portability and high performance are among the many exciting perks of the new Canon XF605 Professional Camcorder. This 4K UHD professional camcorder packs a host of features into its lightweight and ergonomic design. This includes a one-inch CMOS sensor, recording capabilities of up to 4K at 60p and 120fps for slow-motion footage, dual SD card slots, and a speedy dual pixel autofocusing system.
The new Canon XF605 Camcorder is perfect for everyone from budding creators to broadcast journalists. It has a built-in transmission functionality and a USB Video Class system for webcam use without a third-party adapter. Here’s everything we know about the new Canon XF605 Camcorder, which is available for preorder today.
Canon XF605 Camcorder Key Features
It’s hard for videographers to go wrong with the new Canon XF605 Camcorder, starting with its stellar image quality. The camera boasts 4K UHD HDR capabilities with a reliable autofocus system that delivers crisp shots time after time. Autofocus capabilities run the gamut, with eye-detection AF (a first for the XF-series), iTR AF X technology for enhanced face/head detection, and improved subject tracking.
The key features only continue from there, whether it’s a 4K L-series 15x optical zoom or the 120fps functionality for those smooth and jaw-dropping slow-motion clips. The content-transfer mobile application for the iPhone lets creators gather proxy footage, audio, and metadata for transferring content from the scene into the newsroom. This is making broadcast journalism more portable than ever. The Canon XF605 Camcorder’s many highlights include:
- 5-axis optical image stabilization
- 9-blade Iris
- Independent 3-density ND filter
- 4K UHD 59.94P 4:2:2 10-bit recording
- Optional wide and tele accessories
- DIGIC DV 7 image processor
- HDR Recording with HLG/PQ Shooting Assist
- Canon log 3
- Wide DR gamma (800%) support
- Dual SD card slots
- Slow and fast motion recording up to 120fps
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Eye Detection AF, EOS iTR AF X, dual-pixel focus guide
- Direct touch control
- UVC support
- User LUTs included
- High sensitivity mode
- 5-inch rotating touch panel LCD and .36-inch OLED electronic viewfinder
- 12G-SDI, genlock, time code, and other terminals
- Flexible audio inputs with linear PCM four-channel support
- Multi-function shoe
- Live IP streaming
- RC-V100 remote controller support
- Compact, lightweight and ergonomic design
- New content transfer mobile iPhone application
- Network connections for FTP transfer and browser remote
Canon XF605 Professional Camcorder | First Look
Stunning image quality
The Canon XF605 Camcorder is brimming with high-end features, from a one-inch 4K UHD CMOS sensor to its five-axis optical image stabilization. You can ensure your shots will be sharp, focused, and smooth. The included 4K L-series 15x optical zoom lens can capture footage that’s 10-bit 4:2:2 and 4K. It has a zoom range of 25.5 mm to 382.5 mm, which gives users everything from wide-angle to ultra-zoom functionality. This is perfect for on-the-go creators. Also, the camera features creative recording modes including frame, interval, and slow and fast motion with FHD at 120fps for dramatic, slow-moving footage.
Built in-ND filter for all-day functionality
With an independent three-density ND filter, your footage will be stunning no matter the time of day. The filter includes a turret mechanism for densities of ND 1/4, 1/16, and 1/64 — all adjusted via the dedicated external buttons. Additionally, Canon Log 3 guarantees videographers can achieve the style and aesthetic they’re after, as do the included User LUTS.
Quick and accurate autofocus
The image-quality guarantee continues with the Canon XF605 Camcorder’s numerous autofocus features. It boasts dual pixel CMOS AF — a first for the Canon XF series — not to mention eye detection AF and iTR AF X technology to use face/head detection and stable subject tracking. Do you need another Canon XF605 Camcorder perk? Try the direct touch control. This feature ensures utmost accuracy and speed when using the camcorder. The zoom lens’ three-ring manual control equally guarantees precision when focusing from any distance.
Perfect for broadcast journalists
A new built-in feature — content transfer mobile (CTM) — lets users gather proxy footage, audio, and metadata that can be transferred to a newsroom through an iPhone app. Additionally, the XF605’s multi-function shoe works with a new XLR microphone adapter for crisp and clear audio with up to four XLR inputs. This is the XF-series’ first camera with USB Video Class, which lets videographers use the camera as a webcam and eliminating the need for a third-party adapter.
Breathtaking bokeh with a nine-blade iris
Few shots direct a viewer’s attention like those focused subjects with dreamy blurry backgrounds known as bokeh. The Canon XF605 Camcorder’s built-in nine-blade iris creates this effect perfectly. The blades generate a circular blurred effect with an odd number of blades to minimize flaring.
The Canon XF605 Professional Camcorder is available at Adorama.
