Canon XA40 4K UHD Professional Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom Lens

Product Highlights

• 8.29MP, 1/2.3″ CMOS Sensor
• Impressive Low-light Performance with its CMOS Pro Image Sensor
• Up to UHD 4K30 Video Recording
• Slow and Fast Motion Recording
• Integrated 20x Canon High Definition Optical Zoom Lens
• Mini-HDMI Output
• Simultaneous Dual Recording
• Dual SD Card Slots
• Recording Media: Secure Digital (SD)
• Special Features: 24P, Mic Input, Over/Under-Cranking, Touchscreen LCD, XLR Mic Input

Overview

The XA40 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder from Canon is a lightweight and compact camera featuring UHD 4K capture, a 1/2.3″ CMOS sensor, two XLR audio inputs, and one mini-HDMI output. These features make the XA40 fall into the ENG category for documentary or journalism-style productions. It’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.

Other features in the camera include display monitoring options that include test tone, zebra, and color bars. XA40 captures UHD 4K30 and Full HD 1080p60 footage which can in-turn be recorded onto dual SD cards situated into the camera’s dual slots, and outputs to a mini-HDMI port. 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 output.

Additionaly, the camera 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. Also fitted into the design of the camera are a built-in stereo microphone as well as a headphone jack.

More Features

• Optical and electronic image stabilization
• UHD 4K30 fps, HD 59.97 fps recording
• MP4 recording
• 1/4″-20 tripod mounting thread

In the Box

• Canon XA40 4K UHD Professional Camcorder with 20x HD Optical Zoom Lens
• Lens Hood with Lens Barrier
• Canon Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (BP-820, 1780mAh)
• Canon Compact AC Power Adapter (CA-570)
• Handle
• Mic Holder