All about the new Canon XF300 and XF305 HD 4:2:2 cameras @ NAB

Canon has finally gone tapeless and the wait was worth it. Tim Smith shows us the new Canon XF300 and XF305 HD cameras that record 1080p 4:2:2 in multiple frame rates and stores the files in Compact Flash (CF) cards.

[blowaraspberry]

That was by far the best camera spec interview I've ever seen, well done to both partys involved

[TampaAerialMedia]

Having a Video Camera using Compact Flash is a huge advantage.

[HT-]

I prefer the shoulder mount form factor of XL-2 and XH-1, as well as interchangeable lenses.

[SeanFinnegan]

@georgiefirst Price point indicates otherwise. XF300 is about $6, 000 new, the AF100 is $4, 800 new without a lens, With a kit lens, it's about $6, 000. I don't think there's anything apple-y or orange-y about it. Both cams are marketed to the independent professional and the documentary filmmaker and are in the same price point.

[hobocamptheater]

@lakeportHobbies Final Cut Pro X does not support XF format mpeg2 (the format this camera records, )
they were talking about final cut pro 7.

[HooligansAtWarFilm]

@geoffdoor Either one you will be happy with. Dont rely as much on what camera to use... make sure you get killer talent, lighting and concept!!!!

[asafblasbergpianist]

When is Canon going to release a 4K 60p version of this camera? I've been waiting 7 years Tim :((

[SeanFinnegan]

@SamJames Everything you are saying you are incorrect. The AF100 uses a AVCHD 25mbps codec natively, but can use HD-SDI out to an external recorder at AVC-Intra which is 100mbps. The reviews about the zoom capabilities are moot, because the AF100 has interchangeable lenses and can use far more lenses than the XF300. Lastly, the AF100 is certified by the BBC for HD-broadcast, and the XF300 is not. End of story.

[hobocamptheater]

@charvelgtrs the fs-100 also lacks XLR audio inputs

[hobocamptheater]

@charvelgtrs while the full frame sensor is still an upgrade because the price is now so close to the xf305 instead of the 300 it makes sense to bring this up:
the lack of genlock and time-code in/out for multiple camera syncing

as I write this I notice that we're arguing about two different cameras that are designed for two different kings of shooters...

[hdvideocreations]

NEED TO KNOW!!
WHAT ABOUT FINAL CUT PRO X ? PLUG INS PLEASE

[davcoolbeans]

@MrScarghost141 I am 13 as well but that is no excuse! 16:9 is an aspect ration. 16 is width, while 9 is the height. All 1920x1080 video is 16:9. On the other hand 480x360 video would be a 4:3 aspect ratio. 16:9 is the one that most resembles a human's field of view.

[chevetteter]

@Jebbie92

Awww :(
Do you by chance know if it would work with the Panasonic hvx 200? sorry for all the questions but I'm just concerned! haha

[wonderwall]

lol they told him to relax on this show at the end, the people on the left were smirking.

[TVperson]

@chevetteter Just capture out of the HDMI with a BMD intensity card or wait a few months.

[nattsurfaren]

Why did the voice in the beginning sound so weird?

[hobocamptheater]

@charvelgtrs whoops, wrong place to check for mic inputs (they were wrong)
anyway, there's still the problem that you're boosting the price (a lot) by getting a really nice lens with a good iris and external recorders are expensive thus boosting the price again making it come extremely close to the price of the xf305 which has the high bit rate, 4.2.2. and a good iris in it's stock lens all built-in.
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[chevetteter]

@Jebbie92 i just got final cut pro 10, it doesnt work with that?

[SeanFinnegan]

@georgiefirst Are you serious? You could get a Panasonic AF100 which has a 4/3-in sensor for $2, 000 less than the Canon XF300. There's no point in shooting 1/3-in sensor cameras anymore, they're out of date. Seriously, HD-broadcast standardized 2/3-in sensor cameras more than 15 years ago.

[Chic-A-Dee]

@charvelgtrs It would be cool if Canon releases the XLH2 with a full frame sensor and it is only $8000 dollars only