Canon XL H1S Professional Products 2010 Brochure - Page 12

4.0-inch LCD Monitor, High Resolution EVF and Advanced Focusing Features The XF305 and XF300 feature a bright and sharp 1.23 Megapixel 4.0-inch LCD monitor with approximately 100% field of view coverage. The LCD flips both ways for viewing from the left or right side of the camera and has an extra 35 degrees of movement for increased operability, even in tight situations. The XF305 and XF300 also offer a 0.52-inch, 1.55 Megapixel color electronic viewfinder (EVF), a breakthrough in critical focusing. Two peaking modes and a magnification mode are available in standby and record mode, making it extremely easy for the camera operator to check and confirm critical focus. In addition, Canon's exclusive Edge Monitor Focus Assist system displays a red and green waveform monitor at the bottom of the LCD monitor and three red focus check areas across the monitor. The green waveform shows overall focus while the red waveform shows the status of each focus check box. With this dynamic focus feedback, the user can quickly tune focus in a specific area, and move between focus points in a scene with a whole new level of accuracy and speed. Recording Modes and Frame Rates No matter the prescribed workflow, the XF305 and XF300 can capture video at just the right resolution, speed and bit rate. These are the first cameras in their class to shoot MPEG-2 4:2:2 files at 50Mbps (Constant Bit Rate), 35Mbps (Variable Bit Rate), for longer shooting times and 25Mbps (Constant Recording Mode Recording Mode 50Mbps 4:2:2 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 35Mbps 4:2:0 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 25Mbps 4:2:0 1440 x 1080 Frame rate 60i 30P 24P 60P 30P 24P 60i 30P 24P 60P 30P 24P 60i 30P 24P Optional 50i/25p upgrade through Canon Factory Service Center Bit Rate) for compatibility with HDV content. In addition to shooting in Full HD mode, 720p mode is available at speeds up to 60 frames per second for capturing sports and action. For PAL compatible shooting, an optional upgrade for 50i and 25p recording is available through the Canon Factory Service Center. For shoots when the action stops and starts, the XF305 and XF300 have a Pre-Record feature. With Pre-Record activated, the camcorder constantly buffers approximately three seconds of video into its memory. When the record button is pressed, recording begins immediately and the content of the camera's buffer memory is added, ensuring that no important or unexpected action is missed. The Slow and Fast Motion mode allows the XF305 and XF300 to record a different frame rate than the playback frame rate resulting in either a fast or slow motion effect during playback. Since the camera is recording real frames and modifying the playback rate, there is no quality loss due to interpolation and maximum image quality is main- tained. In 1080p mode, fast motion is supported up to Interval Recording 2.5x the normal rate and as slow as 1/2.5x. In 720p mode, fast motion is supported up to 5x the normal rate and as slow as 1/1.25x. For time-lapse applications, the XF305 and XF300 have an Interval Recording mode that can be left to shoot a specified number of frames at pre-defined intervals. For stop-frame animation, the XF305 and XF300 feature a frame record function allowing the camcorder to be programmed to record a specified number of frames each time the camera is triggered. Customization With extensive custom settings, the XF305 and XF300 enable the professional user to control and customize every facet of shooting. A vast range of image quality, control and display options ensure camera operation that is intuitive, speedy and comfortable, no matter the style of the shooter. • For just the right look, the XF305 and XF300 camcorder's Custom Picture Settings make it simple to define the Gamma, Knee, Color Matrix Adjustment, Saturation, Sharpness, Master Black, Skin Tone and more. 135 • To customize the operation of the XF305 and XF300 to the tastes and particulars of the user, 28 different functions are assignable to 13 buttons located on the camera. All custom menus and settings can be saved onto an SD card, making it easy to share settings among cameras or users, saving significant setup time when matching multiple cameras to a pre-set style or moving between cameras. Custom Picture Settings Normal 1 Normal 2 Gamma Normal 3 Normal 4 Cine 1 Cine 2 Black Master Pedestal -50 -> +50 Master Black Red Green Blue -50 -> +50 -50 -> +50 -50 -> +50 Black Gamma Level Range Point -50 -> +50 -5 -> +50 -1 -> +50 Low Key Saturation Enable Level On Off -50 -> +50 On Enable Off On Auto Knee Off Slope -35 -> +50 Point 50 -> 109 Saturation -10 -> +10 Level -10 -> +50 H.Detail Frequency -8 -> +8 HV Detail Balance -8 -> +8 Limit -50 -> +50 Select 0 -> +15 Sharpness Knee Aperture Gain 0 -> 9 Slope 0 -> 3 Level 0 -> 50 Detail Sharp Slope 0 -> 3 Offset 0 -> 50 Level -30 to +50 D-Ofst 0 to +50 Coring D-Curve 0 to +8 D-Depth -4 to +4 Auto Noise Reduction Off 1 -> 8 Off Effect Level Low Middle Skin High Detail Hue -16 -> +16 Chroma 0 -> 31 Area 0 -> 31 Y Level 0 -> 31 Selective NR Color Matrix White Balance Color Correction Setup Level 100% Clip Effect Level Hue Chroma Area Y Level Select Gain Phase R-G R-B G-R G-B B-R B-G B Gain G Gain R Gain Select Area A Area Select A Area Revision B Area Select B Area Revision Level Press On Off Off Low Middle High 0 -> 31 0 -> 31 0 -> 31 0 -> 31 Normal 1 Normal 2 Normal 3 Normal 4 Cine 1 Cine 2 -50 -> +50 -18 -> +18 -50 -> +50 -50 -> +50 -50 -> +50 -50 -> +50 -50 -> +50 -50 -> +50 -50 -> +50 -50 -> +50 -50 -> +50 Off A B A&B Phase 0~31 Chroma 0~31 Area 0~31 Y Level 0~31 Level -50 to +50 Phase -18 to +18 Phase 0~31 Chroma 0~31 Area 0~31 Y Level 0~31 Level -50 to +50 Phase -18 to +18 -50 -> +50 On Off Extensive Connectivity The XF305 and XF300 are designed with numerous options to insure that the camcorders meet the requirements of professional workflows by connecting seamlessly with other production equipment. They are equipped with a DC-In terminal, allowing connection to AC power and the hot swapping of batteries, XLR audio inputs for connection to professional audio devices, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, HDMI out, AV out, component video out, headphone jack, dedicated video 2 out and a remote connection featuring full LANC support for camera control with third-party controllers. Additionally, the XF305 adds HD-SDI, genlock and SMPTE time code (in/out) terminals, essential for live broadcast and multi-camera setups. A new Intelligent Lithium-Ion battery system provides detail about the remaining power level and battery wear. The XF305 and XF300 also maintain compatibility with legacy Canon BP-900 series batteries maintaining the value of existing batteries many professionals already own. Canon XF Utility Compatible for use on both Mac and Windows platforms, Canon XF Utility software provides a simplified first step in the process of managing and playing back clips. Additionally, the software can manage lists of clips in a number of display formats, add and edit metadata, and backup media. Refined Ergonomics and Durability for Easier Operation The XF305 and XF300 are designed from the ground up to maximize shooting comfort and usability. The camcorders feature a redesigned layout making them more intuitive than any that came before them. New users and users switching from other products will find the button layout, camera menu system and camera controls familiar and easy to use out of the box. The well balanced design allows the operator to comfortably control the camera and easily maintain a steady shot while minimizing arm fatigue. 136