The new Canon XF105 and XF100 incorporate the popular MPEG-2 Full HD (4:2:2) file-based recording codec capability also featured in the XF305 and XF300 released in June 2010, while achieving a significantly smaller and lighter body design. In response to the demands of users, the two new camcorders support a wide range of industry uses, offering the mobility needed for outdoor locations while also enabling shooting in narrow spaces in indoor settings. They also support 3-D video production when using two video camcorders together. In addition, the XF105 incorporates an increased range of connection terminals for enhanced expandability during video production.

Through the incorporation of a single-CMOS sensor system, a newly designed zoom lens, and high-density mounting technology, the compact, lightweight XF105 and XF100 offer a body size that is approximately 42% the volume of, and a body weight approximately 41% the weight of the XF305 and XF300. The new camcorders include a functional arrangement of such features as the operation panels, terminals and microphone, and an optimized grip design delivering improved weight balance for increased stability and handling that will satisfy professional users.

In addition to incorporating dual CF card slots that enable highly reliable recording, the new Canon XF105 and XF100 feature MPEG-2 Full HD (MPEG-2 422P@HL compliant) compression, making possible 1,920 x 1,080-pixel Full HD video recording. The new lineup’s 4:2:2 color sampling offers twice the volume of color data when compared to the 4:2:0 profile format used in HDV. In addition, the codec realizes a maximum 50 Mbps data recording, approximately twice the data volume of HDV.

The Canon XF105 and XF100 deliver high-quality images through the incorporation of a Canon HD CMOS PRO with approximately 2.07-million effective pixels—a sensor also utilized in the XF305 and XF300. Further contributing to its compact body, the new lineup features a newly designed high-resolution, wide-angle 30.4 mm^*1 f/1.8 Canon HD Video Lens with 10x optical zoom.

When using two units together, the new Canon XF105 and XF100 support 3-D video on-site production. The 3-D video recording system set-up enables users to conveniently make adjustments to axis and zoom positioning, as well as scan reverse, which instantly inverts the display horizontally, vertically, or in both directions.

The Canon XF105 and XF100 include support for infrared shooting, a feature in wide demand by broadcasters for use in such situations as the observance of nocturnal animals that are difficult to film in normal lighting, as well as documentary television programs. In addition, the duo feature an operation ring for such functions as zoom, focus and iris settings, giving a feel similar to that of mechanical lenses. Tailored to the needs of professional users during multi-camera filming at such locations as live venues, the Canon XF105 features an expanded range of connection terminals, including Genlock^*2 and HD/SD SDI terminals.

*1 35 mm film equivalent
*2 The Time Code terminal can also be used as a Genlock terminal