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9774 Video Web Contents - 11/10: XA35 Overview 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 recording 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 recording situations. 9774 Video Web Contents - 11/10: XA35 • FINAL 9774 Video Web Contents - 11/10: XA35 • FINAL [Features] • Genuine Canon 20x High Definition Optical Zoom Lens • New, Advanced HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor with Improved Low-light Performance • Full HD 1920x1080 Recording Capabilities • HD/SD-SDI Output • Built-in Wi-Fi® Technology with FTP Transfer Capability • Superb Image Reproduction • 3.5-inch OLED Viewscreen with 10,000:1 Contrast Ratio and EVF • Dual SD Card Slots, Using Readily Available, Consumable Media • Wide DR Gamma (600%) • Highlight Priority Mode • View Assist Function that Supports Highlight Priority Mode • Intelligent Optical Image Stabilization System with Powered and Dynamic Modes and Auto On/Off • Full Manual Control • Ergonomic, Portable Design • Two Phantom-powered XLR Audio Inputs with Manual Gain Control • Ultra Compact with Detachable Handle • High Definition Peaking for Focus Assist • Assignable Buttons for Custom Shooting • Improved Infrared Shooting Mode for Extreme Low-light Conditions (with built-in IR emitter and diffuser) • Connectivity to Various Inputs and Outputs • Optional Bluetooth Mic with Two-way Intercom-like Capability • Advanced Display Features: Zebra, Color Bars and Test Tone • Impressive Slow and Fast Motion, including Interval Recording from 2x to 1200x 9774 Video Web Contents - 11/10: XA35 • FINAL Genuine Canon 20x High Definition Optical Zoom Lens 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 recordings 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. 9774 Video Web Contents - 11/10: XA35 • FINAL New, Advanced HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor with Improved Low-light Performance New, Advanced HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor For incredibly sharp and detailed high-definition video recording, 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 recording through an improved signal-to-noise ratio. Improved Low-light Performance 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 Recording Capabilities Multiple recording 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 recording codecs, at multiple bit rates, and even simultaneously. Recording Format Bit Rate Resolution Frame Rate 28 Mbps (59.94P) 1920 x 1080 59.94P*1 24 Mbps 1920 x 1080 59.94Pi/PF29.97/23.98P*1 AVCHD 17 Mbps 1920 x 1080 59.94Pi/PF29.97/23.98P*1 5 Mbps 1440 x 1080 59.94Pi/PF29.97/23.98P*1 9774 Video Web Contents - 11/10: XA35 • FINAL 35 Mbps (59.94P) 1920 x 1080 59.94P 24 Mbps 1920 x 1080 29.97P/23.98P*2 MP4 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 Recording Dual Recording offers format choices that are useful for various post-capture options. The DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor and dual SD card slots enable simultaneous recording in AVCHD format and web-ready MP4 format, as well as MP4 at different bit rates. Secondary Slot (MP4 Recording) Main Slot Bit Rate (size) Frame Rate 28 Mbps (59.94P) NOT POSSIBLE 24 Mbps (59.94i/PF29.97/23.98P) AVCHD 4 Mbps (1280x720) 17 Mbps (59.94i/PF29.97/23.98P) 29.97P/23.98P*1 3 Mbps (640x360) 5 Mbps (59.94i/PF29.97/23.98P) 35 Mbps (59.94P) NOT POSSIBLE 24 Mbps (29.97P/23.98P) 4 Mbps (1280x720) MP4 17 Mbps (29.97P/23.98P) 29.97P/23.98P*1 3 Mbps (640x360) 4 Mbps (29.97P/23.98P) 3 Mbps (29.97P/23.98P) 3 Mbps (29.97P/23.98P) *1 29.97P recording is performed when the format for the card in the main slot is 59.94i, PF29.97 or 29.97P; 23.98P recording is performed when it is 23.98P. Native 24p Recording 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 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 recordings 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. 9774 Video Web Contents - 11/10: XA35 • FINAL HD-SDI Video Standard: SMPTE 292M (1080i/720p) Embedded Audio Standard: SMPTE 299M Time Code Standard: SMPTE 12M SD-SDI Video Standard: SMPTE 259M (480i) Embedded Audio Standard: SMPTE 272M Time Code Standard: SMPTE 12M Built-in Wi-Fi® Technology with FTP Transfer Capability 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 recording 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 tablet or smartphone. 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 9774 Video Web Contents - 11/10: XA35 • FINAL version 5/6/7 or later for select devices. MP4 60p and AVCHD recordings are not supported for this function. Superb Image Reproduction 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. 9774 Video Web Contents - 11/10: XA35 • FINAL 3.5-inch OLED Viewscreen with 10,000:1 Contrast Ratio and EVF 3.5-inch OLED Viewscreen with 10,000:1 Contrast Ratio The 3.5-inch, 1.23 million dot equivalent Organic 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 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.