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Canon XA11 Camcorder
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Canon XF400 Camcorder
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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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3.7 out of 5
65 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
9 %
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4.1 out of 5
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4.2 out of 5
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Sensor

Sensor typeCMOSCMOSCMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in
N/A
1.0 in
Effective megapixels2.91 Mpx13.4 Mpx6.57 Mpx
Total megapixels3.09 Mpx8.29 Mpx9.15 Mpx

Image

White balance modes
  • Shade
  • Daylight
  • Tungsten
  • Fluorescent H
  • Fluorescent L
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Tungsten
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Sunny
Image stabilizeryesyesyes
Maximum image resolution
N/A
N/A
5120 x 2880 px
Indoor white balance
N/A
N/A
yes
Supported image file formats
N/A
N/A
  • JPG
  • MPO

Optics and focus

Optical zoom20.0 x15.0 x12.0 x
Digital zoom400.0 x
N/A
30.0 x
Minimum aperture162.81.5
Maximum aperture1.84.52.8
Focal length equiv28.8 - 57625.5 - 382.529.8 - 369.8
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)3.67 - 73.48.3 - 124.52.84 - 34.1
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAutoAuto/Manual
Auto focus (AF) lockyes
N/A
N/A
Macro focus range0.01
N/A
N/A
Filter size2.28 in
N/A
1.93 in
Auto focus
N/A
N/A
yes
Manual focus
N/A
N/A
yes

Screen and viewfinder

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

Photography features

Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
N/A
N/A
Camera shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
N/A
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Snow
  • Spotlight
  • Sunset
N/A
N/A
Built-in flashnonoyes
Light exposure modes
N/A
Manual
N/A
3D support
N/A
N/A
yes

Videography features

Resolution1920.0 px
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 960 x 540
  • 1920 x 1080
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px3840 x 2160 px1920 x 1080 px
HD type4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HDFull HD
Video formats supported
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MPEG4
  • H.264
  • M-JPEG
  • MP4
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • MP4

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlack
Operating temperature0 - 400 - 40
N/A
Operating relative humidity0 - 600 - 85
N/A

Dimensions

Height7.09 in3.82 in2.48 in
Width5.16 in5.31 in2.68 in
Depth9.09 in8.43 in5.28 in
Weight26.28 oz58.91 oz12.17 oz

Storage

Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots2
N/A
N/A
Storage typesMemory cardMemory cardMemory card
Camera file system
N/A
N/A
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.2

Connectivity

HDMIyesyesyes
Headphone port3.5 mm3.5 mm
N/A
Microphone portyes
N/A
N/A
Wi-Fino
N/A
N/A
DC-in jackyes
N/A
yes
PictBridgeno
N/A
no
Bluetoothno
N/A
no
USB port
N/A
yes
N/A
Wireless
N/A
N/A
no

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