
Canon 8443B002 XA25 Professional HD Camcorder
Capture Broadcast-Quality Video with the Canon XA25 Professional Camcorder The Canon XA25 is a compact, high-performance professional camcorder designed for ENG-style shoots. It offers high-precision optics, outstanding image processing, multiple recording formats, flexible connectivity, and int...
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Overview
Capture Broadcast-Quality Video with the Canon XA25 Professional Camcorder
The Canon XA25 is a compact, high-performance professional camcorder designed for ENG-style shoots. It offers high-precision optics, outstanding image processing, multiple recording formats, flexible connectivity, and intuitive user features. Perfect for news gathering, law enforcement, education, and documentary work.
Specifications:- Lens: Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Lens (26.8mm–576mm equivalent) with 8-Blade Circular Aperture
- Sensor: 2.91 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Sensor
- Image Processor: DIGIC DV 4
- Recording Formats: MP4 (up to 35 Mbps) and AVCHD (up to 28 Mbps) up to 1080/60p
- Wi-Fi: Dual-band built-in Wi-Fi for FTP file transfer
- Display: 3.5-inch OLED Touch Panel Display (1.23 million dots)
- Card Slots: Dual SDHC/SDXC-compatible (Relay Recording, Double-slot recording, Dual Recording)
- Output: HD/SD-SDI port (uncompressed video with embedded audio and timecode)
- Zoom: 20x Optical Zoom
- Recording Modes: Multiple resolutions and frame rates
- Audio: Two Phantom-powered XLR Audio Inputs with Manual Gain Control
- Image Stabilization: SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization with Dynamic Mode
- Low Light: Minimum subject illumination of 1.2 lux
- Viewfinder: 0.24-inch tilt-type color electronic viewfinder (1,560,000 dots)
- Connectivity: HD/SD-SDI, HDMI, Composite Video, USB, XLR Audio Inputs, Microphone Input, Headphone Jack, Remote Control Terminal, Accessory Shoe
- Additional Features: Zebra, Color Bars, Test Tone, Infrared Shooting Mode
Key Features
Newly designed Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Lens (35mm equivalent: 26.8mm–576mm) with 8-Blade Circular Aperture and Manual Focus Ring. 1080/60p recording in MP4 (35 Mbps) and AVCHD Progressive (28 Mbps) for high-quality capture of moving subjects; Slow- and Fast-Motion recording; plus Native 24p Recording.
A detachable handle provides expanded audio performance and flexibility including two built-in XLR audio input terminals with phantom power and manual gain control, an infrared emitter and diffuser light, an accessory shoe (cold), an external microphone holder, and zoom control. Infrared shooting mode for extreme low‐light conditions.
New Canon 2.91 Megapixel HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor and new DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor provide high sensitivity and wide dynamic range.
Built-in Wi-Fi technology (Dual Band 5 GHz/2.4 GHz) allows you to wirelessly share WL-D89 Wireless Controller your images and video or send to a PC.
Industry standard HD/SD-‐SDI output terminal for uncompressed output
Specifications
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Features a newly designed Canon 20x HD Video Lens with a versatile 26.8mm–576mm equivalent focal range.
- Records high-quality 1080/60p video in MP4 (35 Mbps) and AVCHD Progressive (28 Mbps) formats.
- Includes a detachable handle with two XLR audio inputs, phantom power, and manual gain control for superior audio.
- Offers an infrared shooting mode for effective video capture in extreme low-light conditions.
- Equipped with a new 2.91 Megapixel HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor and DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor for high sensitivity.
- Provides an industry-standard HD/SD-SDI output terminal for uncompressed video feeds.
- Built-in Wi-Fi technology (Dual Band 5 GHz/2.4 GHz) enables wireless sharing and PC transfer of media.
- Supports slow- and fast-motion recording, along with native 24p recording for creative flexibility.
👎 Cons
- The 2.91 Megapixel sensor may not provide the highest resolution for still image capture compared to dedicated photo cameras.
- The professional features like XLR inputs and SDI output might be more advanced than needed for casual users.