XF305 Camcorder

The Canon XF305 Professional Camcorder is a compact, handheld camera designed for professional video production that records Full HD 1920x1080 video to standard Compact Flash cards using Canon's MPEG-2 4:2:2 codec at up to 50Mbps. The camera features three native CMOS sensors, an 18x HD L-Series zoom lens, and support for multiple frame rates including 60i, 60p, 30p, and 24p, making it suitable for diverse production environments from live multi-camera shoots to documentary and ENG work.

The XF305 provides professional connectivity and control with HD/SD-SDI outputs, genlock, and SMPTE timecode terminals, along with dual XLR audio inputs with phantom power and a built-in stereo microphone. Advanced features include a 4-inch LCD monitor and 1.55-megapixel electronic viewfinder, professional focus assist tools such as peaking and magnification, waveform monitor and vectorscope, and extensive customization options for picture settings, custom functions, and display configuration.