Canon XF705 Instruction Manual page 3

Highlights of the XF705
The Canon XF705 4K Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose advanced functionality and versatile
usability make it the perfect choice for a variety of 4K productions. The following are just some of the functions
featured in the camcorder.
4K Recording System
Advanced sensor and image processor
At the heart of the camcorder is the type 1.0 (1.0 in.)
single plate CMOS sensor with an 8,290,000
effective pixel count, and an image processing
platform with two DIGIC DV 6 processors. Thanks to
its advanced high-sensitivity and noise reduction
technology, the camcorder can shoot nuanced
images with little noise even in low-light situations.
High-efficiency encoding: XF-HEVC and XF-AVC
You can choose the movie format according to your
workflow needs. You can record using the H.265/
HEVC codec or MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec, both of
which are recorded as MXF (Material eXchange
Format) clips. MXF clips are compatible with all
major non-linear (NLE) editing software, offering a
smoother post-production workflow.
With the H.265/HEVC codec, you can use YCC422,
10-bit color sampling and select 4K (3840x2160) or
Full HD (1920x1080) resolution and a variety of
frame rates and bit rates. With the MPEG-4 AVC/
H.264 codec, you can record only at Full HD
resolution using YCC420, 8-bit color sampling. In
both cases, audio is recorded as 4-channel linear
PCM (24 bit, 48 KHz) audio.
Operability and Adaptability
Versatile design
The camcorder was designed to be operated
comfortably by a single camera operator. It features
3 separate rings for independent focus, zoom and
iris operation. The camcorder also features 14
buttons to which you can assign a large number of
functions (A 117) to personalize the camcorder to
your needs and preferences.
Improved displays
The camcorder features a 4.0-in. LCD display
(equivalent to 1,230,000 dots) that offers 100%
coverage and touch-to-focus functions. The LCD
panel can open to the left or right. The viewfinder
offers an OLED display (also with 100% coverage)
and a large eye cup for a comfortable fit in various
shooting conditions.
SD card recording options
The camcorder can record 4K video on SD cards,
offering great cost-performance in terms of
recording media. It is equipped with 2 card slots,
allowing you to use double slot recording to record
the same clip on two cards, or relay recording to
automatically switch to the other card when the one
being used is full (A 36).
Versatile Artistic Expression
Special recording modes
The special recording modes (A 113) give you
more creative control over your recordings. You can
change the shooting frame rate to achieve a slow
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motion effect or use pre-recording to record 3
seconds before you press the button, helping you
capture those hard-to-catch opportunities.
Custom picture settings (A 63, 121)
Select one of the preset color settings or set the
combination of gamma curve, color space and color
matrix that you wish to use. Then, you can adjust a
number of other image-related parameters in detail.
With wide color space options such as BT.2020
Gamut, the Canon Log 3 gamma curve, which
keeps the characteristics of the Canon Log gamma
while expanding the dynamic range, and two HDR
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options (HLG or PQ), you can be sure that the
camcorder covers your creative needs.
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For XF-HEVC clips only.
Professional Functions and Flexibility
Network functions
Connect the camcorder to a Wi-Fi or wired
(Ethernet) network to enjoy various network
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functions . You can, for example, use a Wi-Fi
capable mobile device to control the camcorder
remotely with the Browser Remote application
(A 162), stream live transmissions or breaking
images via IP (A 173) and transfer recordings from
an SD card to a remote server using the FTP
protocol (A 176).
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Available functions depend on the network connection
used.
Software for aiding production workflow
Canon XF Utility (A 151) lets you copy the clips you
recorded from an SD card to a computer, play back
the clips and organize them. You can also use the
Canon XF plugins to work with the clips directly from
non-linear editing (NLE) software made by Avid.
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