XA11
Compact Full HD ENG camera with 20x zoom and 5-axis image stabilization
A compact Full HD ENG camera that boasts a 20x zoom lens and 5-axis image stabilization, two SD card slots and 50P/60P recording in both AVCHD and MP4 formats, the XA11 is equipped with many features for added efficiency, such as support for both relay and simultaneous recording as well as the ability to simultaneously record video snippets in 3 Mbps mode for usage in fast-breaking news.
The camera offers the imaging prowess of the Canon Full HD system, combining the excellent sensitivity of the CMOS sensor with the DIGIC DV 4 image processor for high image quality even in scenes with low illumination. With the ‘Highlight Priority’ and ‘Wide DR’ custom picture profiles in place, the recorded footage has more flexibility for minor image adjustments in post-production, ideal for scenes where achieving the ideal exposure is challenging.
It is possible to record audio via two separate audio channels, each with the volume adjusted independently. Indeed, this is a highly versatile camera that is great value for money, ideal for a wide range of purposes such as shooting corporate promotional videos, weddings and other event coverage.
- 20x optical zoom (26.8mm, f/1.8 – 576mm*, f/2.8; 28.8mm, f/1.8 – 576mm^)
- 5-axis image stabilization
- Supported formats: Full HD 50P/60P, AVCHD/MP4; SD card slots×2
* 35mm film camera equivalent
^ when Dynamic IS is turned on
Features
20x optical zoom providing focal length approx. 26.8mm – 576mm (35mm equivalent)
Featuring a 20x optical zoom that covers focal lengths from 26.8mm (wide-angle end) to 576mm (telephoto end), the XA11 utilizes Hi-UD (Hi Index Ultra Low Dispersion) glass in its lens, the same found in Canon’s top-of-the-line camcorders, providing clear images with minimal chromatic aberration. The large-diameter lens, which features an aperture of f/1.8 at its wide-angle end and f/2.8 at its telephoto end, when used in combination with the DIGIC DV 4 imaging platform, is capable of shooting footage with low noise even in scenes with little illumination. The 8-blade circular aperture diaphragm produces bokeh with excellent quality.
5-axis image stabilization
The XA11 features a 5-axis image stabilization method that combines a lens-shift optical system with electronic stabilization built into the camera body. With this, vertical, horizontal and axial rotation and camera movements in the yaw and pitch directions are corrected. If Dynamic mode is enabled, image stabilization takes place even when shooting while walking. When shooting at the telephoto end, where camera shake is particularly likely to occur, Powered IS mode can be utilised, which is especially ideal for fixed-point shooting. Such a wide selection of image stabilization features provide solid support for Full HD shooting and the high-resolution imaging required.
A variety of recording modes; double SD card slots
The XA11 is not only capable of recording in Full HD 50P/60P, it also provides various recording formats to suit your applications, such as AVCHD format which provides excellent quality and recordability, and MP4, widely accepted format employed for fast delivery used online. The two SD card slots allow long duration recording through relay recording, as well as simultaneous recording for backup purposes. The dual recording function makes it possible to record an AVCHD or MP4 recording in the main slot either while another recording or mirror recording, or while 3 Mbps MP4 recording is simultaneously being recorded in the sub-slot – a powerful feature for producing video snippets for fast-breaking news.
Specifications
- Standard Definition or High Definition : High Definition
- Power Supply (rated) : 7.4V DC (Battery Pack), 8.4V DC (DC IN)
- Television System : NTSC
- Video Recording system :
- Compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
- File Format: AVCHD Ver 2.0 Compliant (AVCHD Progressive), MP4
- Audio Recording system
- AVCHD: Linear PCM (2ch)* / Dolby Digital (2ch)
- MP4: MPEG-2 AAC-LC (2ch)
- * 28 Mbps or 24 Mbps video recording modes only; 16-bit resolution.
- Image Sensor : 1/2.84-inch CMOS, RGB Primary Color Filter
- Total Pixels : Approx. 3.09 megapixels (2208 x 1398)
- Effective Pixels : Approx. 2.91 megapixels (2136 x 1362)
- Lens :
- Zoom Ratio: 20x Optical / 400x Digital
- Focal Length: 3.67-73.4mm (35mm equivalent: 26.8-576mm with Standard IS/IS Off, 28.8-576mm with Dynamic IS)
- Zoom Speed: Variable speed / Constant speed (16 levels); Fast, Normal or Slow
- Max. F/Stop: f/1.8-2.8
- Focusing System
- Hybrid AF (TTL-video signal detection system and external phase difference metering system), Normal AF (TTL-video signal selection system), Face Only AF, Manual Focus
- Hybrid AF Controls: Instant AF, Medium AF
- Manual Exposure : Available
- Programmed AE
- Auto Mode: Smart Auto
- Manual Mode: P, Tv, Av, M (Manual Exposure), SCN (Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks)
- Cinema Mode: P, Tv, Av, M
- Max Shutter Speed : 1/2000
- Minimum Focusing Distance : 20mm (at wide end), 60cm (from lens front) across zooming range
- White Balance : Auto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent), Color Temperature Settings (2,000-15,000K), Set (1/2)
- Frame Rate
- AVCHD: 60p, 60i, PF29.97, 24p
- MP4: 60p, 30p, 24p
- Minimum Illumination
- P Mode: Approx. 1.2 lux (shutter speed 1/30 sec., with auto slow shutter on)
- Low Light Mode: Approx. 0.1 lux (shutter speed 1/2 sec.)
- Image Stabilization
- Optical system (lens shift) + electronic stabilization
- Control Modes: Dynamic IS, Powered IS*, Macro IS, Tripod Mode
- IS Modes other than Intelligent IS: Standard IS, IS Off
- * During Intelligent IS (Auto Mode), Powered IS can be set to On or Off.
- Filter Diameter : 58mm
- Viewfinder : 0.24-inch TFT wide color LCD screen, approx. 1.56 million dots, 100% field of view
- LCD Screen : 3.0-inch LCD panel with AR surface treatment, approx. 460,000 dots, 100% field of view
- Microphone : Stereo (using electret condenser microphone)
- Recording Media : 2 SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slots
- USB Terminal
- mini-B receptacle and Hi-Speed USB supported (output only)
- Video Terminal : 3.5mm diameter 4-pole mini-jack (video/audio output only)
- Accessory Shoe : Cold shoe
- HDMI Terminal : HDMI™ mini connector
- Microphone Terminal : 3.5mm diameter stereo mini-jack, MIC/LINE switching possible
- AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal : 3.5mm stereo mini-jack
- Remote Control Terminal : 2.5mm stereo mini jack (input only)
- Handle Unit Terminals : Input Terminal: XLR 3 pin-jacks (2 systems), MIC/LINE switch possible (input only)
- Shoe Terminal: Cold shoe
- Operating Temperature range
- For Performance: Approx. 0-40°C, 85% (relative humidity)
- For Operation: Approx. -5-45°C, 60% (relative humidity)
- Dimensions
- Approx. 4.3 x 3.3 x 7.2 in. / 109 x 84 x 182mm (excluding lens hood, mic holder unit and handle unit)
- Approx. 4.5 x 3.3 x 9.1 in. / 115 x 84 x 231mm (including lens hood; excluding mic holder unit and handle unit)
- Approx. 5.2 x 7.1 x 9.1 in. / 131 x 180 x 231mm (including lens hood, mic holder unit and handle unit)
- All dimensions exclude the grip belt.
- Weight
- Approx. 1.6 lbs. / 745g (body only)
- Approx. 2.5 lbs. / 1135g (includes lens hood, mic holder unit, handle unit, Battery Pack BP-820 and 1 memory card)
