The Canon XA70 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder is a compact, lightweight camera featuring UHD 4K capture, a 1" CMOS sensor, two XLR audio inputs, and one mini-HDMI output which fits right into the ENG category for documentary or journalism-style productions. Updated from its XA55 predecessor, this model features a larger 3.5mm LCD capacitive touchscreen display, a higher resolution tiltable 0.36" OLED EVF, OSD metadata recording, and fast USB Type-C video-only output with UVC support for livestreaming to a computer.
The lens optics include an integrated 15x HD optical zoom, a nine-bladed circular iris for more natural highlights, and wide DR gamma support for low-light recording. The camera's pro-style features include Dual-Pixel and Contrast autofocus, fast- and slow-motion recording, full manual control, optical and electronic image stabilization, a 3.5" touchscreen LCD, user-assignable buttons, infrared mode, and a DIG!C DV 6 image processor with high sensitivity and low noise. The XA70 also has display monitoring features such as zebra, color bars, and test tone, plus a built-in neutral density filter mechanism.
The camera records UHD 4K30 and Full HD 1080p60 captured to dual SD card slots in XF-AVC and MP4 formats, and it outputs to a mini-HDMI port. The dual SD card slots allow for automatic switching from one card to another, as well as simultaneous recording to both. The camera can output up to 1920 x 1080p 10-bit 4:2:2 video at 59.94 fps via its mini-HDMI output. On the audio side, the XA70 features up to four channels of LPCM audio with manual/automatic recording levels, two XLR inputs with phantom power, and a 3.5mm stereo mini input. It features a built-in stereo microphone as well as a headphone jack and a 2.5mm LANC input for control.
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 13.4 Megapixel (4268 x 3148)
Effective: 8.29 Megapixel (3840 x 2160)
Image Sensor
1"-Type CMOS
Image Stabilization
Optical in Integrated Lens
Digital
Built-In ND Filter
Mechanical Filter Wheel with 2-Stop (1/4), 4-Stop (1/16), 6-Stop (1/64) ND Filters
Capture Type
Stills & Video
Shutter Type
Electronic Rolling Shutter
Shutter Speed
1/2000 to 1 Second
Minimum Illumination
1.7 Lux at 1/30 Shutter Speed
0.1 Lux at 1/2 Shutter Speed
White Balance
2000 to 15,000K
Focal Length
8.3 to 124.5mm (35mm Equivalent: 25.5 to 382.5mm)
Optical Zoom Ratio
15x
Max Digital Zoom
40x
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8 to 4.5
Minimum Focus Distance
Wide: 0.4" / 1.0 cm
Entire Zoom Range: 23.6" / 60.0 cm
Filter Size
58 mm
Focus Control
Autofocus
Manual Focus
Internal Recording Modes
H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/29.97 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24.00/29.97/59.94 fps [35 to 45 Mb/s]
1280 x 720 at 59.94 fps [8 Mb/s]
XF-AVC 4:2:0 8-Bit
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24.00/29.97/59.94 fps
External Recording Modes
4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97 fps
1920 x 1080i at 59.94 fps
1280 x 720 at 59.94 fps
4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support
Yes
Broadcast Output
NTSC
Built-In Microphone Type
Stereo
Audio Recording
MP4: 2-Channel 16-Bit AAC Audio
MP4: 4-Channel 16-Bit LPCM Audio
XAVC: 4-Channel 24-Bit LPCM Audio
IP Streaming
No
Image File Format
JPEG
Media/Memory Card Slot
Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Video I/O
1x Mini-HDMI 2.0 Output
Audio I/O
2x XLR 3-Pin Mic/Line (+48 V Phantom Power) Input
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Input
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O
1x USB-C Input
Other I/O
1x USB-C Output
1x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini (LANC) Control Input
Wireless
Mobile App Compatible
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)
Display Type
Articulating Touchscreen LCD
Display Size
3.5"
Resolution
2,760,000 Dot
Type
Built-In Electronic (LCD)
Size
0.36"
1,770,000 Dot
Diopter Adjustment
-5.5 to +2
Focus Type
Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode
Automatic, Manual Focus
Operating Temperature
32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C (Recommended)
Storage Temperature
23 to 113°F / -5 to 45°C
Operating Humidity
85%
Storage Humidity
60%
Battery Type
Canon BP-8 Series
Power Consumption
5.3 W
Tripod Mounting Thread
1/4"-20 Female
Accessory Mounting Thread
Dimensions (W x H x D)
8.4 x 4.3 x 3.6" / 21.3 x 10.9 x 9.1 cm
Weight
2.2 lb / 985 g (Body Only)
3.2 lb / 1460 g (With Battery, Handle, Recording Media)
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