Specification Sheet

The Custom Display function lets you set 32 display items to create a custom LCD/EVF to suit your
specific needs. Items that can be selected include: Zoom Position, Audio Level, Remaining Record
Time, Exposure, Object Distance, Time Code and more.
Workflow
Smooth and efficient workflow is an essential part of the production process. Canon’s XF Codec is
supported by the industry’s leading manufacturers: Adobe, Apple, Avid and Grass Valley. This
ensures the widest compatibility with existing infrastructure and non-linear editing (NLE) software.
Compact Flash Cards
Understanding that accessibility to media is an important part of any file-based workflow, the Canon
XF300 Professional Camcorder records to cost-effective Compact Flash (CF) cards, not proprietary
media.
MXF Wrapper
The XF300 uses Material Exchange Format (MXF) for its file structure - an internationally
standardized container format for the exchange of video and audio material. Using the MXF format,
video and audio can be wrapped into a single file along with important metadata. With MXF, the
XF300 will not only benefit from the highest level of compatibility with NLE systems, but also with
high-end network systems used by many networks and production studios.
Bundled Canon XF Utility Software
Compatible for use on both Mac and Windows platforms, Canon’s XF Utility software provides a
simplified first step in the process of managing and playing back your clips.
Additionally, the software can manage lists of clips in a number of display formats, as well as tag, add
and edit metadata. It also serves as an efficient means of backing up media.
Audio System
A stereo microphone is incorporated into the XF300 Professional Camcorder, as are two XLR audio
inputs with +48V phantom power. The built in microphone provides
exceptional audio in fast-paced situations while the XLR inputs provide
connectivity to external microphones, and other professional audio devices.
If you choose, the built-in microphone and XLR input can be used
simultaneously.
Audio is recorded in 16-bit PCM format at
48 kHz for amazing quality and fidelity.
And both the built in microphone and
XLR inputs have the option for automatic or full manual gain
control. To prevent variations in the recorded audio level, the dial can
also be locked.
The XF300 also includes a 3.5mm headphone terminal with 16
volume settings for accurate audio monitoring.
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