Canon XA 30 Professional Videocamera

XA30For refined and compact performance that’s made for everything from movie and television production to event recordings, Canon’s XA30 Professional Camcorder is a solid and affordable choice. Whether producing films, recording weddings and more, the XA30 offers an impressive combination of portability, image quality and reliable operation. It features a Genuine Canon 20x High Definition Optical Zoom lens, a newly designed HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor with improved low-light performance and new Wide DR Gamma and Highlight Priority modes that help capture an extended, seamless range of colors and tones virtually consistent with how they’re seen by the naked eye. A new interval recording option expands the XA30’s abilities for creative animation and motion effect Full HD video capture with fast motion of up to 1200x the original speed. From movie productions to events to company presentations and more, the XA30 delivers outstanding video with portability, high quality and great versatility.Standard Definition or High DefinitionHigh DefinitionPower Supply (rated)7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (DC IN)Television SystemNTSCVideo Recording systemMPEG4-AVC / H.264Audio Recording systemLinear PCM (2ch)*, Dolby Digital (2ch) / MPEG-2 AAC-LC (2ch)* 28 Mbps/24 Mbps video recording modes only; 16-bit resolutionImage Sensor1/2.84-inch CMOS, RGB Primary Color FilterTotal PixelsApprox. 3.09 Megapixels (2208 x 1398)Effective PixelsApprox. 2.91 Megapixels (2136 x 1362)LensZoom Ratio: 20x Optical / 400x DigitalFocal 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 SlowMax. F/Stop: f/1.8-2.8Focusing SystemHybrid AF (TTL-video signal detection system and external phase difference metering system):Instant AF, Medium AF, Normal AF (TTL-video signal selection system), Face Only AF, Manual FocusManual ExposureAvailableProgrammed AEAuto Mode: AutoManual Mode: P, Tv, Av, M (Manual exposure), SCN (Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks)Cinema Mode: P, Tv, Av, MMax Shutter SpeedMovie: 1/2000 sec.Minimum Focusing Distance20mm (wide end) / 60cm (across zooming range)White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent HFrame RateAVCHD – 1080: 59.94P / 59.94i / PF29.97 / 23.98PMP4 – 1080: 59.94P / 29.97P / 23.98P; 720 and 360: 29.97P / 23.98PMinimum IlluminationAuto Mode: Approx. 1.2 lux (shutter speed 1/30 sec. and with auto slow shutter on)Low Light Mode: Approx. 0.1 lux (shutter speed 1/2 sec.)Image StabilizationOptical system (lens shift) + electronic stabilization Control Modes: Dynamic IS Powered IS* Macro IS Tripod Mode * During Intelligent IS (Auto Mode), Powered IS can be set to On or Off. IS Modes other than Intelligent IS: Standard IS IS OffFilter Diameter58mmViewfinder0.24- inch, TFT Widescreen color LCD (Equivalent to approx. 1.56 million dots; 100% field of view)LCD Screen3.5-inch OLED, Capacitive Touch Panel (Approx. 1.23 million dots)Recording Media2 SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slotsUSB Terminalmini-B receptacle and Hi-Speed USB supported (output only)Video Terminal3.5mm diameter 4-pole mini-jack (video/audio output only)Accessory ShoeCold ShoeHDMI TerminalHDMI OUT mini connectorMicrophone Terminal3.5mm diameter stereo mini-jack, MIC/LINE switching possibleAV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal3.5mm 4-pole mini-jack (video/audio output only)Headphone Terminal3.5mm stereo mini-jackRemote Control Terminal2.5mm stereo mini jack (input only)Operating Temperature rangeApprox. -5 – 45°C, 60% relative humidity (operation)Approx. 0 – 40°C, 85% relative humidity (performance)Dimensions4.3 x 3.3 x 7.2 in. / 109 x 84 x 182mm (Not including lens hood, grip belt, microphone holder and handle unit)WeightApprox. 1.7 lb. / 765g (includes grip belt)