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Canon XF405 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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User rating
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40 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
30 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
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4.2 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
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89
3.5 out of 5
89 user ratings
5 stars
19 %
4 stars
28 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Sensor

Sensor typeCMOSCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels13.4 Mpx6.57 Mpx
N/A
Total megapixels13.4 Mpx9.15 Mpx14.2 Mpx
Optical sensor size
N/A
1.0 in
N/A

Image

White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Tungsten
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Sunny
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • One push
  • Auto
Image stabilizeryesyesyes
Image stabilizer typeHybrid
N/A
N/A
Maximum image resolution
N/A
5120 x 2880 px
N/A
Indoor white balance
N/A
yes
N/A
Supported image file formats
N/A
  • JPG
  • MPO
N/A

Optics and focus

Optical zoom15.0 x12.0 x12.0 x
Minimum aperture2.81.52.8
Maximum aperture4.52.84.5
Focal length equiv25.5 - 382.529.8 - 369.829 - 348
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)8.3 - 124.52.84 - 34.19.3 - 111.6
Focus adjustmentAutoAuto/ManualAuto
Filter size2.28 in1.93 in
N/A
Digital zoom
N/A
30.0 x48.0 x
Auto focus
N/A
yes
N/A
Manual focus
N/A
yes
N/A

Screen and viewfinder

Built-in displayyesyesyes
DisplayLCDLCDLCD
Articulated LCDyes
N/A
N/A
Display diagonal3.5 in3.0 in3.46 in
Touchscreenyesyesyes
Viewfinder typeElectronic
N/A
Electronic
Viewfinder screen size0.24 in
N/A
0.39 in
Flip-out screenyes
N/A
yes
Display aspect ratio
N/A
N/A
16:9

Videography features

Resolution
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 960 x 540
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 640 x 360
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px1920 x 1080 px3840 x 2160 px
HD type4K Ultra HDFull HD4K Ultra HD
Video formats supportedMP4
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • AVC
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • MPEG4
Maximum frame rate60.0 fps
N/A
120.0 fps

Audio features

Built-in microphoneyesyesyes
Supported audio file formats
  • AAC-LC
  • LPCM
  • AAC
  • MP4
  • LC-AAC
  • LPCM
Built-in speaker(s)
N/A
yes
N/A
Audio system
N/A
Dolby Digital 2.0Dolby Digital 2.0

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlack
Operating temperature-5 - 45
N/A
0 - 40
Operating relative humidity0 - 85
N/A
N/A

Dimensions

Height3.82 in2.48 in7.25 in
Width8.43 in2.68 in5.12 in
Depth5.31 in5.28 in11.38 in
Weight40.57 oz12.17 oz49.03 oz

Storage

Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Maximum memory card size128.0 GB
N/A
N/A
Memory slots2
N/A
2
Storage typesMemory cardMemory cardMemory card
Camera file system
N/A
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.2
N/A

Power

Battery voltage7.4 V7.2 V7.4 V
AC adapter includedyesyesyes
Battery technology
N/A
Lithium-Ion
Lithium
Battery capacity
N/A
1250.0 mAh
N/A
Battery life (max)
N/A
N/A
4.4 h

Connectivity

HDMIyesyesyes
USB portyes
N/A
N/A
Headphone port3.5 mm
N/A
3.5 mm
DC-in jackyesyesyes
Remote controlyes
N/A
yes
Wireless
N/A
no
N/A
PictBridge
N/A
nono
Bluetooth
N/A
no
N/A
Wi-Fi
N/A
N/A
yes
Smartphone remote support
N/A
N/A
yes

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