Offering users exceptional value, the XA40 is a 4K camcorder that is equipped with the Canon 4K Video System comprising a 4K UHD CMOS image sensor, the DIGIC DV 6 image processing platform, and a 4K video lens. It easily achieves high-quality 4K footage that expands the possibilities in 4K imaging, raising the bar for image quality. Capable of recording 4K 25p/30p* video in MP4 format, the camera can also shoot fast and slow motion video at up to 1 200x and 0.5x/0.4x** the normal speed respectively. It operates with lower power consumption and enables recording for up to 2x longer than its higher-end cousin, the XF405.
- 4K UHD YCC 4:2:0 8-bit 25p/30p* internal recording;
- MP4 format supported
- 20x 4K zoom lens (29.3 – 601mm^)
- Optical image stabilization with Dynamic IS (5-axis image stabilization)
- SD card slots x 2; HDMI output
*for PAL/NTSC model respectively
**in Full HD resolution only
^35mm film camera equivalent
Specifications
| Brand | Canon |
| Model | XA40 |
| Product Dimensions | 18.29 x 10.92 x 8.38 cm (1120g) |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium-ion batteries required (included) |
| Flash Memory Type | SD |
| Card Reader | Secure Digital Card |
| Image Sensing Device | Sensor: 1/2.3 type
Number of effective pixels: approx. 8.29 mega pixel |
| Lens | Magnification: 20x
Focal length: 30.6mm – 612mm Aperture: Iris diaphragm (8 blade) Image stabilizer: Optical system (w/Powered IS/Dynamic mode) Lens control: 1 Ring (Zoom / Focus) ND Filter: Yes |
| Image processing platform | DIGIC DV6 |
| Infrared camera support | Yes |
| LCD Panel | 7.5cm, 460000 dots
Capacitive touch panel |
| Color viewfinder (CVF) | 0.61cm, 1560000 dots |
| Codec | MP4 |
| Recording format | MP4
3840 x 2160 (150 Mbps) YCC420 8bit PAL: 25p NTSC: 29.97p/23.98p 1920 x 1080 (35/17 Mbps) YCC420 8bit PAL: 50.00p/25.00p NTSC: 59.94p/29.97p/23.98p 1280 x 720 (8 Mbps) YCC420 8bit NTSC: 59.94p |
| Audio | MPEG-2 AAC-LC (16bit 2CH) /
LPCM (16bit) 4CH |
| S&F recording | 0.5 x slow (50 FPS @ 1920 x 1080) |
| Look setting | Standard |
| Recording media | SD Cards (2 slots), UHS-I standard supported |
| Terminals | HDMI: Full HD (50p/50i/59.94p/59.94i 4:2:2 8bit)
Shoe: Cold shoe Ethernet terminal: No Others: Headphone terminal, mic jack, USB (mini-B), Remote A 2.5mm, HDMI out |
| Handle unit | XLR input, IR Light, Zoom Lever, REC Button, Tally lamp, Cold shoe |
| Battery pack | Battery pack BP-820/BP-828 |
| Compact power adapter | CA-570 |
What’s in the Box
- 1 Canon XA40 Camcorder
- 2 Battery
- 1 Battery Charger
- 1 User Manual
