1. Canon XA-10 HD Professional PAL Camcorder
Description:
The Canon XA10 HD Professional PAL Camcorder is a fully featured, ultra-compact pro video camera that shares
nearly all the functionality of the XF100, but in an even smaller, run-and-gun form factor. Sporting a 64 GB
internal flash drive and two SDXC-compatible card slots, the XA10 can record literally for days without running
out of memory.
Able to capture AVCHD video at bitrates up to 24 Mb/s, the camcorders native 1920 x 1080 CMOS sensor also
lets you choose 50i and PF25 frame rates for customizing the look of your footage (PF25 is 25 progressive
frames per second recorded as 50i.). Bringing further professional oomph to that footage is a Genuine Canon
10x HD video lens, with lowlight sensitivity to f/1.8 and a 35mm equivalent zoom range of 30.4-304mm.
Like the larger XF100, the XA10 also provides full image customization, cinema looks, infrared recording (for
night shooting), and HDMI/component/composite output. Other professional features include dual XLR inputs,
relay recording, waveform, color peaking, and zebra patterns.
But the camera has a few extra tricks up its sleeve, including a detachable handle to allow for truly low-profile
shooting, and a 3.5" touchscreen LCD that adds the extremely useful Touch & Track, Touch Focus, and Touch
Exposure functions, which make pulling focus and adjusting exposure dramatically easier. Combined with its
other focus, exposure, and composition aids, this makes the XA10 an ideal blend of portability and professional
control – the perfect tool for nearly any on-the-go production.
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 cards. With Relay Recording, the camcorder
automatically switches video recording from the internal drive to the SD memory cards when the memory

2. becomes full.
Video can be copied from the XA10's internal drive to removable SD memory cards. That makes it easy to insert
the card into your computer or HDTV's card reader and view your recorded footage immediately. Double Slot
Recording allows recording to two SD cards simultaneously, providing an automatic backup while shooting.
AVCHD Codec
The XA10 features the AVCHD codec. AVCHD (Advanced Video Coding High Definition) was announced in 2006
and is quickly becoming the standard for professional camcorders. AVCHD utilizes MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
compression technology similar to the technology used in Canon's HD DSLRs. In addition to professional grade
camcorders, AVCHD is very popular in the consumer market and as a result most nonlinear editing software,
both professional and consumer, have full support for the codec; this makes for easy compatibility with the
XA10 no matter what system you choose.
AVCHD is used for encoding Blu-ray Discs, meaning the XA10 is ideal for capturing content for delivery in this
format, as well as making conversion to web-based content in H.264 format easy. Additionally, the XA10 records
up to 24 Mb/s, the maximum bit rate of AVCHD, at 1920 x 1080 and 4:2:0 color space for sharp, vivid, and fully
professional quality image capture.
Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens
the XA10 features a Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens which offers a 35mm equivalent of 30.4-304mm. It
delivers unsurpassed image quality, the versatility of a wide angle of view and smooth and professional looking
background images thanks to a sophisticated 8-blade iris. A dedicated manual focus ring allows accurate and
precise control.
Technical Specification:
Image Device
1/3" CMOS Sensor
Native 1920 x 1080
2.37 Mp; 2.07 Mp effective
Bayer pattern filter
Lens
10x HD optical zoom (2x digital)
4.25-42.5mm (30.4-304mm, 35mm equivalent)
f/1.8, 8-blade iris
12 elements in 10 groups
58mm filter diameter
Horizontal Resolution
900 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode)
Focusing System
TVAF plus External Phase Difference Metering Sensor
Autofocus (Instant AF, Medium AF, Normal AF, Face AF,
Face Only AF), Manual, Full Manual
Minimum Illumination
Auto: 1.3 lux (with Auto Slow Shutter)
Slow Shutter: 0.1 lux

3. Built-in Filters
Built-in ND gradation filter (Auto or Off)
Minimum Focus Distance
20mm (0.78") - wide macro, 60 cm (1.97') - entire zoom
range
Zoom/Focus Control
Zoom
Slider or handle; selectable shockless zoom mode
Zoom Speed
Zoom Slider: Variable speed/fixed speed
(Fast/Normal/Slow, 16 speed level settings available in
each mode)
Handle zoom: Fixed speed (Fast/Normal/Slow, 16
speed level settings available in each mode)
Focus Control
Manual: Lens ring, Touchscreen LCD (touch Focus,
Touch and Track), Focus Preset
Auto: Face Priority AF / Face Only AF / Instant AF /
Medium AF / TV AF
Iris Control
Manual: Custom dial control; touchscreen control
Auto: Yes
Aperture Range
f/1.8 - f/8
Image Stabilization
Optical lens shift system (angle & vector movement
detection)
3 modes: Dynamic, Standard, Powered
Video Recording System
Compression: AVCHD (high profile)
Color Space: 4:2:0 (at 24 Mb/s recording)
Recording Modes:
MXP - 24 Mb/s
FXP - 17 Mb/s
XP+ - 12 Mb/s
SP - 7 Mb/s
LP - 5 Mb/s
Audio Recording Format
Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2-channel, PCM digital recording,
16-bit; 48 kHz
Audio Control
Audio limiter; auto/manual settings via control dials on
handle
Microphone attenuation; microphone level meter
Frame Rates
50i, PF25
Pre-Record Buffer
3 seconds
Scan Reverse
Up/down, left/right, up/down/left/right image
inversion
LCD Monitor
3.5" (8.8 cm) Touch Panel Screen, approx. 922,000
dots; 270° rotatable, backlight and brightness
adjustment
Waveform Monitor and
Waveform monitor

4. Vectorscopes
Markers
On/Off (Grid, Horizontal, Center)
Viewfinder
0.24" (6.1mm) color, approx. 260,000 dots (100% FOV,
adjustable brightness, color, contrast, +2.0 to -5.5
diopter)
Microphone
Built-in zoom microphone (customizable frequency
response and directivity)
External microphone is optional
Memory Card Slot
SD Card: 2 Slots
Shutter Speed
1/6 to 1/2000 (depending on Scene mode and frame
rate)
Slow Shutter (SLS): 1/2 to 1/2000 (Low Light Scene
mode)
Full Auto/Manual control (touchscreen LCD or control
dial)
White Balance
Auto, Custom (2000K - 15000K in 100K increments),
Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent H,
Fluorescent, 2x Manual presets
Exposure
Metering: Center-weighted average or segment
evaluative (determined by shooting mode)
Compensation: -2 to +2 EV (13 steps)
Modes: Smart Auto, Face Detection AE; manual control
via Touch Exposure and Exposure Compensation
functions
Exposure Lock: Yes
Gain Selection
0 dB - 24 dB (in 1 dB increments)
AGC (with maximum gain limit)
Infrared System
Green or white shooting modes via built-in IR lamp
Maximum Recording Time
64 GB Internal Flash Drive
(Greater capacity is possible when SD cards are used.)
24 Mb/s: 5 hours 55 minutes
17 Mb/s: 8 hours 20 minutes
12 Mb/s: 11 hours 30 minutes
7 Mb/s: 19 hours 10 minutes
5 Mb/s: 24 hours 30 minutes
Class 4 or higher SDHC or SDXC card required for 24
Mb/s and 17 Mb/s modes.
Still Recording Media
SDXC/SDHC/SD memory card
Still Picture Resolution
During video recording or playback: 1920 x 1080
Data Transfer
Internal: Internal memory to card, card to card (still &
video)
Input and Output
Connectors
Component (x1 Output)
Composite: 3.5mm A/V (x1 Output)
HDMI: Mini Type C HDMI 1.3 (x1 Output): 1080p50

5. output possible
Mic/Line: XLR 3-pin with 48V phantom power (x2 Input)
Stereo Mic: 3.5mm Mini Jack (x1 Input)
USB: Mini-B USB 2.0
Headphone: 3.5mm Mini
Remote Control Terminal: LANC (2.5mm)
Color Bars
SMPTE
Tally
Yes
Accessory Shoe
Cold shoe
Power Requirements
7.4V DC (battery pack, included)
Power Consumption
3.4W
Battery Backup
Lithium coin battery (built-in)
Operating Temperature
23 to 113° F (-5 to 45° C), 60% relative humidity
Dimensions (WxHxD)
5.1 x 7 x 8" (13 x 17.8 x 20.5 cm) - including lens hood
and microphone holder
Weight
1.71 lb (0.78 kg) - not including battery, memory card,
lens hood, mic holder
1.81 lb (0.82 kg) - fully equipped
Accessories:
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Lens Hood
Stylus Pen
BP-808 Lithium-Ion Battery
Microphone Holder/Handle Unit
WL-D89 Wireless Controller
CA-570 Compact AC Power Adapter
Stereo Video Cable and Interface Cable Set
Component Cable CTC-100/S
PIXELA Transfer Utility CD-ROM
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