The Canon XA15 is a versatile Full HD camcorder designed for professional applications such as ENG (Electronic News Gathering), event coverage, and documentary filmmaking. Its compact design and advanced features make it ideal for on-the-go shooting, while its extensive controls and connectivity options ensure high-quality results in various shooting conditions.
Key Features:
- Compact and Portable: Ideal for run-and-gun shooting, the XA15 offers a compact form factor without sacrificing performance, making it suitable for a range of video production needs.
- High-Quality Imaging: Equipped with a 1/2.84-inch CMOS sensor, the XA15 captures 1920 x 1080 Full HD video at up to 59.94p. The Canon 20x HD optical zoom lens provides a 35mm equivalent focal length of 26.8 to 576mm, allowing for versatile shooting from wide-angle to telephoto.
- Advanced Image Processing: The Digic DV 4 image processor enhances video quality with reduced distortion and enables simultaneous encoding of footage to two different codecs and bit rates for web-ready and high-resolution versions.
- Dynamic Image Stabilization: The Dynamic IS mode offers three-axis stabilization, including roll correction, to minimize image distortion and produce steady, professional-looking footage.
- Professional Controls: Features full manual control and auto modes for exposure, focus, white balance, gain, and shutter speed. It includes a pre-record buffer, peaking, zebra bars, color bars, and reference tone for precise shooting.
- High-Resolution Displays: The camcorder features a 3-inch OLED touch panel view screen with a 10,000:1 contrast ratio and a color electronic viewfinder with 1,560,000 dots of resolution.
- Dual SD Card Slots: The XA15 includes two SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots for dual recording, backup, and relay recording, allowing for continuous recording without interruption.
- Infrared Shooting Mode: For low-light conditions, the XA15 offers an IR shooting mode with an IR emitter and diffuser, allowing for shooting in complete darkness.
Specifications:
- Sensor: 1/2.84-inch HD CMOS Pro Sensor
- Zoom Lens: 20x optical zoom with a 35mm equivalent range of 26.8 to 576mm
- Image Processor: Digic DV 4
- Stabilization: Dynamic IS with three-axis correction
- Displays: 3-inch OLED touch panel (1,230,000 dots), Color EVF (1,560,000 dots)
- Manual Controls: Exposure, Shutter Speed, Iris, Gain, White Balance, and more
- Audio: Integrated microphone, two XLR inputs with phantom power, built-in audio controls, 3.5mm headphone jack
- Outputs: SDI, mini-HDMI, AV mini terminal
- Card Slots: Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots with dual, double-slot, and relay recording options
- Wired Connectivity: Hi-Speed mini-USB port, 2.5mm remote control port
- Additional Features: Pre-record buffer, photo capture, intelligent battery system
The Canon XA15 Compact Full HD Camcorder combines advanced imaging technology with a compact and versatile design, making it an excellent choice for professional videographers and filmmakers. With its high-quality sensor, powerful zoom lens, advanced image stabilization, and comprehensive recording options, the XA15 delivers exceptional performance in a wide range of shooting scenarios. Whether capturing live events, documentaries, or independent films, the XA15 provides the tools and features needed to achieve outstanding results.
