OVERVIEW

Shoot, record, document, stream

Shoot high quality 4K UHD video with the compact XA70. The camera delivers outstanding oversampled HD, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, a 15x optical zoom lens and HD livestreaming with UVC¹ via a USB-C connection to a PC or Mac. Capture footage for recording or sharing later in either XF-AVC or MP4 formats.

Compact professional 4K UHD camcorder

Capture stunning 4K UHD and Full HD images thanks to a 1.0-inch Type CMOS 4K sensor and DIGIC DV6 image processor. Oversampled HD delivers Full HD images from the 4K sensor.

Wide angle & high magnification zoom lens

1.0-inch CMOS sensor with 4K support

DIGIC DV6 Image Processing Platform

On-Screen Display (OSD) “Time Stamp” Recording

New to XA-Series cameras, the OSD recording embeds date, time, timecode and other data into your original camera files effectively “time stamping” the information into each frame of video, a requirement for legal and law enforcement videographers.

UVC Livestreaming

 

Stream HD video directly from the camera via UVC¹ to a PC or Mac computer.

¹ USB-C cable required to connect to PC or Mac (Optional USB Cables IFC-400U, or IFC-150AB III not included). USB-C cable required to connect to PC or Mac. Audio output through USB is not supported

 

4K 15x optical zoom lens

The Canon lens covers a 25.5 – 382mm (35mm equivalent) range. Digital zoom boosts the 20x optical zoom to 600x magnification. To minimize camera shake, the camera provides Canon’s Dynamic IS 5-axis image stabilization.

Fast, precise focusing with face detection

Adjustable focusing speeds and advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF give fast and precise focusing. Use the ultra-bright 3.5-inch LCD display to set focus by touching the AF point required. Face Detection AF and Face Tracking are available while Manual Focus is set via the focus/zoom ring.

XF-AVC and MP4 for flexible recording

Choose from XF-AVC or MP4 recording formats. Record XF-AVC 4K UHD 160Mbps at 30P/24P and Full HD 45Mbps at 60P/60i/30P/24P. For smaller files, record MP4 in 4K 150Mbps at 30P/24P and Full HD 35Mbps or 17Mbps at 60P/30/24P. 

Professional input and output

 

Output options include simultaneous backup and relay recording via dual SD cards and Infrared mode. Record Slow Motion in Full 5x HD or Fast Motion in 4K/Full HD up to 1200x. Color match with other Canon cameras using the custom picture menu.

Two XLR terminals on a detachable handle plus 4-channel linear PCM bring pro audio options.

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In The Box

• Canon XA70 UHD 4K30 Camcorder with Dual-Pixel Autofocus
• Canon PD-E1 USB Power Adapter
• Canon BP-820 Lithium-Ion Single Battery Pack (1780mAh)
• Lens Hood with Lens Cover
• Handle
• Microphone Holder