Canon Launches XF205/200 Ahead Of NAB

Canon has expanded its professional video range with the launch of the XF205 and XF200 - a duo of compact video cameras that will be on display at this year's NAB Show.

Building on the blueprint of Canon's XF105 and XF100, the models have been enhanced according to feedback received from professionals working in a variety of fields. Both models offer a more powerful Canon HD Video System, numerous recording modes, wireless connectivity and an enhanced operational design.
The cameras are powered by the Canon HD Video System and feature a 26.8mm wide-angle Canon HD lens with an optical zoom that has been doubled to 20x and works alongside Canon’s latest HD CMOS PRO imaging sensor and a DIGIC DV 4 processor. Combined with 50Mbps MPEG recording and 4:2:2 colour sampling, the result is video quality suitable for broadcast, with high sensitivity and wide dynamic range.
A range of recording options provides flexibility to simultaneously record high definition MXF files to CF cards and MP4 files to an SD card, in HD or lower resolutions.
The new rotating grip provides control and stability, reducing strain and offering greater comfort during longer shoots. Three individual lens rings for focus, zoom and iris provide a configuration that is familiar to experienced camera operators.
Enhancements have also been made to ensure easier framing and monitoring of shots. An optimised viewfinder features a resolution of 1.23m-dots, enabling greater accuracy when checking focus. An upgraded 3.5-inch OLED display also offers higher contrast, more vivid colours and faster response times, making it far superior in operation, especially in bright conditions.
The XF205 and XF200 are also ideal tools for the less experienced operator. As well as offering the control and precision expected by professional users, an intuitive control layout, fully automatic shooting mode and variety of assist functions, including Face Detection, make it suitable for amateur users.
Both models support four-channel linear PCM recording, with two XLR inputs allowing the option to use professional-grade microphones. Additionally, with built-in stereo microphones and a 3.5mm microphone jack, the new cameras provide users with a wealth of audio options.
Each model also features Wi-Fi and Ethernet LAN connectivity, allowing direct or wireless connection to a wide range of devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops. In addition, a new CameraAccess function allows lower-quality proxy files to be streamed to another device via Wi-Fi.
The XF205 expands connectivity options further with the inclusion of selectable 3G-SDI/HD-SDI, Timecode and Genlock terminals for easy integration on multi-camera shoots or with other broadcast equipment.
Kieran Magee, Director of Professional Marketing, Canon Europe said: "The new XF205 and XF200 are a natural next step in the evolution of our XF range, providing enhanced functionality, alongside another step up in terms of the quality of the visual and audio output. Historically, the versatility of our XF series cameras has seen them widely adopted by a range of different users, and the new features we’ve added into these products provide our customers with greater choice and creative freedom than previously available from such a compact camcorder."

The XF205 and XF200 will be available in the UK and Ireland from July 2014 with the following SRPs:
• XF205 – £3,799.99/€4,599.99
• XF200 – £3,299.99/€3,999.99

Both cameras will be on display at NAB 2014.

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