The Canon XA45 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder is a compact, lightweight camera featuring UHD 4K capture, a 1/2.3" CMOS sensor, two XLR audio inputs, and one mini-HDMI, and one BNC 3G-SDI output which fits right into the ENG category for documentary or journalism-style productions.
The XA45's optics include an integrated 20x HD optical zoom and an eight-bladed circular iris for more natural highlights. The camera's pro-style features include Hybrid, Normal, Face Only, Manual Focus, Instant, and Canon's Medium autofocus; fast- and slow-motion recording, full manual control, optical and electronic image stabilization, a 3" touchscreen LCD, user-assignable buttons, infrared mode, and a DIG!C DV 6 image processor with high sensitivity and low noise. The XA45 also has display monitoring features such as zebra, color bars, and test tone.
The camera records UHD 4K30 and Full HD 1080p60 captured to dual SD card slots, and outputs to mini-HDMI and 3G-SDI ports. The dual SD card slots allow for automatic switching from one card to another, as well as simultaneous recording to both. The camera can output up to 1920 x 1080p 10-bit 4:2:2 video at 59.94 fps via its mini-HDMI and 3G-SDI outputs. On the audio side, the XA45 features up to four channels of LPCM audio with manual/automatic recording levels, two XLR inputs with phantom power, and a 3.5mm stereo mini input. It features a built-in stereo microphone as well as a headphone jack.
| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution | Actual: 21.14 Megapixel (5352 x 3950) Effective: 8.92 Megapixel (3840 x 2160) |
| Sensor Type | 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor |
| Image Stabilization | Optical in Integrated Lens Digital |
| Shutter Speed | 1/1 to 1/2000 sec |
| Gain | 0 to 24 dB (Native) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 3 dB |
| Minimum Illumination | 5 Lux at 1/30 Shutter Speed 0.3 Lux at 1/2 Shutter Speed |
| White Balance | 2000 to 15,000K |
| Lens | |
| Focal Length | 3.6 to 73.4mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 29.3 to 601mm) |
| Optical Zoom Ratio | 20x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 to 2.8 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | Wide: 0.4" / 1.0 cm Entire Zoom Range: 23.6" / 60.0 cm |
| Filter Size | 58 mm |
| Focus Control | Autofocus Manual Focus |
| Recording | |
| Recording Modes | H.264/MP4: 3840 x 2160p at 23.98/24/29.97/30 fps (150 Mb/s) 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24/29.97/30/59.94/60 fps (17 to 35 Mb/s) 1280 x 720p at 59.94/60 fps (8 Mb/s) |
| Audio Recording | MP4: 2-Channel 16-Bit AAC Audio MP4: 4-Channel 16-Bit LPCM Audio |
| IP Streaming | Yes |
| Media/Memory Card Slot | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Video Connectors | 1 x Mini-HDMI (HDMI 2.0) Output 1 x BNC (3G-SDI) Output |
| Audio Connectors | 2 x 3-Pin XLR Mic/Line Level (+48 V Phantom Power) Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Headphone Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Mic Level Input |
| Built-In Microphone Type | Stereo |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB Mini-B 1 x 2.5 mm |
| Size | 3.0" |
| Resolution | 460,000 Dot |
| Display Type | Articulating Touchscreen LCD |
| EVF | |
| EVF Display Type | LCD |
| Screen Size | .24" |
| EVF Resolution | 1,560,000 Dots |
| Power | |
| Battery Type | Canon BP-8 Series |
| Power Connectors | 1 x Proprietary (8.4 VDC) Input |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C (Recommended) |
| Storage Temperature | 23 to 113°F / -5 to 45°C |
| Operating Humidity | 85% |
| Storage Humidity | 60% |
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1/4"-20 Female |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Cold Shoe Mount |
| Dimensions | 7.2 x 4.3 x 3.3" / 18.29 x 10.92 x 8.38 cm (Without Protrusions) 9.1 x 4.5 x 3.3" / 23.11 x 11.43 x 8.38 cm (With Protrusions) |
| Weight | 1.6 lb / 725.74 g |
