Canon XF405 Compact 4K Eng Camcorder

Canon has introduced the XF405, a compact professional 4K camcorder that combines UHD and Full HD image clarity with a comprehensive feature set.

Weighing in at just 1150g for the camera only, the XF405 is the smallest and lightest 4K camcorder of its type released by Canon so far, making it ideally suited to discrete news-gathering and documentary shoots. But the XF405’s versatility and detailed UHD image ensures it has a much wider appeal.

At the heart of the highly portable XF405 are a new 1.0-Type CMOS sensor and Canon’s Dual DIGIC DV 6 image processors. This combination delivers high-quality, low-noise 4K/50p images, in addition to slow motion Full HD footage, shooting at 100P. The XF405 also marks the debut of Dual Pixel CMOS AF on a traditional style camcorder, bringing a new level of performance and convenience for self-shooters.

Despite the XF405’s small proportions, it pairs a 4K-optimised 15x zoom lens with a large, newly designed 1.0-Type CMOS sensor that has a resolution of 8.29 effective megapixels. Not only does the larger sensor offer greater control over depth of field, the design and construction of the sensor, combined with Dual DIGIC DV 6 processing gives the XF405 an enhanced low-noise high-sensitivity performance thanks to an improved SNR compared with previous XF camcorders.

The minimum illumination is 1.4 lx with auto slow shutter on and a shutter speed of 1/25sec. The XF405 is capable of recording 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) 50p/25p MP4 internally to dual SD cards at a bit rate of 150Mbps. A future firmware update is planned to enable XF-AVC recording in 4:2:0 8-bit. Additionally, the XF405 offers Full HD 1920 x 1080 recording at 100p for quarter-speed slow motion playback. Relay and simultaneous recording is possible with both cards recording the same format, giving the option to extend recording time or create an in-camera backup.

1.0-Type CMOS Sensor
Canon’s 1.0-Type CMOS enhances high sensitivity and low noise performance to increase shooting area and expressive capabilities.

4K UHD 50P Recording
Support for UHD (3840 x 2160) 50P makes long recording times possible on versatile SD cards while maintaining high image quality

Newly-developed Dual DIGIC DV 6
Dual DIGIC DV 6 image processors give you recording ability internally 4K UHD/50P MP4, and continuous 100fps high frame rate in Full HD

FHD 100P Slow Motion Recording
You get high-speed recording with a maximum 100fps in Full HD, realising even greater emotion in visual expression

Accurate and reliable autofocus
Dual Pixel CMOS AF offers improved performance and control with minimal effort thanks to an expanded focusing area covers approx. 80% (vertically) x 80% (horizontally) of the image on the screen.

High quality 4K lens with 15x zoom
A powerful 4K lens captures maximum detail from your subjects and offers outstanding flexibility with a 25.5mm-wide angle-of-view along with a 15x zoom, increasing to 30x Advanced Zoom in FHD.

4K UHD/50P recording on SD cards with high frame rates
The XF405 supports UHD/50P MP4 format (150Mbps) recording along with additional XF-AVC* support. 

Network capability with FTP transfer and IP streaming*
The XF405 boasts Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity, allowing fast and convenient transfer of files direct from the camcorder to external workflow environments.
 
Flexible remote-control options
Control the camera wirelessly via a smartphone or tablet with Browser Remote, or use a Canon RC-V100 wired remote controller for full camera control.

Compact and lightweight body, professional operability
One of the smallest and lightest camcorders in its class, the XF405 is robust and responsive with professional levels of control and connectivity, with the XF405 additionally having a 3G-SDI output. With Dual SD card slots the XF405 can be relied upon for extended shooting times thanks to relay or simultaneous recording.

* May require firmware update