Benefits

• MPEG-2 MXF recording to CF cards at up to 50Mbps (4:2:2)
• Comprehensive NLE support
• 18x wide angle Canon L-series lens
• 3 x 1/3 type Full HD Canon CMOS sensors
• HD-SDI, Timecode, Genlock
• 10.1 cm LCD (1.23M dots); 1.3 cm (1.55M dots) EVF
• Variable frame rate

Capture high quality HD to CF cards

The XF305 records MPEG-2 MXF (Media eXchange Format) files – up to 1920 x 1080 Full HD at 50Mbps (4:2:2) – to CompactFlash (CF) memory cards. CF media is inexpensive and widely available: dual card slots allow filming to continue without interruption.

18x wide-angle lens

Drawing on Canon’s broadcast lens expertise – and informed by the feedback of professionals – the lightweight 18x L-series HD Video Lens delivers superb optical quality. Unique Ultra-Low Dispersion (Hi-UD) elements are used to prevent chromatic aberration. Separate rings offer independent control of Focus, Zoom and Iris (F1.6) – with full manual control available, end stops are provided for the focus and zoom rings.

3x Full HD CMOS

Full HD at 1920 x 1080 resolution is captured via three 1/3 type 2.07 Megapixel Full HD CMOS sensors – designed and manufactured by Canon in-house. High speed scanning minimises the effects of a rolling shutter.