The Canon XA55 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder is a compact, lightweight camera featuring UHD 4K capture, a 1" 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 XA55's optics include an integrated 15x HD optical zoom and a nine-bladed circular iris for more natural highlights, and wide DR gamma support for low-light recording. The camera's pro-style features include Dual Pixel and Contrast 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 XA55 also has display monitoring features such as zebra, color bars, and test tone and a built-in neutral density filter mechanism offering ND4, ND16, and ND64 options.
Imaging
Image Sensor: 1-Chip 1" CMOS Sensor
Sensor Resolution: 4268 x 3148 (13.4 MP)
Effective Sensor Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (8.29 MP)
Minimum Illumination: 1.7 Lux at 1/30 Shutter Speed, 0.1 Lux at 1/2 Shutter Speed
White Balance Range: 2000 to 15,000K
Lens
Focal Length: 8.3 to 124.5mm
35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 25.5 to 382.5mm
Optical Zoom Ratio: 15x
Maximum Aperture: F2.8 to 4.5
Minimum Focusing Distance: Wide: 0.4" / 1.0 cm, Entire Zoom Range: 23.6" / 60.0 cm
Filter Size: 58 mm
Image Stabilization: Optical, Digital
Focus Control: Autofocus, Manual Focus
Camera
Shutter Speed: 1/1 to 1/2000 sec
Built-In ND Filter: Mechanical Filter Wheel with 2 Stop (1/4), 4 Stop (1/16), 6 Stop (1/64) ND Filters
Built-In Microphone Type: Stereo
Recording Media: Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Recording
Recording Modes:
H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit:
3840 x 2160p at 23.98/24/29.97/30 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24/29.97/30/59.94/60 fps (35 to 45 Mb/s)
1280 x 720p at 59.94/60 fps (8 Mb/s)
XF-AVC 4:2:0 8-Bit:
3840 x 2160p at 23.98/24/29.97/30 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24/29.97/30/59.94/60 fps
Audio Recording:
MP4: 2-Channel 16-Bit AAC Audio
MP4: 4-Channel 16-Bit LPCM Audio
XAVC: 4-Channel 24-Bit LPCM Audio
Interfaces
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
Other I/O:
1 x USB Mini-B Output
1 x 2.5 mm Input
Accessory Mount: 1 x Cold Shoe Mount
Tripod Mount: 1/4"-20 Female
Dimensions: 8.4 x 4.3 x 3.6" / 21.34 x 10.92 x 9.14 cm
Weight: 2.1 lb / 952.54 g
2 x Original Batteries (BP-828 and BP-820)
1 x B+W UV-Haze MRC filter,
1 x Hood,
1 x AC Adapter
1 x Battery Charger
1 x Charging Cable
1 x 64GB Extreme Plus SDXC Class 10 card