Canon XF205 HD Professional Camcorder (PAL)
Offering high-end image quality, easy integration and dual-format recording, the XF205 camcorder is built for HD content creation. Feature-rich yet compact, it’s a powerful professional tool.
- 20x, f/1.8 wide-angle zoom lens for amazing long-distance shots
- HD CMOS Pro sensor provides outstanding image quality, even in low light
- Compact, lightweight design, with 3-ring lens operation and rotatable grip
- OLED display and 1.23m dot viewfinder enable precise monitoring
- Share content easily via built in Wi-Fi or Ethernet; record proxy files directly to other devices
- Dual format recording: broadcast standard 50Mbps MPEG2 codec, plus MP4 in HD or SD
- Genlock, Timecode, and 3G-SDI terminals for multi-cam integration
- Wide DR gamma helps to avoid over-exposure
- 4 channel audio recording; 2 XLR inputs
- Infrared shooting mode, with enhanced IR lamp
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9592B014AA
R40,895.00
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A compact, fully-featured camcorder that lets you capture and share amazing images
Offering high-end image quality, easy integration and dual-format recording, the XF205 camcorder is built for HD content creation. Feature-rich yet compact, it’s a powerful professional tool.
Features:
- 20x, f/1.8 wide-angle zoom lens for amazing long-distance shots
- HD CMOS Pro sensor provides outstanding image quality, even in low light
- Compact, lightweight design, with 3-ring lens operation and rotatable grip
- OLED display and 1.23m dot viewfinder enable precise monitoring
- Share content easily via built in Wi-Fi or Ethernet; record proxy files directly to other devices
- Dual format recording: broadcast standard 50Mbps MPEG2 codec, plus MP4 in HD or SD
- Genlock, Timecode, and 3G-SDI terminals for multi-cam integration
- Wide DR gamma helps to avoid over-exposure
- 4 channel audio recording; 2 XLR inputs
- Infrared shooting mode, with enhanced IR lamp
Advanced Canon imaging system
The XF205 features an advanced camera system capable of providing outstanding images and the responsiveness to deal with all kinds of shooting situations. A 26.8mm wide-angle lens with 20x zoom gets you closer to the action, while Dynamic Optical Image Stabilisation compensates for shake in 5 directions to provide ultra-steady images.
A Canon HD CMOS Pro sensor combines with the DIGIC DV 4 processor to delivers stunning picture quality – even in low light – as well as outstanding dynamic range and realistic colour reproduction. Wide DR Gamma helps to reduce over-exposure, whilst an infrared shooting mode means the camera can easily be used at night – ideal for wildlife videographers.
Picture quality is complemented by advanced audio functions, with 4-channel Linear PCM audio recording supported.
Comfort and precise control
Compact in size, unobtrusive and a pleasure to use thanks to its 3-lens ring operation and rotatable grip, the XF205 also provides impressively high quality monitoring options. An OLED screen with a 1.23m dot resolution is easy to view, even in bright sunlight, offering better response times, definition, contrast and colour reproduction than LCD equivalents. A sizeable 1.14cm (0.45”) 1.23m dot EVF can tilt up to 68° to accommodate different shooting positions.
Versatile recording options
The XF205's dual format recording feature provides flexibility, speed and data security. Footage can be captured simultaneously in two different formats, providing instant back-up and alternate delivery options. Full HD images can be stored on two CF cards using a broadcast-standard 50Mbps MPEG2 codec, whilst an MP4 version can be saved to an SD card in either Full HD or a lower resolution - ideal for rapid file transfer in applications such as news gathering. It's even possible to stream low resolution proxy files directly to another device such as a smartphone.
Integrate and share
Timecode, Genlock and 3G-SDI terminals allow effortless connection to industry-standard broadcast equipment.
Sharing content is easy thanks to built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity. Footage can be reviewed on another device such as a tablet or smartphone, or transferred directly via FTP. This connectivity also allows for remote control of the camera via a web browser, and Canon’s RC-V100 wired remote controller can be configured too.
Canon XF205 HD Professional Camcorder
- Lens Hood with Lens Cover
- Lens Cap
- Eyecup
- Microphone Holder Unit
- Set of Screws for Microphone Holder Unit
- CA-930(A) Compact Power Adapter
- AC Cable A
- DC-930 DC Cable
- BP-955 (OTH) Battery Pack (with Terminal Cover)
- WL-D6000 Wireless Controller
- CR2025 Lithium Battery for WL-6000
CAMERA
| Image Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 1/2.84 type HD CMOS Pro |
| Filter | RGB Primary Colour filter (Bayer array) |
| Total Pixels | 3.09 megapixels (2208 x 1398) |
| Effective pixels per sensor | 2.91 megapixels (2136 x 1362) |
| Lens | |
| Zoom ratio | 20 x Optical |
| Focal length | 3.67 - 73.4mm (35mm equivalent: 28.8 - 576mm)¹ |
| Minimum focus distance | 60cm (throughout zoom range); 10mm (Wide MACRO setting) |
| ND filter | Built-in gradation ND filter |
| Zoom control | Zoom rockers on body and handle; Selectable manual zoom/focus ring on lens; Selectable High Speed and Soft Zoom modes available. |
| Zoom speed | Zoom Rocker: Variable speed/Fixed speed (Fast/Normal/Slow, 16 speed level settings available in each mode); Grip zoom: Fixed speed (Fast/Normal/Slow, 16 speed level settings available in each mode) Zoom Ring: As operation speed |
| Focus control | Manual control via focus ring, automatic (Instant AF, Medium AF, TV AF, Face Detection AF, Face Only AF), Push AF |
| Iris control | Ring control; Full Auto |
| Aperture range | f1.8 - f16 |
| Filter diameter | 58mm |
| Lens elements/groups | 12/10 |
| Aperture blades | 8 Blade Circular Aperture |
| Image stabilization system | Dynamic IS and Powered IS, 5 Axis image stabilisation |
| Digital zoom/Teleconverter | 1.5x; 3x; 6x |
| Image processor | |
| Type | DIGIC DV 4 |
RECORDING
| Video storage media | Type 1 Compact Flash memory cards (2 card slots); SD Card x 1 Dual Format recording, Double slot (simultaneous) recording and Relay (continuous) recording possible. |
|---|---|
| Type | UDMA4, 30MB/s or faster (40MB/s or faster for Fast/Slow recording); SD card Class 4 or higher, Class 6 & 10 recommended for 35Mbps MP4 recording |
| Recording time | 128GB CF card: Up to 320 mins (1080/50i @ 50 Mbps) 128GB SD Card: up to 8 Hours (MP4/50P @35Mbps) |
| Recording file format | Material eXchange Format (MXF) to CF card, MP4 to SD card |
| Recording format | MPEG-2 Long GOP 50Mbps CBR (4:2:2) MPEG-2 422P@HL; 35Mbps VBR (4:2:0) MPEG-2 MP@HL; 25Mbps CBR (4:2:0) MPEG-2 MP@H14 MP4: MPEG-4/AVC/H.264 35/24/17/9/3 Mbps; All modes variable bit rate, 4:2:0 colour sampling |
| Recording frame rate (PAL Mode) | MXF 50Mbps: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p; 1280 x 720/50p, 25p; 35Mbps: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p; 1440 x 1080/50i; 1280 x 720/50p, 25p; 25Mbps: 1440 x 1080/50i, 25p MP4: 35/24Mbps 1920 x 1080: 50P/25P 17Mbps 1280 x 720: 50P 9 Mbps 1280 x 720: 25P 3Mbps 640 x 360: 25P |
| Slow/Fast motion | YES (MXF recording only) 720p: 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 37, 42, 45, 48, 50fps 1080p: 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25fps |
| Interval record | YES MXF recording only. 2, 6 or 12 frames, 25 time intervals |
| Frame record | YES. 2, 6 or 12 frames |
| Pre Record (cache record) | YES (3 seconds) |
| Scan Reverse | YES. Vertical/horizontal/both |
| Photo storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card |
| Still quality | During video recording: 1920 x 1080 in 1920 x 1080 or 1440 x 1080 mode, 1280 x 720; 1280 x 720 mode During playback: 1920x1080 |
SYSTEM
| Panel | |
|---|---|
| Type | Organic LED |
| Size | 8.77cm (3.5") Organic EL (OLED) |
| Dots | 1.23m (approx. equivalent) |
| Image quality adjustments | Brightness, contrast, colour, sharpness |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Waveform Monitor | Yes, selectable on/off; Line, Line and Spot,Field, RGB, YPbPr |
| Focus Assist | Peaking; Magnifying; Edge Monitor (using waveform display) |
| Peaking | Peaking 1, Peaking 2 (Colour, Gain, Frequency customisable for each) |
| Zebra | Level 1; Level 2; Both Output via HD-SDI or HDMI |
| Markers | On/Off (Aspect ratio, Safe area, Grid, Horizontal, Centre) |
| EVF | |
| Size | 1.15cm (0.45") |
| Dots | 1.23m (approx. equivalent) |
| Image quality adjustments | Brightness, contrast, colour, backlight, |
| Adjustable | Vertical tilt, up to 68° |
| Viewing Angle | 28.2º |
| Correction lens | + 2.0 to -5.5 diopter |
| Inputs/Outputs | |
| Audio in | XLR inputs with 48V phantom power (x2), 3.5mm microphone input jack |
| Headphone output | 3.5mm stereo jack |
| Video monitor output | YES (BNC HD-SDI, output only) |
| HDMI | YES (HDMI™ mini connector, output only, 1080/50p output possible) |
| IEEE 1394 (Firewire) | NO |
| USB | YES (Mini-B, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, output only) |
| 3G-HD/SD-SDI output | YES, selectable (BNC, output only, embedded audio and time code) |
| Time code | YES (BNC, switchable input/output) |
| Genlock | YES (BNC, Sync in/out selectable) |
| LAN | YES, Ethernet (1000BASE-T supported) |
| AV terminal | 3.5mm mini jack (output only for video and audio) |
| DC input | YES |
| Remote Control Terminal | 2.5mm mini jack |
| Colour Bars | YES (SMPTE or EBU), with 1KHz Tone |
| Misc | |
| Tally lamp | YES (x2) |
| Accessory shoe | YES (cold shoe) |
| Custom Button Assignment | YES (13 assignable buttons; select from 28 functions) |
| Rotating Side Grip | Yes. 120° angle of rotation in 15º increments |
| Custom Dial | NO |
SHOOTING FUNCTIONS
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure metering | Standard (centre weighted), Spotlight, Backlight |
| Exposure compensation | -2 to +2 EV |
| Auto Exposure mode | Full Auto |
| Push Auto Iris | NO |
| Auto Gain Control setting | Full Auto/AGC Limit/Manual |
| Auto Gain Control limit | 3dB, 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB,12dB,15dB,18dB, 21dB,24dB, 27dB,33dB |
| Gain setting | -6dB / -3dB / 0dB/ 3dB / 6dB/ 12dB / 18dB / 24dB / 27dB /33dB / TUNE (0.5 dB increments from 0 to 27 dB).27dB maximum in Auto mode |
| Shutter speed | |
| Control Modes | Full Auto / Manual control (Auto; Speed; Angle; Clear Scan (CS); Slow Shutter (SLS); IR Slow Shutter) |
| Shutter speed | 1/18 to 1/2000 depending on frame rate |
| Shutter Angle | 11.25º to 360º depending on frame rate |
| Slow Shutter (SLS) | 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 (depending on frame rate) |
| Clear Scan | 50i/p: 50 to 250.51Hz; 25p: 25 to 250.51Hz |
| Infrared | |
| Infrared shooting mode | YES (green or white) |
| Built-in IR lamp | YES |
| Custom Picture | |
| Stored Configurations | 9 (Including Wide DR) |
| Storage Medium | SD/SDHC memory card |
| Gamma | 6 preset profiles |
| Master Pedestal | -50 to +50 |
| Master Black | -50 to +50 for each of R,G,B |
| Black Gamma | Adjustable height, width and apex |
| Low Key Saturation | -50 to +50 adjusts colour saturation in low brightness area |
| Knee | Adjusts over exposure characteristic (Automatic, Slope, Point, Saturation) |
| Sharpness | Adjustment for Detail level, Detail frequency, Coring, HV balance, Detail limit, Knee Aperture, Level Depend, Ingredient Ratio |
| Noise reduction | Off, Automatic, On (1 to 12) |
| Skin detail | Effect Level (Low, Middle, High), Hue, Chroma, Area, Y Level |
| Selective Noise Reduction | Effect Level (Low, Middle, High), Hue, Chroma, Area, Y Level |
| Colour matrix | Normal 1 -4, Cine 1 - 2, Wide DR Matrix and Hue -18 - +18, Colour Gain -50 - +50 |
| White balance | -50 to +50 white balance offset for R,G,B |
| Colour correction | Area selection / area revision of two areas |
| Setup level | -50 to +50 On/Off |
| Clip 100% IRE | Limits output to 100% after setup adjustment |
| Wireless LAN standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band) / IEEE 802.11a/n (5GHz band)¹ |
| Supported Wi-Fi Functions | Rec start/stop, 3 speed focus control, 3 speed zoom control, WB mode/adjust, Iris, Shutter,Colour Temperature,Assign Button,ND Auto/Off |
| Supported Browser for Remote Operation | Internet Explorer 8 or later, Safari (iOS), Safari (MacOS), Android standard browser |
| Remote Operation Control Features | Aperture, Focus, WB, shutter Speed, Gain, Exposure Compensation, Shooting Mode, Slot select, Start/Stop Recording |
| Live view image Resolution | Camera setting mode: 680 x 383; Simplified setting: 284 x 160 |
| Authentication Systems | Open/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK |
| Encryption | WEP64, WEP128, TKIP, AES |
| GPS Information (Optional Accessory) | Latitude/Longtitude/Elevation, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) |
| Auto | YES in Full Auto Mode |
| Preset | A, B, Preset (Daylight, Tungsten), Colour Temperature |
| Time code | |
| Countup system | Regen, RecRun, FreeRun, External, Hold |
| Start value setting | “00:00:00:00”, Set/Reset selectable |
| Audio | |
| Recording | 16-bit 4ch or 2ch (48 kHz) linear PCM |
| Control | Audio limiter, Auto/manual settings via control dials on handle |
| Microphone attenuation | YES |
| Microphone level meter | YES |
ACCESSORIES
| Supplied | Data Import Utility, Battery pack BP-955, DC cable DC-930, Compact power adapter CA-930, Wireless controller WL-D6000, Eyecup, Lens Hood with Barrier, Microphone Holder Unit, Mains Cable. |
|---|---|
| Optional | Wide Converter WA-H58, Teleconverter TL-H58, , BP-975, Tripod Adapter TA-100, Zoom Remote Control ZR-2000, Tripod Base TB-1, GPS Receiver GP-E2, Remote Controller RC-V100, Filter (58mm) Protect/ND8xL/ND4xL. |
| Battery | |
| Power Consumption | MAX 8.4 W (approx.) |
| Continuous Recording Time | 255 mins (MXF recording) 265 mins (MP4 recording) with supplied BP-955 |
MISCELLANEOUS
| Dimensions | Approx 160 x 201 x 353mm (including lens hood with barrier, Eye Cup and microphone holder) |
|---|---|
| Weight (camera only) | 1560g (3.4 lb) |
| Weight (fully equipped) | 1960g (4.3 lb) |
| Operating Temperature range | -5ºC to +45ºC, 60% relative humidity |
| Focal length | ¹ 26.8mm - 576mm when wide view angle option selected. |
|---|---|
| Wireless LAN standards | ¹ Wi-Fi standard will depend on availability and country of purchase |
- All specifications are subject to change without notice
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PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION
1. What warranty comes with the goods purchased ?
All products excluding batteries sold by Orms are covered by a minimum of a one year local warranty, reckoned from the date of purchase, to protect you against manufacturing defects.
CANON
Canon IXUS, PowerShot compact cameras are covered by a full 1 Year Warranty
Canon DSLR and Mirrorless cameras are covered by a full 2 Year Warranty.
Canon video cameras including Legria and X-series are covered by a full 1 Year Warranty.
NIKON
Nikon compacts excluding the Coolpix P900 are covered by a full 1 Year Warranty.
Nikon DSLR's including the CoolPix P900 and are covered by a full 2 Year Warranty.
Panasonic
Panasonic cameras and lenses are covered by a full 2 Year Warranty.
FUJIFILM
Fujifilm cameras are covered by a 2 Year Warranty.
SIGMA & TAMRON LENSES
Sigma and Tamron products are covered by a 3 Year Warranty.
LEXAR & SANDISK MEMORY CARDS
Lexar and Sandisk memory cards are covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty.
LOWEPRO BAGS
Lowepro's Limited Original Owner Warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship during the useful life of the product. The warranty does not cover damage caused by improper care.
USED GEAR PURCHASED FROM ORMS
All used gear sold by ORMS is supplied with a 6 Month Warranty.
2. My product has gone faulty, now what ?
Please contact our service division straight away on 021 - 469 1962 and notify them of the fault. You may also e-mail them at repairs@orms.co.za
1. If a product is defective / faulty, ORMS will replace the product within a 10 day period deemed from the date of receiving the product. ORMS will also cover the shipping costs within the borders of South Africa.
2. During the warranty period, Orms will arrange collection of the faulty item, facilitate the repair and then ship the product back to the customer, bearing all risks and costs.
3. Please see our policies under Return Policy and Servicing & Repair Policy for further information
Orms is not obliged to repair products that fall outside of the manufacturers warranty period, or products that are damaged accidentally, however Orms in seeking to deliver the highest standard of customer service will gladly assist the customer in having the product repaired via the network of repair agents with which Orms has business dealings.
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- The delivery time to city areas is usually between 2 and 4 working days*. This excludes weekends and public holidays.
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- Express Shipping to Main Cities @ R 150.00 incl. VAT (ETA of 1-2 Business Days)* - Main Cities are: Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Port Elizabeth and East London. Other cities/towns will take more than 1-2 delivery time.
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Delivery Charges:
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