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XF105
20978
Features
Exceptional Customization
Users of the XF105 Professional Camcorder have full manual control of all camera functions to adapt to both technical and artistic challenges when shooting. For maximum customization, users have access to Custom Picture Settings, Custom Functions and Custom Display Options to tailor the camera to their creative and production needs. Any combination of these items can be saved to an SD memory card for easy setup and matching of multiple XF105 and XF100 camcorders.
Custom Picture Settings
You can manually set an extensive variety of image quality adjustments and store them as 9 different presets in the camera. Up to 20 may be saved to an SD card. The adjustments include: Gamma, Black Level, Black Gamma, Low Key Saturation, Knee, Sharpness, Noise Reduction, Skin Detail, Selective Noise Reduction, Color Matrix, White Balance, Color Correction and Setup Level.
Gamma |
Normal 1 |
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Normal 2 |
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Normal 3 |
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Normal 4 |
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Cine 1 |
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Cine 2 |
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Black |
Master Pedestal |
-50 → +50 |
Master Black |
Red |
-50 → +50 |
Green |
-50 → +50 |
Blue |
-50 → +50 |
Black Gamma |
Level |
-50 → +50 |
Range |
-5 → +50 |
Point |
-1 → +50 |
Low Key Saturation |
Enable |
On |
Off |
Level |
-50 → +50 |
Knee |
Enable |
On |
Off |
Auto |
On |
Off |
Slope |
-35 → +50 |
Point |
50 → 109 |
Saturation |
-10 → +10 |
Sharpness |
Level |
-10 → +50 |
H. Detail Frequency |
-8 → +8 |
HV Detail Balance |
-8 → +8 |
Limit |
-50 → +50 |
Select |
0 → +15 |
Knee Aperture |
Gain 0 → 9 |
Slope 0 → 3 |
Detail Sharp |
Level 0 → 50 |
Slope 0 → 3 |
Offset 0 → 50 |
Coring |
Level -30 to +50 |
D-Ofst 0 to +50 |
D-Curve 0 to +8 |
D-Depth -4 to +4 |
Noise Reduction |
Auto |
Off |
1 → 8 |
Skin Detail |
Effect Level |
Off |
Low |
Middle |
High |
Hue |
-16 → +16 |
Chroma |
0 → 31 |
Area |
0 → 31 |
Y Level |
0 → 31 |
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Selective NR |
Effect Level |
Off |
Low |
Middle |
High |
Hue |
0 → 31 |
Chroma |
0 → 31 |
Area |
0 → 31 |
Y Level |
0 → 31 |
Color Matrix |
Select |
Normal 1 |
Normal 2 |
Normal 3 |
Normal 4 |
Cine 1 |
Cine 2 |
Gain |
-50 → +50 |
Phase |
-18 → +18 |
R-G |
-50 → +50 |
R-B |
-50 → +50 |
G-R |
-50 → +50 |
G-B |
-50 → +50 |
B-R |
-50 → +50 |
B-G |
-50 → +50 |
White Balance |
R Gain |
-50 → +50 |
G Gain |
-50 → +50 |
B Gain |
-50 → +50 |
Color Correction |
Select Area |
Off |
A |
B |
A&B |
A Area Select |
Phase 0 → 31 |
Chroma 0 → 31 |
Area 0 → 31 |
Y Level 0 → 31 |
A Area Revision |
Level -50 to +50 |
Phase -18 to +18 |
B Area Select |
Phase 0 → 31 |
Chroma 0 → 31 |
Area 0 → 31 |
Y Level 0 → 31 |
B Area Revision |
Level -50 to +50 |
Phase -18 to +18 |
Setup Level |
Level |
-50 → +50 |
Press |
On |
Off |
100% Clip |
On |
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Off |
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Custom Functions
The XF105’s operation can be further fine-tuned through the use of Custom Functions. This allows the camcorder to truly match your shooting style. A total of 15 unique items can be adjusted including: Shockless Gain, Shockless White Balance, AE Response, Iris Limit, Iris Ring Direction, Focus Ring Control and Character Record.
As well, for quick access to commonly used functions, the XF105 features 10 customizable control buttons.
Custom Display
The Custom Display function lets you set 32 display items to create a custom LCD/EVF to suit your specific needs. Items that can be selected include: Zoom Position, Audio Level, Remaining Record Time, Exposure, Object Distance, Time Code and more.
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XF105
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2
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Wonderful Camera!
I shoot with higher-end (Super 35 sensor) cameras. We needed something smaller, easier, more mobile for a specific project. We chose this camera mostly due to the 50Mbps 4:2:2 codec.
It performs flawlessly, produces wonderful images, and is a great companion to our bigger cameras. We used to shoot B-roll with DSLR, but find this to be a better solution for most of our needs due to: real audio inputs, better codec, zoom, scopes, focus-assist (peaking), zebras, etc.
You can't go wrong with this camera for 90% of uses.
February 11, 2012
XF-105
Recently we purchased the Canon XF 105 to shot a commercial overseas. The camera's size was ideal for the trip. Overall the camera worked well. There was an instant where the memory card stopped in the middle of a live recording so we lost a valuable speech. To work out the error was easy, but we are worried about this happening again.
We do like the camera and are still learning it and using the camera. Stay tuned.
May 27, 2011
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