Canon Introduces Two New Compact XF-Series Professional Camcorders: XF105 And XF100

[tengo]

Both Models Feature MPEG-2 4:2:2 50Mbps Recording, Built-In 3-D and Infrared Shooting Options

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., August 31, 2010 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announces the new Canon XF105 and XF100 Professional Camcorders for mobile HD video capture in a compact form factor. Canon's smallest professional camcorders, the new XF105 and XF100 utilize the same Canon XF Codec featured in the Canon XF305 and XF300, introduced earlier this year. The Canon XF Codec is an MPEG-2 4:2:2 50Mbps codec used for exceptional high-definition image quality, full non-linear editing (NLE) systems compatibility and efficient, robust workflow. These camcorders include in-camera features enabling the easy set-up and capture of high-definition 3-D video when two XF105 or XF100 camcorders are paired, as well as Canon's built-in infrared low-light feature enabling the capture of HD video in complete darkness. Both models record to Compact Flash (CF) cards and feature hot-swappable card slots for maximum performance. Differentiating the two models are industry-standard HD-SDI output and genlock in/SMPTE time code (in/out) terminals available on the Canon XF105. The XF105 and XF100 camcorders are ideal for Electronic News Gathering, documentary and independent filmmaking and event videography.

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/about_canon?pageKeyCode=pressreldetail&docId=0901e024801eb838

A bit like A1, HM100 and HMC40....

 

[roofies]

surprisingly this XF camera is the only camera in its class thats being accepted by BBC for 100% Content Full HD Production by independent productions.

odd thing is, the only other cameras being accepted in this category are the RED and the Sony PDW 800/700.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/commissioning/production/hd.shtml

 

[Jemhadar]

Looks good on a Merlin.

 

[DXNMedia]

The only 2 MPEG2 based cameras approved for high quality video acquisition are the new XF format & the XDCAM 4:2:2 HD PDW-700 series.

Other than that, the only AVCHD grade camera that's approved are the AG-HMR10 with HCK camera module.

All along, standards for stations like Discovery, Nat Geo & BBC have been at a very high level for both acquisition & post.

Minimum requirement are usually intra-frame based cameras like the DVCProHD Varicams. :thumbsup:

 

[tengo]

I just attended the Sony PMW-320 launch at Raffles Town Club and Alister Chapman (discovery, BBC, Sky, NBC) was the presenter.

I asked him about the issue of 35Mbps acquisition data rate for XDCAM EX and he said that he has sold countless hours to the broadcasters including BBC. He said the 50Mbps minimal is just a guideline and hardly applied. Content is much more important.

He shoots mostly in his EX3 and also PMW-350.