Canon

XA11

Whether recording in government halls, wedding venues, events or corporate environments, the XA11 Professional Camcorder delivers high performance and quality in a powerful, versatile and portable package.

An advanced HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor, the powerful DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor and a versatile 20x High Definition optical zoom lens with a focal length range of 26.8–576mm combine to produce Full HD content of incredible caliber. The Wide DR Gamma and Highlight Priority modes help ensure a natural range of tones and colors for realistic and eye-catching results.

Recorded video remains stable thanks to the XA11’s reliable 5-axis image stabilization system. Two XLR terminals mean sophisticated and convenient audio recording on two separate channels. Ideal for a wide variety of applications, the XA11 can open new recording possibilities with its outstanding video quality in a powerful, versatile and portable package.

Genuine Canon 20x High Definition Optical Zoom Lens
The XA11 Professional Camcorder features a Genuine Canon 20x HD Zoom Lens that provides a highly versatile zoom range with 35mm equivalent of 26.8–576mm, and a minimum object distance of just 23.6 inches (60cm) to help capture powerful recordings near and far. The impressive image quality is enhanced by an 8-blade Circular Aperture design, which helps to avoid the "starburst" effect of point light sources in non-circular aperture designs. Out-of-focus areas are smooth, natural and appealing. An endless-type focus and zoom control includes user-programmable direction and sensitivity modes. Zoom speed can be set to either a variable or constant (with 16 levels) speed setting, with Fast, Normal or Slow zoom speed levels.



Advanced HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor with Impressive Low-light Performance
For incredibly sharp and detailed high-definition video recording, the XA11 Professional Camcorder features a 1/2.84-inch, 2.91 Megapixel HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor that captures approximately 2136x1362 pixels. Thanks to the sensor's high sensitivity, the XA11 helps provide vivid, accurate recording through an excellent signal-to-noise ratio.



Superb Low-light Performance
Featuring a low-luminance noise rating of +3 dB, the XA11 Professional Camcorder is able to capture clear, sharp images with incredible detail even in low light.



Full HD 1920x1080 Recording Capabilities
Multiple recording modes, resolutions and frame rates make the XA11 Professional Camcorder creatively flexible and adaptable to virtually any production environment. It can record in Full HD resolution in both AVCHD and MP4 recording codecs, at multiple bit rates, and even simultaneously.



Simultaneous HD- and Web-version Dual Recording
Dual Recording offers format choices that are useful for various post-capture options. The DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor and dual SD card slots enable simultaneous recording in AVCHD format and web-ready MP4 format, as well as MP4 at different bit rates.

Main Unit Specs

Recording Modes

Standard Definition or High Definition	High Definition
Power Supply (rated)	7.4V DC (Battery Pack), 8.4V DC (DC IN)
Television System	NTSC
Video Recording system	Compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 File Format: AVCHD Ver 2.0 Compliant (AVCHD Progressive), MP4
Audio Recording system	AVCHD: Linear PCM (2ch)* / Dolby Digital (2ch) MP4: MPEG-2 AAC-LC (2ch) * 28 Mbps or 24 Mbps video recording modes only; 16-bit resolution.
Image Sensor	1/2.84-inch CMOS, RGB Primary Color Filter
Total Pixels	Approx. 3.09 megapixels (2208 x 1398)
Effective Pixels	Approx. 2.91 megapixels (2136 x 1362)
Lens	Zoom Ratio: 20x Optical / 400x Digital Focal Length: 3.67-73.4mm (35mm equivalent: 26.8-576mm with Standard IS/IS Off, 28.8-576mm with Dynamic IS) Zoom Speed: Variable speed / Constant speed (16 levels); Fast, Normal or Slow Max. F/Stop: f/1.8-2.8
Focusing System	Hybrid AF (TTL-video signal detection system and external phase difference metering system), Normal AF (TTL-video signal selection system), Face Only AF, Manual Focus Hybrid AF Controls: Instant AF, Medium AF
Manual Exposure	Available
Programmed AE	Auto Mode: Smart Auto Manual Mode: P, Tv, Av, M (Manual Exposure), SCN (Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks) Cinema Mode: P, Tv, Av, M
Max Shutter Speed	1/2000
Minimum Focusing Distance	20mm (at wide end), 60cm (from lens front) across zooming range
White Balance	Auto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent), Color Temperature Settings (2,000-15,000K), Set (1/2)
Frame Rate	AVCHD: 60p, 60i, PF29.97, 24p MP4: 60p, 30p, 24p
Minimum Illumination	P Mode: Approx. 1.2 lux (shutter speed 1/30 sec., with auto slow shutter on) Low Light Mode: Approx. 0.1 lux (shutter speed 1/2 sec.)
Image Stabilization	Optical system (lens shift) + electronic stabilization Control Modes: Dynamic IS, Powered IS*, Macro IS, Tripod Mode IS Modes other than Intelligent IS: Standard IS, IS Off * During Intelligent IS (Auto Mode), Powered IS can be set to On or Off.
Filter Diameter	58mm
Viewfinder	0.24-inch TFT wide color LCD screen, approx. 1.56 million dots, 100% field of view
LCD Screen	3.0-inch LCD panel with AR surface treatment, approx. 460,000 dots, 100% field of view
Microphone	Stereo (using electret condenser microphone)
Recording Media	2 SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slots
USB Terminal	mini-B receptacle and Hi-Speed USB supported (output only)
Video Terminal	3.5mm diameter 4-pole mini-jack (video/audio output only)
Accessory Shoe	Cold shoe
HDMI Terminal	HDMI™ mini connector
Microphone Terminal	3.5mm diameter stereo mini-jack, MIC/LINE switching possible
AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal	3.5mm stereo mini-jack
Remote Control Terminal	2.5mm stereo mini jack (input only)
Operating Temperature range	For Performance: Approx. 0-40°C, 85% (relative humidity) For Operation: Approx. -5-45°C, 60% (relative humidity)
Dimensions	Approx. 4.3 x 3.3 x 7.2 in. / 109 x 84 x 182mm (excluding lens hood, mic holder unit and handle unit) Approx. 4.5 x 3.3 x 9.1 in. / 115 x 84 x 231mm (including lens hood; excluding mic holder unit and handle unit) Approx. 5.2 x 7.1 x 9.1 in. / 131 x 180 x 231mm (including lens hood, mic holder unit and handle unit) All dimensions exclude the grip belt.
Weight	Approx. 1.6 lbs. / 745g (body only) Approx. 2.5 lbs. / 1135g (includes lens hood, mic holder unit, handle unit, Battery Pack BP-820 and 1 memory card) Grip belt included for all values.
Handle Unit Terminals	Input Terminal: XLR 3 pin-jacks (2 systems), MIC/LINE switch possible (input only) Shoe Terminal: Cold shoe

Recording Format	Bit Rate	Resolution	Frame Rate
AVCHD	28 Mbps (59.94P)*1,2	1920 x 1080	59.94P*3
	24 Mbps*1	1920 x 1080	59.94i/PF29.97/23.98P*3
	17 Mbps	1920 x 1080	59.94i/PF29.97/23.98P*3
	5 Mbps	1440 x 1080	59.94i/PF29.97/23.98P*3
MP4	35 Mbps (59.94P)*2	1920 x 1080	59.94P
	24 Mbps	1920 x 1080	29.97P/23.98P*4
	17 Mbps	1920 x 1080	29.97P/23.98P*4
	8 Mbps*2	1280 x 720	59.94P
	4 Mbps	1280 x 720	29.97P/23.98P*4
	3 Mbps	640 x 360	29.97P/23.98P*4

^*1 During audio recording, either linear PCM recording or standard recording (Dolby Digital) can be selected.
^*2 Cannot be set in Cinema mode.
^*3 In AUTO mode: 59.94i.
^*4 In AUTO mode: 29.97P only.

Maximum Recording Time

AVCHD	Recording Mode
Memory Capacity	28 Mbps	24 Mbps	17 Mbps	5 Mbps
8GB	35 min.	40 min.	1 hr.	3 hr.
16GB	1 hr. 15 min.	1 hr. 25 min.	2 hr. 5 min.	6 hr. 5 min.
32GB	2 hr. 30 min.	2 hr. 55 min.	4 hr. 10 min.	12 hr. 15 min.
64GB	5 hr. 5 min.	5 hr. 55 min.	8 hr. 20 min.	24 hr. 30 min.
128GB	10 hr. 10 min.	11 hr. 55 min.	16 hr. 45 min.	49 hr.

MP4	Recording Mode
Memory Capacity	35 Mbps	24 Mbps	17 Mbps	8 Mbps	4 Mbps	3 Mbps
8GB	30 min.	40 min.	1 hr.	2 hr. 10 min.	4 hr. 20 min.	5 hr. 40 min.
16GB	1 hr.	1 hr. 25 min.	2 hr. 5 min.	4 hr. 20 min.	8 hr. 40 min.	11 hr. 25 min.
32GB	2 hr.	2 hr. 55 min.	4 hr. 10 min.	8 hr. 40 min.	17 hr. 20 min.	22 hr. 55 min.
64GB	4 hr.	5 hr. 55 min.	8 hr. 20 min.	17 hr. 20 min.	34 hr. 45 min.	45 hr. 55 min.
128GB	8 hr.	11 hr. 55 min.	16 hr. 45 min.	34 hr. 45 min.	69 hr. 30 min.	91 hr. 55 min.

When AVCHD/MP4 recording has continued for 12 hours, it will automatically stop. A variable bit rate is applicable in each case.