Canon XA30 Professional Camcorder

Shoot professional videos in a stunning Full HD quality with the Canon XA30 Professional Camcorder. It features an all-new 2.91 MP HD CMOS Pro Image sensor, which can shoot videos clearly at a large resolution of 2136 x 1362 pixels with an improved signal-to-noise ratio and low-light performance. The powerful optical image stabilization system ensures less blurriness of images during various shooting situations. For added flexibility, this camcorder offers a large variety of output and input options. The built-in Infrared Shooting Mode comes with an IR emitter and diffuser for recording even in extreme low-light conditions.

Optics and Focus

The Canon XA30 Professional Camcorder uses a high-quality 20x HD optical zoom lens that offers a highly versatile zoom range of 26.8 – 576 mm in the 35 mm equivalent form. It also has a minimum object distance of only 23.6 inches, which allows you to record even objects located far away from you line of sight. The revolutionary 8-blade Circular Aperture design helps in avoiding the “starburst” effect of point light sources in the non-circular aperture designs.

Sensor and Screen

The Canon XA30 features an all-new 2.91 MP HD CMOS Pro Image sensor, which can shoot videos accurately at a large resolution of 2136 x 1362 pixels with an improved signal-to-noise ratio and low-light performance. The 3.5-inch OLED viewscreen has a 10,000:1 contrast ratio and a wide viewing angle of 80° for superior color reproduction and correct brightness. The 0.24-inch tilt-type color electronic viewfinder comes with a resolution of 1.56 million dots and a 100% viewing field for critical focus adjustments.

Image and Video

The XA30 is capable of recording Full HD videos at a large resolution of 2136 x 1362 pixels in the MPEG4-AVC and H.264 video formats. The powerful optical image stabilization system helps in reducing image blur in a wide range of shooting situations. The built-in Infrared Shooting Mode comes with an IR emitter and diffuser for recording even in extreme low-light conditions. You can also perform slow and fast motion recording at a 2x to 1200x speed respectively.

Other Features

Additional features in the Canon XA30 camcorder include FTP transfer capability and built-in WiFi technology. They help in controlling the camera remotely for added convenience. The ergonomic design makes this camera ideal for high-action shoots, where both speed and mobility are essential. You can detach the handle for easy storage while traveling. Lastly, this camcorder offers a large variety of output and input options for added flexibility.