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Canon 4K camcorder XF605 and 8K broadcast zoom lens 10×16 KAS S unveiled

Canon has unveiled two new imaging solutions for 4K and 8K workflows, aimed primarily at the broadcast and film industries. The enormously powerful XF605 professional 4K camcorder is said to impress with its compact dimensions, while the 10×16 KAS S 8K broadcast zoom lens is also very handy.

Canon XF605 focuses on uncompromising performance

The XF605 4K camcorder marks the latest offshoot of Canon’s popular XF series. It records in 4K 60p/50p 4:2:2 resolution at 10-bit and Full HD at up to 120 fps. With a 1.0-inch type CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV 7 image processor, the camcorder serves the performance level in professional environments.

A variety of custom image options are also supported, including HDR (HLG/PQ), Canon Log3, and custom Look Files. In addition, the camcorder relies on a 5-axis image stabilizer, already familiar from the Canon XF and XA series. Four IS modes are available, combining different settings in Standard, Dynamic and Powered IS.

This is to select the best and most effective IS mode for every shooting situation in practice. Also on offer is a 15x optical zoom in 4K and a 30x extended zoom in Full HD, thanks to a greatly enlarged 4K lens.

The XF605 features Canon’s fast and accurate Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology with EOS iTR AF X, which for the first time in the XF series offers autofocus with eye and intelligent head detection and tracking. The new touchscreen user interface makes selecting subjects to focus on quick and intuitive. On-screen settings, menu navigation, and playback can also be easily controlled by touch.

Small and light

Weighing in at around 2.0kg (excluding accessories), the Canon XF605 tips the scales at around 600g less than the XF705, while also being nearly 10 percent lighter. Designed specifically for self-contained use by a one-person team, it combines mobility with a handy new multi-function accessory shoe that expands the XF605’s capabilities.

Among the products offered at launch is TEAC’s CA-XLR2d-C high-resolution XLR microphone adapter. This allows XLR inputs to be assigned to all four audio channels of the XF605, offering greater flexibility in sound recording.

Live streaming including IP streaming is also supported with multiple protocols. In addition, the XF605 camcorder enables remote control in multi-camera mode and supports USB Video Class (UVC) for use as a webcam via a USB-C cable, in addition to Canon PTZ cameras. Using the Content Transfer Mobile app (CTM app), easy transfer of files to mobile devices and editing of news metadata is ensured.

10×16 KAS S Lens: Powerful and Handy

The 10×16 KAS S broadcast zoom lens primarily aims to meet the demand for high-definition 8K productions in sports and reportage, and aims to combine superior image quality with a compact design.

Special glass lenses such as fluorite, Hi-UD and large-diameter aspherical lenses ensure that chromatic aberrations, spherical aberrations and other image quality-degrading effects are reduced in the 10×16 KAS S. Weighing just 2.94 kg, the 10×16 KAS S is designed precisely to deliver 8K performance with maximum portability and ruggedness.

Features include a 10x optical zoom from 16mm to 160mm and a constant f/2.8 aperture, which should maintain consistent image quality throughout the zoom range from wide-angle to telephoto.

Prices and Availability

The Canon XF605 camcorder is expected to be available in October 2021 at an MSRP of €3,999 excluding VAT. Neither price nor release date are known for the 8K broadcast zoom lens 10×16 KAS S.

Simon Lüthje

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