The Canon XF100 professional video camera offers stunning image quality with FULL HD MPEG-2 4:2:2 at 50Mbps in an amazingly compact design. With industry standard terminals the XF100 is perfect for multi-camera environments. The wide angle 10x Optical Zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer and Instant Auto Focus allows you to quickly capture outstanding movies in any situation. The XF100 also makes it easy to put together a compact 3D system with impressive image quality. Recording to readily available CF cards with an MXF format, the XF100 is the ultimate compact professional video
camera in multi-camera live switch shoots.
Key Features
- MPEG-2 4:2:2 50Mbps Codec (Canon XF Codec)
- Record to affordable Compact Flash Cards
- Major NLE Software Compatibility
- Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens
- Canon Native 1920 x 1080 CMOS Image Sensor
- Multiple Recording Bit Rates, Resolutions, and Variable Frame Rates
- Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor
- Built-in 3-D Assist Features
- Infrared Recording
- Brilliant Ergonomics
- Large, 3.5-inch, 920,000 Dot LCD Monitor and EVF
- Exceptional Customization
- Workflow
- Audio System
- Connectivity
- Additional Features
MPEG-2 4:2:2 50Mbps Codec (Canon XF Codec)
MPEG-2 compression is both highly reliable and versatile. Developed by the Moving Pictures Expert Group (MPEG), it is one of the most widely used compression schemes in the industry for camera acquisition, over the air broadcast, cable and satellite TV. Canon's adaptation of MPEG-2 for the XF100 Professional Camcorder, named the Canon XF Codec, ensures the widest compatibility with existing industry infrastructure and non-linear editing (NLE) systems. As well, by using an MXF file wrapper, video and audio can be wrapped in a single file along with important metadata.
The XF100 supports the highest HD quality with Full HD 1920x1080 resolution, up to a 50Mbps bit rate and 4:2:2 color sampling.
4:2:2 color sampling provides twice the color resolution of HDV and other codecs that use 4:2:0 color sampling. 4:2:2 provides ultra-fine transitions in tone and color and maintains the highest quality image for use in post production processes such as chroma keying, color grading, advanced compositing and effects.
The codec’s 50Mbps constant bit rate provides the bandwidth needed to capture the XF100's superior resolution and color in spectacular detail.
