The new ultra compact XA10 Professional Camcorder is designed for situations where mobility is critical while shooting. This feature-rich, professional model records Full HD 1080p using an AVCHD codec. The ultimate professional camcorder for run-and-gun shooting, the compact XA10 includes a detachable handle for low-angle shooting and portability. With the handle attached the XA10's functionality is further enhanced with the addition of XLR inputs and an external microphone holder.

A Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens delivers a wide, flexible zoom range (35mm equivalent range 30.4mm-304mm) and smooth, pleasing backgrounds thanks to an 8-blade iris. And an infrared mode allows users to capture video in conditions with little or no ambient light, a situation which would make other camcorders useless.

The new XA10 provides the option of recording to a 64GB internal flash drive or two SDXC-compatible card slots and the ability to simultaneously record to two cards at once for instant backup. Portable and packed with professional features, this camcorder will be the model of choice for on-the-go videographers.

Features

• Flash Memory
• AVCHD Codec
• Genuine Canon 10x HD Zoom Lens
• Canon Native 1920 x 1080 CMOS Image Sensor
• Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor
• 3.5" Touch Panel LCD Screen
• Detachable Handle
• Infrared Recording
• Manual Control
• Frame Modes
• Cinema-Look Filters
• HD-to-SD Downconversion
• Audio System
• Connectivity
• Additional Features

Flash Memory
The XA10 Professional Camcorder allows users to record up to 24 hours of clear high definition video to a 64GB internal flash drive or to two SDXC-compatible memory slots. With Relay Recording, the camcorder automatically switches video recording from the internal drive to the SD memory cards when the memory becomes full.

Specifications

Main Unit Specs

• Standard Definition or High Definition:High Definition

• Power Supply (rated): 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (DC IN)

• Television System: NTSC

• Video Recording system: MPEG4-AVC / H.264

• Audio Recording system: 2-Channel, Dolby Digital (AC-3)

• Image Sensor: 1/3-inch CMOS, RGB Primary Color Filter

• Total Pixels: Approx. 2.37-megapixels

• Effective Pixels: Video: Approx. 2.07-megapixels (1920 x 1080)

               Photo: 16:9 Approx. 2.07-megapixels (1920 x 1080)
  

• Maximum recording Time: 64GB internal flash drive*

                     LP (5Mbps) 24 hours 30 minutes
                     SP (7Mbps) 19 hours 10 minutes
                     XP+ (12Mbps) 11 hours 30 minutes
                     FXP (17Mbps) 8 hours 20 minutes - 
                     Allows 1920 x 1080 Full HD   Recording
                     MXP (24Mbps) 5 hours 55 minutes - 
                     Allows 1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording
  

• Lens: Zoom Ratio: 10x Optical/40x/200x Digital (Movie)

   Focal Length: f-4.25-42.5mm (35mm equivalent 30.4-305 35mm)
   Zoom Speed: Variable, Constant: Fast, Normal, Slow (16 steps in each mode)
   Max. F/Stop: f/1.8-2.8
  

• Focusing System: TVAF plus External Phase Difference Metering Sensor,

              Autofocus (Instant AF, Medium AF, Normal AF, Face Priority AF, Manual
  

• Manual Exposure: Yes

• Programmed AE: Smart Auto, P, Tv, Av, M (Manual exposure), Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night Scene, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks

• Max Shutter Speed: 1/2000

• Minimum Focusing Distance: 20mm (wide macro) / 60cm (entire zoom range)

• White Balance: Auto, Set 1, Set 2, Custom (2,000K to 15,000K in 100K increments), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Manual

• Frame Rate: 60i, Native 24p (records at 24p), 24p Progressive (records at 60i), 30p Progressive (records at 60i)

• Minimum Illumination: Auto mode 1.5 lux (with auto slow shutter selected - shutter speed 1/30)

Low Light mode: 0.1 lux (shutter speed 1/2 sec.)

• Image Stabilization: SuperRange Optical (Lens Shift): 4 modes: Standard, Powered, Dynamic, Off
• Filter Diameter: 58mm
• Viewfinder: .24-inch, color widescreen, Approx. 260,000 dots, Approx. 100% field of view
• LCD Screen: 3.5-inch High Resolution Touch Panel Widescreen Color LCD, Approx. 922,000 dots, Approx. 100% field of view
• Recording Media: Internal flash drive (64GB) or SD / SDHC / SDXC memory cards (2 slots) **
• USB Terminal: Mini-B USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
• Video Terminal Component: Output only; Composite: A/V terminal 3.5mm mini-jack, output only
• Audio Terminal: XLR 3-pin jack (2), Switchable between MIC/LINE, 3.5mm stereo mini-jack
• Accessory Shoe cold
• HDMI Terminal: HDMI Mini Connector (output), CEC, x.v.Color, and 1080p output supported
• Microphone Terminal: 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
• AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal: 3.5 mm 4 pole mini-jack (video/audio output only)
• Remote Control Terminal: Yes (compatible with LANC protocol)
• Operating Temperature range: Approx. -5° to 45° C, 60% relative humidity / Approx. 0° to 40° C, 85% relative humidity (performance)
• Dimensions:(W x H x D) 3.0 x 3.0 x 6.3-inch (77 x 77 x 161mm) (excludes lens hood, mic holder unit, handle, and grip strap, but includes eyecup; 5.1 x 7.0 x 8.0-inch (130 x 177 x 205mm) (including lens hood, mic holder unit, handle, and eyecup but excludes grip strap)
• Weight: Approx. 1.7 lbs. (775 g) [Including lens hood, mic holder unit, and handle unit (and grip belt); but excluding lens cap.]

Approx. 1.8 lbs. (820 g) [Including BP-808 Battery, memory card (x1), lens hood, mic holder unit and handle (and grip belt); but excluding lens cap.]

*Recording time based on internal flash memory only. Greater capacity is possible when SD memory cards are also used (2 card slots).
** 1920 x 1080 movie recording requires a Class 4 or higher memory card. For other recording formats, a Class 2 or higher card is recommended. Also, movie recording requires cards with 128MB of memory or more. Cards made by Toshiba, SanDisk or Matsushita are recommended. No particular restrictions apply for still images.