- 4K Wide-Angle 10x Zoom Lens with Image Stabilizer.
- 12 Megapixel One-Inch 4K-Compatible CMOS Image Sensor.
- DiG!C DV 5 Image Processor.
- XF-AVC Codec for 4K 30p and Full HD 60p.
- Multiple Modes and Frame Rates.
- CFast 4K Technology.
- Canon Log and Wide Dynamic Range Gamma.
- Image Settings Compatible with Cinema EOS Cameras.
- Compact and Ergonomic Design.
Product Description
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The Canon XC10 4K Camcorder features a compact, lightweight and
versatile design for convenient 4K/Full HD video shooting and 12
Megapixel digital still photography. This all-in-one
ergonomically convenient camcorder can satisfy a broad range of
video and still production needs. The XC10 4K Camcorder is for
everyone from next-generation advanced amateurs to professional
4K and HD videographers, from digital filmmakers needing a
cost-effective 4K/HD "B" or "C" camera to multimedia journalists
and news agencies seeking a 4K video camera.
From the Manufacturer
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The Canon XC10 4K Camcorder features a compact, lightweight and
versatile design for convenient 4K/Full HD video shooting and 12
Megapixel digital still photography. This all-in-one
ergonomically convenient camcorder can satisfy a broad range of
video and still production needs. The XC10 4K Camcorder is for
everyone from next-generation advanced amateurs to professional
4K and HD videographers, from digital filmmakers needing a
cost-effective 4K/HD “B” or “C” camera to multimedia journalists
and news agencies seeking a 4K video camera. The XC10 4K
Camcorder also appeals to the needs of cross media professionals
in that it can also capture 12 Megapixel still images and provide
8 Megapixel stills extracted from 4K motion video.
The XC10 Camcorder's 4K imaging system is purpose-built of
proprietary components, including a Genuine Canon 10x Wide-Angle
Zoom Lens with 2x Digital Teleconverter and Optical Image
Stabilization. Employing a special Canon compact optical system,
the lens offers a zoom ratio of 27.3-273mm for movies and
24.1-241mm for photos. The XC10 4K Camcorder also features a
specially designed Canon 12 Megapixel one-inch CMOS sensor that
can deliver 12 stops of exposure latitude. And the new DIGIC DV5
signal processor that provides the image-processing power and
speed to deliver high image quality, performance and innovative
new features like the Canon XF-AVC codec for 4K and HD .
Operability innovations designed into the XC10 4K Camcorder
further facilitate creative expression and the ability to capture
superb 4K/HD video and high-resolution still images. These
include a Vari-Angle LCD monitor with a capacitive touch-panel
for simple intuitive control, a rotating hand grip to support
both movie and still-image shooting, a built-in ND filter,
built-in dual-band Wi-Fi, and much more. The camcorder can be
hand-held, or used with a wide range of camera-support
accessories, including car s and drones.
Offering slow- and fast-motion , multiple custom
picture settings including Canon log and Canon Wide DR Gamma, and
interval shooting for time-lapse still photography, the XC10 4K
Camcorder offers a wide range of workflow option. The camcorder
can record H.264 4:2:2/8-bit MXF 4K (QFHD) 3840 x 2160 movies to
internal CFast cards or Full HD 1920 x 1080 video to SD cards at
multiple frame and bit rates (up to 305Mbps in 4K). The XC10 4K
Camcorder also offers 4K 30p movie playback output via its HDMI
1.4 output.
Still-photography features include a mechanical shutter to help
eliminate rolling-shutter distortion, up to 2.8 fps performance,
support for multiple aspect ratios, and compatibility with such
EOS accessories as Speedlite flash units, Canon GPS receivers,
remote controllers, and LP-E6 series batteries and chargers.
Versatile, compact, and convenient, the XC10 4K Camcorder is a
lightweight 4K/HD/still photography hybrid delivering high image
quality and convenience to meet the diverse imaging needs of
today's expanding universe of budget-conscious digital content
creation professionals.
4K Wide-Angle 10x Zoom Lens with Image Stabilizer
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The Canon XC10 4K Camcorder incorporates a Canon 4K video lens
that leverages proprietary Canon optical technologies derived
from years of experience in developing Cinema, Broadcast, and EF
Series lenses. This 10x wide-angle optical zoom lens offers a
focal range of 24.1-241 mm for photos and 27.3-273 mm for movies.
The use of UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) and Hi-UD lens elements
helps compensate for chromatic aberrations and provides a compact
size. An innovative retractable lens barrel structure integrating
internal guide bars helps facilitate precise lens movement during
zooms, and extends the lens barrel by a mere 36.2mm.
The XC10 Camcorder's 4K Wide-Angle 10x Zoom lens features
separate focus and zoom rings for professional-style manual lens
operation. (Auto Focus can also be engaged, and focus can be
controlled via the optional Canon RC-6 wireless remote controller
or web browser via the XC10 4K Camcorder's Wi-Fi connection.) The
rotation angle of the zoom ring is approximately 71°, allowing
for rapid manual zooming. Clearly engraved focal length marks and
the WIDE and TELE mechanical ends combine to further improve
usability.
Built-in Canon Optical Image Stabilization enhances the
one-person operation ease of the XC10 4K Camcorder. Three modes
of Image Stabilization are offered (Dynamic, Standard, and
Powered) to suit a range of shooting situations. Canon AF (Auto
Focus) with Face AF tracking mode provides additional operator
assistance. The XC10 4K Camcorder's 10x zoom lens also includes a
2x digital teleconverter that can be switched on in MOVIE mode
for added image magnification.
12 Megapixel One-Inch 4K-Compatible CMOS Image Sensor
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The XC10 4K Camcorder features a new Canon 12.0 Megapixel 1-inch
CMOS image sensor with 12 stops of dynamic range, and video and
photo shooting functionality. The hybrid design makes the XC10 4K
Camcorder a true crossover capable of satisfying the needs of
both video and still workflows. With capture that includes both
4K and Full HD (FHD) video and still capture up to 12.0
Megapixels, the XC10 4K Camcorder is a strong contender in both
market categories.
The advanced CMOS sensor uses Over-Sampling HD Processing for
1920x1080 capture, the same high-image-quality signal-processing
system used by the high-end Canon EOS C500 4K Cinema camera.
The effective pixel total for the sensor's area ratio is
approximately 6.8 times larger - and its area ratio per pixel
approximately 1.6 times greater - than previous Canon HD CMOS PRO
sensors. The result is low noise for low-light shooting, an
impressive signal-to-noise ratio, and greater flexibility for
creative shallow depth-of-field focusing effects.
XF-AVC Codec for 4K 30p and Full HD 60p
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The Canon XC10 4K Camcorder incorporates the new Canon XF-AVC
Codec to balance ease of workflow with a high standard of image
quality. For 4K , the high-image-quality XF-AVC
Intra-Frame encoding is used, which captures all the detail and
resolution of the CMOS sensor on a frame-by-frame basis, enabling
edits to be made at any point in a motion sequence and
high-quality stills to be extracted from any 4K motion-image
frame.
For HD , the camera's AVC Long GOP (Group of Pictures)
encoding is used to help maintain outstanding quality and
efficient data rates. Both XF-AVC codecs deliver H.264 4:2:2
8-bit MXF for full 4K up to 30p and HD
up to 1080/60p HD.
Multiple Modes and Frame Rates
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Multiple Modes, Resolutions, and Frame Rates make the
XC10 Canon 4K Camcorder creatively flexible in a variety of
production environments.
Superb Still Capture Capability
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The Canon XC10 4K Camcorder's advanced still photo capture
capability allows you to record photos with the high image
quality of up to 12 effective Megapixels using a mechanical
shutter for stills in three different aspect ratios.
4K Frame Grab
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In-camera 8.3 Megapixel still photos can be extracted from 4K
video files. After creating a 4K video movie, users can extract
any frame they wish and convert it into a high-quality still
photo.
CFast 4K Technology
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4K video requires professional quality media capable of
keeping up with the 305 Mbps codec of Canon's XC10 Camcorder. The
camcorder features CFast technology to meet the 4K data
requirements of Canon's XF-AVC codec. CFast is a next generation
nonproprietary solution supported by both Canon and a
variety of third-party vendors. Its high speed and durability is
a perfect match to the XC10 4K Camcorder to help provide quality,
performance and confidence in .
The XC10 4K Camcorder also features an SD card slot, allowing
Full HD video and photos to also be recorded separately on an SD
card.
A SanDisk 64GB CFast 2.0 memory card and CFAST card reader are
included with the XC10 camcorder.
As of June 2015, compatibility has been verified for the
following CFast memory cards:
Manufacturer Label Model Numbers Capacity SanDisk Extreme PRO
CFast 2.0 Card SDCFSP-128G-xxxA 128 GB Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 Card
SDCFSP-128G-xxxB 128 GB Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 Card
SDCFSP-064G-xxxB 64 GB
Proper operation can not be guaranteed for all media.
Long term usage may reduce a CFast card's write speed. We
recommend users regularly fully format and refresh their card
using the “Full Format and Refresh Tool”.
Canon Log and Wide Dynamic Range Gamma
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The Canon XC10 4K Camcorder features the Canon Log gamma setting
that sets the camera to maximize dynamic range and provide a wide
exposure latitude. This is the same log curve used in both the
EOS C300 and EOS C500 Cinema cameras, which helps maximize
compatibility when the XC10 4K Camcorder is used in conjunction
with them on the same shoot. The files produced using Canon Log
can be ideal for post-production color-correction, matching and
grading, as they provide users with a high level of creative
post-production freedom while maintaining high image quality.
When using Canon Log, the XC10 4K Camcorder can provide a dynamic
range up to 800% or 12-stops.
The Canon XC10 4K Camcorder also provides the Canon Wide Dynamic
Range Gamma function that allows users to get many of the
benefits of Canon Log Gamma while maintaining an 18% graypoint
similar to Rec. 709. By using this setting, users can maintain
the full dynamic range of the sensor without the need for
extensive post processing.
12 Stops Dynamic Range
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Working in concert, the Canon 12.0 Megapixel 1-inch CMOS sensor,
DiG!C DV 5 processor, and XF-AVC Codecs enable the Canon XC10 4K
Camcorder to capture bright, highly detailed images at up to
20,000 ISO with a high dynamic range (12 stops of exposure
latitude), and low picture noise.
Image Settings Compatible with Cinema EOS Cameras
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The XC10 4K Camcorder shares a variety of image quality settings
with other Canon Cinema EOS cameras including Canon Log, Wide DR,
and EOS Std. This helps allow for video captured with the XC10 4K
Camcorder to match the “look” of video captured with other Cinema
EOS and EOS cameras. The XC10 4K Camcorder features a log gamma
setting that sets the camera to maximize dynamic range and
provide wide exposure latitude. This is the same log curve used
in both the EOS C300 and EOS C500 cinema cameras, helping to
maximize compatibility when multiple cameras are used on the same
shoot. This is especially helpful in post-production, where
corrections, color matching and grading are applied.
Workflow Versatility
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The Canon XC10 4K Camcorder offers a true hybrid workflow
solution for creatives that need to integrate both high quality
video and still acquisition into their productions. The camcorder
offers the ability to capture both 4K and HD imagery at a variety
of frame rates and resolutions. Individual frames from the Canon
XC10's 4K video can be extracted in camera or post and used as
8.3 Mpx still images. The XC10 4K Camcorder is also a fully
functional 12Mpx still camera that is compatible with a wide
variety of Canon photo accessories including Speedlite flashes,
GPS Receiver, and remote controller.
DiG!C DV 5 Image Processor
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The Canon XC10 4K Camcorder incorporates Canon's new DiG!C DV5
processor. This advanced core technology component provides the
image-processing power and speed that enables such features as 4K
video acquisition, Image Stabilization, slow and fast motion
and precision AF. DiG!C DV 5 is integral in providing
high image quality, advanced performance and convenient
operability.
Slow and Fast Motion
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Creative expression capabilities of the Canon XC10 4K Camcorder
include Slow- and Fast-Motion . Depending on the
camcorder's record settings video can be recorded down to the
slowest speed of 1/4x real-time (in 1280 x 720 resolution/120p)
to a max of 1200x in Fast Motion.
Compact and Ergonomic Design
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The Canon XC10 4K Camcorder is compact, ergonomic, and light
weight, broadening the range of possibilities for image
expression- offering innovative shooting potential in situations
where a larger camera can't be used.
Viewfinder
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The included viewfinder unit helps make shooting outside a
breeze. This new accessory uses two reflecting mirrors to
optically refract the image on the LCD monitor. It also supports
low-angle shooting, and provides a user-friendly viewing
environment.
Freestyle Rotating Handgrip
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The rotating handgrip on the XC10 4K Camcorder can be rotated to
various positions and stopped at different points to allow for
comfortable shooting at high angles, low angles, and even in
between. The grip contributes to the camcorder's intuitive user
(UI) interface with multiple easy-to-see and easy-to-adjust
controls based on the familiar UI design of Canon EOS series
cameras. Handgrip controls include the record button (clearly
marked in red), a multi-selector thumb-control dial with a
mechanical lock and a design similar to those of still cameras
for quick-operation settings and highly visible profiles, a menu
button, and other smoothly recessed buttons that stay out of the
way but are always there when you need them.
Integrated LCD with Touch Panel
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A three-inch 1.03-million-dot tilting LCD monitor provides Canon
XC10 4K Camcorder with a bright, vivid-color display for shooting
and playing back footage. The LCD's innovative two-axis parallel
hinge mechanism allows the display to be placed in optimal
positions for shooting at a variety of angles, from low to high.
This LCD also integrates a highly advanced capacitive touch-panel
for easy fingertip control of all camera functions and settings.
Camera information can be displayed on-screen for clear and easy
visual re of selected menu items, and users can also
swipe from one menu page to another without vertical scrolling.
The user interface of the XC10 4K Camcorder borrows many of the
concepts from the Canon EOS system making the camera intuitive
and easy to operate for users familiar with other Canon products.
Built-In Microphone
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A built-in stereo microphone delivers linear PCM 48 kHz 16-bit
audio . A separate mini-jack on the camcorder body also
enables users to connect an external microphone.
Wireless Operation
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The Canon XC10 4K Camcorder incorporates dual built-in 5 GHz and
2.4 GHz band wireless networks. This functionality provides both
a Browser Remote and Browser Preview. By using Browser Remote,
camcorder operations can be performed remotely from a web browser
on a compatible or computer. Browser Preview allows
users to look at still photos recorded in the camera without the
need to remove media from the camera.
Compatibility with Multiple Canon Accessories
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The hybrid nature of the XC10 4K Camcorder enables it to be
compatible with a wide variety of Canon accessories. A “hot shoe”
atop the XC10 provides communication to compatible accessories.
Speedlites
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The high level of compatibility of the XC10 4K Camcorder allows
the flash unit settings to be selected from the camcorder. The
Speedlite 320EX (pictured above), 600EX-RT, 58-EX II, 430EX II
and 270EX II Speedlites can all be used with the camcorder. The
Speedlite 320EX features a video light for movie shooting.
GPS Receiver
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The GP-E2 GPS Receiver adds GPS information to the photo and
movie data. The GPS information of MXF movies can also be viewed
using the XF-Utility.
Battery Pack/Chargers
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The XC10 4K Camcorder is compatible with the EOS LP-E6N series of
batteries and the LC-E6 battery charger.
Remote Controller
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The RC-6 remote controller features a photo and movie mode. In
photo mode, the user can initiate shooting straight away or on a
2 second delay. In movie mode, can be started and
stopped with the press of a button.