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Canon 1456C002 XC15 4K Camcorder Pro Bundle - Renewed
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Capture Professional-Quality Video with EaseThe Canon XC15 4K Professional Camcorder is an enhanced follow-up to the XC10, designed for a complete audio/video capture workflow. It features a compact, ergonomic form factor and comes with a comprehensive bundle, including a monitor, microphone, hea...
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Overview
Capture Professional-Quality Video with Ease
The Canon XC15 4K Professional Camcorder is an enhanced follow-up to the XC10, designed for a complete audio/video capture workflow. It features a compact, ergonomic form factor and comes with a comprehensive bundle, including a monitor, microphone, headphones, and essential accessories, making it perfect for professional use.
- Sensor: 1" 12MP CMOS Sensor
- Processor: DIGIC DV 5
- Lens: 8.9 - 89mm Zoom Lens with f/2.8 - f/5.6
- Video Resolution: Up to UHD 4K at 29.97 fps, 1080p at 59.94 fps
- Audio Input: XLR Audio Input with MA-400 Mic Adapter
- Recording: Records 4K to CFast cards, 1080p to SD cards
- Features: 24p Mode, Waveform Monitor Display, Highlight Priority HDR-Like Gamma
- Bundle Includes: Lilliput A7S 7" Full HD Monitor, Rode VideoMic GO Microphone, Sony MDR-7506 Headphones, SanDisk 64GB Extreme PRO Cards, Filter Kits, Soft Bag, LPE6 Batteries, Charger, and more
Key Features
Bundle Includes: 1 x Canon XC15 4K Professional Camcorder, 1 x Lilliput A7S 7" Full HD Monitor, 1 x Rode VideoMic GO Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone, 1 x Sony MDR-7506 Hreadphones, 2 x SanDisk 64GB Extreme PRO Cmemory Card, 1 x 58mm Graduated Color Filter Kit, 1 x 58mm 3 Piece Filter Kit, 1 x Soft Bag, 3 x LPE6 Battery, 1 x Rapid Charger For LPE6, 1 x Memory Card Reader, 1 x Led Light, 1 x 58mm Wide Angle Lens, 1 x 58mm Telephoto Lens, 1 x 58mm Tulip Lens Hood and more...
An upgraded follow-up to the XC10, the�Canon XC15 4K Professional Camcorder�is enhanced for more professional use, providing for a more complete audio/video capture workflow in the same compact, ergonomic form factor.
The XC15 features a 1" 12MP CMOS sensor capable of capturing up to UHD 4K resolution at up to 29.97 fps and 1080p at up to 59.94 fps. It has an integrated 8.9 to 89mm zoom lens with an f/2.8 to f/5.6 aperture. The lens has a 35mm equivalent focal length of 27.3 to 273mm in video mode. The lens offers separate focus and zoom rings and auto and manual focus controls.
The XC15 supports both CFast and SD cards. It records 4K video to CFast cards in an MXF wrapper at up to 305 Mb/s in an H.264-based, IntraFrame, 4:2:2, 8-bit codec. 1080p video is recorded on SD cards at up to 50 Mb/s in an H.264-based, Long-GOP, 4:2:2, 8-bit codec, also in an MXF wrapper. Still images are also stored to SD cards. Keeping 4K video separate from 1080p video and still images helps avoid data mix-ups.
1" CMOS Sensor and DIGIC DV 5 Processor - UHD 4K at up to 29.97 fps - 8.9 - 89mm Zoom Lens with f/2.8 - f/5.6 - XLR Audio Input & MA-400 Mic Adapter - 24p Mode for 4K and 1080p Video - New Looks/Menu Options - Three New Shutter Speeds - Waveform Monitor Display - Highlight Priority HDR-Like GammaRules Assignable to Files & Metadata
Specifications
Sensor
1" 12MP CMOS
Processor
DIGIC DV 5
Video Resolution
UHD 4K at up to 29.97 fps, 1080p at up to 59.94 fps
Zoom Lens
8.9 - 89mm (10x optical zoom)
Lens Aperture
f/2.8 - f/5.6
35mm Equivalent Focal Length (Video)
27.3 - 273mm
Audio Input
XLR with MA-400 Mic Adapter
4K Recording Media
CFast cards
1080p Recording Media
SD cards
4K Codec
H.264-based, IntraFrame, 4:2:2, 8-bit at up to 305 Mb/s
1080p Codec
H.264-based, Long-GOP, 4:2:2, 8-bit at up to 50 Mb/s
Features
24p Mode, New Looks/Menu Options, Three New Shutter Speeds, Waveform Monitor Display, Highlight Priority HDR-Like Gamma
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Features a 1" 12MP CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV 5 Processor, capable of capturing stunning UHD 4K resolution video at up to 29.97 fps.
- Equipped with an integrated 8.9-89mm zoom lens (35mm equivalent of 27.3-273mm in video mode) with f/2.8-f/5.6 aperture, offering versatile shooting options.
- Includes an XLR audio input and MA-400 Mic Adapter, providing professional-grade audio capture capabilities.
- Supports recording 4K video to CFast cards at up to 305 Mb/s in a robust H.264-based, IntraFrame, 4:2:2, 8-bit codec for high-quality footage.
- Comes with a comprehensive professional bundle that includes a Lilliput A7S 7" Full HD Monitor, Rode VideoMic GO, Sony MDR-7506 headphones, and multiple memory cards.
👎 Cons
- The maximum UHD 4K frame rate is 29.97 fps, which may be limiting for projects requiring higher frame rates for slow-motion effects in 4K.
- Recording 1080p video is done on SD cards at a lower bitrate (up to 50 Mb/s) compared to 4K on CFast, which might lead to different quality profiles.
- While it has a 10x optical zoom, the f/5.6 aperture at the telephoto end may struggle in lower light conditions.
- As a renewed product, the specific warranty and support terms might differ from a new camcorder.
- The inclusion of many accessories in the bundle might be overwhelming or unnecessary for users who already own some of these components.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum video resolution the Canon XC15 4K camcorder can capture?
The Canon XC15 4K Professional Camcorder is capable of capturing UHD 4K resolution video at up to 29.97 frames per second.
Does this camcorder have professional audio input capabilities?
Yes, it includes an XLR audio input and an MA-400 Mic Adapter, allowing for professional-grade audio recording.
What type of memory cards does the XC15 use for recording?
The XC15 records 4K video to CFast cards and 1080p video as well as still images to SD cards.
What is included in the "Pro Bundle" for this camcorder?
The Pro Bundle is extensive, featuring a Lilliput A7S 7" Full HD Monitor, Rode VideoMic GO, Sony MDR-7506 headphones, two SanDisk 64GB Extreme PRO memory cards, a soft bag, three LPE6 batteries, various filter kits, and additional lenses and accessories.
Can I manually control focus and zoom on the integrated lens?
Yes, the integrated 8.9 to 89mm zoom lens features separate focus and zoom rings, along with both auto and manual focus controls.
What does "renewed" mean for this camcorder?
"Renewed" means the Canon XC15 has been professionally inspected, tested, and cleaned by an Amazon-qualified supplier to function and look like new.
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