Name: Canon XA40 Video Camcorder
Brand: Canon
SKU: 431559
Price: 2199.99 CAD
Availability: InStock

Overview

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XA40

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 XA40 Professional Camcorder.

Featuring an advanced 4K UHD CMOS Pro Image Sensor, a powerful DIG!C DV 6 Image Processor and a phenomenal 20x High Definition optical zoom lens, the XA40 camcorder captures expansive, high-quality 4K UHD video. Dual SD card slots that are compatible with universal SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards provide super-high capacity and ultra-fast data transfer.

The compact XA40 includes a detachable handle for low-angle shooting and portability. Functionality is further enhanced with the addition of XLR inputs and an external microphone holder when the handle is attached. Combining a lightweight design, a 1.56 million dot electronic viewfinder and a 3.0-inch capacitive touch panel LCD, the XA40 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 XA40 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.

What's Included

XA40 Professional Camcorder
Lens Hood (with Lens Barrier)
BP-820 Battery Pack
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
Handle Unit
Mic Holder

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Product Specifications

XA40
Standard Definition or High Definition	4K Ultra High Definition
Power Supply (rated)	7.4V DC (Battery Pack), 8.4V DC (DC IN)
Television System	NTSC
Video Recording system	Compression: MPEG-4 File Format: MP4
Audio Recording system	MP4: MPEG-2 AAC-LC (2ch) LPCM (4ch), not available during 1280x720 recording)
Image Sensor	1/2.84-inch CMOS, RGB Primary Color Filter
Total Pixels	Approx. 21.14 megapixels
Effective Pixels	Approx. 8.29 megapixels (3840 x 2160)
Lens	Zoom Ratio: 20x Optical / 400x Digital Focal Length: 3.67-73.4mm (35mm equivalent: 29.3-601mm with Standard IS/IS Off, 30.6-612mm 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
Programmed AE	Auto Mode: Smart Auto Manual Mode: P, Tv, Av, M (Manual Exposure), SCN (Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks)
Max Shutter Speed	1/2000 sec.
Minimum Focusing Distance	10mm (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	4K UHD: 30p, 24p FHD: 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 Screen	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)
Video Terminal	3.5mm diameter 4-pole mini-jack (video/audio output only)
Accessory Shoe	Cold shoe
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
Headphone Terminal	3.5mm stereo mini-jack
Remote Control Terminal	2.5mm stereo mini jack (input only)
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 (not including lens hood and eyecup)	Approx. 1.6 lbs. (730g) (body only) Approx. 2.5 lbs. (1120g) (includes lens hood, mic holder unit, handle unit, Battery Pack BP-820 and 1 memory card) * Grip belt included for all values.
Handle Unit Terminals	Input Terminal: XLR 3 pin-jacks (2 systems), MIC/LINE switch possible (input only) Shoe Terminal: Cold shoe

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