Canon XF405 Camcorder with HDMI 2.0 & 3G-SDI Output
The XF405 Professional Camcorder offers an outstanding combination of 4K UHD image quality, features and functionality in a compact portable design ideally suited for on-the-go Electronic News Gathering (ENG) and documentary production.
Featuring a 1.0-inch 4K UHD CMOS image sensor and dual DIGIC DV 6 Image Processors, the XF405 records in MP4 format to dual SD card slots. The camcorder is capable of recording 4K UHD video at 60p, as well as slow motion recording up to 120fps in Full HD. A 15x optical zoom lens maintains 4K UHD quality throughout the entire zoom range, while the camcorder's Dual Pixel CMOS AF helps facilitate fast and accurate autofocus.
The camcorder includes an HDMI 2.0 terminal with 4K UHD output support, two XLR terminals with independent audio level control and a 3G-SDI output that supports camcorder integration into professional workflows. An adjustable 3.5-inch touch panel LCD monitor and a built-in 0.24-inch electronic viewfinder enhance usability, and the detachable handle helps the XF405 to operate in a variety of shooting situations. Designed to meet the needs of professionals, the XF405 offers a wide range of recording possibilities.
Features
- 8.29MP, 1" CMOS Sensor
- UHD 4K 60 fps via HDMI 2.0 & 3G-SDI
- 15x Optical Zoom Lens with 5-Axis optical Image
- Slow and Fast Motion Recording up to 120fps
- Dual-XLR Inputs, 4 Channels of Audio
- Dual-Pixel CMOS Autofocus Feature
- 2 x DIGIC DV 6 Processors
- 4K UHD and Full HD Recording 2 x SD Memory Card Slots
- XF-AVC 4K UHD 60p Long GOP Recording
Tech Specs
Standard Definition or High Definition
4K Ultra High Definition
Power Supply (rated)
7.4V DC (Battery Pack), 8.4V DC (DC IN)
Video Recording system
Compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Color Sampling: 4:2:2 or 4:2:0
File Format: MP4
Recording Modes:
150 Mbps: 3840x2160 (60p/30p/24p)
35 Mbps: 1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p)
17 Mbps: 1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p)
8 Mbps: 1280x720 (60p)
4 Mbps: 1280x720 (30p)
Audio Recording system
MPEG-4 AAC-LC (16-bit 2ch) / LPCM (16-bit 4ch), 48 kHz
Image Sensor
1.0-inch CMOS
Total Pixels
Approx. 13.4 megapixels (4268 x 3148)
Effective Pixels
Approx. 8.29 megapixels (3840 x 2160)
Maximum recording Time
8GB card
150 Mbps: 5 min.
35 Mbps: 25 min.
17 Mbps: 55 min.
8 Mbps: 120 min.
4 Mbps: 245 min.
16GB card
150 Mbps: 10 min.
35 Mbps: 55 min.
17 Mbps: 120 min.
8 Mbps: 255 min.
4 Mbps: 515 min.
32GB card
150 Mbps: 25 min.
35 Mbps: 115 min.
17 Mbps: 245 min.
8 Mbps: 520 min.
4 Mbps: 1045 min.
64GB card
150 Mbps: 55 min.
35 Mbps: 240 min.
17 Mbps: 495 min.
8 Mbps: 1055 min.
4 Mbps: 2115 min.
128GB card
150 Mbps: 110 min.
35 Mbps: 485 min.
17 Mbps: 995 min.
8 Mbps: 2120 min.
4 Mbps: 4245 min.
Recording will automatically stop when it has continued for 12 hours.
A variable bit rate is applicable in each case.
Lens
Canon 15x Zoom, 8.3-124.5mm (35mm equivalent 25.5-382.5mm), f/2.8-4.5
Focusing System
Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Contrast AF
The detection range for CMOS AF is approx. 80% (vertical) x 80% (horizontal) of the entire field of view.
Minimum Focusing Distance
10mm at wide end, 60cm across entire zooming range
White Balance
Auto, Preset (Daylight, Tungsten), Color Temperature Settings (2,000-15,000K), Set (1/2)
Minimum Illumination
P Mode: Approx. 1.7 lux (shutter speed: 1/30 sec., 60p with auto slow shutter on)
Low Light Mode: Approx. 0.1 lux (shutter speed: 1/2 sec.)
Image Stabilization
Optical system (lens shift) + electronic stabilization
(Image rotation and camcorder movements in the yaw and pitch directions are electronically corrected.)
Modes: Dynamic IS, Powered IS, Standard IS, IS Off
Viewfinder
0.24-inch TFT wide color LCD, approx. 1.56 million dots, approx. 100% field of view
LCD Screen
3.5-inch wide LCD and wide view angle, wide color range supported and AR surface treatment (Approx. 1.56 million dots)
Microphone
Stereo (using electret condenser microphone)
Recording Media
SD/SDHC/SDXC Card (2 slots): MP4 movies/photos. Menu settings can also be recorded.
USB Terminal
mini-B receptacle and Hi-Speed USB supported (output only)
Video Terminal
3.5mm stereo mini-jack, HDMI™ mini connector, 3G-SDI terminal
Audio Terminal
3.5mm stereo mini-jack, XLR 3-pin jack (two channels, provided on the handle unit), HDMI™ mini connector, headphone jack, 3G-SDI terminal
HDMI Terminal
HDMI™ mini connector
AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal
3.5mm stereo mini-jack
Ethernet Terminal
Ethernet connector (RJ-45) (supports 1000BASE-T)
Operating Temperature range
For Performance: Approx. 0-40° C, 85% (relative humidity)
For Operation: Approx. -5-45° C, 60% (relative humidity)
Dimensions
Approx. 5.3 x 3.8 x 8.4 in. / 135 x 97 x 214mm (excluding lens hood, mic holder unit, handle unit and battery pack)
Approx. 5.9 x 3.8 x 10.5 in. / 150 x 97 x 267mm (including lens hood and Battery Pack BP-828; excluding mic holder unit and handle unit)
Approx. 5.9 x 8.5 x 10.5 in. / 150 x 216 x 267mm (including lens hood, Battery Pack BP-828, mic holder unit and handle unit)
All dimensions exclude the grip belt.
Weight
Approx. 2.5 lbs. / 1150g (body only)Approx. 3.7 lbs. / 1670g (includes lens hood, mic holder unit, handle unit, Battery Pack BP-828 and 1 memory card)Grip belt included for all values.
In The Box

- XF405Lens
- Hood (with Lens Barrier)
- Microphone Holder Unit
- Handle Unit
- Battery Pack BP-828
- Power Adapter CA-946
- Wireless Controller WL-D89