The MXF video file is broken into small, 2 GB segments. However programs like Premiere Pro will import the entire chain as one continuous clip, and process it accordingly, based on the corresponding clip XML files. Working from a hard drive, you must copy the "Contents" directory from the CF card for the import to work properly. If your video is spread over two or more cards, you must make the "Contents" directory a sub-directory under an arbitrary directory named for that particular card.

Yes, the camera does have an uncompressed output for external recording.

This camcorder records sound as 2-Channel Linear PCM Audio (16-Bit/48 Khz) which is embedded within the video file.

In movie making, like many endeavors, so much of the process is about selecting the proper tool. Here, there is the choice of the two most basic microphones. It is a pretty easy selection. I like to suggest when you are doing a sit down interview, you clip the lavaliere (lapel) microphone on the interviewee and have the shotgun on the camera live for back up audio as well as picking up the interviewer. When doing a stand up or a moving interview, then the shotgun only. Do know shotguns are best for sound at 1' to 10' distances. They do not pick up sound from far away. Here is a good quality shotgun, with two cables and a windshield. Rode NTG2 Battery or Phantom Powered Condenser Shotgun Microphone B&H # RONTG2. This short cable for on camera use. Kopul Studio Elite 4000 Series XLR M to Angled XLR F Microphone Cable - 1.5' (0.45 m), Black B&H # KOM4001.5R This cable for use on a boom or in the hand. Kopul Studio Elite 4000 Series XLR M to XLR F Microphone Cable - 25' (7.6 m), Black B&H # KOM4025. While the mic come with a foam screen, if you are outside and there is wind you need this. Rode WS6 Deluxe Windshield for the NTG2, NTG1, NTG4, and NTG4+ Microphones B&H # ROWS6. Good luck!

This camcorder offers 24/30 fps at 1080p, which is a progressive frame rate.

No, this camera auto focus system is basic and focuses on the object in the center of the screen. You can select the speed at which the AF works plus you can override the AF with the focus ring.

With the included BP-925 battery you should expect to get around 100 minutes of recording time with typical use. It is always a good idea to purchase an additional battery when buying a new camcorder. The BP-955 Battery (B&H #CABP955) will give you around 3.5 hours of recording time while the BP-975 (B&H #CABP975) will give you around 5 hours.

The MXF Files Format that the XF100 uses will require you maintain proper file structure when importing the footage in to a Non-Linear Editing System. The best practice is to copy and paste the entire contents of the memory card to your computer and from there import the footage in to your editing system. The files may be broken up on the card, but once you import them in the system they should be joined up. If you require additional assistance feel free to email us at [email protected].