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Canon XF405 Camcorder
Canon XF405
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JVC GZ-MG36 Camcorder
JVC GZ-MG36
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Panasonic HC-X1 Camcorder
Panasonic HC-X1
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Panasonic HC-X800 Camcorder
Panasonic HC-X800
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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
If you live in southern California, mentioning “the 405” will bring up thoughts of the world's worst freeway traffic, which many of us have to contendRead more
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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Can JVC's HDD offering can match the high Everio standards?Read more
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A high quality camera is what separates the hobby video makers from the professionals. Gone are the days where producers would have to spend countless hours just to perform simple color correction. Most corrections are done by the camera itself. As long as you have a professional grade camera, your video will come out looking crisp. Many amateur filmmakers in different genres (ex. action sports, independent film) start out with more affordable video cameras before graduating to better quality, professional-level camcorders. If you’re ready for an upgrade, the Panasonic HC-X1 4K Ultra HD Camcorder may help you step your gameRead more
Those that depend on the traditional camcorder format haven’t seen huge advances year after year, but with the HC-X1, Panasonic has taken all of theRead more
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Panasonic’s camcorders have reigned supreme atop PC Pro’s A List for two years now. First the HDC-TM700, then last year the HDC-TM900 won us over with a combination of sterling all-round performance and comparatively reasonableRead more
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Sensor

Sensor typeCMOSCCDMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels13.4 Mpx
N/A
9.46 Mpx6.57 Mpx
Total megapixels13.4 Mpx
N/A
N/A
9.15 Mpx
Optical sensor size
N/A
1.0 in
N/A
1.0 in

Optics and focus

Optical zoom15.0 x32.0 x20.0 x12.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
N/A
2.81.5
Maximum aperture4.5
N/A
4.52.8
Focal length equiv25.5 - 382.5
N/A
25.4 - 50829.8 - 369.8
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)8.3 - 124.5
N/A
8.8 - 1762.84 - 34.1
Focus adjustmentAuto
N/A
Auto/ManualAuto/Manual
Filter size2.28 in
N/A
2.64 in1.93 in
Digital zoom
N/A
800.0 x10.0 x30.0 x
Auto focus
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes
Manual focus
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

Screen and viewfinder

Built-in displayyes
N/A
yesyes
DisplayLCDLCDLCDLCD
Articulated LCDyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Display diagonal3.5 in2.7 in3.5 in3.0 in
Touchscreenyes
N/A
N/A
yes
Viewfinder typeElectronic
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Electronic
N/A
Viewfinder screen size0.24 in
N/A
0.39 in
N/A
Flip-out screenyes
N/A
yes
N/A

Audio features

Built-in microphoneyesyesyesyes
Supported audio file formats
  • AAC-LC
  • LPCM
N/A
N/A
  • AAC
  • MP4
Built-in speaker(s)
N/A
N/A
yesyes
Audio system
N/A
N/A
StereoDolby Digital 2.0
Wind filter
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A

Design

Colour of productBlackGreyBlackBlack
Operating temperature-5 - 45
N/A
N/A
N/A
Operating relative humidity0 - 85
N/A
N/A
N/A

Dimensions

Height3.82 in2.72 in7.68 in2.48 in
Width8.43 in2.68 in6.81 in2.68 in
Depth5.31 in4.29 in13.62 in5.28 in
Weight40.57 oz14.11 oz70.55 oz12.17 oz

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