Canon XA10 User manual

CANON XA10 HIGH DEFINITION CAMCORDER
Key Features
PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS
Recommended For:
Ultra-portable in design and feature-rich in performance,
the XA10 Professional Camcorder records Full HD 1080p
using the AVCHD codec. The XA10 provides the option of
recording to a 64GB internal flash drive as well as to two SDXC-
compatible card slots, with the ability to relay record between
media and double slot recording for instant backup. A detachable
handle facilitates low-angle and provides enhanced functionality
including XLR audio inputs with phantom power, manual audio control,
and infrared emitter. With the handle removed the camera is super
compact and able to be mounted in the smallest of spaces.
Equipped with a Genuine Canon 10x HD video lens for
superb HD image capture, the XA10 delivers a broad,
flexible zoom range (35mm equivalent range
30.4mm – 304mm) and smooth, pleasing
backgrounds thanks to an eight-blade iris.
An infrared mode allows users to capture video
in conditions with almost no ambient light. The XA10
is the ultimate Professional HD Camcorder for on-the-go
videographers where mobility is of the highest priority.
Maximum Mobility
• Canon 1/3-inch native 1920 x 1080
CMOS image sensor
• Canon DV III image processor
• 3.5-inch touch-panel LCD screen
• Full manual control
• Full HD 1080p video using AVCHD codec
• Multiple frames including Native 24p
• Cinema-Look filters
• Cinema Mode
• HDMI output
• Event Videography
• Documentaries
• Corporate Video
• Schools
• Web Video
Users can record up to 24 hours of HD video to the internal 64GB
of internal flash memory in addition to SD memory cards in the
two SDXC compatible memory slots.

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Call 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666)
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PRODUCT NAME: XA10 ITEM CODE: 4922B002 UPC CODE: 013803135213
SPECIFICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS
The AVCHD (Advanced Video Coding High Definition) video “format” has many
advantages and is quickly becoming the recording standard for professional-
grade camcorders. AVCHD utilizes MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression technol-
ogy similar to that used in Canon’s HD DSLRs. Most non-linear editing soft-
ware – both professional and consumer – provides full support for the AVCHD
codec, which ensures editing compatibility for the XA10 HD Camcorder, no
matter what system the user chooses.
The compression scheme employed by the AVC/H.264 codec allows for a
large quantity of quality video to be stored on relatively inexpensive media.
Full 1080p quality AVCHD video offers intuitive thumbnail viewing of content,
and it can be transferred to a computer via a USB connector. Additionally, the
XA10 HD Camcorder records up to 24Mbps (the maximum bit rate of AVCHD)
at 1920 x 1080 and 4:2:0 color space for sharp, vivid, and professional-quality
image capture.
AVCHD is also used for encoding Blu-ray discs, meaning that the XA10 HD
Camcorder is ideal for capturing content for delivery in this “format,” and it
makes for easy conversion to web-based H.264 content.
XA10
STANDARD DEFINITION OR HIGH DEFINITION High Definition
POWER SUPPLY (RATED) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (DC IN)
TELEVISION SYSTEM NTSC
VIDEO RECORDING SYSTEM AVCHD
AUDIO RECORDING SYSTEM 2-Channel, Dolby Digital (AC-3)
IMAGE SENSOR 1/3-inch CMOS, RGB Primary Color Filter
TOTAL PIXELS Approx. 2.37-megapixels
EFFECTIVE PIXELS VIDEO Approx. 2.07-megapixels (1920 x 1080)
PHOTO 16:9 Approx. 2.07-megapixels (1920 x 1080)
LP (5MBPS) 24 hours 30 minutes
SP (7MBPS) 19 hours 10 minutes
MAXIMUM RECORDING TIME XP+ (12MBPS) 11 hours 30 minutes
64GB INTERNAL FLASH DRIVE* FXP (17MBPS) 8 hours 20 minutes - Allows 1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording
MXP (24MBPS) 5 hours 55 minutes - Allows 1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording
ZOOM RATIO 10x Optical / 40x / 200x Digital (Movie)
LENS FOCAL LENGTH f-4.25-42.5 mm (35 mm equivalent 30.4-305 35 mm)
ZOOM SPEED Variable, Constant: Fast, Normal, Slow (16 steps in each mode)
MAX. F / STOP f / 1.8-2.8
FOCUSING SYSTEM TVAF plus External Phase Difference Metering Sensor, Autofocus
(Instant AF, Medium AF, Normal AF, Face AF, Manual)
MANUAL EXPOSURE Yes
PROGRAMMED AE Smart Auto, P, Tv, Av, M (Manual exposure), Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset,
Night Scene, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks
MAX SHUTTER SPEED 1/2000
MINIMUM FOCUSING DISTANCE 20 mm (wide macro) / 60 cm (entire zoom range)
WHITE BALANCE Auto, Set 1, Set 2, Custom (2,000K to 15,000K in 100K increments),
Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Manual
FRAME RATES 60i, Native 24p (records at 24p), PF24 Progressive (records at 60i),
30p Progressive (records at 60i)
MINIMUM ILLUMINATION AUTO MODE 1.5 lux (with auto slow shutter selected - shutter speed 1/30)
LOW LIGHT MODE 0.1 lux (shutter speed 1/2 sec.)
IMAGE STABILIZATION SuperRange Optical (Lens Shift): 4 modes: Standard, Powered, Dynamic, Off
FILTER DIAMETER 58 mm
VIEWFINDER .24-inch, color widescreen,Approx. 260,000 dots, Approx. 100% field of view
LCD SCREEN 3.5-inch High Resolution Touch Panel Widescreen Color LCD,
Approx. 922,000 dots, Approx. 100% field of view
RECORDING MEDIA Internal flash drive (64GB) and SD / SDHC / SDXC memory cards (2 slots) **
USB TERMINAL Mini-B USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
VIDEO TERMINAL Component: Output only; Composite:A / V terminal 3.5 mm mini-jack, output only
AUDIO TERMINAL XLR 3-pin jack (2), Switchable between MIC / LINE, 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
ACCESSORY SHOE Cold
HDMI TERMINAL HDMI Mini Connector (output), CEC, x.v.Color, and 1080p output supported
MICROPHONE TERMINAL 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
AV MINI TERMINAL / HEADPHONE TERMINAL 3.5 mm 4 pole mini-jack (video / audio output only)
REMOTE CONTROL TERMINAL Yes (compatible with LANC protocol)
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE Approx. -5° to 45° C, 60% relative humidity / Approx. 0° to 40° C, 85% relative
humidity (performance)
3.0 x 3.0 x 6.3 in. (77 x 77 x 161 mm) (excludes lens hood, mic holder unit,
DIMENSIONS (W xH xD) handle, and grip strap, but includes eyecup;
5.1 x 7.0 x 8.0-inch (130 x 177 x 205 mm) (including lens hood, mic holder unit,
handle, and eyecup but excludes grip strap)
Approx. 1.7 lbs. (775 g) (Including lens hood, mic holder unit, and handle unit
WEIGHT
(and grip belt); but excluding lens cap.)
Approx. 1.8 lbs. (820 g) (Including BP-808 Battery, memory card (x1), lens hood,
mic holder unit and handle (and grip belt); but excluding lens cap.)
* Recording time based on internal ash memory only. Greater capacity is possible when SD memory cards are also used (2 card slots).
** 1920 x 1080 movie recording requires a Class 4 or higher memory card. For other recording formats, a Class 2 or higher card is
recommended. Also, movie recording requires cards with 128MB of memory or more. Cards made by Toshiba, SanDisk or Matsushita
are recommended. No particular restrictions apply for still images.
Item Code Description
3185B002 BP-827 Battery Pack
2740B002 BP-808 Battery Pack
2589B002 BP-819 Battery Pack
3089A002 ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Control
0973B002 ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Control
1528V984 SC-A1000 Soft Carrying Case
9389A001 SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case
2590B002 CG-800 Battery Charger
8468A002 CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
2384B001 HTC-100 HDMI Cable
1719B001 CTC-100 Component Cable
5068B002 WM-V1 Wireless Microphone
4892B001 WD-H58W Wide Converter
3573B001 TL-H58 Tele Converter
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
The AVCHD “Format”
BATTERIES
REMOTES
CASES & STRAPS
ADAPTERS &
CHARGERS
CABLES & CORDS
OTHER CAMCORDER
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