What does the 1-inch sensor of the Canon XA75 bring?
A much larger sensitive area than the 1/2.3-inch sensor of the XA60B and XA65: more light captured, better performance indoors and a shallower depth of field, hence the background blur that distinguishes a cinematic image from a reportage-style one.
What is the zoom range of the Canon XA75?
15x optical, from 25.5 to 382 mm in 35 mm equivalent, with an aperture of f/2.8 to 4.5. Less reach than the small-sensor models, but a wider wide angle and a brighter lens at the telephoto end.
Does the Canon XA75 have ND filters?
Yes, three built-in densities: 1/4, 1/16 and 1/64. An ND filter darkens the image without touching the aperture: that is what lets you film in full sunlight at a wide aperture, and so keep the background blur.
Does the Canon XA75 have a viewfinder?
Yes, an electronic viewfinder, in addition to the 3.5-inch touchscreen. The viewfinder remains the only way to frame precisely in full sunlight, when the screen becomes unreadable — a real advantage on an outdoor shoot.
Is the Canon XA75 autofocus Dual Pixel?
Yes, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, with face detection and tracking. Each photosite on the sensor is used both for the image and for measuring distance: focusing is continuous and gradual, without the “hunting” of contrast-detection systems.
What video outputs does the Canon XA75 offer?
A 3G-SDI output, an HDMI output and live streaming over USB-C as UVC to a computer. SDI is the connection expected in a control room: locking cable, long distances, no signal loss.
How is sound handled on the Canon XA75?
Through two XLR inputs located on a removable handle, supplied, and 4-channel linear PCM recording. Four channels let you keep a lavalier microphone, an ambient microphone and the built-in microphone at the same time, without having to choose during the shoot.
What is in the box of the Canon XA75 camcorder?
The camcorder, its handle, the USB PD-E1 AC adapter, the BP-820 battery, a lens hood with cap and a microphone holder. Only the SD cards are missing to start filming straight out of the box.
Does the Canon XA75 offer slow motion and fast motion?
Yes: slow motion in Full HD at 0.5x and fast motion up to 1,200x in both 4K and Full HD. It also has an infrared mode for filming in near-total darkness.
Does the Canon XA75 record to two cards?
Yes, two SD slots for relay or simultaneous recording, with 4K UHD 25p at up to 160 Mbps. Stabilisation combines optical and electronic on five axes.
Is the Canon XA75 camcorder new and under warranty?
New, reference 5735C003AA, in original Canon packaging, battery and handle included. The invoice serves as the warranty document for 1 year. Keep it: it is the document that will be requested in the event of a claim.