Canon XF205 XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 7

Versatile Artistic Expression Special recording modes The special recording modes (A 118) give you more creative control over your recordings. You can create a slow motion or fast motion effect in your recordings, record a certain number of frames at a set interval (ideal for nature shots and other subjects with little movement) or record a certain number of frames every time you press a button (ideal for stop motion animation). Custom picture settings With custom picture settings (A 132), you can enjoy unparalleled image control to deliver the "look" you want by adjusting parameters, such as gamma and sharpness. Advanced Professional Features and Flexibility Wired and Wi-Fi network functions (A 173) You can connect the camcorder to other devices via wired (Ethernet) connection or Wi-Fi to enjoy a variety of functions. For example, you can transfer recordings to an FTP server or use the Web browser on a connected device to remotely operate the camcorder (Browser Remote) or to play back the recordings on the camcorder (Playback via Browser). Also, using the IP streaming function (A 194), you can broadcast the camcorder's live video over IP to a compatible decoder connected to the same network. Pro-level connectivity The camcorder offers two terminals for professional level connectivity. Use the 3G/HD-SDI terminal to output the uncompressed HD video signal along with embedded audio and SMPTE time code (LTC) in a format that can be used for external recording. Meanwhile, the MON. terminal offers the best video output for an external monitor, including the option to overlay the camcorder's onscreen displays. Genlock synchronization (A 94), the TIME CODE terminal (A 95, 96) and GENLOCK/SYNC OUT terminal allow the camcorder to be part of any multicamera shooting setup. Infrared recording Record in darkness using infrared recording (A 126). With the built-in infrared light, you can record nocturnal animals in their natural environment or other such scenes. Customization The camcorder features several customization options. You can assign often-used functions to assignable buttons (A 129) so that you can call up those functions with the press of a single button. You can also register frequently-used menu settings in an easy-to-access personal menu (My Menu, A 30). Custom functions (A 141) and custom onscreen displays (A 142) give you even more freedom to control many aspects of the camcorder's operation. Save custom picture and menu settings to an SD card so that you can transfer your setting preferences to other XF200 / XF205 camcorders in order to use them in the same way. 7 Other Functions • Direct setting mode (A 57) Change main camera functions while checking the image on the screen using only the joystick. • Assistance functions Peaking and magnification (A 84) can be helpful when you use manual focus, onscreen markers (A 88) can be very useful to help you frame your video, and zebra patterns (A 89) can give you a reference point to avoid overexposures. • Video scopes (A 108) Check the brightness of the image using the waveform monitor, the color of the image using the vectorscope, or the focus using the edge monitor. • Intelligent System When using battery packs compatible with Intelligent System, the camcorder will display an estimate, in minutes, of the remaining recording/ playback time using the battery pack (A 25). You can also check the battery life indicator and other information on the [Battery/Hour Meter] status screen (A 217). • Multiple audio recording options (A 98) The camcorder offers 2- or 4-channel linear PCM audio recording for MXF clips and 2-channel AAC audio recording for MP4 clips. You can use the camcorder's built-in microphone, external microphones with a ∅ 3.5 mm mini-stereo plug (MIC terminal), or external audio input sources with an XLR plug (INPUT 1/INPUT 2 terminals with +48 V phantom power supply). The camcorder even has a convenient microphone holder with cable clamp for external microphones. • Metadata and GPS information (A 111, 114) You have the option to add various metadata fields to your MXF clips. Some of the information requires using Canon XF Utility or the Browser Remote application. Additionally, you can connect the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver to the camcorder to automatically add GPS information to your recordings. Using Canon XF Utility you can then organize or search MXF clips by GPS information. English