Canon XA70 4K Camcorder

Key Features

* 1-Inch CMOS 4K Sensor: Captures sharp UHD images and oversampled Full HD with exceptional clarity.

* 15x Optical Zoom Lens: A versatile 4K optical zoom range to cover wide establishing shots and tight close-ups.

* Dual-Pixel CMOS AF: Fast and precise focusing with Face Detection AF and Face Tracking.

* UVC Livestreaming: Stream HD video directly via UVC1 to macOS or Windows computers (video only).

* OSD "Time Stamp" Recording: Embeds date, time, and timecode directly into the frame for legal and law enforcement use.

* Dual SD Card Slots: Supports simultaneous backup and relay recording for absolute peace of mind.

Benefits

* Professional Focusing Control: Use the ultrabright 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen to easily set focus points, or rely on the tactile focus/zoom ring for manual control.

* Flexible Workflow Integration: Choose between robust XF-AVC or highly compatible MP4 recording formats to suit your post-production needs.

* Seamless Multi-Camera Shoots: Easily colour match the XA70 with other Canon cameras using the custom picture menu.

* Creative Framerates: Add dramatic flair to your pro video projects with 5x slow motion in Full HD or up to 1200x Fast Motion in 4K/Full HD.

Specifications

* Sensor: 1-inch CMOS 4K

* Image Processor: DIGIC DV6

* Lens: 4K 15x Optical Zoom Lens

* Autofocus: Dual-Pixel CMOS AF, Face Detection AF, Face Tracking, Manual Focus

* Display: 3.5-inch Ultrabright LCD Touchscreen

* XF-AVC Recording: UHD 4K 160 Mb/s at 30P; Full HD 45 Mb/s at 60p/60i and 30/24p

* MP4 Recording: 4K 150 Mb/s at 30/24p; Full HD 35 Mb/s or 17 Mb/s at 60/30/24p

* Livestreaming: UVC1 to Windows/macOS (Audio output through USB not supported)

* Outputs/Inputs: HDMI, USB (UVC), Dual SD Card Slots

* Special Modes: Infrared mode, OSD Time Stamp Recording

FAQs

1. Does the Canon XA70 support audio over USB during UVC livestreaming?

No, audio output through USB is not supported during UVC livestreaming. You will need a separate audio interface for your stream.

2. What recording formats are available on the XA70?

You can choose between XF-AVC and MP4 formats, with XF-AVC UHD 4K recording at up to 160 Mb/s at 30P.

3. Does the camcorder have an optical zoom?

Yes, it features a versatile 4K 15x Optical Zoom Lens with adjustable focusing speeds.

4. How does the OSD Time Stamp recording work?

OSD recording permanently embeds the date, time, and timecode into each frame of video, which is an essential requirement for legal and law enforcement videographers.

5. Can I use the Canon XA70 for slow-motion video?

Yes, you can record up to 5x slow motion in Full HD, or use Fast Motion in 4K/Full HD up to 1200x.

6. How do I control the autofocus on this camcorder?

The XA70 features Dual-Pixel CMOS AF. You can use the ultrabright 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen to set focus by touching your subject, or rely on Face Detection and Face Tracking.

How to Use

To get the most out of your Canon XA70, utilise the dual SD card slots for simultaneous backup recording during critical shoots, ensuring your footage is always protected. When streaming directly to a computer via UVC1, remember to route your audio through a dedicated microphone or audio interface, as USB audio is not supported by the camera. For seamless multi-camera productions, dive into the custom picture menu to colour match your footage with other Canon cameras before you start rolling.