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Product Highlights
- 13.4MP 1.0" CMOS Sensor
- 3840 x 2160: 29.97p / 23.98p Video Recording
- 3G-SDI Connection
- DIGIC DV6 Image Processor
- Optical system (lens shift) + electronic Stabilization
- Adjustable 3" LCD Touchscreen
- Built-in 0.24" EVF Viewfinder
- 15x Zoom, 8.3-124.5mm lens

Canon XA55 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder
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XA55
The XA55 Professional Camcorder offers an outstanding combination of 4K UHD image quality, features and functionality in a compact portable design ideally suited for on-the-go Electronic News Gathering (ENG) and documentary production.
Featuring a 1.0-inch 4K UHD CMOS image sensor and a DiG!C DV 6 Image Processor, the XA55 can record in XF-AVC or MP4 formats to dual SD card slots. The camcorder is capable of recording 4K UHD video at 30p, as well as slow motion recording up to 60fps in Full HD (30 fps in 4K UHD). A 15x optical zoom lens maintains 4K UHD quality throughout the entire zoom range, while the camcorder's Dual Pixel CMOS AF helps facilitate fast and accurate autofocus.
The camcorder includes an HDMI 2.0 terminal with 4K UHD output support, two XLR terminals with independent audio level control and a 3G-SDI terminal that supports camcorder integration into professional workflows. An adjustable 3.0-inch touch panel LCD monitor and a built-in 0.24-inch electronic viewfinder enhance usability, and the detachable handle helps the XA55 to operate in a variety of shooting situations. Designed to meet the needs of professionals, the XA55 offers a wide range of recording possibilities.
What's Included
XA55 Professional CamcorderLens Hood (with Lens Barrier)
BP-820 Battery Pack
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
Handle Unit
Mic Holder
WL-D89 Wireless Controller
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Product Specifications
XA55 |
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Standard Definition or High Definition | 4K Ultra High Definition |
Power Supply (rated) | 7.4V DC (Battery Pack), 8.4V DC (DC IN) |
Video Recording system | Compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 File Format: MP4 Recording Modes: 3840 x 2160 : 29.97p/23.98p 1920 x 1080 : 59.94p/29.97p/23.98p 1280 x 720 : 59.94p File Format XF-AVC Recording Modes: 3840 x 2160 : 29.97p/23.98p 1920 x 1080 : 59.94p/ 59.94i/29.97p/23.98p |
Audio Recording system | MP4: MPEG-2 AAC-LC (16-bit 2CH) / LPCM (16-bit 4CH) XF-AVC: LPCM (24-bit 4CH) |
Image Sensor | 1.0-inch CMOS |
Total Pixels | Approx. 13.4 megapixels (4268 x 3148) |
Effective Pixels | Approx. 8.29 megapixels (3840 x 2160) |
Lens | Canon 15x Zoom, 8.3-124.5mm (35mm equivalent 25.5-382.5mm), f/2.8-4.5 |
Focusing System | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Contrast AF The detection range for CMOS AF is approx. 80% (vertical) x 80% (horizontal) of the entire field of view. |
Manual Exposure | Yes |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/2000 |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 10mm at wide end, 60cm across entire zooming range |
White Balance | Auto, Preset (Daylight, Tungsten), Color Temperature Settings (2,000-15,000K), Set (1/2) |
Frame Rate | 60p, 30p, 24p |
Minimum Illumination | P Mode: Approx. 1.7 lux (shutter speed: 1/30 sec., 60p with auto slow shutter on) Low Light Mode: Approx. 0.1 lux (shutter speed: 1/2 sec.) |
Genlock Terminal | No |
Timecode Terminals | No |
Image Stabilization | Optical system (lens shift) + electronic stabilization (Image rotation and camcorder movements in the yaw and pitch directions are electronically corrected.) Modes: Dynamic IS, Powered IS, Standard IS, IS Off |
Filter Diameter | 58mm |
Viewfinder | 0.24-inch TFT wide color LCD, approx. 1.56 million dots, approx. 100% field of view |
LCD Screen | 3.0-inch wide LCD and wide view angle, wide color range supported and AR surface treatment (Approx. 460,000 dots) |
Microphone | Stereo (using electret condenser microphone) |
Recording Media | SD/SDHC/SDXC Card (2 slots): MP4/XF-AVC movies/photos. UHS-I standard supported Menu settings can also be recorded. |
USB Terminal | mini-B receptacle and Hi-Speed USB, PTP class supported (output only) |
Video Terminal | 3.5mm stereo mini-jack, HDMI™ mini connector, 3G-SDI terminal |
Audio Terminal | 3.5mm stereo mini-jack, XLR 3-pin jack (two channels, provided on the handle unit), HDMI™ mini connector, headphone jack, 3G-SDI terminal |
HDMI Terminal | HDMI™ mini connector |
AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal | 3.5mm stereo mini-jack |
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 3.6 x 8.4 in. / 109 x 91 x 214mm excluding lens hood, mic holder unit, handle unit and battery pack Approx. 4.9 x 3.6 x 10.4 in. / 125 x 91 x 265mm including lens hood and Battery Pack BP-828; excluding mic holder unit and handle unit Approx. 5.5 x 8.5 x 10.4 in. / 140 x 216 x 265mm including lens hood, Battery Pack BP-820, mic holder unit and handle unit * All dimensions exclude the grip belt. |
Weight (not including lens hood and eyecup) |
Approx. 2.1 lbs. / 975g (body only, grip belt included) |
3G-SDI Terminal | Yes |
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Canon XA55 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder
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