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Canon XF305

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User ratings:
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4.1 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4 editorial reviews
It's easy to forget with the advent of the HDSLR that there are still many advantages to using a "real" camcorder. If you want autofocus, image stabilization, a legitimate 50mbps codec, and none of the aliasing and CMOS skew problems we associate with DSLRs -- but have little use for shallow depth-of-field -- take a look at the Canon XF305 and X300, Canon's new competitors to the Sony EX1 and EX3.Read more
“We decided to buy an XF300, primarily for Michael’s personal use in producing future documentary videos. Why? Simply because notwithstanding some design errors the camera’s overa…Read more
FacebookTweet By Michael Reichmann and Chris Sanderson Video DSLRs are hot. But, though the shallow depth of field that they can offer is appealing to...Read more
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Pros

  • The menus themselves are straightforward
  • focus areas are rendered well and contrast is maintained well in flaring lighting conditions
  • faster and more accurate than any of their competitors

Cons

  • sucks to those manufacturers who charge outrageous amounts for their proprietary cards
  • LCDs it can be tricky to see in bright sunlight
  • barrel distortion at the widest setting

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 1/3 in
  • 2.07 Mpx
  • 22
  • yes
  • 4 in
  • 1920, 1080 px

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Canon XF305 - Pros & Cons

Canon XF305

Pros

  • The menus themselves are straightforward
  • focus areas are rendered well and contrast is maintained well in flaring lighting conditions
  • faster and more accurate than any of their competitors
  • high image quality
  • extreme portability
  • and efficient workflow

Cons

  • sucks to those manufacturers who charge outrageous amounts for their proprietary cards
  • LCDs it can be tricky to see in bright sunlight
  • barrel distortion at the widest setting
  • but lacks some of the studio functions
  • the camera isn t limited to the lens controls
  • it does not cost you a cent more
  • Luminous Landscape
  • No PAL- Asian buyers are gonna opt out

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Canon XF305 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in
Effective megapixels2.07 Mpx
Total megapixels2.37 Mpx
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom18.0 x
Digital zoom1.5 x
Minimum aperture1.6
Maximum aperture22
Focal length equiv29.3 - 527.4
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)4.1 - 73.8
Auto focusyes
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range0.02 - 1
Filter size3.23 in
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Photography features
Camera shutter speed1.0 s
3D supportno
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Audio systemStereo
Supported audio file formatsMP3
Noise reductionyes
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Dimensions
Height9.29 in
Width7.09 in
Depth15.51 in
Weight94.18 oz
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery voltage7.4 V
AC adapter includedyes
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Image
ISOAuto
Maximum image resolution1920 x 1080 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Tungsten
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effectsBlack&White
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilizer typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios16:9
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Screen and viewfinder
Built-in displayyes
DisplayLCD
Display diagonal4.0 in
Viewfinder screen size0.52 in
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Videography features
Resolution
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
HD typeFull HD
Video formats supportedMPEG2
Analog signal format systemNTSC
Maximum frame rate50.0 fps
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Operating temperature0 - 40
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • CF
  • SD
  • SDHC
Maximum memory card size32.0 GB
Memory slots2
Storage typesMemory card
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
USB connector typeMini-USB B
Microphone portno
DC-in jackyes

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