It is our pleasure here at B&H to officially announce the Canon XF400 and XF405 camcorders. Sharing the form factor of the previous XF200/205 and XF300/XF305 camcorders, the new XF400 and XF405 capture UHD 4K footage with an 8.29 MP 1.0” CMOS sensor that features high sensitivity and low noise for a sharp, clear image and wide dynamic range support. Featuring a 15x optical zoom lens that maintains UHD 4K resolution throughout the zoom range. Welcome optional lens accessories include both wide and tele attachments that allow you shoot wider or longer when needed. The camera’s 5-axis optical image stabilizer helps keep your image steady and shake-free when covering on the go, run ‘n gun events. The cameras take advantage of Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF, a fast and precise way to focus your camera, while Touch AF and Face Detection enable you to hold a subject in focus as they move through the frame.
Dual DIGIC DV 6 image processors work together to handle the processing loads, producing a sharp, clear image that can be recorded or output. Featuring two SD card slots, the camera records UHD 4K at up to 60p, and it can record using the robust XF-AVC 4K UHD codec for efficient storage usage (available as a firmware update). The camera can also shoot and record in Full HD, for matching with legacy projects and HD infrastructure directly from the camera. The XF400 incorporates an HDMI 2.0 terminal which supports UHD 4K 60p, while the XF405 features a 3G-SDI output in addition to the HDMI 2.0 output, making it simple to interface the XF405 into a professional multi-camera workflow. Also built into the XF400/405 are network connections that allow you to FTP your footage from the camera using either wired connection or Wi-Fi. The cameras support four channels of audio, with two XLR inputs, providing balanced audio inputs with independent audio level control.
For Lightweight ENG-style camcorder shooting of UHD 4K material and professional audio inputs, the XF400 and XF405 are welcome updates to their well-respected predecessors.
