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Canon XF305 Camcorder
Canon XF305
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Canon XF405 Camcorder
Canon XF405
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Sony PXW-Z90 Camcorder
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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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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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Chuck Fadely of Newsshooter reviews the Sony PXW-Z90 4K XDCAM including samples of the first footage shot on PXW-Z90Read more
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User rating
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4.1 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
15 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
40
4.0 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
30 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
89
3.5 out of 5
89 user ratings
5 stars
19 %
4 stars
28 %
3 stars
37 %
2 stars
13 %
1 stars
2 %

Sensor

Sensor typeCMOSCMOSCMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in
N/A
N/A
Effective megapixels2.07 Mpx13.4 Mpx
N/A
Total megapixels2.37 Mpx13.4 Mpx14.2 Mpx

Image

ISOAuto
N/A
N/A
Maximum image resolution1920 x 1080 px
N/A
N/A
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Tungsten
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Tungsten
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • One push
  • Auto
Supported image file formatsJPG
N/A
N/A
Photo effectsBlack&White
N/A
N/A
Image stabilizeryesyesyes
Image stabilizer typeOpticalHybrid
N/A
Supported aspect ratios16:9
N/A
N/A

Optics and focus

Optical zoom18.0 x15.0 x12.0 x
Digital zoom1.5 x
N/A
48.0 x
Minimum aperture1.62.82.8
Maximum aperture224.54.5
Focal length equiv29.3 - 527.425.5 - 382.529 - 348
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)4.1 - 73.88.3 - 124.59.3 - 111.6
Auto focusyes
N/A
N/A
Manual focusyes
N/A
N/A
Normal focus range0.02 - 1
N/A
N/A
Filter size3.23 in2.28 in
N/A
Focus adjustment
N/A
AutoAuto

Screen and viewfinder

Built-in displayyesyesyes
DisplayLCDLCDLCD
Display diagonal4.0 in3.5 in3.46 in
Viewfinder screen size0.52 in0.24 in0.39 in
Articulated LCD
N/A
yes
N/A
Touchscreen
N/A
yesyes
Viewfinder type
N/A
ElectronicElectronic
Flip-out screen
N/A
yesyes
Display aspect ratio
N/A
N/A
16:9

Photography features

Camera shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s1.0 s
3D supportno
N/A
no
Light exposure modes
N/A
Manual
N/A
Built-in flash
N/A
no
N/A
Face detection
N/A
N/A
yes

Videography features

Resolution
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 640 x 360
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px
HD typeFull HD4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Video formats supportedMPEG2MP4
  • AVC
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • MPEG4
Analog signal format systemNTSC
N/A
N/A
Maximum frame rate50.0 fps60.0 fps120.0 fps

Audio features

Built-in microphoneyesyesyes
Audio systemStereo
N/A
Dolby Digital 2.0
Supported audio file formatsMP3
  • AAC-LC
  • LPCM
  • LC-AAC
  • LPCM
Noise reductionyes
N/A
N/A

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlack
Operating temperature0 - 40-5 - 450 - 40
Operating relative humidity
N/A
0 - 85
N/A

Dimensions

Height9.29 in3.82 in7.25 in
Width7.09 in8.43 in5.12 in
Depth15.51 in5.31 in11.38 in
Weight94.18 oz40.57 oz49.03 oz

Storage

Compatible memory cards
  • CF
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Maximum memory card size32.0 GB128.0 GB
N/A
Memory slots222
Storage typesMemory cardMemory cardMemory card

Power

Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
N/A
Lithium
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V7.4 V
AC adapter includedyesyesyes
Battery life (max)
N/A
N/A
4.4 h

Connectivity

HDMIyesyesyes
USB connector typeMini-USB B
N/A
N/A
Microphone portno
N/A
N/A
DC-in jackyesyesyes
USB port
N/A
yes
N/A
Headphone port
N/A
3.5 mm3.5 mm
Remote control
N/A
yesyes
Wi-Fi
N/A
N/A
yes
Smartphone remote support
N/A
N/A
yes
PictBridge
N/A
N/A
no

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