Announcement: Canon XC10, A Breakthrough Compact 4K Video and Stills Camcorder

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United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, 8 April 2015 – Canon today unveils the XC10 – a compact, lightweight video and digital stills camera that brings professional 4K quality to aspiring filmmakers and enthusiasts. Inheriting many of the Cinema EOS range’s features, the XC10 offers incredible recording versatility and is the ideal solution as a small, stand-alone camera for independent film makers or the perfect accompaniment as a supporting B camera in larger productions.</p>
<p><strong>Unleashing 4K recording for enthusiasts</strong>

Boasting outstanding market leading image quality, traditionally associated with larger cameras, as well as the flexibility and ease of use of traditional compact camcorders, the XC10 delivers consistently breath-taking results. Its advanced imaging engine – a powerful combination of a specially developed 1” CMOS sensor and Canon’s new DIGIC DV5 image processor – gives both budding filmmakers or experienced pros the blistering speed and quality they demand to capture 4K video, at a wide range of variable bit rates.</p>
<p>Able to fit seamlessly into workflows, or productions with existing Cinema EOS cameras, the XC10 can record UHDTV standard (3840 x 2160) 4K footage to an internal CFast 2.0™¹ card at up to 305Mbps, or Full HD (1920 x 1080) footage to an SD card at up to 50Mbps, with pro-standard 4:2:2 colour sampling for high resolution performance.</p>
<p>The XC10 delivers rich colour, synonymous with Cinema EOS cameras, with a high ISO of up to 20,000, ensuring excellent results in low light conditions, and a 12-stop Wide Dynamic Range, providing vivid detail in both highlights and shadows.</p>
<p>Shooters have the freedom to capture a diverse range of scenes in professional 4K quality using a specially developed 10x optical zoom lens, complete with Canon’s class-leading image stabilisation technology. With a versatile 27.3-273mm focal range (35mm equivalent, in video mode) videographers can easily switch between capturing sweeping scenes, to intimate close ups with a single lens. Pros and enthusiasts alike can change between movie recording and still image shooting, capturing high quality 12.0 MP images, or extracting 8.29 MP stills from 4K video footage.</p>

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<p><strong>Uncompromising design, optimised for easy shooting</strong>

The XC10 redefines the boundaries of advanced compact camcorder design, with a body that’s instantly intuitive to use. Once in your hand, you’ll find a rotating grip that supports a variety of shooting styles, as well as essential feature controls at your fingertips, including a manual zoom and focusing ring. Designed to match any shooting preference, the camcorder features a 7.66cm vari-angle touch LCD, with 100% field coverage, providing direct access to the menu system through a simple set of cross keys, while an included optical loupe viewfinder, that fits the LCD, offers a more traditional shooting experience.</p>
<p><strong>Fostering creativity with expert workflows</strong>

Professional videographers can easily integrate the XC10 into existing production kits and workflows, thanks to its portfolio of professional standard codecs and recording modes. Canon’s new XF-AVC H.264 codec supports recording in both 4K and Full HD quality, enabling easy integration into industry- standard Non-Linear Edit systems. Canon Log Gamma also enables maximum freedom in post-production editing and processing and seamless quality matching with content shot on Cinema EOS cameras. Additionally, videographers can freely shoot in 4K, and later down convert to Full HD, to create a higher quality end product, and enable greater flexibility in the editing process.</p>
<p>A selection of slow and fast motion recording modes – including up to 1200x fast motion in 4K/Full HD, and up to1/4x slow motion in HD – as well as interval shooting provide further creative opportunities.</p>
<p>The XC10 is also Wi-Fi compatible; enabling remote control of key features via a browser, smartphone or tablet – securing its position as an essential part of any Cinema EOS video shooter’s toolkit.</p>
<p><strong>XC10 Key benefits:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Stunning 4K video and 12MP stills from one compact camera</li>
<li>High bit rate XF-AVC files, great for post production</li>
<li>Seamlessly integrate with professional workflows</li>
<li>Get creative with fast and slow motion recording</li>
<li>Built-in Wi-Fi for easy browser/smart device control</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Pricing and availability</strong>

The XC10 will be available from June 2015 with an RSP of £1599.99.</p>
<p><strong>Preorder: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1134581-REG/canon_0565c013_xc10.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">Canon XC10 $2499</a> at B&H Photo</strong></p>
 
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bsbeamer said:
This looks better than I expected, but does not meet my needs/wants. Nice that it uses LP-E6 batteries - people already have a ton of them from their DSLRs already... but why does this have an INTERNAL CFast card? Can this card not be swapped out? That alone would be a deal breaker for many folks who do not "dump" in the field.
Cfast is an evolution of pre-historic Cf card. Like Cf cards when you fill up Cfast card, it can be swapped out for another card. It is based on Sata interface and has faster read/write speeds compared to CF cards.
 
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Chaitanya said:
Cfast is an evolution of pre-historic Cf card. Like Cf cards when you fill up Cfast card, it can be swapped out for another card. It is based on Sata interface and has faster read/write speeds compared to CF cards.

Yes, well aware of the CFast format and specs... however what I've read makes it seem like this is a built-in card that cannot be swapped out. Would hope that is not the case for those that do purchase.
 
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bsbeamer said:
Chaitanya said:
Cfast is an evolution of pre-historic Cf card. Like Cf cards when you fill up Cfast card, it can be swapped out for another card. It is based on Sata interface and has faster read/write speeds compared to CF cards.

Yes, well aware of the CFast format and specs... however what I've read makes it seem like this is a built-in card that cannot be swapped out. Would hope that is not the case for those that do purchase.
No it has a CFast Slot & an SD Slot (SD seems to only be for 1080P). Why they say 'internal' they mean that you don't need an external recorder for 4K like you do with the Sony A7s
 
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bmwzimmer said:
The card can be removed and swapped otherwise they would specify the amount of memory (like old hard drive based camcorders).
Price is reasonable But its interesting the C300 ii boasts 15 stops of DR (besting the Sony FS7's 14). Not sure what it is for this camcorder

Apparently it includes 64GB of storage, which was part of my initial confusion. Press release says 12-stops of DR for the XC10. Price puts this on par with an XA25 that offers a bit more, except no 4K.
 
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coldsweat said:
No it has a CFast Slot & an SD Slot (SD seems to only be for 1080P). Why they say 'internal' they mean that you don't need an external recorder for 4K like you do with the Sony A7s

Thanks for the clarification. This camera is so close, yet so far from what I really want with a 4K upgrade...
Internal recording is nice for short clips. But I really like the option of recording externally. 4K eats storage like nobody's business. External recording allows the use of cheaper storage media compared to internal cards.
 
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If I was a new owner of a C100 Mk2 that was without any 4K video capability I would be so upset by this.

Second. Why the FRACK... does this not have interchangeable lens option for EOS M and EOS with converter so that we could use fast glass on that pinprick of a sensor...

Third.. WHY IS IT A 1 INCH SENSOR!

Oh I am so disappointed in Canon as a company right now. I think they have gone too far with this and have just shown how blind they are to their audience. I think this camera is a total write off and infract insults the market who they are targeting by assuming that they would not like certain features.

Why anyone would buy this over a GH4 i dont know. Why anyone would buy this in the first place, I dont know. What Canon are going to say to C100 Mk2 owners at the booth at NAB.. oh i hope they are ready.. i dont know.

What a totally wasted opportunity for a game changing camera release. Super 35 sensor and interchangeable lens s and this would have been a gem.

I cant believe they have missed the mark AGAIN and it has upset me AGAIN.
 
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Claire McHardy said:
If I was a new owner of a C100 Mk2 that was without any 4K video capability I would be so upset by this.

Second. Why the FRACK... does this not have interchangeable lens option for EOS M and EOS with converter so that we could use fast glass on that pinprick of a sensor...

Third.. WHY IS IT A 1 INCH SENSOR!

Oh I am so disappointed in Canon as a company right now. I think they have gone too far with this and have just shown how blind they are to their audience. I think this camera is a total write off and infract insults the market who they are targeting by assuming that they would not like certain features.

Why anyone would buy this over a GH4 i dont know. Why anyone would buy this in the first place, I dont know. What Canon are going to say to C100 Mk2 owners at the booth at NAB.. oh i hope they are ready.. i dont know.

What a totally wasted opportunity for a game changing camera release. Super 35 sensor and interchangeable lens s and this would have been a gem.

I cant believe they have missed the mark AGAIN and it has upset me AGAIN.

Sorry to hear it. It seems as though this camera is just a basic 4K camera without a lot of frills. I do see a conflict with the C100 in that it costs twice as much and can't shoot 4K. Canon mentions the use of the XC10 as a "B" camera. I can see it being used that way or for short video clips without sound. Oh well. When is that 5DIV coming out?
 
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I'm going to register my reaction simply for a little balance (I know you shouldn't read the comments on dpreview articles, but I did and it was entirely moaning). I like the look of this. I do hardly any video, but would like to, and doubt I'd buy this - like virtually everyone else commenting. But it looks like a nice little camera. Depending on the final street price. I'm amazed (and amazed that I'm still amazed) that when people whine for something (e.g. 4k recording) and it's provided, they swap to whining about something else. The same happened with the 5Ds/r on stills resolution. People want more of everything - but you're not going to get a one-size-fits-all world-beating product that's also cheap.
 
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coldsweat said:
No it has a CFast Slot & an SD Slot (SD seems to only be for 1080P). Why they say 'internal' they mean that you don't need an external recorder for 4K like you do with the Sony A7s

Thanks for the clarification. This camera is so close, yet so far from what I really want with a 4K upgrade...
Internal recording is nice for short clips. But I really like the option of recording externally. 4K eats storage like nobody's business. External recording allows the use of cheaper storage media compared to internal cards.
Arri are selling CFast 2. cards with 256GB capacity from late May to use with the Alexa Mini and Amira no need for external storage at 302mbs at that rate and you can bet 512GB is coming next.
 
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