Canon VIXIA HF S21 Professional Products 2010 Brochure - Page 11

High Definition Evolved High Definition Camcorder With a host of features previously reserved for only the most advanced professional cameras, the Canon XF305 and XF300 deliver Full HD, 1920 x 1080 video simply, economically and without compromise. Featuring MPEG-2 4:2:2 50Mbps recording directly to low-cost Compact Flash cards, the XF305 and XF300 are designed to operate seamlessly within established industry workflows, quickly delivering outstanding image quality for any application. Whether shooting news, documentaries, weddings or events, on location or in studio, the XF305 and XF300 raise the bar, offering outstanding reliability and intuitive operation that one can only expect from Canon. Genuine Canon 18x HD L-Series Lens The XF305 and XF300 feature a stunning 18x HD L-Series video lens designed to capture every image with superb clarity and capable of delivering 1,000 TV lines of resolution. With a 35mm equivalent zoom range of 29.3 - 527.4mm, it's perfect for everything from wide-angle to extreme telephoto shooting. As with the famous Canon EF L-Series camera lenses, this HD L-Series video lens uses advanced optical design and technology. The lens incorporates High-Index-Ultra-Low Dispersion (HI-UD), UD, and aspherical lens elements to capture high-resolution video while minimizing chromatic aberration. Precise and predictable lens operation is achieved with mechanical end stops for both zoom and focus systems. Additionally, the lens barrel includes distance indicators for easily setting desired focus distance and moving between focus points while recording. High Definition Camcorder The Canon XF305 and XF300 feature a new SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) system featuring Dynamic and Powered modes for optimal performance in the greatest variety of situations. Powered mode suppresses the types of vibrations most prevalent when shooting telephoto, while Dynamic mode is designed to provide extra compensation at wide angle focal lengths to eliminate vibration common when walking and shooting. Three Native 1920 x 1080 CMOS Image Sensors (Canon Engineered and Manufactured) The XF305 and XF300 feature three native 1920 x 1080 CMOS image sensors that deliver outstanding, Full HD video recording with minimal noise. Plus, the 1/3-inch sensor enables a compact lens and body design, for greater mobility and quick shooting. DIGIC DV III Image Processor Designed specifically for Canon HD camcorders, the next generation DIGIC DV III Image Processor ensures natural, lifelike colors with excellent black reproduction. Tonal gradations and shadow detail are captured with remarkable accuracy. The DIGIC DV III Image Processor enables Genuine Canon Face Detection, which 133 is ideal for tracking a face in a crowd. Additionally, DIGIC DV III works to minimize power consumption, resulting in longer battery life. MPEG-2 4:2:2 50Mbps Codec The XF305 and XF300 incorporate Canon's new MPEG-2 4:2:2 50Mbps codec (Canon XF Codec), capable of MPEG-2 Long-GOP recording fine detail and deep color while 4:2:2 Twice the color resolution of 4:2:0 maintaining compatibility with industry standard workflows. Placing Y Brightness Signal B-Y(Pb) R-Y(Pr) Color Difference Signals both the XF305 and XF300 on the high end of the 50Mbps Highest Recording Capability 50Mbps (CBR) market in terms of codec quality, these are the MXF Material Exchange Format camcorders to use Essence Metadata when advanced post-production processing such as compositing, color correction or grading will be required. The XF305 and XF300 capture Full HD (1920 x 1080) at a maximum 50Mbps (Constant Bit Rate). 4:2:2 color sampling offers twice the color resolution of HDV and other 4:2:0 formats for robust, accurate color detail. The XF305 and XF300 use Material Exchange Format (MXF). MXF, an internationally standardized file format, is designed to make the exchange of audio and video materials among NLE (Non-Linear Editing) systems simple. The MXF format wraps video and audio with metadata in a single file, maintaining access to critical information throughout the production process. Compact Flash Card Recording The XF305 and XF300 record on easily available, nonproprietary, and inexpensive CF cards. Besides their rugged, solid-state construction and the speed and ease with which files can be transferred to computers, CF cards represent a significant savings in cost. The XF305 and XF300 have two hot-swappable CF card slots, perfect for relay recording, copying and backup. Smooth Integration With Production Infrastructure The XF305 and XF300 are designed to produce video files compatible with most production and broadcast environments. Industry standard MPEG-2 compression means easy integration for broadcast, cable or satellite networks. Canon worked closely with major nonlinear editing (NLE) manufacturers to ensure maximum0 compatibility and seamless workflow with the Canon XF Codec. The XF305 also offers terminal support for HD-SDI output, genlock and time code, ideal for live broadcast applications, multi-camera shooting and uncompressed Full HD output. With the XF305 and XF300, Canon has designed the ideal go-to camera for professional productions, large or small. Advanced Features The XF305 and XF300 feature a number of functions designed specifically to make complicated shoots easier. Often found as part of expensive external units, the XF305 and XF300 include a versatile waveform monitor and vectorscope. The waveform monitor provides an objective and detailed analysis of overall image brightness and RGB components ensuring correct exposure. The vectorscope shows real-time image hue and saturation analysis, key to achieving accurate white balance and for making color balance changes on the fly. 134