The Canon XF405-E Camcorder is a compact, ergonomic camera featuring UHD 4K capture, a 1" CMOS sensor, and two XLR audio inputs. This PAL model is designed to work with European broadcast standards, and records at 50p and 25p fps. Continuous HFR (high frame rate) recording is available at 100p fps.
The XF405-E's optics include an integrated 15x HD optical zoom with up to 30x Advanced Zoom, a nine-bladed iris for more natural highlights, and five-axis optical image stabilization. Pro-style features include Dual-Pixel Autofocus (DPAF), three internal ND filter options, and dual DIGIC DV 6 image processors with high sensitivity and low noise, supporting Wide DR Gamma.
The camera records Full HD 1080p and UHD 4K up to 50 fps—captured to dual SD card slots—and outputs via HDMI 2.0 and 3G-SDI ports. On the audio side, the XF405-E features four channels of audio with manual/automatic recording levels, and two XLR inputs. Built-in Wi-Fi allows you to both control the camera's functions via browser and to transfer proxy files. Camera control is also available using the included WL-D89 remote. XF-AVC UHD 4K 50p Long GOP recording is scheduled to be available through a firmware update in 2018.
CMOS Sensor | 1.0" type |
Filter | RGB |
Total Pixels | 13.4 MP |
Effective Pixels | 8.29 MP |
Illumination Range | 0.1 to 100,000 lux |
Minimum Illumination | Approximate: Program Mode: 1.4 lux (1/25 sec shutter speed, 50p Auto Slow Shutter on) Low Light Mode: 0.1 lux (1/2 sec shutter speed) |
Zoom Ratio | Optical: 15 x Advanced Digital: 30x (Full HD) |
Focal Length | 25.5–382.5mm |
Minimum Focus Distance | Wide Angle: 0.4" / 10 mm Across Zoom Range: 23.6"/ 60 cm |
Aperture Range | f/2.8–11 (A/V Priority and Manual modes) |
Filter Diameter | 58 mm |
Elements/Groups | 18 / 14 |
Number of Aperture Blades | 9 |
Digital Zoom | Digital Zoom: 300x Digital Teleconverter: 2x |
Video Recording | Compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Color Sampling: 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 (mode-dependent) File Format: MP4 |
Type | Dual DIGIC DV6 |
Dynamic Range | WDR Mode: 12 stops (800%) |
Sampling | YCC 4:2:0 |
Bit Depth | 8-bit |
Supported Storage Media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Class 3 or higher recommended |
Maximum Recording Time | On 64 GB Card: 150 Mb/s: 55 min 35 Mb/s: 240 min |
Recording Resolution | MP4: 3840 x 2160p: 50/25 (150 Mb/s) 1080p: 50/25 (35/17 Mb/s) 720p: 50/25 (8/4 Mb/s) |
Recording Frame Rates | 50p, 25p |
Slow/Fast Motion | 3840 x 2160: 50p: x2, x4, x10, x20, x60, x120, x600, x1200 25p: x0.5 1920 x 1080: 50p: x0.5, x2, x4, x10, x20, x60, x120, x600, x1200 25p: x0.25, x0.5 1280 x 720: 50p (8 Mb/s): x2, x4, x10, x20, x60, x120, x600, x1200 25p (4 Mb/s): x0.5 |
Pre Recording | 3 seconds |
Still Image Capture | 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (dependent on video resolution) |
Audio Recording | MPEG-4 AAC-LC, 16-bit, 2-channel LPCM, 16-bit, 48 kHz, 4-channel |
Control | Manual or Auto |
Reference Tone | 1 kHz: -12 dB / -18 dB / -20 dB / Off |
Audio Level Meter | Microphone |
Type | Capacitive touchscreen LCD |
Size | 3.5" / 8.9 cm (1.56 million dots, approx.) |
Adjustable | Yes |
Waveform | No |
Focus Assist | Yes, in MF mode |
Peaking | Selectable (red / blue / yellow) |
Zebra | 70, 100% |
Markers | Horizontal (gray, white) Grid (gray, white) |
Live View Resolution | Camera Setting Mode: 680 x 383 Simplified Setting Mode: 284 x 160 |
Size | 0.24" / 0.6 cm TFT LCD EVF (1.56 million dots, approx.) |
Adjustable | Yes |
Viewing Angle | 100% |
Correction Lens | +2.0 to -5 diopter |
Audio In | 2 x 3-pin XLR, balanced (on handle unit) 1 x 3.5 mm stereo jack (on camera body) |
Headphones Output | 1 x 3.5 mm |
Other | Video Monitor Output: No HDMI: Yes USB Mini-B, high-speed supported Timecode Output: Via HDMI only Genlock: No AV Terminal: No |
Video Output | 1 x BNC, HD/SD-SDI |
LAN | 1 x RJ45, 1000BASET (Gigabit) Ethernet |
Power Supply | DC Input: 8.4 VDC |
Remote Control | 1 x 2.5 mm mini jack |
Media Card Slots | 2 x SD |
Wireless LAN Standard | 802.11 b/g/n/a, (2.4/5 GHz) |
Wi-Fi | Browser Remote (Camera mode) FTP file transfer (Media mode) |
Browser Support | Internet Explorer 8 or later Safari (iOS 9 or 10), Safari (Mac OS) Android standard browser 4.4 - 6.0 |
Exposure Metering | Center-Weighted Average Metering: Auto, P, A/V, TV, Portrait, Sports, Low Light, IR modes Segment-Evaluative Metering: Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Night modes No Metering: Fireworks, Fixed Exposure (1/50 sec.), M (manual exposure) |
Exposure Compensation | Highlight AE, Exposure lock, Auto backlight compensation Exposure compensation amount shown as ±3 when locked, or ±2 in Auto (±8 increments) |
Auto Exposure Control | P, TV, AV Scene (Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks) |
Automatic Gain Control | Auto Gain Control Limit (in 1 dB increments): In Manual Exposure (P, A/V, and TV modes): 0-29 dB Not Wide DR Mode, Not S & F x 1/4: 0-29 dB Not Wide DR Mode, S & F x 1/4: 9-29 dB Wide DR Mode, Not S & F x 1/4: 9-29 dB Wide DR Mode, S & F x 1/4: 18-29 dB Gain Setting (in 1 dB increments): M (Manual) shooting Not Wide DR: 0-39 dB Wide DR: 9-39 dB |
White Balance | Settings: Auto, Manual Presets: Daylight: 5600K Tungsten: 3200K Default Value for Set 1, Set 2: 5600K Color Temperature (Kelvin) Setting Range: 2000 to 15,000K |
Settings | Count-Up System: Rec run / Free run Start Value Setting: 23:59:59:24 Drop Frame: DF / NDF User BIT Type: Setting (00 00 00 00 - FF FF FF FF) / Time / Date |
Control Modes | Manual, TV, Auto, P Mode |
Shutter Speed | 1/2 to 1/2000 sec |
Slow Shutter | 50p: Auto slow Shutter On: 1/25 to 1/500 sec Auto Slow Shutter Off: 1/50 to 1/500 sec 25p: Auto Slow Shutter On: 1/12.5* to 1/500 sec (*display is 1/12) Auto Slow Shutter Off: 1/25 to 1/500 sec |
Clear Scan | No |
Power Consumption | 8.4 W (MP4, 3840 x 2160, 50p, panel in use) |
External Battery Pack | Canon battery pack BP-828 (supplied) Canon battery pack BP-820 (optional) |
Continuous Recording Time | BP-828: 125 mins (MP4, 3840 x 2160, 50p, panel in use) |
Operating Temperature | 23 to 113°F / -5 to 45°C |
Dimensions | 5.9 x 8.5 x 10.5" / 14.9 x 21.6 x 26.7 cm |
Weight | 2.5 lb / 1.2 kg (camera only) 3.7 lb / 1.7 kg (with lens hood, mic holder unit, handle unit, BP-828 battery, and memory card) |