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XA15 -- Professional Camcorder

Series: Pro Cam Multi-Purpose Camera

Model: XA15

Part #: 2217C002

Genuine Canon 20x High Definition Optical Zoom Lens
Advanced HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor with Impressive Low-light Performance
Full HD 1920x1080 Recording Capabilities
HD/SD-SDI Output
Outstanding Image Reproduction

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For fast performance in both capture and transmission, excellent for the dynamic world of Electronic News Gathering (ENG) as well as journalistic, documentary, corporate and higher education video production, look no further than the XA15 Professional Camcorder.

Featuring an advanced HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor, a powerful DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor and a phenomenal 20x High Definition optical zoom lens, the XA15 camcorder captures expansive, high-quality Full HD video. Its HD/SD-SDI terminal lets it quickly and reliably transmit uncompressed video with timecode and audio embedded directly to broadcast vans and workstations. Combining a lightweight design, a 1.56 million dot electronic viewfinder and a 3.0-inch capacitive touch panel LCD, the XA15 is comfortable to operate for extended periods of time and in numerous environments.

When there's no telling what or where the next story will be, the XA15 is ready to go. A remarkably versatile, powerful and compact camcorder, it delivers the quality, speed and connectivity to drive a 24-hour news workflow.

Genuine Canon 20x High Definition Optical Zoom Lens
Advanced HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor with Impressive Low-light Performance
Full HD 1920x1080 Recording Capabilities
HD/SD-SDI Output
Outstanding Image Reproduction
3.0-inch LCD Capacitive Touchscreen with Tiltable Electronic Viewfinder
Dual SD Card Slots
Wide DR Gamma (600%)
Highlight Priority Mode with View Assist Function
Intelligent Optical Image Stabilization System
Full Manual Control
Ergonomic, Portable Design
Two Phantom-powered XLR Audio Inputs with Manual Gain Control
Ultra-compact with Detachable Handle
High Definition Peaking for Focus Assist
Assignable Buttons for Custom Shooting
Infrared Shooting Mode for Extreme Low-light Conditions
Connectivity to Various Inputs and Outputs
Advanced Display Features: Zebra, Color Bars and Test Tone
Impressive Slow and Fast Motion, including Interval Recording from 2x to 1200x

Television Standard - NTSC
Spec Sheet available - Yes

Operating Temperature (Maximum): 45 C
Operating Temperature (Minimum): -5 C
Focal Length (Maximum): 73.40 mm
Focal Length (Minimum): 3.67 mm
Image Sensor (Camera): 1/2.84-inch CMOS, RGB Primary Color Filter
Depth: 182.88 mm
Height: 83.82 mm
Width: 109.22 mm
Product Weight: 0.77 kg
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
Exposure Control:
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
Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/2000 sec.
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 Touch Panel: 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)
Accessory Shoe: Cold shoe
Video Terminal: 3.5mm diameter 4-pole mini-jack (video/audio output only)
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)
HD/SD-SDI Terminal: BNC jack (output 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. 1.7 lbs. / 750g (body only)
Approx. 2.5 lbs. / 1140g (includes lens hood, mic holder unit, handle unit, Battery Pack BP-820 and 1 memory card)

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XA15 -- Professional Camcorder

Series: Pro Cam Multi-Purpose Camera

Model: XA15

Part #: 2217C002

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