Shopping cart
Canon XF205 HD Camcorder
CAMERA
Image Sensor
Sensor
1/2.84 type HD CMOS Pro
Filter
RGB Primary Colour filter (Bayer array)
Total Pixels
3.09 megapixels (2208 x 1398)
Effective pixels per sensor
2.91 megapixels (2136 x 1362)
HORIZONTAL RESOLUTION
Lens
Zoom ratio
20 x Optical
Focal length
3.67 - 73.4mm (35mm equivalent: 28.8 - 576mm)¹
Minimum focus distance
60cm (throughout zoom range);
10mm (Wide MACRO setting)
ND filter
Built-in gradation ND filter
Zoom control
Zoom rockers on body and handle;
Selectable manual zoom/focus ring on lens;
Selectable High Speed and Soft Zoom modes available.
Zoom speed
Zoom Rocker:
Variable speed/Fixed speed (Fast/Normal/Slow, 16 speed level settings available in each mode);
Grip zoom:
Fixed speed (Fast/Normal/Slow, 16 speed level settings available in each mode)
Zoom Ring: As operation speed
Focus control
Manual control via focus ring, automatic (Instant AF, Medium AF, TV AF, Face Detection AF, Face Only AF), Push AF
Iris control
Ring control; Full Auto
Aperture range
f1.8 - f16
Filter diameter
58mm
Lens elements/groups
12/10
Aperture blades
8 Blade Circular Aperture
Image stabilization system
Dynamic IS and Powered IS, 5 Axis image stabilisation
Digital zoom/Teleconverter
1.5x; 3x; 6x
Image processor
Type
DIGIC DV 4
RECORDING
Video storage media
Type 1 Compact Flash memory cards (2 card slots);
SD Card x 1
Dual Format recording, Double slot (simultaneous) recording and Relay (continuous) recording possible.
Type
UDMA4, 30MB/s or faster (40MB/s or faster for Fast/Slow recording);
SD card Class 4 or higher, Class 6 & 10 recommended for 35Mbps MP4 recording
Capacity
Recording time
128GB CF card: Up to 320 mins (1080/50i @ 50 Mbps)
128GB SD Card: up to 8 Hours (MP4/50P @35Mbps)
Recording file format
Material eXchange Format (MXF) to CF card, MP4 to SD card
Recording format
MPEG-2 Long GOP
50Mbps CBR (4:2:2) MPEG-2 422P@HL;
35Mbps VBR (4:2:0) MPEG-2 MP@HL;
25Mbps CBR (4:2:0) MPEG-2 MP@H14
MP4: MPEG-4/AVC/H.264
35/24/17/9/3 Mbps;
All modes variable bit rate, 4:2:0 colour sampling
Recording frame rate (PAL Mode)
MXF
50Mbps: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p; 1280 x 720/50p, 25p;
35Mbps: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p; 1440 x 1080/50i; 1280 x 720/50p, 25p;
25Mbps: 1440 x 1080/50i, 25p
MP4:
35/24Mbps 1920 x 1080: 50P/25P
17Mbps 1280 x 720: 50P
9 Mbps 1280 x 720: 25P
3Mbps 640 x 360: 25P
Slow/Fast motion
YES (MXF recording only)
720p: 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 37, 42, 45, 48, 50fps
1080p: 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25fps
Interval record
YES MXF recording only. 2, 6 or 12 frames, 25 time intervals
Frame record
YES. 2, 6 or 12 frames
Pre Record (cache record)
YES (3 seconds)
Scan Reverse
YES. Vertical/horizontal/both
Photo storage media
SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
Still quality
During video recording: 1920 x 1080 in 1920 x 1080 or 1440 x 1080 mode,
1280 x 720; 1280 x 720 mode
During playback: 1920x1080
SYSTEM
Panel
Type
Organic LED
Size
8.77cm (3.5") Organic EL (OLED)
Dots
1.23m (approx. equivalent)
Image quality adjustments
Brightness, contrast, colour, sharpness
Adjustable
Yes
Waveform Monitor
Yes, selectable on/off; Line, Line and Spot,Field, RGB, YPbPr
Focus Assist
Peaking; Magnifying; Edge Monitor (using waveform display)
Peaking
Peaking 1, Peaking 2 (Colour, Gain, Frequency customisable for each)
Zebra
Level 1; Level 2; Both
Output via HD-SDI or HDMI
Markers
On/Off (Aspect ratio, Safe area, Grid, Horizontal, Centre)
EVF
Size
1.15cm (0.45")
Dots
1.23m (approx. equivalent)
Image quality adjustments
Brightness, contrast, colour, backlight,
Adjustable
Vertical tilt, up to 68°
Viewing Angle
28.2º
Correction lens
+ 2.0 to -5.5 diopter
Inputs/Outputs
Audio in
XLR inputs with 48V phantom power (x2), 3.5mm microphone input jack
Headphone output
3.5mm stereo jack
Video monitor output
YES (BNC HD-SDI, output only)
HDMI
YES (HDMI™ mini connector, output only, 1080/50p output possible)
IEEE 1394 (Firewire)
NO
USB
YES (Mini-B, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, output only)
3G-HD/SD-SDI output
YES, selectable (BNC, output only, embedded audio and time code)
Time code
YES (BNC, switchable input/output)
Genlock
YES (BNC, Sync in/out selectable)
LAN
YES, Ethernet (1000BASE-T supported)
AV terminal
3.5mm mini jack (output only for video and audio)
DC input
YES
Remote Control Terminal
2.5mm mini jack
Colour Bars
YES (SMPTE or EBU), with 1KHz Tone
Misc
Tally lamp
YES (x2)
Accessory shoe
YES (cold shoe)
Custom Button Assignment
YES (13 assignable buttons; select from 28 functions)
Rotating Side Grip
Yes. 120° angle of rotation in 15º increments
Custom Dial
NO
SHOOTING FUNCTIONS
Exposure
Exposure metering
Standard (centre weighted), Spotlight, Backlight
EXPOSURE RANGE
Exposure compensation
-2 to +2 EV
Auto Exposure mode
Full Auto
Push Auto Iris
NO
Auto Gain Control setting
Full Auto/AGC Limit/Manual
Auto Gain Control limit
3dB, 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB,12dB,15dB,18dB, 21dB,24dB, 27dB,33dB
Gain setting
-6dB / -3dB / 0dB/ 3dB / 6dB/ 12dB / 18dB / 24dB / 27dB /33dB / TUNE (0.5 dB increments from 0 to 27 dB).27dB maximum in Auto mode
Shutter speed
Control Modes
Full Auto / Manual control (Auto; Speed; Angle; Clear Scan (CS); Slow Shutter (SLS); IR Slow Shutter)
Shutter speed
1/18 to 1/2000 depending on frame rate
Shutter Angle
11.25º to 360º depending on frame rate
Slow Shutter (SLS)
1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 (depending on frame rate)
Clear Scan
50i/p: 50 to 250.51Hz;
25p: 25 to 250.51Hz
Infrared
Infrared shooting mode
YES (green or white)
Built-in IR lamp
YES
Custom Picture
Stored Configurations
9 (Including Wide DR)
Storage Medium
SD/SDHC memory card
Gamma
6 preset profiles
Master Pedestal
-50 to +50
Master Black
-50 to +50 for each of R,G,B
Black Gamma
Adjustable height, width and apex
Low Key Saturation
-50 to +50 adjusts colour saturation in low brightness area
Knee
Adjusts over exposure characteristic (Automatic, Slope, Point, Saturation)
Sharpness
Adjustment for Detail level, Detail frequency, Coring, HV balance, Detail limit, Knee Aperture, Level Depend, Ingredient Ratio
Noise reduction
Off, Automatic, On (1 to 12)
Skin detail
Effect Level (Low, Middle, High), Hue, Chroma, Area, Y Level
Selective Noise Reduction
Effect Level (Low, Middle, High), Hue, Chroma, Area, Y Level
Colour matrix
Normal 1 -4, Cine 1 - 2, Wide DR Matrix and Hue -18 - +18, Colour Gain -50 - +50
White balance
-50 to +50 white balance offset for R,G,B
Colour correction
Area selection / area revision of two areas
Setup level
-50 to +50 On/Off
Clip 100% IRE
Limits output to 100% after setup adjustment
Wireless LAN standards
IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band) / IEEE 802.11a/n (5GHz band)¹
Supported Wi-Fi Functions
Rec start/stop, 3 speed focus control, 3 speed zoom control, WB mode/adjust,
Iris, Shutter,Colour Temperature,Assign Button,ND Auto/Off
Supported Browser for Remote Operation
Internet Explorer 8 or later, Safari (iOS), Safari (MacOS), Android standard browser
Remote Operation Control Features
Aperture, Focus, WB, shutter Speed, Gain, Exposure Compensation, Shooting Mode, Slot select, Start/Stop Recording
Live view image Resolution
Camera setting mode: 680 x 383; Simplified setting: 284 x 160
Authentication Systems
Open/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Encryption
WEP64, WEP128, TKIP, AES
GPS Information (Optional Accessory)
Latitude/Longtitude/Elevation, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
White balance
Auto
YES in Full Auto Mode
Preset
A, B, Preset (Daylight, Tungsten), Colour Temperature
Time code
Countup system
Regen, RecRun, FreeRun, External, Hold
Start value setting
“00:00:00:00”, Set/Reset selectable
Audio
Recording
16-bit 4ch or 2ch (48 kHz) linear PCM
Control
Audio limiter, Auto/manual settings via control dials on handle
Microphone attenuation
YES
Microphone level meter
YES
BACKUP POWER SUPPLY
Power Consumption
MAX 8.4 W (approx.)
Continuous Recording Time
255 mins (MXF recording) 265 mins (MP4 recording) with supplied BP-955
MISCELLANEOUS
Dimensions
Approx 160 x 201 x 353mm (including lens hood with barrier, Eye Cup
and microphone holder)
Weight (camera only)
1560g (3.4 lb)
Weight (fully equipped)
1960g (4.3 lb)
Operating Temperature range
-5ºC to +45ºC, 60% relative humidity
Advanced Canon imaging system
The XF205 features an advanced camera system capable of providing outstanding images and the responsiveness to deal with all kinds of shooting situations. A 26.8mm wide-angle lens with 20x zoom gets you closer to the action, while Dynamic Optical Image Stabilisation compensates for shake in 5 directions to provide ultra-steady images.
A Canon HD CMOS Pro sensor combines with the DIGIC DV 4 processor to delivers stunning picture quality – even in low light – as well as outstanding dynamic range and realistic colour reproduction. Wide DR Gamma helps to reduce over-exposure, whilst an infrared shooting mode means the camera can easily be used at night – ideal for wildlife videographers.
Picture quality is complemented by advanced audio functions, with 4-channel Linear PCM audio recording supported.
Comfort and precise control
Compact in size, unobtrusive and a pleasure to use thanks to its 3-lens ring operation and rotatable grip, the XF205 also provides impressively high quality monitoring options. An OLED screen with a 1.23m dot resolution is easy to view, even in bright sunlight, offering better response times, definition, contrast and colour reproduction than LCD equivalents. A sizeable 1.14cm (0.45”) 1.23m dot EVF can tilt up to 68° to accommodate different shooting positions.
Versatile recording options
The XF205's dual format recording feature provides flexibility, speed and data security. Footage can be captured simultaneously in two different formats, providing instant back-up and alternate delivery options. Full HD images can be stored on two CF cards using a broadcast-standard 50Mbps MPEG2 codec, whilst an MP4 version can be saved to an SD card in either Full HD or a lower resolution - ideal for rapid file transfer in applications such as news gathering. It's even possible to stream low resolution proxy files directly to another device such as a smartphone.
Integrate and share
Timecode, Genlock and 3G-SDI terminals allow effortless connection to industry-standard broadcast equipment.
Sharing content is easy thanks to built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity. Footage can be reviewed on another device such as a tablet or smartphone, or transferred directly via FTP. This connectivity also allows for remote control of the camera via a web browser, and Canon’s RC-V100 wired remote controller can be configured too.
Terms and Conditions
By entering into this hire agreement you are accepting our Terms and Conditions of the Hire upon receipt of goods and/or services from SBS Audio Visual.
Receipt includes arrival of equipment and/or staff on an event site, whether the customer is present or not. All equipment hired remains the property of SBS Audio Visual Ltd at all times.
Payment by the Customer on time under the Contract is an essential condition of the Contract. Payment shall not be deemed to be made until SBS Audio Visual has received either cash or cleared funds in respect of the full amount outstanding. If the Customer fails to make any payment in full on the due date we may charge the Customer interest on the amount unpaid at the rate of 8% implied by law under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.
The Customer shall pay all sums due to the Supplier under this Contract without any set-off, deduction, counterclaim and/or any other withholding of monies.
The Hirer accepts full responsibility to SBS Audio Visual for loss or damage to or destruction of the equipment suffered during the period of hire from whatever cause the same may arise and is fully responsible for the safekeeping of the equipment and its return in equal order to SBS Audio Visual at the end of the hire.
The Hirer accepts all liability & responsibility in respect of & shall & completely indemnify SBS Audio Visual against all third party claims & losses howsoever arising in respect of damage to or loss or destruction of any property or in respect of the personal injury or death of anybody in any way caused by or relating to the equipment or its use.
CAMERA
Image Sensor
Sensor
1/2.84 type HD CMOS Pro
Filter
RGB Primary Colour filter (Bayer array)
Total Pixels
3.09 megapixels (2208 x 1398)
Effective pixels per sensor
2.91 megapixels (2136 x 1362)
HORIZONTAL RESOLUTION
Lens
Zoom ratio
20 x Optical
Focal length
3.67 - 73.4mm (35mm equivalent: 28.8 - 576mm)¹
Minimum focus distance
60cm (throughout zoom range);
10mm (Wide MACRO setting)
ND filter
Built-in gradation ND filter
Zoom control
Zoom rockers on body and handle;
Selectable manual zoom/focus ring on lens;
Selectable High Speed and Soft Zoom modes available.
Zoom speed
Zoom Rocker:
Variable speed/Fixed speed (Fast/Normal/Slow, 16 speed level settings available in each mode);
Grip zoom:
Fixed speed (Fast/Normal/Slow, 16 speed level settings available in each mode)
Zoom Ring: As operation speed
Focus control
Manual control via focus ring, automatic (Instant AF, Medium AF, TV AF, Face Detection AF, Face Only AF), Push AF
Iris control
Ring control; Full Auto
Aperture range
f1.8 - f16
Filter diameter
58mm
Lens elements/groups
12/10
Aperture blades
8 Blade Circular Aperture
Image stabilization system
Dynamic IS and Powered IS, 5 Axis image stabilisation
Digital zoom/Teleconverter
1.5x; 3x; 6x
Image processor
Type
DIGIC DV 4
RECORDING
Video storage media
Type 1 Compact Flash memory cards (2 card slots);
SD Card x 1
Dual Format recording, Double slot (simultaneous) recording and Relay (continuous) recording possible.
Type
UDMA4, 30MB/s or faster (40MB/s or faster for Fast/Slow recording);
SD card Class 4 or higher, Class 6 & 10 recommended for 35Mbps MP4 recording
Capacity
Recording time
128GB CF card: Up to 320 mins (1080/50i @ 50 Mbps)
128GB SD Card: up to 8 Hours (MP4/50P @35Mbps)
Recording file format
Material eXchange Format (MXF) to CF card, MP4 to SD card
Recording format
MPEG-2 Long GOP
50Mbps CBR (4:2:2) MPEG-2 422P@HL;
35Mbps VBR (4:2:0) MPEG-2 MP@HL;
25Mbps CBR (4:2:0) MPEG-2 MP@H14
MP4: MPEG-4/AVC/H.264
35/24/17/9/3 Mbps;
All modes variable bit rate, 4:2:0 colour sampling
Recording frame rate (PAL Mode)
MXF
50Mbps: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p; 1280 x 720/50p, 25p;
35Mbps: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p; 1440 x 1080/50i; 1280 x 720/50p, 25p;
25Mbps: 1440 x 1080/50i, 25p
MP4:
35/24Mbps 1920 x 1080: 50P/25P
17Mbps 1280 x 720: 50P
9 Mbps 1280 x 720: 25P
3Mbps 640 x 360: 25P
Slow/Fast motion
YES (MXF recording only)
720p: 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 37, 42, 45, 48, 50fps
1080p: 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25fps
Interval record
YES MXF recording only. 2, 6 or 12 frames, 25 time intervals
Frame record
YES. 2, 6 or 12 frames
Pre Record (cache record)
YES (3 seconds)
Scan Reverse
YES. Vertical/horizontal/both
Photo storage media
SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
Still quality
During video recording: 1920 x 1080 in 1920 x 1080 or 1440 x 1080 mode,
1280 x 720; 1280 x 720 mode
During playback: 1920x1080
SYSTEM
Panel
Type
Organic LED
Size
8.77cm (3.5") Organic EL (OLED)
Dots
1.23m (approx. equivalent)
Image quality adjustments
Brightness, contrast, colour, sharpness
Adjustable
Yes
Waveform Monitor
Yes, selectable on/off; Line, Line and Spot,Field, RGB, YPbPr
Focus Assist
Peaking; Magnifying; Edge Monitor (using waveform display)
Peaking
Peaking 1, Peaking 2 (Colour, Gain, Frequency customisable for each)
Zebra
Level 1; Level 2; Both
Output via HD-SDI or HDMI
Markers
On/Off (Aspect ratio, Safe area, Grid, Horizontal, Centre)
EVF
Size
1.15cm (0.45")
Dots
1.23m (approx. equivalent)
Image quality adjustments
Brightness, contrast, colour, backlight,
Adjustable
Vertical tilt, up to 68°
Viewing Angle
28.2º
Correction lens
+ 2.0 to -5.5 diopter
Inputs/Outputs
Audio in
XLR inputs with 48V phantom power (x2), 3.5mm microphone input jack
Headphone output
3.5mm stereo jack
Video monitor output
YES (BNC HD-SDI, output only)
HDMI
YES (HDMI™ mini connector, output only, 1080/50p output possible)
IEEE 1394 (Firewire)
NO
USB
YES (Mini-B, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, output only)
3G-HD/SD-SDI output
YES, selectable (BNC, output only, embedded audio and time code)
Time code
YES (BNC, switchable input/output)
Genlock
YES (BNC, Sync in/out selectable)
LAN
YES, Ethernet (1000BASE-T supported)
AV terminal
3.5mm mini jack (output only for video and audio)
DC input
YES
Remote Control Terminal
2.5mm mini jack
Colour Bars
YES (SMPTE or EBU), with 1KHz Tone
Misc
Tally lamp
YES (x2)
Accessory shoe
YES (cold shoe)
Custom Button Assignment
YES (13 assignable buttons; select from 28 functions)
Rotating Side Grip
Yes. 120° angle of rotation in 15º increments
Custom Dial
NO
SHOOTING FUNCTIONS
Exposure
Exposure metering
Standard (centre weighted), Spotlight, Backlight
EXPOSURE RANGE
Exposure compensation
-2 to +2 EV
Auto Exposure mode
Full Auto
Push Auto Iris
NO
Auto Gain Control setting
Full Auto/AGC Limit/Manual
Auto Gain Control limit
3dB, 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB,12dB,15dB,18dB, 21dB,24dB, 27dB,33dB
Gain setting
-6dB / -3dB / 0dB/ 3dB / 6dB/ 12dB / 18dB / 24dB / 27dB /33dB / TUNE (0.5 dB increments from 0 to 27 dB).27dB maximum in Auto mode
Shutter speed
Control Modes
Full Auto / Manual control (Auto; Speed; Angle; Clear Scan (CS); Slow Shutter (SLS); IR Slow Shutter)
Shutter speed
1/18 to 1/2000 depending on frame rate
Shutter Angle
11.25º to 360º depending on frame rate
Slow Shutter (SLS)
1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 (depending on frame rate)
Clear Scan
50i/p: 50 to 250.51Hz;
25p: 25 to 250.51Hz
Infrared
Infrared shooting mode
YES (green or white)
Built-in IR lamp
YES
Custom Picture
Stored Configurations
9 (Including Wide DR)
Storage Medium
SD/SDHC memory card
Gamma
6 preset profiles
Master Pedestal
-50 to +50
Master Black
-50 to +50 for each of R,G,B
Black Gamma
Adjustable height, width and apex
Low Key Saturation
-50 to +50 adjusts colour saturation in low brightness area
Knee
Adjusts over exposure characteristic (Automatic, Slope, Point, Saturation)
Sharpness
Adjustment for Detail level, Detail frequency, Coring, HV balance, Detail limit, Knee Aperture, Level Depend, Ingredient Ratio
Noise reduction
Off, Automatic, On (1 to 12)
Skin detail
Effect Level (Low, Middle, High), Hue, Chroma, Area, Y Level
Selective Noise Reduction
Effect Level (Low, Middle, High), Hue, Chroma, Area, Y Level
Colour matrix
Normal 1 -4, Cine 1 - 2, Wide DR Matrix and Hue -18 - +18, Colour Gain -50 - +50
White balance
-50 to +50 white balance offset for R,G,B
Colour correction
Area selection / area revision of two areas
Setup level
-50 to +50 On/Off
Clip 100% IRE
Limits output to 100% after setup adjustment
Wireless LAN standards
IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band) / IEEE 802.11a/n (5GHz band)¹
Supported Wi-Fi Functions
Rec start/stop, 3 speed focus control, 3 speed zoom control, WB mode/adjust,
Iris, Shutter,Colour Temperature,Assign Button,ND Auto/Off
Supported Browser for Remote Operation
Internet Explorer 8 or later, Safari (iOS), Safari (MacOS), Android standard browser
Remote Operation Control Features
Aperture, Focus, WB, shutter Speed, Gain, Exposure Compensation, Shooting Mode, Slot select, Start/Stop Recording
Live view image Resolution
Camera setting mode: 680 x 383; Simplified setting: 284 x 160
Authentication Systems
Open/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Encryption
WEP64, WEP128, TKIP, AES
GPS Information (Optional Accessory)
Latitude/Longtitude/Elevation, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
White balance
Auto
YES in Full Auto Mode
Preset
A, B, Preset (Daylight, Tungsten), Colour Temperature
Time code
Countup system
Regen, RecRun, FreeRun, External, Hold
Start value setting
“00:00:00:00”, Set/Reset selectable
Audio
Recording
16-bit 4ch or 2ch (48 kHz) linear PCM
Control
Audio limiter, Auto/manual settings via control dials on handle
Microphone attenuation
YES
Microphone level meter
YES
BACKUP POWER SUPPLY
Power Consumption
MAX 8.4 W (approx.)
Continuous Recording Time
255 mins (MXF recording) 265 mins (MP4 recording) with supplied BP-955
MISCELLANEOUS
Dimensions
Approx 160 x 201 x 353mm (including lens hood with barrier, Eye Cup
and microphone holder)
Weight (camera only)
1560g (3.4 lb)
Weight (fully equipped)
1960g (4.3 lb)
Operating Temperature range
-5ºC to +45ºC, 60% relative humidity
Rent this item
Booking Fees
Day
£ 70.00
Weekend
£ 105.00
Week
£ 210.00
Choose booking dates
Start Date:
End Date:
Collection or Delivery
<-
Collect in person
You can collect your items free of charge from our warehouse in Manchester, collection times are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and Saturday by appointment. -
Delivery
Delivery costs start from £20.00 each way within a 20-mile radius of Manchester, further distances are possible and can be calculated once we have confirmed the delivery address.
** Please note we do not offer a courier service for areas outside of the Northwest **
Total: £70.00Enquire or Book
Other Vision
