Canon XC10 4K Professional Camcorder

With the XC10 4K Camcorder from Canon, professional UltraHD 4K recording capability is presented in package ergonomically designed for handheld operation and portability. The camera incorporates a 10x f/2.8 to 5.6 SLR-style manual zoom lens with auto and manual focus capability. The 4K recording in a compact form factor is made possible by the camera's 1" CMOS sensor that is backed by a DIGIC DV 5 image processor. With a 4224 x 3164 total resolution, it is able to capture video at up to 3840 x 2160 and 4:3 photos in up to 12-megapixels (4000 x 3000). The 8.9 to 89mm lens yields a 35mm equivalent focal length of 27.3 to 273mm in video mode and 24.1 to 241mm in the 4:3 photo modes. Video is recorded with H.264 compression and packed in the widely supported MXF wrapper. Bitrates 35 and 50 Mbps are available for 1080i/p recording, and there are 205 and 305 Mbps modes (depending on frame rate) for UltraHD 4K.

1.0 inch CMOS sensor

The large 1.0 inch Canon CMOS sensor is optimised to deliver high resolution, high sensitivity, low noise images when shooting both movies and photos. Beautifully shallow depth-of-field increases your range of creative expression.

Creative flexibility

Enjoy a range of high quality creative shooting options with Canon’s highly versatile XF-AVC H.264 codec. Shoot stunning 4k video at up to 305Mbps/4:2:2/8 bit, for easy integration into existing 4K workflows or capture high quality, long duration Full HD movies at 50Mbps/4:2:2/8-bit.

DIGIC DV 5 Image Processor

Designed and built by Canon the DIGIC DV 5 Image Processor uses proprietary circuits and architecture designed to retain high image quality with minimal compression artifacting even when applying complex compression algorithms such as those required by H.264 - all while maintaining low power consumption and minimal heat output for better battery life and less chance of overheating.

Canon Log Gamma and Wide DR Gamma

Canon Log records an image with subdued contrast and sharpness, which preserves a high dynamic range and presupposes color grading in postproduction. Canon Log Gamma emphasizes rich gradients from mid-range to highlights, resulting in up to 12-stops of dynamic range 

For those who would rather not grade in post: Wide DR Gamma yields wide dynamic range by suppressing brightness while maintaining gradations but is designed to produce finished-looking images without requiring any color grading in post-production.

High resolution stills and 4K movie frame grabs

Capture beautiful high resolution 12 Megapixel still images with ease and decide how they will appear and be recorded by selecting one of a variety of different 'look' settings and adjustment functions. You can also extract and save the best frames from a 4K movie by frame grabbing 8.29 Megapixel stills.

Room to manoeuvre

For maximum freedom in post-production the built-in Canon Log Gamma delivers high quality images with up to 12 stops of Dynamic Range. Whereas, a Wide DR Gamma often achieves a wide dynamic range of 800% but does not require post-production processing, ideal for when a simple/quick workflow is required.

Record stunning 4K images internally

Record stunning high bit rate 4K movies to an internal CFast 2.0™ memory card and Full HD video or stills to a separate internal SD card. Utilise the abundant powers of 4K image capture in Full HD recording, with higher quality and significantly cleaner results, thanks to Oversampling HD processing.

Superb performance in any light

Capture low-noise footage in all kinds of challenging situations thanks to a high ISO of up to 20,000 that delivers enhanced sensitivity and excellent low light performance. A built-in ND filter further improves exposure control in bright light or when a wider aperture is required.

10x zoom with optical image stabiliser

The XC10 is fitted with a 10x optical zoom lens, optimised for 4K capture. The lens has separate manual control rings for focus and zoom selection and features a combined optical and electronic image stabilistation system for smooth, steady images when shooting handheld or on the move (electronic image stabilisation is not available in all shooting modes).

Compact, ergonomic design, including a loupe viewfinder

Compact and lightweight the ergonomically designed XC10 features a rotating hand grip and a large, vari angle LCD panel so you can easily shoot from a wide variety of angles. A high quality, capacitive, touch screen allows easy access and control of shooting modes and menus. For more comfortable eye-level shooting, or when shooting in bright light, an optical loupe viewfinder is included.

Slow and fast motion recording

Increase your creative options with high quality slow motion recording down to 1/4 speed (HD movies) or capture fast motion up to the highest speed of 1200x (up to 4K movies).

Wi Fi remote control

Built in Wi Fi enables you to control the camera remotely via a web browser, smartphone or tablet ideal for when shooting from a drone or when placing cameras in awkward places.