Canon XA60 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder

Canon XA60 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder

The Canon XA60 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder is a compact, lightweight camera that features many similarities to its XA45 predecessor, including UHD 4K capture, a 1/2.3" CMOS sensor, two XLR audio inputs, and one mini-HDMI output, making it suitable for the ENG category for documentary or journalism-style productions. This streamlined model features a larger 3.5mm LCD capacitive touchscreen display, a higher resolution tiltable 0.36" OLED EVF, XF-AVC and MP4 recording formats, OSD metadata recording, and fast USB Type-C video-only output with UVC support for live streaming to a computer.

The lens optics include an integrated 20x 4K/HD optical zoom and an eight-bladed circular iris for more natural highlights. The camera's pro-style features include Hybrid, Normal, Face Only, Manual Focus, Instant, and Canon's Medium autofocus; fast- and slow-motion recording, full manual control, optical and electronic image stabilization, a 3.5" touchscreen LCD, user-assignable buttons, infrared mode, and a DIG!C DV 6 image processor with high sensitivity and low noise.

The camera records UHD 4K30 and Full HD 1080p60 captured to dual SD card slots, and it outputs to a mini-HDMI port. The dual SD card slots allow for automatic switching from one card to another, as well as simultaneous recording to both. The camera can output up to 1920 x 1080p 10-bit 4:2:2 video at 59.94 fps via its mini-HDMI output. On the audio side, the XA60 features up to four channels of LPCM audio in 720p mode with manual/automatic recording levels, two XLR inputs with phantom power, and a 3.5mm stereo mini input. It features a built-in stereo microphone as well as a headphone jack.

Canon 4K Sensor

A 4K sensor and DIGIC DV6 image processor deliver crisp, sharp UHD images, and an 8-blade iris achieves cinema-style out-of-focus highlights. Frame your shot with the ultrabright 3.5" LCD or use the built-in OLED electronic viewfinder (EVF).

On-Screen Display (OSD) "Time Stamp" Recording

OSD recording embeds date, time, timecode, and other data into your original camera files, effectively "time stamping" the information into each frame of video, a requirement for legal and law enforcement videographers.

UVC Livestreaming

Stream HD video directly from the camera via UVC1 to a Windows or macOS computer. Audio output through USB is not supported.

Professional Audio Controls

Two XLR terminals on a detachable handle plus a 4-channel linear PCM bring a suite of pro audio options.

4K 20x Optical Zoom Lens

The Canon lens covers a 29.3mm wide angle (35mm equivalent) with a powerful 612mm reach. Digital zoom boosts the 20x optical zoom to 800x magnification. To minimize camera shake, the camera provides Canon's Dynamic IS 5-axis image stabilization.

Fast, Precise Focusing with Face Detection

The X65 features adjustable focusing speeds, and an advanced Hybrid AF system provides fast and precise focusing. Use the ultrabright high-resolution 3.5" LCD to set focus by touching the AF point on the screen. Face Detection AF and Face Tracking are available, while Manual Focus is set via the focus/zoom ring.

XF-AVC and MP4 for Flexible Recording

Choose from XF-AVC or MP4 recording formats. Record XF-AVC 4K UHD 160 Mb/s at 30P and Full HD 45 Mb/s at 60p/60i and 30/24p. For smaller files, record MP4 in 4K 150 Mb/s at 30/24p and Full HD 35 Mb/s or 17 Mb/s at 60/30/24p.

Professional Input and Output

Output options include simultaneous backup and relay recording via dual SD cards and Infrared mode. Record Slow Motion in Full 5x HD or Fast Motion in 4K/Full HD up to 1200x. Color match with other Canon cameras using the custom picture menu.

Image Sensor

Sensor 1/2.3-type CMOS

Filter RGB Primary Colour Filter

Total Pixels Approx. 21.14MP

Effective Pixels per Sensor Approx. 8.29 MP (3840 x 2160)

Subject Illumination Range Approx. 0.3 lx to 100,000 lx

Lens

Zoom Ratio 20x Optical

Focal Length (35mm Equivalent) Approx. 29.3 - 601mm Standard IS/IS Off

Minimum Focus Distance 1 cm at wide end, 60 cm across entire zooming range

Max. Aperture f/1.8 - 2.8 (AV Priority and Manual Modes)

Aperture Blades 8 blades

Filter Diameter 58mm

Image Stabilization System Optical system (lens shift) + electronic stabilization Dynamic, Standard, Powered IS, Off

ND Filter Built-in gradation filter (Auto or Off)

Zoom Control Zoom rockers on the body and handle; Selectable manual zoom/focus ring on lens; Selectable High Speed and Soft Zoom modes available.

Zoom Speed Variable (body rocker only) or Constant speed (body and handle rocker; Fast/Normal/Slow, 16 speed level settings in each)

Focus Control MANUAL: Lens ring and touchscreen point selection (Magnify and Peaking assist functions), Focus Preset. AUTOFOCUS: Touchscreen AF point selection, Face Detection and Tracking, Touch and Track, Face Only AF. (Instant AF, Medium AF, Normal AF)

Focus System Hybrid AF (High Speed/Medium speed). Uses combination of TTL-video signal detection system and external phase difference metering system. Normal AF. TTL, Contrast based AF

Iris Control Touchscreen, Auto

Digital Zoom/Teleconverter 20x digital zoom (400x with optical zoom) and 40x digital zoom (800x with optical zoom) are available. Digital zoom not available in AUTO mode. 2x Digital Teleconverter

Recording

Video Storage Media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (2 card slots)

Recording Time 150Mbps: 55 mins / 35Mbps: 240 mins / 17Mbps: 495 mins

Recording File System FAT32/exFAT

Internal Recording Format (PAL)

XF-AVC: 3840 x 2160 / 25.00P (160 Mbps) 1920 x 1080 / 50.00P, 50.00i, 25.00P (45 Mbps)

MP4: 3840 x 2160 / 25.00P(150 Mbps) 1920 x 1080 / 50.00P, 25.00P (35, 17 Mbps)

External Recording Output

HDMI output (When Shooting):

UHD recording mode:

1920 x 1080 / 25.00P, 50.00P (for Slow&Fast), 50.00i (PsF mode); 1280 x 720 / 50.00P YCC 4:2:2 8-bit

Full HD recording mode:

1920 x 1080 50.00P/25.00P/50i ; 1280 x720 50.00P YCC4:2:2 10-bit

Slow/Fast Motion (PAL)

3840 x 2160 / 25.00P: x2, x4, x10, x20, x60, x120, x600, x1200

1920 x 1080 / 50.00P: x2, x4, x10, x20, x60, x120, x600, x1200

1920 x 1080 / 25.00P: x0.5

Pre-Record Function Yes. 3 seconds

Still Photos JPEG up to 3840x2160 (Still image resolution is dependent on the video resolution)

Photo Storage Media SD Card

System

Display Type Capacitive LCD touch panel

Size 3.5-inch (8.8 cm) on the diagonal, Approx. 2,760,000 dots (1280 x RGB x 720)

Wave Form Monitor No

Focus Assist Peaking / Magnify

Peaking Selectable Peaking Colour: Red / Blue / Yellow

Zebra 70% or 100% reference level

Markers Grid (white/grey), Level (white/grey), 4:3 (white/grey)

EVF

Size 0.36-inch (0.92 cm on the diagonal), Approx. 1,770,000 dots (1024 x RGB x 576)

Correction Lens +2.0 to -5.5 dioptre

Inputs / Outputs

Audio Input XLR 3-pin jack (x2) with 48V phantom power, Line and Mic options on detachable handle, 3.5mm microphone input jack (Supply Voltage 2.4V DC) Built-in Mic

Headphone Output 3.5mm stereo mini jack

HDMI Output HDMITM mini connector

USB Type-C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) equivalent. Point-to-point class and UVC supported.

SDI Output No

Time Code Rec Run / Free Run

Genlock No

LAN No

AV Terminal No

DC Input USB-C

Remote Control Terminal 2.5mm mini jack

Streaming, Wi-Fi, & GPS Specifications

Wi-Fi No

GPS Information (Optional Accessory) Location (Latitude/Longitude/Altitude), Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), Satellite reception. (requires the optional GPS Receiver GP-E2)

Audio

Recording Format MPEG-2 AAC-LC (16-bit 2ch) / LPCM (16-bit 4ch)

Audio Control Manual/Auto Independent 2ch Line/Mic/Mic+48V input; Independent level control per channel (-∞ to +18 dB); Independent audio limiters (2 ch); Input mic trimming 

Reference Tone 1KHz, -12dB / -18dB / -20dB / Off

Microphone Attenuation On/Off (20dB)

Microphone Level Meter Yes

Power Source

Power Supply (Battery) Canon Battery Pack BP-820 (supplied), BP-828 (optional)

Power Consumption

UHD: MP4, 150Mbps 25.00P : Approx. 4.5W XF-AVC,160Mbps 25.00P : Approx 4.5W

Full HD: MP4, 35Mbps 50.00P : Approx. 4.6W XF-AVC, 45Mbps 50.00P : Approx. 4.6W

Recording Time

UHD

MP4: 150Mbps/25.00p: Max. 165 mins (BP-820), typical 95 mins / Max. 240 Mins, typical 140 mins ( Optional BP-828)

XF-AVC: 160Mbps/25.00P: Max. 160 mins (BP-820), typical 95 mins. Max. 230 mins, typical 145 mins (Optional BP-828)

Physical Specifications

Dimensions Approx. 109 x 84 x 182 mm (main body only) Approx. 131 x 180 x 231 mm (Including lens hood, BP-820, mic holder unit, and handle unit)

Weight (Body Only) Approx. 740g

Weight (Accessories) Approx.1135g

Operating Temperature Range 0ºC to +40ºC, 85% relative humidity