A Camcorder of Colossal Operating Proportions
From broadcasting and pro shoots to creative projects and movie making, Canon’s XF605 professional camcorder promises inspiring visual results with top-tier operability and convenience for every occasion — ask any A/V expert at Sweetwater! Harnessing the power of a 1.0-inch 4K UHD CMOS sensor and its accompanying DIGIC DV7 image processor, the XF605 churns out stunning HDR video with remarkably lifelike appeal. Transform your captures into flawless masterpieces with the XF605’s impressive lineup of functions, including 15x optical zooming in 4K, 5-axis optical image stabilization (O.I.S.), autofocusing (AF), and even Eye Detection AF for subject tracking with the utmost professionalism. Effortless to wield, the small and lightweight XF605 is built for studio and fieldwork, armed with a 3.5-inch touchscreen LCD and OLED electronic viewfinder. This camcorder also connects over 12G-SDI, HDMI, USB-C/-A (UVC), and Ethernet while shooting for up to 175 minutes at a time and recording your content to dual SD cards. And with seamless IP streaming and Wi-Fi/app compatibility built-in, it’s a cinch for the XF605 to reach your audiences in real time, even while operating remotely!
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4K imaging at its finest
The XF605 achieves outstanding 4K UHD video at 60p and 120fps Full-HD slow-motion courtesy of a powerhouse 1.0-inch 4K UHD CMOS sensor with noiseless delivery and unbeatable depth-of-field control. Interpreted by a versatile 9-blade iris and outputted through a DIGIC DV 7 image processor, Canon turns your footage into ultra-crisp and inspiring 4K video that’s sure to enthrall. Work with a 3-density ND filter to reduce the visual intensity to your liking, and easily shoot in dark settings with the XF605’s High Sensitivity mode, which boosts gain to 36db for striking low-lit results.
You can also achieve a wider range for color grading, not to mention simpler post-production, by shooting in the Canon Log 3 gamma. At the same time, the XF605’s support for Wide DR Gamma allows for an enormous 800% dynamic range for ultra-smooth detail delivery. Additionally, HDR recording in Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) and Perceptual Quantization (PQ) formats are permittable, providing stream- and broadcast-ready full-color rendering, plus instantaneous automatic/manual exposure controlling.
Unparalleled subject precision
Never worry again about camera instability thanks to the XF605’s onboard 5-axis O.I.S. system, which provides versatile Standard, Dynamic, and Powered modes to suit the shot at hand. You’ve got 15x optical zooming in 4K in addition to 30x Advanced Zooming in full HD for showcasing distant details with absolute clarity. The XF605’s Clear Scan shutter mode even eliminates LED flicker in the background of your shots.
In terms of prioritizing the focus of your subjects, the XF605 is a true champion. Dual Pixel CMOS AF maximizes the potential of every pixel for extraordinary high-precision focusing. Meanwhile, the Dual Pixel Focus Guide UI keeps operators indriver’sver’s seat when it comes to front/back focus monitoring. Factor in the EOS iTR AF X head detection algorithm, Face Detection mode, and Eye Detection AF, and your human subjects will never fall out of focus again!
Built for better shots
On the go, operators of all sizes with find the XF605 Professional Camcorder to be quite comfortable to wield in the field, with its lightweight, ergonomic, and space-conscious blueprint proving a godsend for newsgathering, documentary making, and more. A 3.5-inch rotating LCD with Direct Touch Control not only offers stellar monitoring power, but streamlined access to recording commands and adjustable parameters for fine-tuning your footage as well. Tweaking the text size and opacity of the on-screen waveform monitor and vectroscope allows users ultimate real-time control for exposure adjustments and more while in the middle of a shot. And there are 175 minutes of battery life at a time!
Simple to connect and record
CopyOver a simple IP transmission, the XF605 can livestream your video to online destinations to reach a much wider audience. Its versatile range of connections includes 12G-SDI outputting, HDMI monitoring, Ethernet, and USB-C/-A, with the latter offering UVC support for the use of the XF605 as a webcam — the first of its kind in a professional camcorder to offer such an option! Record to a pair of SD cards, and even import Cube-type 3D LUTs through Look File for direct integration into your feed — perfect for professional flows. For audio, the XF605 supplies dual XLR terminals, a stereo mini jack, and an internal stereo microphone built-in, with a multifunction shoe for easy XLR expansion.
Extend your control
With compatible controllers, the XF605 offers convenient remote control potential via its onboard remote terminal or over an IP network, depending on your system. Not to mention, remote access is available in computer web browsers with a supplied suite of controls for keeping tabs on every element of your project. When working with multiple cameras, Canon’s Multi-Camera Control app and Remote Camera Control app help make perfectly streamlined sense of your workflow. Effortlessly transfer proxy footage and metadata to planning servers over the CTM iPhone app for pre- and post-production work to keep the editing room and remote operators in seamless communication. To top it off, you can share recorded files through both wired and wireless setups with FTP transferring.
Canon XF605 Features:
- 1.0-in. 4K UHD CMOS sensor and 9-blade iris with DIGIC DV 7 image processor capture stunning 4K UHD video at 60p
- 3-density ND filter and High Sensitivity mode allow for intensity reduction and better shooting in dim settings
- A range of capturing modes include Canon Log 3 gamma, Wide DR Gamma, Hybrid Log Gamma, and Perceptual Quantization for streams, broadcasts, and more
- 5-axis O.I.S. with three modes provides incredible steadiness
- 15x optical zooming in 4K plus 30x Advanced Zooming in Full_HD
- Clear Scan shutter mode eliminates the peskiness of LED flicker
- Unprecedented focusing power thanks to Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Dual Pixel Focus Guide, EOS iTR AF X, Face Detection mode, and Eye Detection AF
- Compact, lightweight build offers comfort for all operators
- 3.5-in. rotating LCD with Direct Touch Control for monitoring and easy menu diving, plus integrated waveform monitoring and vectroscoping
- Impressive 175-minute battery life offers enormous filming potential
- IP live-streaming reaches huge audiences in an instant
- Connections include 12G-SDI outputting, HDMI monitoring, Ethernet, and USB-C/-A with revolutionary UVC webcam support
- Dual SD card recording supported
- Look File permits 3D LUT integration into your feed
- Dual XLR terminals, stereo mini jack, and internal microphone capture crystalline audio with a versatile shoe mount for XLR expansion
- Control remotely over IP network or onboard remote terminal
- Remote filming and image parameter access over web browser
- Multi-Camera Control app and Remote Camera Control app bring exceptional convenience to advanced systems
- CTM iPhone app transfers proxy footage/metadata for pre-/post-production planning
- Wired/wireless file sharing available with FTP transferring
