| Detailed Specifications |
| Standard Definition or High Definition |
High Definition |
| Power Supply (rated) |
7.4V DC (battery pack) |
| Video Recording system |
Compression: MPEG-2 Long GOP
Color Space: 4:2:2 (at 50Mbps recording)
File Format: MXF
Recording Modes:
50Mbps (CBR) 4:2:2, 1920x1080, (60i/30p/24p), 1280x720 (60p/30p/24p);
35Mbps (VBR) 4:2:0, 1920x1080 (60i/30p/24p), 1280x720 (60p/30p/24p);
25Mbps (CBR) 4:2:0, 1440x1080 (60i/30p/24p) |
| Audio Recording system |
2-Channel, PCM digital recording, 16-Bit; 48kHz |
| Image Sensor |
(3) 1/3-inch CMOS |
| Total Pixels |
Approx. 2.37 megapixels (2044 x 1160 pixels) each x 3 |
| Effective Pixels |
Approx. 2.07 megapixels (1920 x 1080 pixels) |
| Maximum recording time |
64GB Compact Flash (CF) card - Type 1
Greater capacity is possible when two cards are used. UDMA supported.
25Mbps: 310 minutes
35Mbps: 225 minutes
50Mbps: 160 minutes |
| Lens |
Canon 18x HD L Series Zoom, 4.1-73.8mm (35mm equivalent 29.3 - 527.4mm),
f/1.6-2.8 |
| Focusing System |
TVAF plus External Phase Difference Metering Sensor, Autofocus (Instant AF, Normal AF, Face AF), Manual, Full Manual |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance |
20mm (wide macro), 1m (entire zoom range) |
| White Balance |
Auto, Manual, Custom (2000K - 15000K in 100K increments), Daylight, Tungsten |
| Frame Rate |
60i, 60p, 30p, 24p (50i, 50p and 25p optional upgrade available through Canon Factory Service Center) |
| Minimum Illumination |
Full AUTO mode: 4.5 lux (Shutter speed 1/60, Gain +21dB); Manual mode: 08 lux (Shutter speed 1/4, Gain +33dB), (when 60i is selected) |
| Image Stabilization |
SuperRange Optical (Lens Shift) Modes: Standard, Powered, Dynamic, Off |
| Filter Diameter |
82mm |
| Viewfinder |
0.52-inch color widescreen, approx. 1,555,000 dots, approx. 100% field of view |
| LCD Screen |
4.0-inch color widescreen LCD, approx. 1,230,000 dots, approx. 100% field of view |
| Microphone |
Stereo electrect condenser microphone |
| Recording Media |
CF Card : 2 Slots, Movie files only, Type 1 only, UDMA supported
SD Card: Still images, Custom Picture Data, Clip Metadata, Custom Settings |
| USB Terminal |
Mini-B USB 2.0 Hi-Speed |
| Video Terminal |
Component: Output only
Composite: A/V terminal 3.5mm mini-jack, output only, BNC terminal, output only, signals can be output simultaneously through A/V terminal and BNC terminal |
| Audio Terminal |
XLR 3-pin jack (2), Switchable between MIC/LINE |
| HDMI Terminal |
Yes (Type A) |
| AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal |
3.5mm stereo mini-jack |
| Remote Control Terminal |
Yes (compatible with LANC protocol) |
| Operating Temperature range |
0 - 40° C, 32 - 104° F , 85% relative humidity |
| Dimensions |
Approx. 6.0 x 9.3 x 15.0 in. (153 x 236 x 382mm) (not including lens hood, eyecup, grip belt) |
| Weight (not including lens hood and eyecup) |
5.8 lbs (2,630 g) (includes grip belt) |
| Weight (fully loaded) |
6.5 lbs (2,940 g) (includes grip belt, lens hood, BP-955, CF Card (x1) and SD card/not including eyecup) |