The Verge

At an MSRP of $7,999.99, the Canon XF305 is targeted squarely at those who take video production seriously. Inside are three sensors capable of recording Full HD 1080p resolution content at bit rates of up to 50Mbps. On the exterior is a CMOS lens with 18x optical zoom, a 4-inch display, and an electronic viewfinder.

Description

• Camera type: Professional video
• Width: 15.04 inches
• Height: 9.29 inches
• Depth: 6.02 inches
• Weight: 5.89 pounds
• Color: Black
• Internal image stabilization: Yes

Hardware

• Fastest shutter speed (1/n seconds): 2000

Controls

• Video capture: Yes
• Max. resolution: 1080p
• Standard framerate(s): 24, 30, 60
• Continuous AF: Yes
• NTSC / PAL recording: NTSC

Video

• Focal length (wide): 4.1 mm
• Focal length (telephoto): 73.8 mm
• Focal length (35mm equivalent - wide): 29.3 mm
• Focal length (35mm equivalent - telephoto): 527.4 mm
• Widest aperture / f-stop: 1.6

Lens

• Built-in microphone: Yes
• Microphone input: Yes

Audio

• Model: BP-955
• Removable: Yes

Battery