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Canon XA11 Camcorder
Canon XA11
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Canon XF400 Camcorder
Canon XF400
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While we generally focus on consumer electronics, today we’re taking a look at the Canon XF400 Professional camcorder. Canon has long been a leader in the video and photography market but recent changes in consumer buying patterns have forced all manufacturers to make some adaptation. The rise of highly capable smartphone cameras has caused digital SLR and consumer camcorder sales to plummet to multi-decade lows. It’s understandable that many casual users would choose the “good enough” smartphone already in their pocket over expensive second and third devices. Note: At no extra cost to you, we may earn a commission forRead more
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Aimed at solo shooters and reality documentary-style shooting situations, the Canon XF605 is a feature-rich camera ready to be on the go with any production armed with a passport to far-flung sets. The Canon XF605 fits right in between Canon’s XF405 and XF705. Highlighted features found in the Canon XF605 included a built-in 15x optically-stabilized [...]Read More... from Reviewing The New Canon XF605: A 4K Single-Lens CamcorderRead more
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For those who want the instant satisfaction of recording and playing on a DVD player with minimum editing or desire for advanced controls.Read more
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Sensor

Sensor typeCMOSCMOSCCDCCD
Optical sensor size1.0 in
N/A
1.0 in1.0 in
Effective megapixels2.91 Mpx13.4 Mpx
N/A
N/A
Total megapixels3.09 Mpx8.29 Mpx2.1 Mpx2.1 Mpx

Optics and focus

Optical zoom20.0 x15.0 x10.0 x10.0 x
Digital zoom400.0 x
N/A
240.0 x
N/A
Minimum aperture162.8
N/A
N/A
Maximum aperture1.84.5
N/A
N/A
Focal length equiv28.8 - 57625.5 - 382.5
N/A
42.9 - 429
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)3.67 - 73.48.3 - 124.54.5 - 453 - 30
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto
N/A
N/A
Auto focus (AF) lockyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Macro focus range0.01
N/A
N/A
N/A
Filter size2.28 in
N/A
1.34 in1.46 in
Auto focus
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes
Manual focus
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

Screen and viewfinder

Built-in displayyesyes
N/A
N/A
DisplayLCDTFT LCDLCD
N/A
Articulated LCDyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Display diagonal3.0 in3.5 in2.5 in2.7 in
Touchscreenyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Viewfinder typeElectronicElectronic
N/A
N/A
Viewfinder screen size0.24 in0.24 in
N/A
N/A
Flip-out screennono
N/A
N/A

Dimensions

Height7.09 in3.82 in3.54 in2.64 in
Width5.16 in5.31 in2.01 in2.56 in
Depth9.09 in8.43 in5.39 in4.96 in
Weight26.28 oz58.91 oz16.93 oz0.97 oz

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