Canon XA60 UHD 4K -video camera

Canon XA60 UHD 4K Camcorder

Canon's new XA60 4K camcorder is a versatile and reliable device for production use. The camcorder is suitable for professional corporate videos, documentation, online advertising shoots, nature videos and streaming.

One of the most important features of professional video is sound, and the XA60 camcorder can be connected directly to two XLR microphones, the recording level of which can be adjusted during filming. The microphones are connected to the XLR connectors of the detachable camera handle. The camera also has its own internal microphone and a 3.5mm microphone connection. In total, sound can be recorded simultaneously on four channels.

The lens is equipped with a 20x zoom, with a field of view equivalent to 29.3-601mm optics. The lens has an aperture of f/1.8–2.8 and includes image stabilization.

• 4K 30fps video recording
• USB-C output for UVC streaming
• 3.5' screen and tilting OLED viewfinder
• Two SD card slots: continuous recording or backup
• 20x zoom, focal length equivalent 29.1 - 612mm, aperture F1.8-2.8
• HybridAF autofocus with face detection and tracking control via touchscreen
• Two XLR audio connectors with 48V phantom power
• 1/2.3' CMOS sensor
  
• Mini HDMI output

The Canon XA60 records 4K UHD video with 8-bit color depth and 4:2:0 format at 30 or 25fps. Recording is done on two internal SD cards. Full HD videos are available at 60 or 50fps and are upsampled from 4k resolution. Full HD videos can be recorded to an external recorder via the HDMI output in 10-bit 4:2:2 format. Streaming to the internet is possible via the USB-C connector in Full-HD resolution.

The diaphragm is 8-blade and the filter thread is 58 mm. The rotating touchscreen is 3.5” (8.8cm) with 2.76M dots and the tilting electronic OLED viewfinder makes it easier to shoot from different positions. The battery type is Canon BP-8 series.

Specifications:

• Sensor: 1/2.3' CMOS, 24.14 million pixels
  
• Effective pixels: approx. 8.29 MP (3840 x 2160) for video recording
• Lens: 20 x zoom. 3.6 - 73.4mm (cinematic equivalent 29.3-601mm)
• Built-in ND filter
• Aperture: f/1.8 - 2.8
• Shutter speeds: 1/6 - 1/2000
• White balance: 2000 - 15000K
• Display: 3.5' LCD touchscreen, 2,760,000 pixels
• Microphone: built-in stereo microphone
• Audio recording: MP4: 2-channel 16bit AAC audio and MP4: 4-channel 16bit LPCM audio
• Audio In/Out: 2 x XLR 3-Pin Mic/Line (+48 V Phantom Power) Input; 1 x 1/8' / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Jack; 1 x 1/8' / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Jack
• Closest focusing distance: 1cm in wide angle and 60cm in full zoom range
• Recording: 4K H.264/MP4/XF-AVC 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p/24.00p/29.97p [150 Mb/s] ; Full-HD 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p/24.00p/29.97p/59.94p [17 to 35 Mb/s] ; HD 1280 x 720 at 59.94p [8 Mb/s]
  
• Shooting modes: AUTO mode, M (Manual), P (program AE), Tv (shutter-priority AE), Av (aperture-priority AE), M (manual exposure), SCN (Portrait, Sports, Night Scene, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks), IR mode
• Memory card: two SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
• Recording time for a 64Gb card approximately: 150Mbps: 55 minutes / 35Mbps: 240 min. / 17Mbps: 495 min.
• Image stabilization: optical and electronic
  
• Shutter: electronic 1/2000 - 1 sec.
• USB-C connection for power and/or streaming
• Twilight shooting light requirement: 5 Lux at 1/25 shutter speed and 0.3 Lux at 1/2 second shutter speed
• Filter thread: 58mm
• Battery: Canon BP-8 series
• Size: 18.3 x 10.9 x 8.4 cm (camera only, without lens hood and grip)
• Weight: 740g (camera only); 1135g with battery and grip

The sales package includes:

• Canon XA60 Professional UHD 4K camcorder
• Canon PD-E1 USB Power Adapter
• Canon BP-820 Lithium-Ion Single Battery Pack (1780mAh) battery
• Backlight protection
• Hand grip
• Microphone mount