For fast performance in both capture and transmission, excellent for the dynamic world of Electronic News Gathering (ENG) as well as journalistic, documentary, corporate and higher education video production, look no further than the XA15 Professional Camcorder.
Featuring an advanced HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor, a powerful DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor and a phenomenal 20x High Definition optical zoom lens, the XA15 camcorder captures expansive, high-quality Full HD video. Its HD/SD-SDI terminal lets it quickly and reliably transmit uncompressed video with timecode and audio embedded directly to broadcast vans and workstations. Combining a lightweight design, a 1.56 million dot electronic viewfinder and a 3.0-inch capacitive touch panel LCD, the XA15 is comfortable to operate for extended periods of time and in numerous environments.
When there's no telling what or where the next story will be, the XA15 is ready to go. A remarkably versatile, powerful and compact camcorder, it delivers the quality, speed and connectivity to drive a 24-hour news workflow.
Features
- Genuine Canon 20x High Definition Optical Zoom Lens
- New, Advanced HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor with Improved Low-light Performance Battery
- Full HD 1920x1080 Recording Capabilities
- HD/SD-SDI Output
- Outstanding Image Reproduction
- 3.0-inch LCD Capacitive Touchscreen with Tiltable Electronic Viewfinder
- Dual SD Card Slots, Using Readily Available, Consumable Media
- Wide DR Gamma (600%)
- Highlight Priority Mode with View Assist Function
- Intelligent Optical Image Stabilization System with Powered and Dynamic Modes and Auto On/Off
- Full Manual Control
- Ergonomic, Portable Design
- Two Phantom-powered XLR Audio Inputs with Manual Gain Control
- Ultra-Compact with Detachable Handle
- High Definition Peaking for Focus Assist
- Assignable Buttons for Custom Shooting
- Infrared Shooting Mode for Extreme Low-light Conditions (with built-in IR emitter and diffuser)
- Connectivity to Various Inputs and Outputs
- Advanced Display Features: Zebra, Color Bars and Test Tone
- Impressive Slow and Fast Motion, including Interval Recording from 2x to 1200x