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Canon has introduced its ultra-compact XA10 Professional Camcorder, ideal for situa­tions where mobility while shooting is critical. Introduced last month at the CES 2011 show in Las Vegas, USA, this “feature-rich” professional model records full HD 1080p video using an AVCHD codec. Canon said the XA10 is the “ultimate professional” camcorder for “run-and-gun” shooting.
This camcorder includes a detachable handle for low-angle shooting and portability. With the handle attached, the XA10’s functionality is further enhanced with the addition of XLR inputs and an external microphone holder.
Capable of shooting in the dark, the camcorder features infrared video capture, ideal for military and law enforcement markets, as well as nature and wildlife videographers.
The new XA10 provides the option of recording to a 64GB internal flash drive or two SDXC-compatible card slots, as well as relay recording, and has the ability to record simultaneously to two cards for instant backup.
Extremely portable yet packed with professional features, the camcorder will be the model-of-choice for on-the-go videographers shooting online news, celebrity reporting, reality TV, extreme sports and so on.
Said Yuichi Ishizuka, exe­cutive vice-president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon USA: “We are committed to addressing the needs of the professional market with diverse and tailored product offerings best suited to their specific needs or production environment. We are making a statement that Canon will have the professional HD video solution for your needs, whether you are shooting in a studio, on the street, on set or out in the wilderness. The new, compact XA10 camcorder is yet another tool for professionals who are shooting HD video ‘on-the-fly’.”
The XA10 professional camcorder features Genuine Canon 10x HD Zoom lens, Canon Digic DV III Image Processor and a Canon 1/3-inch native 1920 x 1080 CMOS image sensor, which promises to deliver outstanding resolution and quality.
The Genuine Canon 10x HD Zoom lens on the XA10 camcorder boasts a 35mm equivalent zoom range of 30.4mm-304mm with an eight-blade iris capable of rendering natural, smooth background blur with reduced lens diffraction.
The lens also features Canon’s SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) system with Standard, Dynamic and Powered IS modes for steady video in almost any shooting situation. Autofocus speeds can be selected from Instant, Medium and Normal to match the shooter’s preference.
A focus ring on the lens allows for manual focus as well. The ability to focus manually, combined with other manual features such as shutter speed, aperture control and gain settings, provide users with complete creative control.
For extreme low-light shooting, the XA10 includes an infrared feature to help enable the capture of HD video in conditions with little to zero ambient light. The camcorder also includes an infrared emitter with a diffuser as well as a green or white colour option to shoot pleasing HD infrared imagery even in complete darkness.
Furthermore, the XA10 features dual XLR inputs for external audio sources as well as a built-in stereo microphone. The new camcorder supports Dolby Digi­tal 2ch ­(AC-3­­ 2ch) with automatic and manual audio-level adjustment.
The XA10 Professional Camcorder will be available next month at an estimated retail price of US$1,999.99. It is compatible with Canon’s new WM-V1 Wireless Microphone for seamless audio recording from up to 164ft away.

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