Specification Sheet

1280 x 720 60p/30p/24p
25Mbps (CBR) 4:2:0 1440 x 1080 60i/30p/24p
Variable Frame Rates
The XF300 Professional Camcorder offers a full range of selectable frame rates. You can choose
between 60i, 60p, 30p and 24p settings to achieve just the look you want.
• 60p Frame Rate (Available in 720p Mode Only)
In addition to the standard interlaced frame rate of 60i, the XF305 is able to capture at 60p.
60p is rapidly becoming the standard for fast-action sports.
• 30p Frame Rate
30p is the ideal frame rate for video viewed on the Internet. It is also an excellent choice for
frame grabbing during playback.
• 24p Frame Rate
24p matches the frame rate of a traditional film camera giving the same cadence and temporal
motion needed for a "film look."
Optional 50i/50p/25p Frame Rate Upgrade
For added versatility, XF300 can be customized to record in both 60i/50i, 60p/50p, and 24p/25p (this
optional upgrade must be performed by a Canon Factory Service Center).
Slow Motion & Fast Motion
Slow and Fast Motion Modes allow the XF300 to record a different frame rate than the playback
frame rate, resulting in either a fast or slow motion effect during playback. Since the camera is
recording real frames and modifying the playback rate, there is no quality loss and maximum image
quality is maintained.
Mode Resolution Playback
Rate
Record Rates
50Mbps 1920 x1080 30p/24p 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30
1280 x 720 60p/30p/24p 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 40,
44, 48, 54, 60
35Mbps 1920 x
1080
30p/24p 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30
1280 x 720 60p/30p/24p 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 40,
44, 48, 54, 60
25Mbps 1440 x
1080
30p/24p 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30
Interval Recording
With this feature, users can program the camera to record a specified number of frames at specified
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