Be clear upon this, Canon’s XF105 as well as XF100 camcorders are for veteran videographers. Sure, they’re compress enough to temp any brand-new father… just as prolonged as he’s meddlesome in recording his princess’ initial stairs to hot-swappable Compact Flash cards in either 1080/60i/30p/24p or 720/60p/30p/24p regulating Canon’s MPEG-2 4:2:2 50Mbps XF codec. Although crowned Canon’s smallest veteran camcorders, both manage to underline infrared as well as stereoscopic 3-D sharpened capabilities (using OIS Lens Shift to optically align the span of XF105 or XF100 shooters), the DIGIC DV III Image Processor, and the Full HD CMOS sensor for local 1920 x 1080 HD video. The dual models vary only in support for HD-SDI outlay: a XF105 has it, the XF100 doesn’t. Look for them during retail someday in the first quarter of 2011. Show full PR textCanon Introduces Two New Compact XF-Series Professional Camcorders: XF105 And XF100

Both Models Feature MPEG-2 4:2:2 50Mbps Recording, Built-In 3-D as well as Infrared Shooting Options

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., August 31, 2010 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., the personality in digital imaging, currently announces the brand-new Canon XF105 and XF100 Professional Camcorders for mobile HD video constraint in the compact form cause. Canon’s smallest veteran camcorders, the new XF105 as well as XF100 implement a same Canon XF Codec featured in the Canon XF305 and XF300, introduced progressing this year. The Canon XF Codec is an MPEG-2 4:2:2 50Mbps codec used for exceptional high-definition picture extravagant, full non-linear editing (NLE) systems compatibility as well as efficient, strong workflow. These camcorders embody in-camera features enabling a easy set-up and constraint of high-definition 3-D video when dual XF105 or XF100 camcorders have been interconnected, as well as Canon’s built-in infrared low-light feature enabling the capture of HD video in finish dark. Both models jot down to Compact Flash (CF) cards as well as feature hot-swappable label slots for maximum opening. Differentiating a dual models have been industry-standard HD-SDI outlay as well as genlock in/SMPTE time formula (in/out) terminals available upon the Canon XF105. The XF105 as well as XF100 camcorders have been ideal for Electronic News Gathering, documentary as well as independent filmmaking as well as event videography.

“Whether used as the companion to the XF305 or XF300, or as the stand-alone camcorder, a XF105 as well as XF100 have been geared for the far-reaching range of applications where tall image quality, extreme portability as well as fit workflow have been of the pinnacle significance. And with true stereoscopic 3-D production and infrared recording capabilities, they concede users to enhance into brand-new markets,” settled Yuichi Ishizuka, executive clamp boss and general executive, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A., “This week you will be exhibiting both a Canon XF105 as well as XF100 during Canon EXPO 2010 in New York as well as demonstrate a versatile low-cost capabilities.”

The Canon XF105 and XF100 Professional Camcorders underline the Genuine Canon 10x HD Zoom lens which provides the mobility as well as optical opening required by the most perfectionist professionals. Each indication includes the Canon developed as well as written local Full HD 1920 x 1080 CMOS picture sensor as well as a new Canon XF Codec for impassioned color item required for accurate chroma-keying, color-grading as well as compositing for digital filmmaking. For finer transitions in tinge and color, 4:2:2 tone sampling offers twice a tone fortitude of HDV as well as alternative 4:2:0 formats. And to showoff compatability with existing attention infrastructure, video, audio as well as metadata are combined in an MXF (Material eXchange Format) File Wrapper, a at large supported open-source format. The Canon XF Codec is now concordant with leading program programs widely used within the video production as well as broadcast industries including those available from Adobe, Apple, Avid, and Grass Valley.

To showoff a camcorders’ affability opposite assorted production environments, Canon has equipped any model with the capability to jot down during mixed bit rates, resolutions as well as variable support rates for slow as well as fast suit.

Genuine Canon 10x HD Zoom Lens
The Canon XF105 as well as XF100 Professional Camcorders underline a Genuine Canon 10x HD Zoom lens with the 35mm homogeneous wizz operation of 30.4mm – 304mm. For veteran looking formula, both models offer an eight-blade iris which yields natural, well-spoken background fuzz with marked down lens diffraction. The lens additionally facilities a SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) complement featuring Dynamic and Powered IS modes for optimal opening in the biggest accumulation of situations.

DIGIC DV III Image Processor
The exclusive Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor and Canon Full HD CMOS Image Sensor describe local 1920 x 1080 HD video, capturing natural, lifelike colors with remarkable tonal gradations as well as item. The DIGIC DV III Image Processor also powers Canon’s innovative Face Detection Technology, an autofocus option which can significantly revoke a bid compulsory when camera operators work alone, such as in headlines entertainment applications.

Compact, Comfortable Ergonomics as well as Operation
Weighing less than 3lbs, these models are designed to showoff joy whilst shooting and enable fast on-the-go recording with both the tip and side hold choice. Each camcorder also features a convenient, openly rotating 3.5-inch, 920,000 dot LCD monitor and .24-inch 260,000 electronic viewfinder with about 100 percent field of coverage. The LCD monitor provides the display of a camcorders’ built-in waveform guard to assist in achieving correct bearing whilst sharpened. Additionally, a LCD can uncover peaking, edge-monitor-focus as well as increase the picture, enabling users to endorse critical concentration, an essential design in all HD prolongation.

Affordable 3-D Shooting
Canon offers built-in facilities to support with 3-D prolongation, including OIS Lens Shift to assist in optically aligning two XF105 or XF100 camcorders and a Focal length Guide for displaying a wizz position of any camera in relation to any alternative and calibrating the wizz stretch. This adjustment can be done through a menu system while a camcorder is mounted to a supply or tripod. Once aligned, a volume of a angle-of-view change is displayed after zoom composition, preventing camera misalignment as well as simplifying composition.

Infrared Shooting
The Canon XF105 and XF100 embody an infrared underline enabling a constraint of HD video sharpened in conditions with small to zero ambient light, which is preferred for Military and Law Enforcement markets, as well as Nature and Wildlife videographers. The XF105 and XF100 additionally underline an infrared emitter with the diffuser as good as the Green or White color choice to shoot appreciative infrared imagery even in complete dark.

Audio Flexibility
The Canon XF105 and XF100 Professional Camcorders underline twin XLR inputs for outmost audio sources as good as the built-in stereo microphone. The brand-new camcorders await 16-bit PCM audio at 48 kHz with involuntary as well as primer audio level adjustment.

Both the Canon XF105 as well as XF100 are scheduled to be accessible in a initial entertain of 2011.

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